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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 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in George Town, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3


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Room type
Number of guests
 
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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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.9
High score for George Town

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Elodie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean, always friendly cleaners around. Location is perfect with a bus stop literally outside the front. Lovely warm showers and clean toilets.
  • Joseph
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff are all really friendly and helpful, give you a tour of the hostel, and explain all the rules. There are some really nice chill out areas, it's a pretty big hostel with a couple of different floors. Plenty of toilets, showers, and...
  • Kayleigh
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Very friendly staff who helps you with anything you need. Beautiful old building. Spacious room and the shared bathrooms are very clean. Great location, in a short walking distance of all the highlights. Very good value for money.
  • Amanda
    Germany Germany
    Very close from some attractions in Penang, 10min walk from Armenian St. We could leave our luggage before check-in time with no problems, and there was a very cosy café in the hostel as well. Very pleasant place to stay.
  • Marie-laure
    France France
    Ideal location, close to street food and attraction/ sightseeing areas. Nice and quiet hostel. Beds comfy and clean.
  • Achi-th
    Thailand Thailand
    I like this accommodation because it is cheap, good location, convenient transportation, close to famous areas, easy to access.
  • Amy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, nice layout of the dorm, good sized lockers, clean room
  • Thomas
    France France
    Big room with big locker Very nice staff Nice coffee downstairs Board games available
  • Zataalez
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Easy to find, nearby with attractions place, clean
  • Pawar
    India India
    Property was in heart of city.! Easily accessible to most of the places !

Host Information

Company review score: 8.5Based on 427 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

Facilities of The Frame Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linen

Outdoors

  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Malay
  • Chinese

House rules
The Frame Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!

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
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

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
VisaMastercardCash 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.

FAQs about The Frame Guesthouse

  • Room options at The Frame Guesthouse include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Bed in Dormitory
  • The Frame Guesthouse is 950 yards from the centre of George Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at The Frame Guesthouse is from 15:00, and check-out is until 00:00.

  • The Frame Guesthouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at The Frame Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.