Name: Suphan Gurney Homestay
Address: 20 Jalan Midlands 10250 George Town,Jalan Midlands, George Town, George Town, George Town, 10250, Malaysia
Rating: 8

Air conditioning

Smoke-free property

Garden

Terrace

Private check-in/check-out

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Non-smoking rooms

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Common kitchen

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Free Wi-Fi

Internet

English

Chinese

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Offsite parking reservations required

Parking

Pets Not Allowed

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Penang International Airport

Suphan Gurney Homestay

George Town

The people who work here are some of the kindest we've met. The room has good AC, the bed and pillows are comfy, and it has a full kitchen. The bathroom is another story. The ceiling is COMPLETELY covered in black and green mold, and it is always wet in there. I've been having trouble with my sinuses and asthma since staying here. The location is also not the best if you're trying to be close to Georgetown and is more expensive than the average. 

Very Sweet People... Moldy

The owner has several houses in this area. I once stayed in house no. 86 and it was a good. The room was clean with new aircon and TV. The maid also friendly and helpful. There are kitchen with stoves, refrigerator, and washing machine that can be used if you stay a little bit longer in Penang. The price surely cheaper compared to nearby hotel.

Nice, clean and cheap homestay

This hotel has good bed so we had good sleep after long flight but it is quite far from tourist area if you want to walk around. Stayed there only one night then move to other hotel in Love Lane street. Staff could not speak much English but was friendly. Everything was good except location.

Like at home

LIKES.

The cost was very cheap (about half the price) compared to other similar standard properties located in central Georgetown (which is about 10 to 15 minutes away by public bus or taxi).

 The location was fantastic with great access to public transport (bus and taxi stand) a few minutes walk from the front door.

 A few minutes walk to 2 or 3 very large modern shopping complexes (eg. Gurney Plaza).

 A number of very good restaurants within 5 to 10 minutes walk and a large Hawker style eating area within 5 minutes walk.

 Security is excellent with a high wall surrounding and a gated access allowed only by a remote control that each guest is given.

 Full use of the well stocked kitchen for those who want to prepare some /all of their meals. The kitchen also has 2 large fridge/freezers that guests are welcome to use as well as free tea and coffee available (includes a coffee machine, not just instant coffee).

 A washing machine is also provided free of charge and ironing (for a small fee} is available if required.

 This old, stately house (which has been converted into very nice accommodation) is surrounded by other very nice houses and is located in a very quiet, upmarket part of Georgetown.

 The beachfront (with a nice promenade for walking) is about 5 to 10 minutes walk from the property.

DISLIKES

Although guests have access to a kitchen (on ground floor) a small refrigerator and coffee/tea making facilities in the apartment/s would be better (to allow a more convenient access at any time of the night or day).
 
There is also a very large, lovely terrace (leading directly from our room )which had a couple of chairs on it BUT no small outdoor table which made it difficult to sit outside on the balcony with a drink/snack and enjoy the view and ambience of their very nice garden and fountain.

Another small issue was the lack of English language channels on the cable tv.
They are on the tv but not subscribed to!
If the owners want to attract English speaking tourists then they need to add a few English speaking channels (perhaps a few news channels, current affairs, sport, etc).

The last "little negative" at the property is a lack of communication skills (ie. very little English spoken by the "live-in" staff.
The owners do not live on the property.
Although the staff are very friendly and helpful, their language skills make it difficult to obtain information (such as directions, questions about accommodation, recommendations on things to do/see, etc) without a phone call to the owner who can provide such information.

These mainly minor issues would certainly not disuade me from from recommending this property to other travellers and I will certainly stay here again next time I am in Georgetown, Penang.

An Excellent Property, Thoroughly Recommend.

The homestay is lovely - the owners are friendly and helpful and the room was a good size with aircon, towels and tea/coffee. There is a shared kitchen if you want to cook for yourself and a shared seating area in the garden. The bathrooms are basic but clean with hot water. 
It is close to Gurney Drive and two large shopping malls so lots of restaurants and cafes nearby. However, it is quite far out of the centre of Georgetown (use Uber or GrabCar for a cheap ride in).

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