--- title: "Muntri Mews vs Some Place Else: which hotel is better?" description: "Muntri Mews or Some Place Else in Penang? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/muntri-mews-penang-vs-some-place-else-penang/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-12 --- # Muntri Mews vs Some Place Else Both are in Penang, 50 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Hotel · ★★★★ · George Town ## [Muntri Mews](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/muntri-mews-penang/) - **Guest rating:** 8.8 · Excellent - **Location score:** 7.8 - **Score by category:** 0 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1873549/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 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2114999/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Too close to call Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 50 m apart. ### Choose Muntri Mews if you want - a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 21 / 1) ### Choose Some Place Else if you want - the more consistently praised stay (9.5 / 8.8) - a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 21) ### Why is Muntri Mews better than Some Place Else? 1. Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00) (+1h) ### Why is Some Place Else better than Muntri Mews? 1. Higher guest rating (9.5 vs 8.8) (+0.7) 2. 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 Mews | Some Place Else | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.5 (+0.7) | | Location | 7.8 | 7.7 | | Facilities | 4.2 | – | | Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – | | Beach access | 6.4 | 6.2 | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 8.8 | 9.5 (+0.7) | | Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.5 (+0.7) | | Number of reviews | 1,382 (+467) | 915 | | Google rating | 4.5/5 | 4.6/5 (+0.1) | | Google reviews | 312 (+200) | 112 | | Rank in Penang | top 31% | top 1% (+30%) | | Location | | Location score | 7.8 | 7.7 | | Distance to George Town centre | 1.0 km | 1.0 km | | To the beach | 1.1 km | 1.2 km | | To the airport | 15 km | 15 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 | | To the nearest food shop | 340 m | 330 m | | Shops within 500 m | 13 | 12 | | Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 | | Rooms & building | | Star rating | ★★★★ | – | | Rooms | 21 | 1 | | Floors | 2 | 2 | | Newest building or renovation | 2011 | – | | Listed amenities | 13 (+9) | 4 | | Policies | | Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 (−1h) | | Check-out until | 12:00 (+1h) | 11:00 | | Amenities | | Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – | | Airport transfer | ✓ | – | | Concierge | ✓ | – | | Laundry | ✓ | ✓ | | Luggage storage | ✓ | – | | Breakfast | ✓ | – | | Terrace | ✓ | – | | Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ | | Balcony | ✓ | – | | In-room safe | ✓ | – | | Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – | | Blackout curtains | ✓ | – | | Kitchen | – | ✓ | | Which hotel suits you | | Business trips | ✓ | – | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. ## Nightly price by month Muntri MewsSome Place Else - Some Place Else is cheaper in 12 of 12 months - Muntri Mews: €100 a night on average · Some Place Else: €32 a night on average Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date. [Hotel prices in Penang by month](https://stayversus.com/en/malaysia/penang/prices/) Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 11 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book. [Muntri Mews prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/muntri-mews-penang/prices/)[Some Place Else prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/some-place-else-penang/prices/) ## Location 50 m apart Muntri Mews: city centre: 2.0 km, Penang International Airport (PEN): 15 km, beach: 1.1 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km. Some Place Else: city centre: 2.0 km, Penang International Airport (PEN): 15 km, beach: 1.2 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km. [Top-rated of 237 hotels in George Town](https://stayversus.com/en/malaysia/penang/area/george-town/) ## Muntri Mews or Some Place Else: common questions ### Which is better, Muntri Mews or Some Place Else? Some Place Else leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating. ### Which is cheaper, Muntri Mews or Some Place Else? Over the year Some Place Else costs about €32 a night on average against €100 at Muntri Mews, and it is cheaper in 12 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices. ### How far apart are Muntri Mews and Some Place Else? The two hotels are 50 m apart in a straight line. ## More match-ups - [Muntri Mews vs Muntri Maison](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/muntri-maison-penang-vs-muntri-mews-penang/) - [Muntri Mews vs The Edison George Town](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/muntri-mews-penang-vs-the-edison-george-town-penang/) - [Muntri Mews vs Chulia Heritage Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/chulia-heritage-hotel-penang-vs-muntri-mews-penang/) - [Muntri Mews vs Yeng Keng Hotel Penang](https://stayversus.com/en/compare/muntri-mews-penang-vs-yeng-keng-hotel-penang-penang/) ## 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/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/muntri-mews-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/