Sunday 3 May 2015

Penang Hostel Review

FRAME GUESTHOUSE

Facilities 

There is always someone manning the desk so regardless of what time you arrive there will be someone there. The main door is locked after 12 so you just need to use your key to open it.

The wifi here was quite good. It could sometimes drift in and out but there were several modems making it easier. There is also a Mac downstairs that you are welcome to use. Although, when we were staying there the printer was not working. 

There was a kitchen, free drinking water, toaster and coffee and tea always available but not a fully functioning kitchen. 

Showers and Toilets 

The standard of the bathroom was good. We were treated to the luxury of power showers although there was only two. This was the same for the toilets also. However, I would much prefer quality over quantity.

Staff 

Staff here are really helpful. We arrived at 7 in the morning to the hostel and our room was ready for us so we could just go striaght in. Plus they let us have breakfast aswell- bonus. 

Not only this but they helped us to be able to get the bus to the beach (Bus 101 going away from the jeti) and where a supermarket was. 

When we came to book a taxi for our trip to Koh Samui, the guy at reception informed us that he would ring the company for us to see if the minibus would pick us up. They agreed, which we were happy with because it saved us RM50 but also gave us extra time in bed. However, when it got to the morning the bus was late and the guy rang again and again until we were informed that we had been forgotten about. So his 'help' hadn't really helped at all. It was all sorted in the end but it was stressful at the time. 

Breakfast 

Again, quite basic just toast and jam with coffee and tea. Not the best breakfast but not the worst either. 

Value for Money

It was quite cheap and it had a good review on hostel world so all in all not bad at all. 

Dorms

The dorms here were really nice. In fact the furnishings in the entire hostel were nice- they were quite basic but not in a cheap way. Very minimalist. Although, you can hear everything in this place which wasn't ideal when we had a very early night due to our early bus Thailand.

Location

Location wise it wasn't bad. It was close to a lot of the food markets and super market. However, it was quite far away from the bus station and the airport if you were to need it. The public buses here are good and are easy to understand. Just be aware you need the correct change. 

OVERALL, I would recommend staying here but maybe sort your own travel!rhe staff are really helpful and they do try and get to know their guests which is nice.

Love Imogen xoxo

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