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Macalister Mansion

4.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near KOMTAR
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Front of property
Restaurant
Bar (on property)
Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds
Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds | Living room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
228 Macalister Road, George Town, Penang, 10400
  • Loh guan Lye Specialist Centre
    2 min walk
  • Island Hospital
    10 min walk
  • Penang Times Square
    14 min walk
  • Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.)
    29 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Fridge
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

George Town

Macalister Mansion puts you in the centre of George Town, 1.4 km (0.8 mi) from KOMTAR and 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Gurney Plaza. Highlights at this boutique hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free daily breakfast. .At the hotel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free English breakfast is offered between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this 4-property class Downtown George Town hotel, you'll be 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi and 3 km (1.9 mi) from Penang State Museum.

What's nearby

  • Penang Times Square - 14 min walk
  • KOMTAR - 16 min walk
  • Gurney Drive - 17 min walk
  • Gurney Plaza - 5 min drive
  • Penang Hill - 8 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Penang Kitchen, Courtyard by Marriot - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ghee Hiang - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪天天鱼 Daily Fish - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Instea - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pantry - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Macalister Mansion

Hotel with free breakfast, near KOMTAR
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms. An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the boutique Macalister Mansion. Free self parking is available.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Macalister Mansion offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with MP3 docking stations and free minibar items. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Espresso makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include baths or showers, dressing gowns, slippers and designer toiletries.

This George Town hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include laptop-compatible safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include an iron/ironing board.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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 older; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Macalister Mansion

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 7 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 150 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 150 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 16 and over; guests must have received their complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in.

We should mention

  • One child aged 7 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Macalister Mansion?

Yep, Macalister Mansion has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Macalister Mansion?

The closest beach to Macalister Mansion is Batu Ferringhi Beach (7.8 km).

Does Macalister Mansion have a pool?

Macalister Mansion has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Macalister Mansion a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Macalister Mansion.

Does Macalister Mansion serve breakfast?

Yep, free English breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Macalister Mansion?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Macalister Mansion?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Macalister Mansion?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Macalister Mansion?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Macalister Mansion Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

steve

Travelled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Chi Keung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

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

10/10 Excellent

Tong

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

AP

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Suru, Houston

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

8/10 Good

Pattrick, Malaysia, MY

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeff, Toronto, Canada

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

8/10 Good

Jeff, Hawaii

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

6/10 Okay

Jas, jakarta, indonesia

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa, Queensland

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.

8/10 Good

D & J , Toronto Canada

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.

10/10 Excellent

Jack, Singapore

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!

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?

10/10 Excellent

MOHD SUKARNO, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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.