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title: "Muntri Maison vs Some Place Else: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Some Place Else. It leads in 1 of 4 categories. Muntri Maison or Some Place Else in Penang? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices…"
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/muntri-maison-penang-vs-some-place-else-penang/
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retrieved: 2026-10-15
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# Muntri Maison vs Some Place Else

Both are in Penang, 60 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · George Town
## [Muntri Maison](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/muntri-maison-penang/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.6 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 7.7

- **Score by category:** 0 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1873548/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · ★★★★★ · George Town
## [Some Place Else](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/some-place-else-penang/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.5 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 7.7

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2114999/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Some Place Else

It leads in 1 of 4 categories. 60 m apart.

### Choose Muntri Maison if you want

-   a big hotel with more facilities

### Choose Some Place Else if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay
-   a smaller, quieter hotel

### Why is Muntri Maison better than Some Place Else?

1.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h)

### Why is Some Place Else better than Muntri Maison?

1.  Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 8.6) (+0.9)
2.  Higher star rating (5★ vs 4★) (+1★)
3.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Muntri Maison | Some Place Else |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.5  (+0.9) |
| Location | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Beach access | 6.0 | 6.2 |
| Public transport | 5.3 | 5.5 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.6 | 9.5  (+0.9) |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.5  (+0.9) |
| Number of reviews | 982  (+67) | 915 |
| Google rating | 3.6/5 | 4.6/5  (+1.0) |
| Google reviews | 55 | 112  (+57) |
| Rank in Penang | top 62% | top 1%  (+62%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Distance to George Town centre | 1.1 km | 1.0 km |
| To the beach | 1.3 km | 1.2 km |
| To public transport | 1.0 km | 980 m |
| To the airport | 15 km | 15 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★★  (+1★) |
| Rooms | 9 | 1 |
| Floors | 1 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2023 | – |
| Listed amenities | 10  (+6) | 4 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Outdoor pool | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Kitchen | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |

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## Location

60 m apart

## Muntri Maison or Some Place Else: common questions

### Which is better, Muntri Maison or Some Place Else?

Some Place Else leads in 1 of 4 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Muntri Maison or Some Place Else?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are Muntri Maison and Some Place Else?

The two hotels are 60 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/muntri-maison-penang-vs-some-place-else-penang/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/