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HuttonSTAY
4.8(8)
Solo travellers and short-stay guests find clean, comfortable rooms with responsive hosting. Check-in is straightforward, though signage is missing and some rooms require using a shared toilet outside.
Family Homestay
- Service
- Family Homestay
- Reviews
- 31
What recent reviews say
Most guests praise the central George Town location, walking-distance restaurants, and the host's friendliness. Recent stays highlight how clean and comfortable the space feels. However, maintenance concerns stand out: one guest reported air conditioning that does not cool properly, low water pressure, broken lights, electrical faults, a roof leak near the kitchen, and no fridge for food storage. Better upkeep would strengthen the experience.
Recent shift: The most recent reviews (5 days ago) praise cleanliness and comfort, but a detailed 2-star review from 3 months ago raised serious maintenance concerns: broken AC, electrical faults, low water pressure, roof leakage, and missing amenities. No recent reviews address whether these issues have been resolved.
Praised for
- convenient George Town location near food and attractions
- clean and comfortable space
- friendly and responsive host
- good value for location
Watch-outs
- limited parking
- broken air conditioning and maintenance issues
- no fridge or TV
- low water pressure and electrical problems
- insufficient lighting
- roof leakage reported
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Best for: Families and friends seeking central George Town access to food and cultural sites on a budget.
Think twice if: Multiple guests reported broken cooling, low water pressure, non-functional lights, and missing fridge. Maintenance and repairs need attention before booking.
Strengths
- walkable to famous food spots and attractions
- traditional Penang heritage house
- friendly host and smooth check-in
- good value for central location
Worth knowing
- Host named Vincent praised for hospitality
- rooftop room has air conditioning that does not cool even at maximum setting
- supplies provided: shower gel, shampoo, towels, clothes hangers, toilet paper, slippers
- no TV or fridge in-house
- roof leakage near main kitchen reported
- water pressure drops when multiple bathrooms used simultaneously
- broken room lights and short-circuit power plug reported
What reviews say by service
- Family Homestay
- Families praise location and friendliness, but several report maintenance issues (broken AC, missing fridge, low water pressure) that impact comfort during group stays.
How it compares
- Rated 4.8 against a 4.51 average across the 2039 family homestay businesses listed here.
- Has more Google reviews than 88% of the businesses in this directory.
How we scored this
How We Score Star rating 78
Review volume 65
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 57
Profile completeness 50
Verification 0
Rating breakdown
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Common questions
- Is there parking?
- Yes, there is a private car park in front, but space is very limited and cars are parked close together, making luggage unloading difficult.
- What's nearby?
- The homestay is in the heart of George Town heritage zone, within walking distance of famous restaurants including New World Food Paradise and Penang Road cendul shops.
- Does the house have a fridge or TV?
- No. The house does not have a fridge or TV, which has been noted as inconvenient by guests needing to store food.
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