@yobyella
Started staying in Casa del Rio and back then, DoubleTree wasn't up yet. We "moved" to DT when we returned to Melaka after a couple of years' break.
CDR's convenient location makes it easy to stop over for a shower or to drop off shopping bags, between exploring different parts of Melaka. But the hotel's only a few floors with rooms on 2. We got Lago view rooms, so can enjoy wonderful morning sights from the balcony. Rooms are nice and spacious. Breakfast by the river's great if you can get up earlier to secure an outdoor table.
DT has spacious rooms as well, and we're above the 20th floor both stays there, and chose the city view. Breakfast spread's wide and can be very relaxing again, if you get there earlier before most of the other guests walk in.
Next trip should either be DT unless it's just a couple of nights then I'm considering Hatten for short-trip convenience.