Dusit International opens its third Malaysian hotel, the 268-room Dusit Princess Ipoh, on October 1, 2026, betting on the Perak capital's food and cave-temple tourism.
Cover image: Ipoh railway station, the colonial landmark of the Perak capital (FBilula, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons) — photo by FBilula, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Thai hospitality group Dusit International will open Dusit Princess Ipoh on October 1, 2026, its third branded property in Malaysia. The 268-room hotel brings Dusit's Princess-brand hospitality to Ipoh, the Perak state capital getting attention as Malaysia's next food-led city break.
The hotel stands beside the Perak Turf Club, less than five minutes by car from Ipoh city centre and about ten minutes from Sultan Azlan Shah Airport. Ipoh sits roughly 200 km north of Kuala Lumpur, an easy domestic hop or drive from the capital.
What is inside Dusit Princess Ipoh?
The hotel offers five room categories from 25 sq m Superior Rooms to 58 sq m Family Suites, some with kitchenettes, with views across the turf club or the city skyline. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a Kids Club, a self-service laundry, a prayer room and a 6,580 sq ft fitness centre.
All-day dining restaurant The Atrium is joined by a lobby coffee shop. For events, the hotel has about 964 sq m of function space: the 496.8 sq m Kinta Ballroom, the 383 sq m Kampar Hall and the 84 sq m Gopeng Room. The main hall seats up to 400 guests theatre-style or 300 for round-table banquets, positioning the hotel for weddings and corporate events.
Dusit Princess Ipoh in numbers
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Opening date | October 1, 2026 |
| Rooms | 268, from 25 sq m Superiors to 58 sq m Family Suites |
| Dusit property in Malaysia | 3rd branded hotel |
| Event space | 964 sq m; Kinta Ballroom seats 400 theatre-style |
| Airport transfer | About 10 minutes from Sultan Azlan Shah Airport |
| Distance to KL | About 200 km north |
Why Ipoh, and why now?
Ipoh's pitch writes itself. The former tin-mining boomtown keeps a historic core of colonial shophouses and kopitiams, while its food culture, from old-school dim sum halls to the famous Ipoh white coffee (beans traditionally roasted with margarine), draws weekenders from KL and Singapore. Beyond the plate, the Kinta Valley's limestone hills and cave temples give visitors a nature second act.
Dusit is betting that mix, plus a 10-minute airport transfer, supports a branded, internationally managed option in a city long served by independents. Ipoh already pulls steady domestic weekend traffic on the strength of its food scene, and Malaysia keeps ranking as a safe, easy pick for Indian tourists. Budget-wise, a Malaysia trip from India remains among the cheapest long-haul escapes, and Ipoh is cheaper than KL or Langkawi once you land.
The events bet is explicit in the floor plans. A 496.8 sq m ballroom plus a 383 sq m hall gives Ipoh meeting planners a mid-sized option at international brand standards, chasing outstation weddings, government off-sites and company incentive groups. Family suites with kitchenettes point at the same logic for longer leisure stays: room types built for groups travelling together.
Frequently asked questions
When does Dusit Princess Ipoh open?
Dusit Princess Ipoh opens on October 1, 2026. It is Dusit International's third branded hotel in Malaysia, a 268-room upper-midscale property beside the Perak Turf Club in Ipoh, Perak state.
Where is Dusit Princess Ipoh located?
The hotel is beside the Perak Turf Club, under five minutes from Ipoh city centre and about ten minutes from Sultan Azlan Shah Airport. Ipoh is roughly 200 km north of Kuala Lumpur, reachable by express train, bus or a short flight.
What facilities does Dusit Princess Ipoh have?
Rooms run from 25 sq m Superiors to 58 sq m Family Suites with kitchenettes. Amenities include an outdoor pool, Kids Club, prayer room, fitness centre, the all-day dining restaurant The Atrium, a lobby coffee shop and 964 sq m of event space led by the Kinta Ballroom.
What is Ipoh known for?
Ipoh is known for its colonial old town, traditional kopitiams, dim sum and white coffee, plus the limestone cave temples of the surrounding Kinta Valley. Its food scene makes it a popular domestic weekend destination for Malaysians.
How do I get to Ipoh?
Ipoh sits about 200 km north of Kuala Lumpur. The hotel is roughly ten minutes from Sultan Azlan Shah Airport and under five minutes from the city centre, so fly-drive and self-drive weekends from the capital are straightforward.
