Hotel Mingood

Room Types	Mon 13	Tue 14	Wed 15	Thu 16	Fri 17	Sat 18	Sun 19	Mon 20	Tue 21	Wed 22	Cost
Single											$27.80AUD
Twin (ens)											$30.89AUD
Double (ens)											$30.89AUD

 

Address

164 Argyll Road Penang, Penang, Malaysia

About Hotel Mingood

‘Hotel Mingood' is strategically located on the fringe of the city centre, which is merely a two minutes walk away. The best the city has to offer is within two square km and you won’t need to travel far to visit Chinatown, Little India, The Heritage Enclaves or UPR entertainment centre.

A short walk down Penang Road takes you to Komtar, the city's premier landmark and shopping mall. Fine dinning and local hawker food are all available on your doorstep. Located close to the chic part of town with excellent nightlife, surrounded by cafes, multi-ethnic restaurants, shops and the coolest bars and pubs. In fact, the famous New World Park Food Courtand entertainment centre is just 520 steps (a mere five minute walk) from the hotel.

From its spacious lobby and rooms, Mingood offers a friendly and courteous service where our goal is to create a cozy atmosphere for an enjoyable and memorable stay.

We are a 50 room hotel with spacious and comfortably carpeted air-conditioned rooms with attached bathrooms. All our rooms are equipped with cable/satellite TV (StarSports, ESPN, StarMovies and BBC World), fridge and IDD telephone. You will be well connected here, wireless communications in all our rooms and common areas, making sure you're constantly in touch. We have rooms with 1 to 4 beds, but whatever your choice might be; you are assured of a high standard of comfort that will satisfy you every need.

A family owns and runs the hotel with a warm welcoming staff that will ensure you experience a cozy homely stay that you will not forget. After a hectic day out, relax yourself or chill out at our roof top leisure garden, write some postcards or read a book. You can even enjoy some games such pool or cards over a few drinks amongst friends and fellow hotel guests.

Hotel Mingood is a legal accommodation provider, approved by Tourism Malaysia and local authorities. A member of Malaysia Budget Hotel Association and an appointed ISIC accommodation provider. We provide Thai visa application services and information. The Royal Thai Consulate in Penang is closed on weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and the following public holidays for 2008(27/10, 05/12, 08/12, 25/12, 29/12, 31/12 ) If you are on a visa run, avoid these dates.

2008 International Events not to miss out:

Deepavali Open House: 10 Nov 2008, Raja Muda Regatta: 14 - 22 Nov 2008, Kings of Tennis Tournament: 14-16 Nov 2008 ***, Penang Bridge Marathon: 16 Nov 2008 http://www.penang-traveltips.com/penang-bridge-marathon.htm, Penang Island Jazz Festival: 4-7th Dec 2008, *For the first time, eight former world No.1 will do battle between Team America and Europe. Roy Emerson, John McEnroe, Marcelo Rios and Pete Sampras will represent America while Europe will have Ilie Nastase, Bjorn Borg, Stefan Edberg and Mats Wilander.

We look forward to seeing you here! Other hotel services available: * Tour and travel arrangements * Free baby cot on request * Laundry and valet services * Adequate open and indoor carpark * Airline reservation and ticketing * Car rental services * Tennis lessons and games arrangement * Taxi and limousine services * Transportation to Thailand available * E-mail and internet facilities * Free WiFi Connection to all rooms * Pools Table * CCTV Security Surveillance * Rooftop Garden * Safe Deposit Boxes * Common Room with Cable Channel & Books Exchange

Things To Do

Penang lies just off the north western coast of Peninsular Malaysia. It was Britain`s first settlement (Est.1786) in the region and for a short time was Malaya`s capital before Singapore stole its thunder. Georgetown, the capital of Penang State, combines the best of past and present, east and west, as displayed by its diverse architecture and culture.

Laid-back Georgetown is best seen as a walking tour : take your time and meander thru its back streets and discover some of its hidden treasures : Kuan Yin Temple, Kapitan Keling Mosque, Khoo Kongsi Clan House and much more. Pick up the "Heritage Walking Map" and discover its beauty . Some of the "MUST SEES" in Georgetown are :

* Penang Museum : The best presented museum in Malaysia. Excellent, well-labeled exhibits showcase Penang`s history and historical figures, diverse cultures and more. Open from 9am to 5pm. Closed on Friday. Admission fee RM1.00

* Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion (Maison Bleu) : Cheong Fatt Tze (1840-1917), once dubbed as "China`s Rockefeller" by The New York Times, built a vast commercial empire in South East Asia, first in Indonesia, then in Singapore. He came to Penang in 1890 and continued his success, giving some of his spoils to build schools throughout the region. His mansion, where he lived with his eight wives was built between 1896 and 1904. Inside are lavish adornments : stained glass, crown moldings, gilded wood-carved doors, ceramic ornaments and seven staircases.

