Magazine Vista Hotel
Serviced apartment · George Town
Is Magazine Vista Hotel worth it?
Magazine Vista Hotel is a seven-suite boutique property on Jalan Magazine in central George Town, Penang, managed by The Ascott Limited. Suites are two- and three-bedroom units of 95 to 110 square metres sleeping up to nine, each with a kitchenette, washer/dryer and dining area, which suits families, groups and longer stays. It is a short walk from Komtar, the Komtar bus terminal, Prangin Mall and Gama Department Store. There is no lift and no hotel car park.
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George Town
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Serviced apartment
Magazine Vista Hotel is a small suite-only property on Jalan Magazine in the centre of George Town, Penang, managed by The Ascott Limited. It offers seven two- and three-bedroom suites sized between 95 and 110 square metres, with the largest sleeping up to nine guests, which makes it aimed squarely at families, groups travelling together and longer stays rather than solo overnighters. Each suite has a kitchenette, an in-suite washer/dryer, a dining area, a work desk, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, an in-room electronic safe and complimentary Wi-Fi. Daily housekeeping and 24-hour CCTV security are provided. The property occupies upper floors of a row of shophouses and has no lift, so guests reach the suites by stairs, and there is no dedicated hotel car park, only nearby public car parks and street parking. The location is central: Komtar and its bus terminal, Prangin Mall and Gama Department Store are all within a short walk, along with a dense run of local eateries. Ascott states the property is fully accessible with ramp access at the entrance, handicap-friendly rooms and accessible public restrooms, which sits oddly alongside the no-lift stair access, so anyone with mobility needs should confirm directly before booking. The property was previously branded under PHC Hotels; that operator's old website is gone and the domain now hosts an unrelated site, so book through the Ascott listing instead.
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- transportKomtar Bus Terminal2 min
- attractionKomtar3 min
- shoppingPrangin Mall4 min
- shoppingGama Department Store4 min
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Magazine Vista Hotel?
The address given by the operator is No 237-L2, 239-L2, 241-L2, 243-L2, Jalan Magazine, 10300 George Town, Penang. That puts it in the middle of George Town, within a short walk of Komtar, the Komtar bus terminal, Prangin Mall and Gama Department Store.
What kind of rooms does it have?
Suites only. The operator lists seven suites across four layouts: 2 Bedroom Classic and 2 Bedroom Executive at 95 square metres, and 3 Bedroom and 3 Bedroom Classic at 110 square metres. Stated maximum occupancy runs from five up to nine guests depending on the layout.
Is it suitable for families or groups?
That is what it is built for. The suites are large by Penang city-centre standards, they have two or three bedrooms, and the biggest sleeps up to nine. Each has a kitchenette, an in-suite washer/dryer and a dining area, which also makes it workable for longer stays.
Is there a lift?
No. The operator states plainly that as a heritage property it has no lift, and guest reviews on the operator's own site mention carrying luggage up stairs to the second floor. Factor that in if you are travelling with heavy bags, small children or anyone who struggles with stairs.
Is there parking?
There is no dedicated hotel parking. The operator directs guests to nearby public car parks or street parking, and one guest review flags street parking as the drawback if you are driving.
How do you get around from there without a car?
The operator puts the property about 150 metres from Komtar bus terminal, which is Penang's main bus hub, and notes that the free CAT shuttle bus and Grab e-hailing are both readily available.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 3:00pm and check-out before 12:00pm, per the operator. The published cancellation policy is that a cancellation or no-show less than three days out is charged in full.
Is this the same place as 'Magazine Vista Hotel by PHC'?
Yes. The property was previously branded under PHC Hotels and is now listed as Magazine Vista Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited. The old phchotels.com.my website no longer belongs to the hotel group, so use the Ascott listing for current information and bookings.