Queen's Hostel, Georgetown, Penang [CLOSED]

                          

Queen's Hostel is a female-only hostel in UNESCO Heritage site of Georgetown, Penang.

Unlike the usual bunk-bed, the all-female dormitory called Queen's Canopy provide a sleeping place similar to a tent/canopy with curtain for privacy. Each canopy feels like a room on its own.

Two private rooms are available on the ground floor for female travellers and their companions including males.

                           

                                       

The hostel provides amenities that cater to the need of ladies such as full-length mirror, salon-grade hair dryer, free-to-use OPI nail lacquers and even hair conditioner along with the usual shampoo and shower cream.

                               

                                     

Coffee, tea and filtered water are available free-of-charge. I appreciated the free filtered water as it helps travellers save money and is good for the environment since they don't have to buy bottled water :)  

The hostel is located in an area known as Little India and is within walking distance to many popular attractions such as Peranakan Mansion, Kapitan Keling Mosque, The Goddess of Mercy Temple, St. George's Church, Sri Mahamariamman Temple.

I paid RM59 per night for the Queen's Canopy in August. 

Nice and clean, recommended!

Queen's Hostel
20-22, Lebuh Queen
10200 Georgetown 
Penang

Facebook: queenshostel.my

Capsule by Container Hotel KLIA2

The hotel is located inside KLIA2 and is designed for transit travellers who need a place to recharge before their next flights, especially those arriving late at night and need to catch early flight few hours later. Rates are charged by hours - three hours, six hours and 12 hours. 

It provides a separate area (dorm and bathroom) for men and females. 

 

The room is built from a freight container. A roller blind functions as the door for the container. A built-in compartment on the floor provides storage space though no lock is provided. Locker is provided near the entrance for big items like luggage. Another built-in compartment next to the phone open up to a mirror and a table.

 

The common area is next to the entrance of the airport where buses depart and arrive. 

The hotel is located at level 1 at the transportation hub. 

Tel: +(60)37610 2020 

Email: info@capsulecontainer.com

Website: capsulecontainer.com

Facebook: Containerhotelkl

Tree In Lodge @ Singapore

Update December 2015: The hostel has relocated to a new location. Address below: 

Block 149, Silat Avenue, Unit No.#01-64
(Outram Park)
Singapore 160149

Tel: (+65) 66399641)

As a Eco-friendly backpacker hostel, Tree In Lodge is probably the only few that switch off the air-conditioning in the rooms during the afternoon.  The practice does make sense because most guests will be out exploring the city and will not be in the room during daytime. Thus, it helps save energy. 

If you choose to stay in, either to use the free laptop and wifi at the lounge, or to just sit and read, there are ceiling fans to cool you down at the area.

I found out about this place from the Net. I was intrigued so I chose to stay here when I went to see Snow Patrol in Singapore. It turned out to be fantastic, both the hostel and the gig. 

The photo above show the reception and the pantry area where guests can grab their toast, coffee and tea during breakfast. Filtered water is provided to encourage guests to refill water instead of buying bottled water.

The dorm

I didn't pre-booked but just walked in and asked about the availability. My first choice was an all-female dorm but on that day it was almost fully booked. The person at the reception asked if I would mind the mixed dorm as it'll be less crowded and more comfortable - what a thoughtful suggestion, I thought. So I chose to stay at the mixed dorm.

I love the curtains that are attached on the bed, provided for privacy purpose. New clean bed sheet is provided during check-in.  

Eco Sanitary Disposal

The woman-only bathroom is auto locked with an extra key that is only given to female guests so safety is assured. It was clean and tidy, just like the rest of the hostel. 

The hostel also has a 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) corner where guests can drop off unwanted items that can be re-used or recycle. 

I like this place. It takes determination and dedication to implement the green practices (particularly the no air-con in the afternoon) but I'm glad to see the owners making efforts toward something they believe in. They deserved all the good reviews at Trip Advisor. Well done!

Tree In Lodge
No. 2, Tan Quee Lan Street
Level 02, Unit No. 02-01
Singapore 188091

Tel: +(65) 68845512
Website: Treeinlode.com
Facebook: TreeInLodge

Nearest MRT: Bugis

5Footway Inn Project Sultan Mosque

When I went to Singapore to see Morrissey in concert in May, I stayed at the 5 Footway Inn. They are located in few places and I choose the one located in Aliwal Street, near Bugis.

At that time, the place was barely open for less than 3 months. Photos from the website and Facebook look good enough for me to give the place a try. Most importantly, it's very near the bus pickup point heading to or from Malaysia at Golden Mile Complex at Beach Road. 

The rooftop 

The room, a 6-bed dorm. 

This little box housed a night lamp and plug, use essentially I'm sure for charging mobile phone, just as I did.

Night

5footwayinn.com

10 Aliwal Street

Singapore 199901

FB: facebook.com/5footway