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Macalister Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to KOMTAR

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Front of property
Front of property
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bidet
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Reception

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Loft, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • City view
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Flat-screen TV, fireplace

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Street view

Executive Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
Electric kettle
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Street view

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

2 Bedroom Deluxe Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe King

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

2 Bedroom ( 1 King + 1 Queen )

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Studio Executive

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

2 Bedroom Executive Loft

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Twin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

2 Bedroom Deluxe ( 3 Person )

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

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Living area | Flat-screen TV, fireplace

2 Bedroom Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
3 Lebuh Nanning, George Town, Pulau Pinang, 10400

What's nearby

  • Penang Times Square - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • KOMTAR - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Gurney Drive - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Gurney Plaza - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Penang Sentral - 28 min drive
  • Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪同乐粿条汤 Tong Lek Fried Fish Koay Teow Th'ng - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sin Kim San Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wong Chau Jun Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hong Kong Tea Garden - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪明咖喱鱼头 Curry Fish Head - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Macalister Hotel

Hotel near KOMTAR
Close to Gurney Drive, Macalister Hotel has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An elevator, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Macalister Hotel include comforts such as fireplaces and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (MYR 6 per day)
  • Street parking available

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: MYR 200.0 per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: MYR 6 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Macalister Hotel George Town
Macalister Hotel Hotel George Town
Macalister Hotel Hotel
Macalister Hotel George Town
Macalister Hotel
Macalister Hotel Hotel
Macalister Hotel By PHC
Macalister Hotel George Town
Macalister Hotel Hotel George Town
Macalister Hotel managed by The Ascott Limited

Frequently asked questions

Is Macalister Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Macalister Hotel ?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Macalister Hotel ?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Macalister Hotel located?

Located in Downtown George Town, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Penang Times Square and KOMTAR. Nagore Square and New World Park are also within 10 minutes.

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Macalister Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10

The location is nice near area food, the service is good only the bed and couch a little bit not clean, itching and dusty
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10

Convenient location with lots of option for dining. Finding a parking space can be a bit challenging. Very friendly and helpful reception staff but the housekeeper need to be a little bit more detailed when cleaning. Very spacious and clean room.

6/10

The property is very well located with lots of food outlets around. All over the facilities are OK. The mattress was worn out at one side and killed my back. Otherwise the room was fine. Upon arrival and on first evening we had to experience the one staff that was arrogantly friendly, slow and not helpful. The 'why do you bother me' attitude. All other staff was excellent. So sad! One person spoils all.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10

Vi fick en tvårumslägenhet på andra våningen i ett av hotellets hörn som ligger längs med huvudleden. Dock så var rummet väl ljuddämpat och vi stördes inte av ljud. Det jag kan anmärka på är att badrummet inte hadde någon fläkt eller ventilation så det blev väldigt fuktigt när man duschade även om man öppnade fönstret. Då duschkabinen inte var helt tätt vid dörren så blev det väldigt blött på golvet om man inte var försiktig när man duschade. Hade också gärna önskat ett större kylskåp. Området ligger ca 15min från Komtar bussterminal där du kan ta bussen till alla möjliga ställen på ön. Det ligger även en del affärer och matställen längs med gatan utanför hotellet.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10

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Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10

Comfortable room, love the shower pressure and heater. Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10

Not sure why still feeling cold after off all the aircon. Maybe the centralise aircon problem or how. Overall the stay is satisfied. It will be good if the hotel prepare slipper for the room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10

We had such a lovely experience staying at Macalister hotel from check in to our departure. The hotel was clean and minimalist that I had wanted and expected. A lot of local foods stands/courts around as well as being close by the street art (10 mins walking for me). Worth the stay :). Big thanks to the both check in and out FD agents!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10

If you are looking for a strategic, clean, chic yet affordable hotel in the centre of Georgetown, I personally feel that this newly operated Macalister Hotel by PHC is by far a great option. Walking distance to several foodcourts with good food, the famous Lorong Selamat Char Kuey Teow, Jiao Sai mamak and more; you’ll be able to fulfil your food cravings without the hassle to drive and finding for carpark. There’s a coffee cafe, convenient store and Watson within the hotel so you can get your coffee fix, snacks and toiletries with just few steps. The room is spacious and clean while bed is big and comfy. The only downside is that the TV has limited channels. Overall is a good place to stay and will definitely return again when we travel to Penang.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

8/10

Newly furbish hotel that is clean and comfortable, the only drawback is the limited parking spots.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

8/10

Max 2 keys were given during checked in while we have 4 people and were in the 2 bedroom suite room. Asked for more from the front desk and we’re told it’s the policy every room only can have 2 keys. Kinda disappointed with the front desk service.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10

Room is good and bright and most importantly is clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10

設備及裝潢很現代，飯店外觀又很有歷史文化風格，附近小吃也多，非常方便
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10

Our room wasn't soundproof. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019