Magpie Heritage - Hideaway
494 Lebuh Pantai, George Town, Penang Island 10300 Malaysia
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Magpie Heritage - Hideaway is a stylish George Town city-centre boutique residence. Tucked along the busy Beach Street (Lebuh Pantai) in the heart of George Town, it is a surprisingly quiet hideaway offering luxury and comfort with unparalleled room amenities. It is perfectly located for short walks to most of George Town main sights, restaurants and quirky café’s. The discreet shophouses façade hides literally a handful of rooms (5 total) which are available in five colours, all meticulously designed and planned around two internal courtyards.
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Paid public parking nearby
Free internet
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Airport transportation
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Non-smoking hotel
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Street parking
Wifi
Complimentary tea
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Blackout curtains
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494 Lebuh Pantai, George Town, Penang Island 10300 Malaysia
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ChristinePhing wrote a review Sep 2020
Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia201 contributions25 helpful votes
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Literally a hideaway, Magpje Heritage’s front is one of the old shops in Georgetown. Location-wise it is strategic for tourists who’d like to visit the attractions in the heritage zone. For locals like us who drove, there’s public parking in front of the shophouse. Parking tickets are required on office hours for weekdays and first half of Saturday. Entering the place feels like you’ve been brought to a refurbished heritage place with a blend of the modern taste. There’s an upper floor and the ground level rooms. Due to the wooden floors, don’t expect sound proof because these were retained heritage features. Our room was spacious, decorated with pictures of the 1950s and comes with a little backyard corner. The flooring is slightly uneven, shown in the last photo. Our fridge, opened, saw leftover spoiled milk shakes spill out, and we immediately called the front desk. He’d gone out for dinner and hasn’t eaten at 9pm but he still came back to attend to us immediately. Good service! …
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Date of stay: September 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I stayed in the blue room. The place has a really nice feel to it. Jeng is an amazing guy who knows a lot about Penang and doesn't mind sharing info with the house guests. He planned our 3 days in Penang and also helped us find good vegetarian restaurants in the area. Highly recommended. Keep in mind it is not a hotel with fancy reception and room service. But with the room you get an ever smiling Jeng who is ready to make your stay as comfortable and convenient as possible.
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Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from MAGPIEHERITAGE, Manager at Magpie Heritage - Hideaway
Responded 8 Jan 2020
Hi Kusumakar, thanks for your review. We will try our best to serve or to provide any information to our guests during their stay. Really nice to have you and your wife as our guests. Nice meeting you and will see you next time. Cheers!
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We stayed at this charming converted shophouse and loved everything about it -- from the gigantic apartment-style suites with hardwood floors and four-poster beds; to the marvelous location just steps from Armenian and Chulia Streets; to the incredibly gracious manager, Jern. Jern did everything to make sure we were comfortable -- from making dinner reservations to picking us up at the train station to setting us up with bicycles. We give it our highest recommendation.
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Response from MAGPIEHERITAGE, Manager at Magpie Heritage - Hideaway
Responded 6 Jan 2020
Hi Tom and family, thanks for staying with us. Really glad to meet all of you and nice chatting session every morning. We are happy to hear that you like our place so much. Hope to see you someday somewhere. Thanks again and take care! Jern
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Before coming to location, features and amenities, let me just say, after staying in more than 100s of hotels, never have I experienced such a homely environment, where Jern will basically take care of everything. Thats the guy who runs the business. Stayed there 2 nights, great location, edge of the Heritage area, making it much less noisier than other places there. No breakfast though. Jern gave us info on everything we needed, places to go, the nice eateries, the best money exchange, etc. He also got our laundry done lol along with our tickets to Ipoh. We had the 'orange' room. had everything we need, from coffee to a reading table to an ironing board, plus a small balcony to smoke. One more thing, every resident has a personal key card that lets you enter the main building, and so there are times when there is no one at the reception. But the hotel will be at your service through WhatsApp 24/7. Also, though we didn't get into any trouble during our stay, the area outside does get really empty at night, as in u can hardly see a soul. P.S. Jern, if you read this, coming to Karachi Pakistan... you are our guest. cheers.…
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Date of stay: November 2019
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Response from MAGPIEHERITAGE, Manager at Magpie Heritage - Hideaway
Responded 6 Dec 2019
Hi Ifti and wife, really nice to know that you like our place. I will sure let you know if i happen to visit to Pakistan. Thanks again for staying with us and your reviews. Appreciate it very much. See you... Jern
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Before arrival we were given clear instructions by Jern as well as upon entry to the hotel and room. Jern is very accommodating and nice. Actual room is really nice and gigantic compared to the pictures in Agoda. Worth every single penny. Hotel is close to georgetown street art, malls, street food and shisha places or bars, massages and 10mins drive (if no jam) from Penang Hill.
