Macalister Mansion

4.0 star property
Upscale boutique hotel near KOMTAR

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Macalister Mansion

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Front of property
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Living area
Restaurant
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom
Bar (on property)

Overview of Macalister Mansion

Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Highlights
  • Cleanliness is scored top 10% in George Town by travellers.
  • Offers free breakfast. Only 5% of properties have this in George Town.

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
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  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Explore the area

228 Macalister Road, George Town, Penang, 10400
  • Popular LocationLoh guan Lye Specialist Centre2 min walk
  • Popular LocationIsland Hospital10 min walk
  • AirportPenang (PEN-Penang Intl.)31 min drive
  • Popular LocationPenang Sentral32 min drive
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Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

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

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

cleanliness

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

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

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About the area

George Town

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.

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 Intl. Airport (PEN) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Penang Kitchen, Courtyard by Marriot - 5 min walk
  • Instea - 4 min walk
  • 天天鱼 Daily Fish - 8 min walk
  • Xin He Kopitiam - 6 min walk
  • Lok Pin Cafe - 6 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, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a library.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), concierge services, and meeting rooms
  • A front-desk safe, tour/ticket assistance, and a porter/bellhop
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

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 transportation

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

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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

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 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

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:

  • 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

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 at Macalister Mansion?

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).

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