2/10 Terrible
FRANCOIS
27 Dec 2025
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
FRANCOIS
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
The Magazine Boutique Hotel
2.0 star property
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Reviews
2.02.0 out of 10
Popular amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
- Parking available
Explore the area
87 Jalan Magazine, George Town, Penang, 10300
- 1st Avenue MallPlace, 1st Avenue Mall1 min walk
- KOMTARPlace, KOMTAR5 min walk
- Georgetown UNESCO Historic SitePlace, Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site10 min walk
- Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.)Airport, Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.)20 min drive
Room options
View all photos for Superior Double Room
Superior Double Room
- 14 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
View all photos for Deluxe Double Room
Deluxe Double Room
- 18 sq m
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
View all photos for Family Double Room
Family Double Room
- 28 sq m
- Sleeps 5
- 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed
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About the area
George Town
The Magazine Boutique Hotel puts you in the heart of George Town, within steps of 1st Avenue Mall and Prangin Mall. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and Smart TVs. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, multilingual staff and luggage storage. Plus you'll find a water dispenser and a reception hall. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Downtown George Town hotel include KOMTAR and Gurney Drive.
What's nearby
- 1st Avenue Mall - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- The Top at Komatar - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- KOMTAR - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Chit Tiau Lor Ban San - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Getting around
- Penang Sentral - 27 min drive
- Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.) - 27 min drive
Restaurants
- Texas Chicken - 1 min walk
- Starbucks - 1 min walk
- A&W - 1 min walk
- Red Box Karaoke - 1 min walk
- OldTown White Coffee - 1 min walk
About this property
The Magazine Boutique Hotel
The Magazine Boutique Hotel offers its guests multilingual staff and a water dispenser. Public spaces have free WiFi. Parking is available for a fee.
This George Town hotel is smoke free.
- 14 guestrooms or units
- Staff members are multilingual
- Storage area for luggage
- No smoking on site
- Water dispenser
The Magazine Boutique Hotel offers 14 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. 42-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.
Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead and a hydromassage showerhead, bidets and toothbrushes and toothpaste. This George Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested.
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Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Parking on site (MYR 4 per day)
- Limited on-site self parking
Things to do
- Shopping centre
Conveniences
- Guidebooks
- Luggage storage
- Water dispenser
Guest services
- Housekeeping on request
- Multilingual staff
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- No lift
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Well-lit path to entrance
More
- Reception hall
- Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- Bidet
- Hair dryer
- Hydromassage showerhead
- Private bathroom
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- 42-inch smart TV with digital channels
Food and drink
- Electric kettle
- Free bottled water
- Tea bags/instant coffee
More
- Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
- Desk
- Iron/ironing board on request
- Laptop workspace
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (9:00 AM - midnight) and Wednesday - Wednesday (10:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
Guests will receive lockbox information
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are required to download the property's Whatsapp mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk, lockbox
Pets
- Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Magazine Boutique Hotel
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
Payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
- A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 2.00 per accommodation, per night
- A damage deposit of MYR 50 will be collected before check-in.
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Self-parking fee: MYR 4 per day
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
We should mention
- Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
Property is also known as
The Magazine Hotel George Town
The Magazine Boutique Hotel Hotel
The Magazine Boutique Hotel George Town
The Magazine Boutique Hotel Hotel George Town
Frequently asked questions
What is the cancellation policy at The Magazine Boutique Hotel?
The Magazine Boutique Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.
Is parking available at The Magazine Boutique Hotel?
Yep, The Magazine Boutique Hotel has a self car park for MYR 4 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.
Are there any beaches close to The Magazine Boutique Hotel?
The closest beach to The Magazine Boutique Hotel is Batu Ferringhi Beach (9.3 km).
Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Magazine Boutique Hotel?
No, The Magazine Boutique Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at The Magazine Boutique Hotel?
Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.
Are pets allowed at The Magazine Boutique Hotel?
No, pets and service animals are not allowed.
The Magazine Boutique Hotel Reviews
Reviews
2.0
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Cleanliness
2.0/10
Staff & service
2.0/10
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