The Southern Boutique Hotel

Hotels
7.8 (462 reviews)
108 Jalan Muntri , George Town , my

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Cashless payment available
Fire extinguishers
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable bed
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Noisy rooms
Inadequate amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
6.1
Several reviews mention poor cleanliness, including dirty rooms and issues with bed comfort.
Service
9.06
Friendly staff were frequently mentioned as a positive aspect of the stay.
Location
9.6
Multiple reviews compliment the excellent location of the hotel, making it convenient for traveling.
Room Quality
7.06
The reviews pointed out the size discrepancy between photos and reality, along with inconvenience in bathroom design.
Amenities
7.59
Basic amenities were mentioned, but there were complaints about their cleanliness and maintenance.
Value for Money
8.04
Mixed sentiments with some remarks about getting what one pays for, indicating it is fair but not great.
Food and Beverage
6.6
Limited breakfast options highlighted, with a suggestion to go elsewhere for better food.
Overall Experience
8.37
Overall experience balanced between good location and poor cleanliness affecting the enjoyment.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 10:51

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated near Penang's popular attractions such as 1st Avenue and Penang Times Square, The Southern Boutique Hotel offers easy access to the city's must-visit destinations.

Family-Friendly Accommodation
With comfortable and spacious family rooms, this 3-star hotel is ideal for travelers looking for a cozy and welcoming stay with their loved ones.

Multilingual Staff and 24/7 Assistance
The hotel's reception staff fluent in English, Malay, and Chinese are available round the clock to assist guests, ensuring a pleasant and seamless stay.

To experience a charming stay in George Town, book your room at The Southern Boutique Hotel today.

Important information:

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted. The City Council of Penang charges a Local Council Tax of MYR 2 per room per night payable directly to the hotel upon check-in. Please note that this is not included in the room rate.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs MYR 12 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 462 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.1
Service: 9.06
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 7.06
Amenities: 7.59
Value for Money: 8.04
Food and Beverage: 6.6
Overall Experience: 8.37
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Bojan • family_with_children • th
10
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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MIMIE SHAZANA • couple • my
8
2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Sharifah • family_with_children • my
9
Nice comfy hotel
Pros:

The room

Cons:

No mirror in the room. Only in the toilet

2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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A/p thiagarajan • couple • my
10
2026-01-22 • via Nuitee
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Emily • couple • my
5
Great location very convenient but very noisy can’t really rest at night. No lift not for elderly
Pros:

The location is great

Cons:

Very noisy not a good hotel if you wanna rest at night

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Alwanee • couple • th
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Muhammad Fauzul Fahmi Bin • couple • my
8
2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
M
Muhammad Shauqi • couple • my
6
2026-01-12 • via Nuitee
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Ahmad Riza • family_with_children • my
10
2026-01-07 • via Nuitee
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Rozana • solo_traveller • my
10
Definetely will come back
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Not applicable

2026-01-02 • via Nuitee
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Govindaraju • extended_group • my
4
Not worth the price and not a comfortable and relaxing stay.
Pros:

I chose this place to stay because it used to be well maintained, but now it is not maintained as well. However, it is very strategically located, with easy access to food and close to the city.

Cons:

The place is not well maintained. The bed is not clean or comfortable. We had to request a floor mat, extra towels, and a blanket. There is no proper infrastructure, and parking is quite difficult. We had to find paid parking, which costs RM30 per day.

2025-12-28 • via Nuitee
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Fatema • family_with_children • my
9
2025-12-24 • via Nuitee
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Kanthasamy • family_with_children • lk
2
2025-12-23 • via Nuitee
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Jacob • couple • dk
3
Good location, otherwise underwhelming
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Room is a lot smaller than what the pictures present, if you use the shower the bathroom becomes unusable as the floor is super wet (maybe something to scrape the water into the drain should be supplied), walls are also paper thin and could hear everything from outside, including bar music which goes on every day.

2025-12-18 • via Nuitee
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Lucy • couple • gb
7
Amazing other than the moths but as soon as we mentioned it we got to move rooms
Pros:

Nice and homely, comfy bed, clean room and friendly staff

Cons:

We had a moth problem in our room

2025-12-17 • via Nuitee
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Nurul Haziqah Izzati • couple • my
7
2025-12-14 • via Nuitee
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Kunnan Antony Jose • family_with_children • my
6
The hotel was located in a prime location for travel to different and nearest places comfortably.
Pros:

Very excellent and comfortable location for our visits to different sight seeing places including historical places

Cons:

1. The staircase all the way to the first floor. It was very difficult and painful for climbing the staircase from ground floor and to step down from first floor to the ground floor.
2. A mirror and shelf (small almirah) could have been provided for the comfort and convenience of the guests.
3. The facilities provided the bathroom/toilet could have arranged in a different manner for the convenience of gusts.
4. The water flow in the washbasin was very slow like it takes minutes to get a handful of water for face washing. With the narrow water supply, the shaving, mouth wash etc. was extremely difficult.

2025-12-12 • via Nuitee
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Lim • solo_traveller • my
4
2025-12-03 • via Nuitee
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Jun kit • family_with_children • my
4
You get what you paid for
Pros:

Next to the room there is a convenient store. The value for the room is quite good.

Cons:

The floor have some sand, no slippers. Bathroom have no hooks or someplace to put our dry clothes.

2025-12-03 • via Nuitee
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Amandine • solo_traveller • ch
5
Cons:

La chambre n'était pas propre en arrivant et meme durant le séjour les employés de ménages passaient mais la chambre n'était jamais totalement propres

2025-12-03 • via Nuitee