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Macalister Mansion

4.0 star property
A peaceful retreat where guests can relax poolside or browse the library collection - a perfect balance of leisure and tranquility

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Macalister Mansion offers boutique luxury near KOMTAR with thoughtful amenities for a rejuvenating stay. Travelers appreciate the outdoor pool for morning swims, while the garden-surrounded terrace provides an ideal setting for the English breakfast service.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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About the neighborhood

Located in George Town, Macalister Mansion is in the city center. KOMTAR and Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Gurney Plaza and Straits Quay Mall. Penang State Museum and Penang Hill are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our George Town travel guide
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228 Macalister Road, George Town, Penang, 10400

What's nearby

  • Metropolitan, skyscraper, skyline building by the shore of Gurney Drive, George Town, Penang; Shutterstock ID 429264034; PO: Hcom Destination Content neighborhoods; Client: Hotels.com; Other: Hcom bra
    Gurney Drive
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • KOMTAR
    KOMTAR
    15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Loh guan Lye Specialist Centre
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Island Hospital
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Gleneagles Penang Medical Centre
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • 咖比仔 Kopi Kia
    6 min walk
  • Penang Kitchen, Courtyard by Marriot
    5 min walk
  • INSTEA
    4 min walk
  • 2828 Cafe
    7 min walk
  • Stairs The World
    9 min walk

About this property

Macalister Mansion

Upscale boutique hotel near KOMTAR
Located close to Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi and Penang State Museum, Macalister Mansion provides free English breakfast, a poolside bar, and a terrace. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and car rentals on site.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a banquet hall
  • Luggage storage and meeting rooms
Room features
All guestrooms at Macalister Mansion offer comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Separate sitting areas, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Free stocked minibar
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • 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
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 16 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 7 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 150 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 3.00 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 150 per night

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 and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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 Mansion Penang/George Town
Macalister Mansion Hotel Penang
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Frequently asked questions

Does Macalister Mansion have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Macalister Mansion pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Macalister Mansion?

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

What time is check-out at Macalister Mansion?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Macalister Mansion provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Macalister Mansion located?

Located in Downtown George Town, this boutique hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of KOMTAR, Gurney Plaza, and Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi. Penang State Museum and Penang Hill are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Macalister Mansion Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has a feel of home with personalised, friendly staff who remember the way you like your tea served! The staff were most helpful and quick to fix the (blown) lights and with our luggage.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will return definitely

It was the best stay, service and rooms are top tier quality without compromising. Applause to the friendly and efficient staff. They know their customers very well and very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bien. Il faudrait juste penser à prévenir que les bus sont gratuits et font le tour de la ville.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

住宿還境服務佳，設施一般

酒店環境靚服務質素佳，但設施較少，泳池和健身室都屬小型
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Hotel

Beautiful hotel , good location for food
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

On Ki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice decoration and helpful staff

Everything is perfect! We love this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was so pleasant - the room was large and comfortable, great toilets and bed too. The location is conveniently near the georgetown area so you can take a short walk down whenever.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A place that I will definitely be back again. Great job to the operation team!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely friendly staff and very good service. Small hotel gives a homely feeling. Really enjoying our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Pattrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amaze with the unique interior design of the room stayed, a combination between vintage and modern feels. However it located in the middle of the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great alternative to a large high-end hotel!

Macalister Mansion is a really cool place to stay. Each of its only 8 rooms are unique. We stayed in room 3 which was amazing. The bar and lounge areas are quite funky. But dont expect to meet a lot of other guests given only 8 rooms in the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness

One of a kind

We booked is hotel because it is one if a kind which has only 8 rooms. A quite retreat/getaway for our anniversary. The facilities is great but we didn't use them much. One thing I want to touch on is the cleanliness of the room. The cushions on the chairs and carpet have stains all over. I even called the front desk about the stains and they told me they are aware of them. I was surprised that they still vacant for guest. I don't think this room should be posted for guest to stay until the room is cleaned. We stayed in Room 6.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jas

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Room nice but hotel grounds lacking

The plus for this hotel are the rooms: nicely designed, upscale, roomy and comfortable. The downside is the outdoor space : is underutilized so outdoor tables and chairs are dirty and wet long after a rain. The location is on a street with views of a political party headquarters and a group of shophouses- no Georgetown charm. With a little more effort, they could improve the landscaping. Although the hotel is rather new, signs of wear and tear visible- peeling paint outside and stained carpet inside.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel, very nicely appointed rooms.

