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Reviews of Magazine Vista Hotel by PHC This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

237L2 Jalan Magazine, 10300 George Town, Malaysia

#29 of 181 hotels in George Town

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 139 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free Wifi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: March 30, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    no parking lot. though there has a washer and dryer however would be better if there was hanger to hang the wet washed clothing to dry cos dryer not doing a good job.

    the big space that can accommodate up to 8 people, the unit facilities, location.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    noice from.street

    location and service

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was noisy from the traffic, soundproofing could be better. No face towel provided. The door lock chain was missing.

    The friendly staff and prompt to my request. Hotel was within walking distance to all the attractions and food store.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2024

    9.0
    Home sweet home.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    None.

    I don't remember how many times I've been coming back to this hotel and other PHC hotels for years. Because of their location, comfy room interior design and well equipped room facilities. Their hotel is like a comfortable home. But this time around, I'm a little disappointed with the housekeeping services. No one has long hair in my family. But every time i came back after they cleaned my room, I realised there was a lot of long hair on the floor around the room. I assumed, they mopped the room without rinsing it well from the previous room. When I stay in a hotel, cleanliness is important. Because the hotel is a place people come and go. To keep it clean every time for the guests, should be a priority. Will I ever come back to Magazine Vista? Definately. I love this place. My family loves it here.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2024

    10
    It's was a wonderful stay and thank you.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Yes, the front room was very noisy but my 2 teens were happy to have the big modern room to compensate for the car noise :)

    Very clean and modern perfect for a short stay, next to Komtar was a plus easy for us to travel by VIP BUS back to Ipoh.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Facilities are ample and documentation on how to use them clearly documented, staff are very professional and hotel located in the heart of Georgetown

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 15, 2024

    10
    Highly recommended for group/family trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The stairs was quite steep, and the bidet in the master bedroom was faulty

    The apartment was spacious, proper facilities provided ie washing machine, dryer, microwave, comfortable beds.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 7, 2024

    9.0
    Excellent, but can be even better if parking issue was solved.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking is an issue - no dedicated car spots for hotel guests, have to find street parking which can be quite a hassle.

    The property is very spacious and very centrally located. Within walking distance of many attractions and eating places.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 4, 2024

    8.0
    Middle of everything nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It's a bit hard to navigate the hotel since its lobbyless. Having to take a quite tall stairs and no partition between stairs and living room.

    It is very nice and modern inside, and comfortable for my family

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 10, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Slightly noise as it is next to a busy main road.

    Filtered water from tap available

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 30, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Three-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    If there is own parking lot would be great, hard to find parking even no drop off location, no convenience for older ppl

    space large , got washing machine , bed so comfortable

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 29, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Floor laminate need to be renewed.

    The location is very good. Room come with proper size of fridge and washer/dryer combo are very useful with washer detergent provided. Both room are huge with 2 bathroom which is very for family.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 23, 2023

    9.0
    Good location and very clean. Very happy.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could do with more utensils in the kitchen, also TV is tiny and old.

    Very good location, clean and helpful staff, though no reception so you have to tell them when you’re arriving in advance. They were waiting for us when we got there so we didn’t have to wait. Also shower is very good.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 1, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very big and clean. Also near supermarket and located at center of town. Staffs are so nice and helpful. However please noted we should contact property in advance via WhatsApp before checking in process.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 29, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean room and friendly staff with good house keeping

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 15, 2023

    10
    Excellent and recommended.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No parking available, need to search for parking or park at the nearest private car parking

    The room is clean and furnished well.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 14, 2023

    9.0
    Nice getaway in the middle of town
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No on location parking. May be tad a bit noisy for those light sleepers.

    The hotel was literally diagonally across KOMTAR. Strategic place as many eateries were within walking distance. The entire floor was huge and the necessary amenities were provided including detergent for clothes and dishes. The initial fear was noises from the main street was not as bad as expected. Where I lived is way worse. Everything was clean and the living area is a nice hangout place for the entire family to gather around watching TV while enjoying each others company. The staff who came to clean was polite and courteous. Advice to whatsapp the property ahead of time as the centralised PHC hotel lobby was not opened on the day we arrived. Luckily they were prompt to answer the message and helpful to arrange a staff to guide us to keep the luggage while roam around Georgetown first waiting for check-in. The check-in process was done in the room itself and the staff was a jolly fellow. Everything was brought in his backpack and he brought us around introducing the rooms and the amenities. A nice hotel to go to for those with larger families as the staff did mentioned the room we paid for can house up to 10 people.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 14, 2023

    10
    Worth every penny
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking

    Everything was top notch

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 7, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Since the hotel is a shop house, there was no proper pick-up and drop-off point which made it a bit challenging to wave down the e-hailing car sometimes. Not very suitable for senior citizens who have walking disabilities as there is a semi-steep flight of stairs up into the apartment.

    Location was close by to quite a few food options. All main tourist attractions were at most a 10-15 minute cab ride away. Rooms were spacious and overall apartment was kept clean.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 28, 2023

    8.0
    Great apartment for family. Strategic location too.
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location is good. Value for money. Simple pleasant apartment.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: October 1, 2023

    8.0
    Overall satisfied stays
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Quite a wait during check-in and check out time. There was no reception counter at this premise. Hence, we need to actively communicate with the staff using WhatsApp messenger.

    Overall staffs were giving their best in term of service. Was given a newly renovated room with after paint smell. Was able to switch to another room the next day. Overall, nice and strategic location. The room is big compared to the other hotel.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 28, 2023

    10
    Only 1 word : super excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Three-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good location to all nearby food stalls & restaurants

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: September 4, 2023

    10
    Value for monies. Nice 2 bedrooms suite with big living hall and kitchen n dinner table
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Middle of city opposite and Komtar. Near almost all Loke restaurants, shopping mall, night market street. Short taxi drive to Gurney Drive or to Airport.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 24, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Three-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No.

    Very good.

    Stayed in August 2023

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