* Sri Mariamman Temple : A typical South Indian temple with its elaborately sculptured and painted superstructure (called "Gopura" in hindu) represents Mt Meru - the cosmic mountain that supports the heavens-that rises above its shrine. Built in 1883 , this is Georgetown`s oldest Hindu temple and testimony to the strong Indian influences you`ll find in this predominantly Chinese town.

* Fort Cornwallis : Today , the battlement studded with old cannons are the only reminder of the fort that was built on the spot where Captain Francis Light first stepped ashore in 1786. Seri Rambai, the largest & most important cannon here is famed for its provocative powers - childless women are advised to place flowers in the barrel and offer it special prayers.

Outside of Georgetown: Kek Lok Si Temple: On a hilltop at Air Itam, close to Penang Hill funicular station stands Malaysia`s largest Buddhist temple. Construction started in 1890 & took over 20 years to complete. Its part of colorful Penang that definitely shouldn`t be missed. Walk through the arcade of souvenier stalls, tightly packed turtle & fish ponds until you reach Ban Po Thar (Ten Thousand Buddhas Pagoda). A small donation will let you climb to the top of the 7-tiered, 30 Mtr high tower which in design is Burmese at the top, Chinese at the bottom and Thai in between. Open from 0900am to 6.00pm

Penang Hill: Escape the city heat & catch some amazing views of Georgetown from Penang Hill(821 Mtrs). There are gardens, tea stalls, an aviary tree-top canopy swinging bridge walk, a Hindu Temple and a mosque at the top. Penang Hill is at its best at dusk as Georgetown, far below starts to light up. Open from 06.30am til 9.30pm - Monday to Friday.

Botanical Gardens: Also called the Monkey Gardens due to the many long-tailed Macaques that hang-out here. Within the gardens are orchid and palm houses & cactus gardens & sun rookery. A path leads to the top of Penang Hill. Open 05.00am to 8.00pm. Admission is free.

How To get There

From the train station: By following the signboards, it will lead you to the ferry terminal which is adjacent to the train station (five min walk). The ferry fare is RM1.20 (subject to change). The journey to Georgetown terminal takes about 20 minutes. From the terminal, a three minute walk takes you to the taxi/bus stand. The taxi fare should be around RM6-8 and the journey through the streets of Georgetown should take only 10 minutes. You can also try the trishaws and the fare should not be more than RM8. (Please enquire the fare before boarding a taxi or trishaw).

If you are driving, turn left as you come out from the ferry terminal. You are now in Jalan Pengkalan Weld. Make a right at the first turning and you will be in Chulia Street. By driving along this street, it will lead to the end where it meets Penang Road and Argyll Road. You will see Veenai Odeon cinema right in front of you. There is a road divider ahead which blocks your passage to Argyll Road. Turn left into Penang road and take the first right into Dato' Koyah road and another right into Clarke Street. You will see the MAA Building as you make a left into Argyll road. We are just three doors from the MAA building. You will notice a Caltex petrol station on your left before reaching the hotel.

From the Langkawi/Medan Ferry Terminal: As you come out of the terminal, there are lots of taxis and trishaws available. You can board either but remember to enquire the fare before boarding, which should not be more than RM8 for either. The terminal is just beside the Fort Cornwallis (an old British fort) which is within the Esplanade grounds. The short route takes you through a scenic part of Georgetown with some old majestic buildings along the way and the ride by taxi should be less than 10 minutes.

From Penang Bridge by car: As you cross one of Asia's longest bridges, you will be able to see Jerejak Island (a former penal colony converted to resort) on your left. As you approach the island, follow the signboard which indicates the direction to Georgetown. You will now be driving along the coastal road. Here, along this road you have a choice of using the newly opened Jelutong Expressway or the older route via Jalan Mesjid Negeri (Greenlane). We suggest using the latter (Mesjid Negeri) as the Jelutong Expressway is rather complicated. Driving along the coastal road, keep a look out for the signboard indicating Air Itam/Batu Ferringhi/Tg Bungah which turns left, instead of the one marked 'Georgetown' which goes straight. By using this road, which takes you through an underpass, you only need make another right turn which takes you straight to Komtar, the city's premier landmark and also the city center. The journey from the coastal road to Komtar is about 20 minutes. Travelling along Jalan Mesjid Negeri (Greenlane), watch out for the signboard which indicates 'Pusat Bandar' (City Center). You will pass through 5 traffic lights before turning right at the Mesjid Negeri flyover (the state Mosque is on your left as you make the turn). You are now in Jalan Air Itam/Dato Keramat. Travelling along this road, traffic seems to get slower as you inch closer to the city center till finally you reach Komtar. Continue your journey passing by Komtar and turn left at the pedestrian bridge. You are now in Burmah Road. The first right turn in Burmah road takes you to Transfer Road. Drive on till you see a Caltex petrol station and just after Caltex, turn left into Argyll Road. We are just before MAA Building.

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