If you have been to Ipoh, Malaysia, I am interested in your opinion about it. Any reason to visit it? Is it a nice city? Are there any interesting sites in or around the city?

Any opinon about the Majestic Station Hotel at the train station?

Also, any suggestions about accommodation in Penang would be welcome to. I am looking for a accomodation hotel with aircon and TV with sports programming and news in English and free broadband internet. I am not looking for a resort orlots of amenities. Proximity to restuarants would be a plus.