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Macalister Hotel Managed By The Ascott Limited

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, 9-minute walk to KOMTAR

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Front of property
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bidet
Front of property
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Reception
Macalister Hotel By PHC sits in the heart of Downtown George Town, offering a practical base with free in-room WiFi. Travelers can easily explore nearby KOMTAR and the surrounding vibrant cityscape, while the front-desk safe provides peace of mind for valuables.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe King

  • Sleeps 2

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Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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2 Bedroom ( 1 King + 1 Queen )

  • Sleeps 4

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2 Bedroom Executive Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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2 Bedroom Executive Loft

  • Sleeps 4

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Studio Executive

  • Sleeps 2

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Deluxe Room With Two Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 3

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Studio

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King 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
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin 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
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 46 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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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
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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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
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 2 bedrooms
  • City view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Two-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • KOMTAR - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Gurney Drive - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Gurney Plaza - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Restoran Penang Fast Food (檳城中路快餐店) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪美食中心 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sin Kim San Cafe (新金山飲食中心) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Wood Fire Pizza - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hap 合 Dessert & Toast - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Macalister Hotel Managed By The Ascott Limited

Hotel near KOMTAR
Close to Gurney Drive, Macalister Hotel Managed By The Ascott Limited has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
  • An elevator
Room features
All guestrooms at Macalister Hotel Managed By The Ascott Limited 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:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (MYR 9 per day)
  • Street parking available

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (35 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

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 9 per day (328 ft away)

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 By PHC
Macalister Hotel Managed By The Ascott Limited Hotel
Macalister Hotel Managed By The Ascott Limited George Town
Macalister Hotel Managed By The Ascott Limited Hotel George Town

Frequently asked questions

Is Macalister Hotel Managed By The Ascott Limited pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Macalister Hotel Managed By The Ascott Limited?

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

What time is check-out at Macalister Hotel Managed By The Ascott Limited?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Macalister Hotel Managed By The Ascott Limited located?

Located in Downtown George Town, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Penang Jewish Cemetery and KOMTAR. New World Park and Loh guan Lye Specialist Centre are also within 10 minutes.

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