118 Hotel Macalister, George Town ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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49, Jalan Macalister, George Town, Malaysia, 10400

Great

8.0

8.3

/10

“The hotel is perfectly situated next to the vibrant Macalister night hawker stalls, offering delicious food just steps away!”view full review

118 Hotel Macalister, a 3-star hotel in the heart of Downtown George Town, offers convenient access to the area's shopping and dining. The hotel features 46 air-conditioned accommodations with modern amenities including free WiFi and free bottled water.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at 118 Hotel Macalister come equipped with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kettle, and a private bathroom featuring complimentary toiletries. Family rooms are available, accommodating up to two beds, providing ample space for guests.

Dining & Nearby Options

Nearby dining options include DeHappy Seafood Restaurant, New Lane Street Foodstalls, and CIAO Cafe.bar, all within 0.3 miles. Guests can explore various culinary choices just a short distance from the hotel.

Location & Accessibility

118 Hotel Macalister is 1640.4 ft from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, 1 miles from the Wonderfood Museum, and 1 miles from Padang Kota Lama. Public transportation options include nearby bus stations like Transfer Road and Wisma MCA, both a short walk away.

Services & Local Area

The hotel offers free self-parking and a multilingual staff, available to assist guests in Mandarin, English, Malay, and Cantonese. For leisure, various recreational opportunities are available within close proximity.

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118 Hotel Macalister offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard Twin Room

2 persons

175 sq. feet

2 Single beds

Shower

Air conditioning

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Standard Double Room

2 persons

175 sq. feet

1 Double bed

Shower

Air conditioning

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Deluxe Triple Room

2 persons

195 sq. feet

1 King-size bed

Shower

Air conditioning

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Deluxe Family Room

2 persons

270 sq. feet

2 King Size Beds

Shower

Air conditioning

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Facilities

118 Hotel Macalister offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Local Eats

“During my stay at 118 Hotel Macalister, I was thrilled to find delicious food options right around the corner at the Macalister night hawker stalls. The dumplings were particularly really good. I never had to worry about meal options, and the convenience of being so close to so many eateries made my dining experience good.” view full review

Clean & Comfortable Rooms

“I stayed in a deluxe triple room that was clean and spacious. While it didn't have windows in the bedroom, the bathroom did, which made it feel airy. I appreciated the efficient WiFi connection, and the hot water shower was a nice touch after a long day exploring the city. Overall, the room exceeded my expectations for a budget hotel.” view full review

Modern & Functional

“I loved the bathroom in my room; it was clean and equipped with a lovely shower gel that had a soothing lavender scent. It felt modern and well-maintained, which added to the overall positive experience of my stay. Despite the minimal amenities, the essentials were well-presented and functional.” view full review

Convenient TV & WiFi

“The room came equipped with a TV and a reliable WiFi connection, which allowed me to unwind after a day of exploration. Having access to good entertainment options in my room added to the overall comfort of my stay, making it easy to relax during downtime.” view full review

Facilities: Very good

7.2/10Review score

General

Non-smoking rooms
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Security
Luggage storage
Lift
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping

Room features

Air conditioning
Ironing facilities

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

118 Hotel Macalister Location

49, Jalan Macalister, George Town, Malaysia, 10400

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49, Jalan Macalister, George Town, Malaysia, 10400

City landmarks

Landmark

Komtar

2300 ft

Museum

Khoo Kongsi

4000 ft

Landmark

Little India

4200 ft

Museum

Cheong Fatt Tze

2700 ft

Landmark

Pinang Peranakan Mansion

5200 ft

Landmark

Fort Cornwallis

1.2 mi

Museum

Upside Down Museum

2400 ft

Museum

Sun Yat Sen Museum Penang

3400 ft

Museum

The Camera Museum

2800 ft

Mall

Watsons

2900 ft

Mall

Penang Times Square

3900 ft

Shopping Area

Prangin Mall

2800 ft

Gallery

Chew Jetty

5200 ft

Museum

Wonderfood Museum

5000 ft

Mall

Armenian Street

3800 ft

Mosque

Kapitan Keling Mosque

3200 ft

Landmark

Chulia Street

3500 ft

Park

Padang Kota Lama

1.1 mi

Mall

1st Avenue Mall

3500 ft

Event hall

Tech Dome Penang

2800 ft

Landmark

New Lane Street Foodstalls

2600 ft

Nearby

Jalan Penang

Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar

1900 ft

Gallery

Hin Bus Depot

1300 ft

Museum

Penang State Museum Board

300 ft

Church

Church of Our Lady of Sorrows

400 ft

Museum

Dark Mansion

2000 ft

Museum

My Crystal Museum

600 ft

65 Macalister

Penang Philomathic Union Sun Yat-Sen Centre

800 ft

Museum

Glass Museum Penang

1500 ft

Restaurants

New Lane Hawker Centre

200 ft

Lorong Baru

Restoran Zim Sum

400 ft

No. 62 Jalan Macalister

Lily's Vegetarian Kitchen

500 ft

98 Lorong Madras

The Big Beans

800 ft

52 Lorong Madras

Town Steamboat Restaurant

600 ft

63 Macalister Road

Banh Mi Kitchen

800 ft

Lorong Selamat Fried Oyster & Char Hor Fun

1200 ft

Restaurant

Hong Kong 8am

1400 ft

93 Lorong Macalister Georgetown

The Mermaid Cafe.Ikan Bakar

1300 ft

86b&C Lorong Macalister

Penang Road Famous Teochew Cendol

1400 ft

Lebuh Keng Kwee / Penang Road

Getting around

City Centre

George Town4 min · 1000 ft

Airports

Penang (PEN)27 min · 10.9 mi

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 14:00-16:00

Check-out

until 12 pm

Guest Parking

No parking available.

Internet

is available in public areas for free.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Languages

English, Malay

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Reviews and Ratings

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Review score

Based on 8 verified reviews

8.5/10

Great

90%

Recommend

Cleanliness

7.9/10

Comfort

7.7/10

Facilities

7.2/10

Location

8.8/10

Staff

7.7/10

Value for money

7.4/10

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118 Hotel Macalister, George Town

About the Hotel

Rooms & Amenities

Dining & Nearby Options

Location & Accessibility

Services & Local Area

Select your room type

Price and Room Availability Calendar

Facilities

General

Guest Parking

Services

Room features

Self-catering

Media

118 Hotel Macalister Location

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