Swing & Pillows @ Muntri
Budget hotel · George Town
Is Swing & Pillows @ Muntri worth it?
Swing & Pillows @ Muntri is a budget co-living-style stay at No. 87, Lebuh Muntri in George Town, Penang, part of the Malaysian Swing & Pillows chain. Rooms have air-conditioning, bed linen, towels, a desk and a hanging rack, and some room types use shared bathrooms. Shared facilities include a kitchen where cooking is allowed, laundry with washing machine and dryer, a work desk, a game hub and a common area. The property is non-smoking, has CCTV and access control, and sits in George Town's heritage core within walking distance of Khoo Kongsi, Armenian Park and the Pinang Peranakan Mansion.
Area
George Town
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Type
Budget hotel
Swing & Pillows @ 87, Muntri is a budget place to stay at No. 87, Lebuh Muntri, 10200 George Town, run by the Malaysian Swing & Pillows chain. The operator describes it as a co-living space rather than a conventional hotel, and the shared facilities reflect that: a communal kitchen where cooking is allowed, an on-site laundry with washing machine and dryer, a work desk area, a game hub and a common area. Rooms come with bed linen, towels, a desk and chair, a hanging rack and air-conditioning, and high-speed WiFi runs throughout the building. Booking.com lists the room mix as Deluxe Queen, Deluxe Twin, Standard Twin, plus a Triple and a Standard Double that both use shared bathrooms, so check which bathroom arrangement your room has before you book. The whole property is non-smoking, and daily housekeeping is carried out. Entry is controlled by CCTV and an access-control system, with room doors on hotel locks. The location is the main draw: you are on Lebuh Muntri in the heart of George Town's heritage core, with the operator listing Khoo Kongsi, Armenian Park and the Pinang Peranakan Mansion as within walking distance. Note that the chain runs several George Town properties, including another Muntri Street address at No. 75 and branches on Chulia Street, so confirm the street number when booking.
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- attractionChinatown, George Town7 min
- attractionPenang Little India9 min
- attractionUpside Down Museum10 min
- foodKimberley Street food night market10 min
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where exactly is Swing & Pillows @ Muntri?
The address given on the chain's own branch page is No. 87, Lebuh Muntri, 10200 Georgetown, Penang. Booking.com lists the same street address as "87, Muntri St, 10200 Georgetown". Be careful when searching: the chain also runs a separate property at No. 75 Lebuh Muntri and further branches on Chulia Street, and some booking sites label the 87 Muntri property with a Chulia Street name.
Is it a hotel or a hostel?
The operator describes it as a co-living space, and the shared kitchen, laundry and common area fit that description. Booking.com lists it under hotels; TripAdvisor lists it as a guest house. In practical terms it is a budget stay with private rooms, some of which use shared bathrooms.
What is in the rooms?
According to the chain's branch page, each room comes with bed linen, towels, a desk and chair, a hanging rack and air-conditioning. High-speed WiFi is available throughout the property, and rooms use hotel locks. Water heater and water dispenser are listed among the property's amenities.
Are the bathrooms shared or private?
It depends on the room type. Booking.com's room list includes a Triple Room with Shared Bathroom and a Standard Double with Shared Bathroom, alongside Deluxe Queen, Deluxe Twin and Standard Twin rooms. Check the specific room description before booking if a private bathroom matters to you.
Can I cook or do laundry there?
Yes to both, according to the branch page. There is a shared kitchen and cooking is expressly allowed, and the property has an on-site laundry area with a washing machine and dryer.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Booking.com lists check-in from 3:00pm and check-out until 11:00am. These are the times published by the booking platform rather than by the chain's own site, so confirm directly if you need an early or late arrival.
What is nearby?
The chain's branch page gives walking times of about 7 minutes to Chinatown, 9 minutes to Little India and 10 minutes to both the Upside Down Museum and the Kimberley Street food night market, with Chew Jetty and Penang Street Art quoted as short drives. It also lists Khoo Kongsi, Armenian Park and the Pinang Peranakan Mansion as within walking distance, without giving times.
Is smoking allowed, and can I bring a pet?
No to both. The chain's branch page states that no smoking is allowed on the premises, and Booking.com's policy section states that pets are not allowed and that parties or events are not permitted.