[A 40-something Dad's 2-Week Stay in Penang] How to Choose an Airbnb in Georgetown & Tips

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A father in his 40s With family malaysia Georgetown, PenangStayed for two weeks in Honest Airbnb ReviewsIt is a place where you can experience the local culture more deeply than at a hotel. My own accommodation selection criteriaclass Tips you must check when making a reservationIt contains everything.

Finding Accommodation in George Town, the Heart of Penang

 

Georgetown in Penang is a UNESCO World Heritage site, with numerous British and Portuguese buildings, cultures, and atmospheres preserved throughout the city.

So you When looking for accommodation in Penang, it is best to stay in Georgetown.

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Street scene of Penang Street Art

This is because almost all tourist attractions are located within Georgetown, and there is also a shuttle bus called CAT that runs free of charge to major tourist attractions within the city center, so if you find a place to stay in a good location, 🔎[Because you can travel to every corner of Penang without transportation costs.]am .

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1. Is this Georgetown?

 

In fact, the part of Penang that Georgetown occupies is entirely the red area in the diagram below. However, Even if the accommodation is not located in Georgetown, the name of the accommodation may include Georgetown, which can confuse foreign travelers.There are a lot.

For example, the accommodation I stayed in: Straits Garden Suite Jelutong GeorgetownBecause the name of the accommodation includes Georgetown, you might mistake it for being located in Georgetown.

Actually, it's a place called Jelutong, about 15 minutes away from the center of Georgetown.

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The red part of Penang Island is Georgetown, a World Heritage Site.

2. Straits Garden Suites Jelutong Georgetown Information

 

Straits Garden Suites Jelutong, where I stayed for two weeks in Penang, stood out as it was one of the tallest buildings in the area. It looked clean and tidy. Convenience stores, Japanese and Korean restaurants, KFC, and other surrounding infrastructure on the first flooris well equipped.

Perhaps because Penang has a large Chinese Malaysian population, it seems like a lot of Chinese people use it. There were many places with red lanterns hanging outside the front door, a common sight among Chinese people.

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The exterior of the accommodation where I stayed for two weeks in Penang
  • Address: 349, Jalan Jelutong Jelutong, 11600 George Town, Pulau Pinang
  • Operating Hours: Check-in: 3:00 PM / Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Representative number: 0175359848
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The living room is not large, but there is a space to hang laundry and one bedroom that gets a lot of sunlight.

The entrance is on the first floor, guarded by security. Access is by swiping your accommodation card. After verifying your identity and entering your personal information, you receive a card key. Elevators require swiping your card to operate.

However, to enter the accommodation, you must open the outer iron gate and the front door with a key. This may be inconvenient, but The inconvenience of having to carry your keys around with youThere is silver.

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The interior of the accommodation is clean and well-organized, although it feels old.

A big plus for long-term travelers is the presence of a washing machine.It was because I was traveling the world with my teenage son and needed a place to do laundry.

Besides, there was no reason not to choose a microwave that could compete with Malaysian food, which doesn't have many options to suit one's taste.

3. Amenities and surrounding information

 

The hotel features an indoor pool, a gym, and a table tennis court, making it a great place to exercise with your son. However, as Malaysia's state religion is Muslim, I saw quite a few people swimming in hijabs.

I recommend avoiding the Korean restaurant on the first floor if possible. The first time I went, I was disappointed with the food, and I found something in my food, so I never went back.

The Japanese restaurant It's a conveyor belt sushi restaurant, but the price per piece of sushi is cheap, so it's a good place to eat something simple, like eating triangle kimbap at a convenience store.(Don't expect the food to taste the same everywhere in Malaysia.)

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There are amenities such as a gym and table tennis room on the pool floor.

Honest review of Penang travel Airbnb accommodation

 

In fact, this The accommodation was very comfortable and nice, and it was fine. Initially, I cited distance as a problem, but Grab taxi fares in Penang are so cheap that it only costs about 3,000 won at most.So, this much can be paid sufficiently.

Plus, there's a bus that goes directly to Georgetown from across the street in front of Hongneung Bank. The distance isn't bad, and the facilities are decent. But aside from a major problem...

(Youtube for this issue Channel 'Traveling'You can check it through)

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Georgetown City, where you can feel the beauty of Penang
  • Honest review

Our trip to Penang was incredibly enjoyable and fulfilling, except for the unexpected issues we encountered with our accommodations. The beautiful surroundings, the exotic landscapes scattered throughout, and the friendly people made for a truly joyful experience.

However, if I were to travel to Penang again, I'd choose somewhere a little closer to Georgetown. It's a shame to pay for something so bland, so I'd choose accommodations near a shopping mall, where I can always enjoy clean, comfortable food.

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