Enjoyed our time at Macalister Mansion, great hotel staff, & room facilities.
Verified

8/10 Good

D & J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent location for us!

Excellent room / amenities! Unfortunately they accommodate smokers in lounge & bar facilitating stale smoke in hallways & breakfast dining rooms.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic hotel though a bit far from the city

Fantastic hotel with a nice, spacious and comfortable room. The room is well-maintained and the amenities are luxurious. You get to choose from the different types of pillow provided. We booked Room #2 that has minimum photos on the internet. The room is well furnished and big. We loved the bathroom that is so pretty and spacious too, with the rain shower and tub! The room overlook the swimming pool and makes for a nice morning view!
Verified

4/10 Poor

Kukkie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

窓問題

対応はしてくれたが、客室の窓は固定されていて、客自ら窓を開けることができない。常に窓外の木戸が閉まった状態で昼間でも客室は暗く、防災上も不安があった。 木戸を開けるように、ホテル側に強く訴えて開けてもらったが、そんなに窓が必要なら、事前に開くか確認するように言われた。
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing rooms and decor, great service, great food

We spent 2 nights at the Macalister Mansion and loved it. The decor throughout the common areas is spectacular. They have a whiskey and cigar lounge with a great selection if that's your thing, but food in the restaurant is delicious and reasonably priced. We didn't get the chance to check out their fine dining option, but I'm guessing it was good too. The bar is a great place to have a drink, and the wine selection is good. Service was excellent, pool was nice, room was delightful, and mini bar was complimentary, what more can you ask for?
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Imposantes Großraum zum Ausruhen und Genießen

Es fehl dem Hotel nur wenig um es als 5 Sterne zu kategorisieren. Der Concierge Service zum Beispiel. Es befindet sich relativ zentral zu den historischen Plätzen. Das Frühstücksraum ist in einem Café-Restaurant, wo man sich einem Frühstück zusammenstellen kann. Das Personal sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Der Pool ist ungewöhnlich vor dem Hotel, aber sauber und von Gebäuden umgeben. Insgesamt ein positiver Eindruck.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MOHD SUKARNO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Best hotel in Penang !!

This is a very Chic 8 suite boutique hotel which has the coolest and chic decorations of all the hotels in Penang. The bar area reminded me of Sketch's in London with all the quirky decor items. It is the most expensive hotel in Penang but well worth it for the experience!! The cafe is an excellent place to spend the lazy afternoon with some tea/coffee and the tasty pastries. And of course the fine dining restaurant is the place to go to impress your guests in Penang with its chic decor and expensive set menus and fine wines.
Verified

8/10 Good

Sul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

lovely place

It was lovely to stay. liked everything. but there are only 8rooms. felt empty and scary sometimes.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Macalister Mansion lives up to its reputation of being a beautiful hotel. With only 8 rooms, you will have an exclusive personalised experience. The only points I think is worth being mindful are: (a) the location of the hotel is a bit further out of the UNESCO site (b) the hotel has a proper restaurant, and breakfast is served there. If you like hotel buffets, this might not be your cup of tea.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tamimi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unexpected deposit

One of the best hotels we have stayed in so far . But we were caught by surprise when we had to pay a deposit of rm900/night!!! (Although we had made full payments ahead). The room was MAGNIFICENT! Spacious , comfy, and the complimentary snacks were high-end. They even have a turn down service which we didn't ask for. the staffs were so friendly and accommodating.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

perfect hotel

It was an amazing experience. Fantastic staff. Would go back again and again.