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Date of stay: October 2019
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Room Tip: Huge Room, Nice Bathroom, Big Bed, Nice play close to everything, with A/C and Fan, Jern is very...
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Response from MAGPIEHERITAGE, Manager at Magpie Heritage - Hideaway
Responded 31 Oct 2019
Hi Hana and Thibault, thanks for staying with us. Thanks for your review as well. See you next time!
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Highly recommend this gem of a place— it’s close to everything and the rooms are BEAUTIFUL, you feel like you’re staying at your own luxurious apartment home rather than a hotel. Jern is also exceptionally accommodating and wonderful! ❤️❤️🥂
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Date of stay: October 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from MAGPIEHERITAGE, Manager at Magpie Heritage - Hideaway
Responded 19 Oct 2019
Hi Claire, thanks for staying with us. And really nice to hear that you like our place. Thanks again and have a nice day!
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We booked the Deluxe King Room for 3 days 2 nights. The room was spacious but I feel like there were a lot of unused space because of how it stretches. It was a tiny bit inconvenient that the wardrobe is placed far from the bedroom. But wasn't a deal breaker. Jern was hospitable and friendly. We were able to check in by 1pm which was so convenient. The bed is so comfy and we had uninterrupted sleep.
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Date of stay: October 2019
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We stayed here for three nights to explore Georgetown and our stay here was great! It was away from the bustle of the main sights, but still accessible enough on foot. The room we had was spacious with basic amenities (coffee, tea, refillable water, toiletries etc.). The best part of it was the host, Jern, who was really understanding and prompt with replying and accommodating to our needs.
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Date of stay: August 2019
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Response from MAGPIEHERITAGE, Manager at Magpie Heritage - Hideaway
Responded 20 Sep 2019
Hi Genevieve, thanks for staying with us. It was our pleasure to have you as our guests. Welcome back anytime. Cheers!
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We stayed here for a couple of nights in July with our two young kids and it was FANTASTIC! Jern was an amazing host and full of helpful information about what to see in Penang. We had a King studio with sofa bed set up in the lounge area for the kids, and the room itself was really lovely and quite spacious. You get an electronic access card to the front door so it feels very safe. The street art in only minutes walk away, so great location. We would absolutely stay here again.
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Date of stay: July 2019
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Response from MAGPIEHERITAGE, Manager at Magpie Heritage - Hideaway
Responded 16 Aug 2019
Hi Carla and family, thanks for staying with us. It was our pleasure to have you and your family as our guests. It was nice to hear that you like our place. Really appreciate it. Thanks again and cheers!
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Good location and near to commercial mall, hidden bar and well known food in penang. Room is spacious, clean and very well design. To my surprise, the room has a little small garden to chill outside. If the hotel owner can take care of the small details like push button of the wc, basin drain plug, etc , it will improve a lots .
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Date of stay: July 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from MAGPIEHERITAGE, Manager at Magpie Heritage - Hideaway
Responded 30 Jul 2019
Thanks for your review and feedback. Appreciate it very much. Cheers!
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FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Mango Tree Place - Hideaway
LOCATION
MalaysiaPenangPenang IslandGeorge Town
NUMBER OF ROOMS
5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Magpie Heritage - Hideaway
Which popular attractions are close to Magpie Heritage - Hideaway?
Nearby attractions include Penang House of Music (0.4 km), Asia Camera Museum (0.4 km), and Khoo Kongsi (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Magpie Heritage - Hideaway?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include airport transportation, laundry service, and free internet access.
Which room amenities are available at Magpie Heritage - Hideaway?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Magpie Heritage - Hideaway?
Guests can enjoy complimentary tea and free instant coffee during their stay.
Is parking available at Magpie Heritage - Hideaway?
Yes, paid public parking nearby and street parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Magpie Heritage - Hideaway?
Conveniently located restaurants include SUPE - Georgetown Branch, My Own Cafe, and Merry Me.
Does Magpie Heritage - Hideaway have airport transportation?
Yes, Magpie Heritage - Hideaway offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Magpie Heritage - Hideaway?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Chinese, and Malay.
Are there any historical sites close to Magpie Heritage - Hideaway?
Many travellers enjoy visiting George Town (0.5 km), Armenian Street (0.4 km), and Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion (1.0 km).