Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Helpful staff
Clean room
Cons:
Noise issues
Thin walls
Not soundproof

Categories

Cleanliness
7.8
Mixed feedback; some rooms noted as clean while others mentioned unclean floors and damp smells.
Service
8.9
Consistently positive feedback about helpful and friendly staff.
Location
9
Excellent location reported; close to city center and bus station.
Room Quality
7.5
Reports of noise issues, lack of soundproofing, and poor room features noted.
Amenities
8.2
Good amenities, though a lack of toiletries and a high deposit were mentioned.
Value for Money
8
Value perceived as good but impacted by cleanliness and some amenities.
Food and Beverage
8
No specific feedback but breakfast option missing; general perception of value.
Overall Experience
8.2
Overall satisfaction was good, mixed sentiments about specific aspects.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 00:26

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated near Northam Beach and Wonderfood Museum, The Magazine Boutique Hotel is centrally located in George Town, making it a prime choice for travelers looking to explore the city.

Modern Amenities
Experience a comfortable stay in our 4-star hotel equipped with free WiFi, family rooms, flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and a seating area in selected rooms, ensuring a relaxing and enjoyable visit for all guests.

Nearby Attractions
With 1st Avenue Penang, Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, and Penang Times Square just a stone's throw away, guests can easily immerse themselves in the vibrant culture and attractions of the city during their stay at The Magazine Boutique Hotel.

Book your stay now at The Magazine Boutique Hotel for a memorable experience in George Town.

Important information:

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 668 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.8
Service: 8.9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 8.2
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 8.2
R
Ray • couple • au
8
Good value for a short stay
Pros:

Great price for a small boutique hotel in the middle of town comfortable bed

Cons:

No window in the cheap room

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
M
Michael • family_with_children • nz
10
Great value and friendly staff. Nice, spacious and clean rooms with great value for money.
Pros:

Clean and located right in the middle of the action around George Town.

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
S
Shu • couple • my
10
Definitely will come back for this stay
Pros:

I like how a clever two-level design makes 18 sqm feel surprisingly spacious😍 have small chiller in the room, sofa and tv feel like home. And the location is just few minutes walk from bus station and lots of famous hawker centre nearby

Cons:

Hard to find parking

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
C
Christina • couple • dk
7
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Vitor • family_with_children • cv
10
Pros:

The staff at rexeption were great, The location was perfect just in front of a shopping mall, bus station 7/11 and close to old Georgetown

Cons:

All was good

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
H
Hector • couple • fr
10
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
C
Celine • couple • de
8
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
A
Akma • solo_traveller • my
8
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
L
Laurita • couple • fr
5
Cons:

Pas de fenêtre dans la chambre. Très mauvaise isolation phonique

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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NUR AZMI • solo_traveller • my
8
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
R
Ricky • solo_traveller • my
4
Serviceable and for the price it is fair
Pros:

Location was good and staff were helpful espically Kelvin.

Cons:

It’s pretty loud at night since it’s next to the road and as light sleeper it made it incredibly hard to sleep.

Also toilet seat was stained and out of the control of the place but wifi was out in the area.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
A
Ahmad Nagieb • solo_traveller • my
7
ok
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Too close to street traffic. Rubbish in the bin from previous guest was not cleared.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
P
Pujals • couple • es
8
Pros:

El chico de recepción muy amable. Todo limpio y céntrico.

Cons:

Te cobran un suplemento excesivo. Que no está informado hasta que pagas. Llegando a ser hasta el 50% o más del precio de la habitación.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
E
emma darleen • couple • my
9
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Rafael • solo_traveller • pt
4
Sketchy
Pros:

The accommodation itself was okay. The AC is a little old and took around an hour to reach a comfortable temperature, but overall it wasn’t too bad.

Cons:

The pricing is what really disappointed me. It was advertised at around €14, but then I was charged a cleaning fee that brought the total to almost €28, nearly the same as the room itself. This was only revealed at the very end of the booking process.

And it’s charged daily, even though they don’t provide daily cleaning, which is quite crazy. In my opinion, this is deliberately designed to fool people into thinking they’re getting a cheap room.

I tried to cancel immediately but couldn’t. On top of that, they require a RM200 deposit at check-in. If the cleaning fee is mandatory, it should simply be included in the advertised price. Be careful and check the final price before booking.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Candy • couple • my
9
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Rozita • couple • my
9
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Stefanie • couple • de
10
Pros:

Ein sehr tolles Hotel, sauberes Zimmer, leckeres Frühstück mit großer Auswahl und tollem Pool

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
D
David • solo_traveller • fr
8
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
H
Heefung • solo_traveller • my
9
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee