The Frame Guesthouse

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.5

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About this property

Conveniently located in Georgetown, The Frame Guesthouse offers stylish and comfortable accommodation with free WiFi access in the entire property. It operates a 24-hour front desk and provides daily housekeeping service. The guesthouse is just 400 metres from Pinang Peranakan Mansion, while Fort Cornwallis and Penang Jetty are 800 metres away. Penang International Airport can be reached with a 15 km drive. Simply furnished, rooms come with air conditioning, reading lights and freshly-laundered bedding. Guests have access to either a shared or private bathroom with shower facility. Towels and lockers are provided. At The Frame Guesthouse, staff can converse in Malay, Chinese and English. It features a common lounge area and shared kitchenette facilities. Laundry services and tour activities can also be arranged.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in George Town, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5

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1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 large double bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Tsz
Hong Kong Hong Kong
“-near night market street (chulia -people are nice -price is reasonable”
Edward
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great staff and the property is in a great location. Everything is clean tidy and the in house coffee shop makes those early morning a little bit easier!”
Emma
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“I really liked the vibe. Also the fact that there is a cafe on the ground floor. The location is amazing!”
Huong
Australia Australia
“The facilities are good for the price, check in and check out processes are quick. However, it is not good at soundproofing which may disturb you at night when other guests talking outside.”
Flip
Netherlands Netherlands
“Nice location, simple hostel with good beds and basic services. Friendly reception, Ken makes good coffee. Everything we needed for our second family stay here.”
Anyarat
Thailand Thailand
“The hotel is beautifully designed with a nice mix of modern and vintage charm. I also liked that there is a café on site. However, the room was not very soundproof, and I could hear footsteps from the room above quite clearly. The blanket was also...”
Claire
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location is fantastic. Walking distance to lots of the main attractions in George Town and a great night market down the street. Room was large, bed was comfortable and the coffee from the cafe in the hostel was great.”
Fizzy
Malaysia Malaysia
“Cleanliness of all area, interior outlook of old colonial building transformed into contemporary space with classic touch, relaxing atmosphere with nature elements added as well. Warm hospitality by the host/staff, also very walkable to find an...”
Brendan
Ireland Ireland
“Calm and friendly feeling around the property, the room was ideal for what we needed - location is pretty much perfect for anything you want to do around George Town (as well as for further travel). Shared bathrooms and shower areas are kept very...”
Teresa
Portugal Portugal
“The location is great and the building itself is part of George Town's history - they kept the vibe of the place while making it comfortable. Chulia Street has a lot of street food stalls, bars, and coffee/breakfast places. It's super central with...”

Host Information

Company review score: 9.2Based on 472 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

The Frame Guesthouse is three storey heritage shophouse in Georgetown, Penang which previously houses a frame maker shop. Based on the belief in authenticity, functionality and material that age beautifully, we chose to restore the highly necessary in the guesthouse and hence preserve the rest. Existing concrete floor, walls and surfaces were kept with minimal treatment. Much of this space was left as it was found before the renovation with rough, peeling walls and the traces of a removed electrical appliances were left exposed on the wall surface. The guesthouse which is located in the UNESCO World Heritage Site, near to most of the famous tourist attraction. It is a best accommodation for traveler who looking for unique and unforgettable stay on budget.

Languages spoken

English,Malay,Chinese

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.

Please inform The Frame Guesthouse in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.