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Since this week, some of my blog post will be in some different location and lets head to North Malaysia which is Penang, my hometown that I was back during Hari Raya break with a few of my KL friends tagging along and I was in charge of arranging all their accomodation which they stayed one of a cozy nice recommended backpackers inn Ryokan Chic Hostel, also I am in charge of driving them around to pamper them with all the best hawker food in town.

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As night time falls, we head to Batu Ferringi , which is one of the main tourist attraction where by all the resorts are there also night market that happens everyday.

After a short walk, I brought them to this new bar Sixty 9ine Mansion which had open its door to public since last year. I have heard so much about this place that most of my friend enjoy it here and honestly, this is the first time I am visiting this place. This is a bar that is quite unique from the hottest in town spot – Upper Penang Road.

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This big bar surely amaze me, with many sections to choose from and lets head to the outdoor area first. I consider this as one of the best area, as it have curtain fountain with water flowing, tables and chairs are place on this shallow pool. You can just sit by this section with your leg soak in the water and just chat all the way ..  .

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there is a pool right in the middle, then another fun part is there are 3 pairs of lazy chair right by the side of it . . .

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where you can sit comfortably on this chair and take off your shoes and let your leg soak in the pool. 🙂

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Another section right by the pool is filled with comfortable sofa’s

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If you want to have a bit more away from the music, then the beach section might suits you, that you can be seated on this section with plastic chairs and tables or :

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in a bamboo hut. This place is must dimmer as it looks, you can just sit here sipping your wine or beer enjoying a bit fade off music background that tunes with sea waves. Here is abit more windy compare to inside.

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seaside bar is right infront to cater for your drinking needs.

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When comes to indoor area, of course will be much more cooler with their air condition is on, and its like another total ambiance that you enjoy. It is more luxury in style with huge english classic sofa place by the walls and huge rectangle table to place all your drinks.

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those who feel a bit lazy, pillow are there for you to hug or melt onto the cushion.

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the 3 leng lui’s and another guy mia that visited Penang during the holiday.

I love this club alot, the set back is that, they played house/trance music. If they were to play latest mixture of R&B it will be a big hit for me, in such a great ambiance.

Location:
Sixy 9ine Mansion
69, Jalan Batu Ferringhi,
11100 Penang, Malaysia
(located in between Holiday Inn Hotel and the Ship)
Operating Hours:
Mon – Sun: 18:00 – 03:00

Tel: +604 881 9966; +012 4343 669

Website: www.69mansion.com


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A few years back where some areas in Penang had been crown with UNESCO’s World Heritage Cities Program, a few area started to grow with small little cafe’s and backapackers inn are mushrooming arond the area (Ryokan Chic Hostel is one of the latest addition to the area) to cater local and foreign tourist which I am hoping it will become a mini like Jonker street in the future, which Penang is lacking of. . .. .One of the latest discovery that was told by my friend to ask me to check it out was this little cafe smack at the junction of New Lane and Muntri street, bye the name of  ‘Behind 50’ . .

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The shop is very obvious that it is painted in bright yellow colour walls which is only the single story unit. . .

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The whole place is decorated with very rustic feeling, mostly with their own creative design to ensure that the cafe is as heritage as possible . .

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with nice photo’s on the wall as deco . .

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even use this old classic player to play music for its cafe ..

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The cafe is certainly not big that can host only a few tables and mini bar seating area

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for a cafe like that to offer that range of food is quite good ..

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Like the Ice-Lemon Tea which is very homemade style and under this hot weather, this is just what I need. . . Refreshing sip’s .. .

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Mushroom soup wasnt on par with what I expected, as I find it too creamy and thick, a bit blend in taste too . .

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I guess this would sure be a another great place to hang out with friends with their drinks are certainly up for grab, and filled with modernize pre-war style deco and the pricing of it is sure quite reasonable  . . . .For food wise I havent really try out on it, and no comment. . .as on the day I went, there were only one guy working which is ‘pau ka liau’ the whole scene  . . . So do have patient that they are lack of man power if you plan to visit here. .

Location:

Behind 50,
Junction of Muntri Street and Love Lane,
Penang

Mon – Wed:11:30-01:00
Fri – Sun:11:30-01:00

Phone: +60124939230


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Often my friend asked me, where is the best cheap place to stay in Penang and I always have issues in recommending that as to find something really nice like what offers in Taiwan is hard to find, but not until recently there is one new Ryokan Chic Hostel that opened up that offers a very good rate especially to those who travels in group.

Cannot deny that this Ryokan Chic Hostel is one of the place that I would be recommending to all travelers if you are looking for somewhere comfy, clean environment and looking to make some new friends while travelling and with its cheap rates at backpackers price for a 3 star hotel stay,this would certainly can accommodate all types of travelers. Best even to backpackers looking for budget place to stay or travelers looking for a budget stay over the weekend for a place that offers Japanese Theme accommodation.

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Ryokan Chic Hostel is smack in the middle  Unesco World Heritage territory, surrounded by rustic architecture buildings and cultural sites, as there are also a few other operating rustic and classic cafes operating around it.

Besides that, for party animal, this place is just 5 minutes walk to a large Hawker center called Red Garden and 10 minutes walk to Penang most happening place which is Upper Penang road that filled with Bar and Clubs, also 10 minutes walk to famous Nasi Kandar Line Clear.

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At the main entrance welcomes you the modern style of baba n Nyonya concept as what I feel . .

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and I love the interior which is very simple and nice place to hang out, as the counter sited right in front is their check-in counter for your rooms.

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You are able to rent towels and other basic necessities you need.

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They have a mini bar to cater for their inhouse guest and at the moment which is not fully operational yet . .

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Dining place for your breakfast, lunch and dinner n also they have high speed wifi for you to use. Just incase you would want to connect to your love ones or keep in touch with your friends.

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They have 2 types of rooms available which is Suites Room that offer at the rate of RM 68 and I didnt manage to view this room as it was fully occupied but you can view it at their website (click here)

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Very nice walkway with a bit of garden concept and white lamps placed right in front of their rooms.

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Then other facilities for other rooms do not have toilet build in it and its a shared toilet available at the back of the hostel. Washing area. . .

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and 6 toilets available

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Let’s head up to their dorm room and you evolve from as you climb up the stairs. . .

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Before you head to their dorm you are required to put all your shoes in this shelves which is available upper section called The Loft,

6 Bed Dorm

The Sunrise, 6 Bed Dorm

The Classic, 4 Bed Dorm

The Chic, 4 Bed Dorm

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this is the 4 Chic room dorm which are only meant for female only  . . . . that RM38 per bed for a night.

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chic room also get a huge Hollywood glass frame to do their dressing up and putting on  make up.

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Each traveller will have a individual locker each to put in their stuff. .

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If you are bored in the room they have area Chillax Corner that filled with bean bags. .

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The rooms do not have tv and they include this super comfy area filled with bean bags too is this little entertainment area. . .

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They also have Reading Corner to do some leisure reading or while waiting for your friend to get ready you can browse thru some magazine.

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This are the rates on all the item including the room rates for you to check out and cannot deny that this is surely one of a good cheap accomodation to be highly recommended to travelers around the world if you do visit Penang also for its attractive location located UNESCO heritage zone and surrounding food they can go after. .

One thing to note is that, there are very LIMITED parking space available. .

Hopefully there will be more budget hotel or clean nice backpackers Hostel available in the future.

For more info or reservation you can check at their website: MyRyokan

Location:

Ryokan @ Muntri Street
62 Jalan Muntri
Georgetown
Penang
10200
Malaysia

Tel: 04-2500287

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