The Ranee Boutique Suites

The positives with this hotel are a wonderful central location from which it is easy to explore the central area of Kuching and a big and comfortable room with air-con and a large bed. One negative was a demand for a damage deposit of RM200 which we were told would be paid back to us 7 or 8 working days after we left if there was no damage. The only way around this was to pay in cash and then it would be refunded when we checked out. We stayed in quite a few hotels as we travelled around Borneo and this was the only time we were asked for a damage deposit, so not sure why the Ranee feels this is necessary. The other issue was that the breakfast process was not clear or explained and when we eventually ordered our food was given to another table despite there only being 2 other people in the breakfast room!

This hotel (or these Suites) are absolutely charming. The staff were always friendly and helpful and the rooms and public areas are immaculately clean. Our room (208) was spacious with polished cool hardwood floor and high ceiling. The bathroom was excellent with shower and a bath that you could open onto a veranda if you wanted. The air conditioning and overhead fan worked really well. On the ground floor there is a breakfast/bar area which links with an adjoining plant based cafe. It’s the only place we found a Sarawak craft beer, too! Directly opposite the nightly colourful fountain display and next door to the Old Courthouse now housing a bar and restaurant, the Ranee is ideally positioned in the old town. ||It’s a delight - really well managed and maintained!

We loved this hotel. It's housed in a lovely historical building with a view of the waterfront. The location is very central, the beds are very comfortable, it is immaculately clean. We really loved the breakfast. The design of the hotel is very stylish and we liked how they used a lot of local crafts and vintage items to decorate the common areas. Highly recommend.

Absolutely the best place to stay in Kuching. We stayed for six nights and enjoyed every minute. The hotel is beautifully decorated and furnished with local designs incorporated, creating a very pleasant environment. Comfortable bed and a great shower. Rooms at the front have a great view over to the government assembly building. Location of the hotel on the waterfront couldn’t be better. Good breakfast and nice evening meals available. There is a linked vegan cafe which does great lunches (note that hotel food is not just vegan). Even better though are the staff who make a lovely hotel even better.

Stayed here for 3 nights at the start of my trip to Borneo. This hotel is stunning, the decor is quirky and cool.|My room was huge and all of the facilities were great.|It's in a great location, opposite the river and the parliament building so I could watch the fountain display from my balcony.|Location is great, in the older part of the city and close to all of the bizarres, easy access for the culture walk.|The staff were superb, incredibly friendly and nothing was too much trouble.|If you're planning a trip to Kuching I would highly recommend.

Booked the double deluxe room. Had 2 issues1. The water temperature is not stable. You'll get warm/hot water for a solid 5 min then it’ll be cold.2. My room had a window in the toilet where the sun shines through so bright early in the morning, should add in a blind or something there to block them.Breakfast was okay but for the prices of the rooms, could be improve a lot more.Other than that my experience was great. Extended my stay up till 3pm and that cost MYR200 just to get a bit more rest. Would recommend for the comfy bed but get breakfast elsewhere for sure.

Room in the roof space, initially looks attractive, but was impossible hot, ? No insulation. The air con unit must be on high constantly, as a result it was extremely noisy, preventing sleep. If turned off, room impossibly hot.||Had a terrace but one had to duck/crawl under the roof overhang.||To top it all it has the worst breakfast I have ever been offered in any establishment.||We moved to the Hilton after the first night, which was excellent on all fronts, with great air con, views, wonderful breakfast and lovely swimming pool.

A true small scale boutique hotel. Perfectly decorated. Nice comfortable rooms.|Located along the riverside in the centre of Kuching.