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118 Hotel Macalister

3.0 star property

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The exterior of Hotel MacAllister with a prominent '118' sign and a modern facade.
A long, narrow hallway with a wooden door on the left and a white wall on the right.
A reception area with a white reception desk, a patterned wall, and a potted orchid.
Suite

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$84
includes taxes & fees
9 July - 10 July

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No. 49 Jalan Macalister, Georgetown, George Town, Penang, 10400
  • Place, KOMTAR
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, 1st Avenue Mall
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double

Standard Double

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Twin

Standard Twin

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a ceiling fan, and a mirror.

Deluxe Triple Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a lamp, a ceiling fan, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Family Deluxe

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite

Suite

  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room

Family Room

  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Deluxe Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Four water bottles, a coffee maker, and a tray with a red cup on a wooden table.

Family Deluxe

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Coffee and/or coffee maker

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

George Town

At 118 Hotel Macalister you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of KOMTAR and Hin Bus Depot Art Centre. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and LED TVs. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. Added amenities include a lift. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Downtown George Town hotel include Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza.

What's nearby

  • KOMTAR - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Top at Komatar - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • 1st Avenue Mall - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Gurney Drive - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Penang Sentral - 28 min drive
  • Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪chong charcoal seafood char koay teow 碳烧海鲜炒粿條 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sunway Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪No 5, Seafood Char Koay Teow (梁少爺5號炒粿條） - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪SweetTalk Dessert - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Osmanthus HK Dessert House Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

118 Hotel Macalister

118 Hotel Macalister offers its guests a lift. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 3-star George Town hotel is smoke free.

  • 46 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2015
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
118 Hotel Macalister offers 46 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, bidets, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

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.
  • Lift
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2015
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at 118 Hotel Macalister

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: MYR 50.00 per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

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

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
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

118 Hotel Macalister Penang
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118 Macalister Penang
118 Macalister
118 Hotel Macalister George Town
118 Macalister George Town
118 Hotel Macalister Penang/George Town
118 Hotel Macalister Hotel
118 Hotel Macalister George Town
118 Hotel Macalister Hotel George Town

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at 118 Hotel Macalister?

118 Hotel Macalister offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at 118 Hotel Macalister?

As of 8 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 118 Hotel Macalister on 9 July 2026 start from AU$84, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to 118 Hotel Macalister?

The closest beach to 118 Hotel Macalister is Ferringgi Beach (11.1 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at 118 Hotel Macalister?

No, 118 Hotel Macalister does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at 118 Hotel Macalister?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at 118 Hotel Macalister?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

118 Hotel Macalister Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 89 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hendrawan's

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy walking distance
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kin Peng

Generally the place was so-so. The staff at the reception was grumpy when we checked in. The good thing about it is that it was right next to the eating area along McCalister road, so it was convenient to eat
Verified

6/10 Okay

Adi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service

Nice hotel but smell smooking

No smooking hotel but so bad many people smooking at the corridoor and the bed room until smell inside to the other bed room
Verified

8/10 Good

James

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

Good location with food around

No widows. When I sleep on the pillow I smelled stale smoker's odour coming out from the pillow. Good location where many types of food are available just next door. Friendly and helpful front desk guy.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, near shop house like eating, massage, mini mart. Nice place, will come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was rather small and had no window. Hard to move around. There was no bench or platform to put our two baggage. My Wife put her baggage on the single chair provided. I put mine on the floor. Imagine the discomfort I endured squatting down opening and closing my baggage. I am s senior citizen at 70.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Hotel next to famous local food street, room equipped with necessary basic facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jonah

Liked: Staff & service

Stay in 118 Hotel Macalister

Surprised the room has no fridge. Staying at the 1st floor is noisy as the room was facing the city road. Overall, stay is ok.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Tay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great location

Great foods literally next door. Very close to city centre
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Budget hotel in Penang

Hotel was very well located being surrounded by restaurants and foodstalls. Quiteclose to Komtar. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Hotel itself was quite basic but clean and well serviced, Included a kettle with coffee making facilities. TV channels were limited and mainly in local languages.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Value hotel for shopping trip

Happy with my short stay Eating and shopping Did not blow my budget on hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gin

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

For budget traveller.

Good for budget hotel. Easy access to shops & food outlets.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Melva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
everything was okay,except the room are very small.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good customer services,friendly and efficient, clean environment for guests to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

MAE ONG

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

Excellent location.

New hotel with excellent location.Next to lotsa famous street food right outside the hotel and next to a 24 hours mart. Room was not big but it's clean and tidy. Definitely worth the price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Room is simple but the front desk personnel are very friendly & helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Colin

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

In a city center, a lot of street food, komtar

Strategic location ,near many street hawkers. Just few minutes walk Komtar, Prangin Mall and 1st Avenue. The staffs are very polite and helpfull. Room is clean though not really big but air con is not so cool during the day.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lee

Disliked: Cleanliness
No parking
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Clean Convenience Location Eateries just beside ho

Clean Convenience Good location Many eateries Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edysam

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

Good hotel

overall are very good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Yiing Yiing

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

Budget hotel with clean room

The place is strategic to KOMTAR & 1st Avenue, however it kinda far to the tourist spot at Georgetown Furthermore, there doesn't provide free parking, therefore, getting a parking is quite tough. Overall is a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

TEH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location for food and walk distance to shopping mall.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy

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

Nice hotel to close to shopping and eating center.

Easy getting around in Penang. most of the foods are very good. Everyone is nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Goh

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

Just my opinion

Can seriously consider to change the flooring tiles at Lobby side exit as I find the slope slippery. It's one of my favourite hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Fayda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good Location.

Good Location. Near Komtar just walk 5 min. A lot of food street. Staff very kind and take care customer.Room is not big but very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017