Muntri Mews vs The Leith
Both are in Penang, 130 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★George Town
Muntri Mews
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.8
- Score by category
- 0 of 5
Hotel★★★George Town
The Leith
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.9
- Score by category
- 2 of 5
The short answer
Pick The Leith
It leads in 2 of 5 categories. 130 m apart.
Choose Muntri Mews if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 21 / 44)
Choose The Leith if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.0 / 8.8)
- free parking
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 44 / 21)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2024 / 2011)
Why is Muntri Mews better than The Leith?
- 1Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 2Offers an airport transfer
Why is The Leith better than Muntri Mews?
- 1Newer or more recently renovated (2024 vs 2011)+13y
- 2Has free parking
- 35 more listed amenities (18 vs 13)+5
- 4Has an on-site restaurant
- 5Earlier 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 vs The Leith: which hotel is better? | Muntri Mews | The Leith |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.0 |
| Location | 7.8 | 7.9 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 5.8 +1.6 |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 6.4 | 6.8 +0.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.8 | 9.0 +0.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 9.0 +0.2 |
| Number of reviews | 1,382 | 1,526 +144 |
| Google rating | 4.5/5 +0.2 | 4.3/5 |
| Google reviews | 312 +154 | 158 |
| Rank in Penang | top 31% | top 18% +13% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.8 | 7.9 |
| Distance to George Town centre | 1.0 km | 1.0 km |
| To the beach | 1.1 km | 1.0 km −120 m |
| To the airport | 15 km | 15 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 340 m | 420 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 13 +4 | 9 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 21 | 44 |
| Floors | 2 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2011 | 2024 +13y |
| Listed amenities | 13 | 18 +5 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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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 MewsThe Leith
- The Leith is cheaper in 12 of 12 months
- Muntri Mews: €100 a night on average · The Leith: €61 a night on average
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Hotel prices in Penang by month
All months
| Month | Muntri Mews | The Leith |
|---|---|---|
| December | €95 | €46 |
| January | €102 | €49 |
| February | €102 | €51 |
| March | €103 | €48 |
| April | €103 | €47 |
| May | €102 | €58 |
| June | €102 | €61 |
| July | €102 | €79 |
| August | €102 | €82 |
| September | €102 | €73 |
| October | €102 | €73 |
| November | €86 | €62 |
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.
Location
130 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.
The Leith: city centre: 2.0 km, Penang International Airport (PEN): 15 km, beach: 1.0 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Muntri Mews or The Leith: common questions
Which is better, Muntri Mews or The Leith?
The Leith leads in 2 of 5 categories, including facilities, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Muntri Mews or The Leith?
Over the year The Leith costs about €61 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.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
The Leith is 1.0 km from the nearest beach; Muntri Mews is 1.1 km.
How far apart are Muntri Mews and The Leith?
The two hotels are 130 m apart in a straight line.
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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