Macalister Mansion
228 Macalister Road, George Town, Penang Island 10400 Malaysia
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Macalister Mansion promises a quirky and sophisticated new destination to relax and unwind. Set amidst a lovingly restored colonial mansion that was built in the early 1900s, we invite you to embark with us on a luxury boutique hotel adventure within each of our individually designed 8 rooms. With 3 categories birth from the revitalization works that retain its glorious charm, the rooms now come with different colored marbles, hand-picked carpet, bespoke features and newly added facilities.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Free breakfast
Airport transportation
Banquet room
Spa
Wifi
Outdoor pool
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Poolside bar
Taxi service
24-hour security
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Air conditioning
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Minibar
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Chinese, Malay
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Grade: 69 out of 100
30Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
2Attractionswithin 0.5 km
228 Macalister Road, George Town, Penang Island 10400 Malaysia
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This place is nothing short of spectacular! The interior designer must have loved this project - quirky, lavish and luxurious in both the rooms and the restaurant/bar/lounges. I'll be telling anyone who comes to Penang to stay here. The guys in the bar mix fantastic cocktails. Just ask for their own special creation and you'll get a remarkable drink!
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I can't put into words how much I love and appreciate this place, and I'm grateful to Marriott's Design hotel for having this top-notch service and facilities. From the experience of checking in early in the morning to the moment you enter the room and see the facilities inside the room, this is definitely a rare experience in the world! The reasonable layout of the room, excellent hardware facilities, and top skin care products make me feel like I have traveled back in time to ancient times, and the dinner experience makes me even more moved here. Special thanks to the restaurant staff L.A., who not only excelled in his dining expertise, but also provided us with local travel advice and handwritten cards to us, I have to say that the food in the restaurant is also superb, whether it is the presentation or the freshness and taste of the food, I would like to call this the best hotel in Penang, thank you all for everything you have done and have the opportunity to see you again. 我无法用言语来表达我对这里的喜爱和感谢，很感谢万豪集团旗下的Design hotel能拥有这一家顶级服务与设施的酒店。从一早办理入住的体验到进入房间看到房间内部设施的那一刻，这绝对是世界上少有的体验感！房间内合理的布局，优秀的硬件设施，顶级的护肤用品，让我仿佛有一种穿越到古早时期的感觉，晚餐的体验更让我对这里感动，在此特别感谢餐厅员工L.A，他不仅在用餐的专业度上十分优秀，更是为我们提供了本地出行建议，并且手写卡片交给我们，不得不说的是，餐厅的食物也是一流的，不论是摆盘还是食物新鲜度以及口感，我愿称为这是槟城最佳酒店，非常感谢你们所有人做的一切，还会有机会再见。…
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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This was the end of my two days in Penang and after a lot of sightseeing the hotel and its staff were a wonderful respite. I felt no need or interest in leaving the premises and enjoyed every moment of my time as the room is fabulous, the dining and seating and decor are all impeccable tasteful. The boutique feel of the mansion and the interior design show a great deal of thought and attention.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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We loved the experience overall. The service was excellent, we were treated right. The savouries we great but the taco wasn’t our favourite. As for the sweet dishes, we were in love with the panna cotta, cheese tart and mango mousse. We would definitely come again.
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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This restored colonial only has eight rooms, so my family and I consider ourselves lucky enough to stay at Macalister Mansion for two nights. We had rooms 1 and 2, both of which were gorgeous and spacious. Each room has a rainfall shower and tub , and Aesop toiletries were generously provided. Water was also replenished daily in glass bottles, a nice sustainability touch. Good location, close enough to but not in the heritage area so it is not super crowded or noisy. We received a complimentary cocktail during happy hour daily — though we usually spent all day touring the island and got back too late for happy hour, the staff was kind enough to allow us to get our drinks as a nightcap instead. Speaking of the staff, the people here were the best part of the stay! We had a last minute snafu getting transportation to the airport and the staff ordered us Grab cars. Would definitely recommend this hotel!…
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Very beautiful hotel and suite, exceeded expectations. Hotel looks very exquisite, hotel manager has great service aptitude, suite is big and feels wonderful. TV signal and WiFi speed can be improved.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We stayed at the Macalister Mansion for 4 nights for a family vacation. Macalister Mansion is a beautifully restored colonial house, consisting only of 8 rooms. So book at least 3-6 months in advance, because they are always full. Arriving from the Penang International Airport, about 25 minutes ride away, we pulled up to the entrance of the hotel, which is tastefully done up. Check in was personal and friendly, this being such a small hotel, the receptionists already knew who we were when we pulled up at the main entrance. Kelvin saw to our check in swiftly, and we were offered a welcome drink and a cool wet towel to freshen up. Kelvin also went through the various restaurant bookings I had requested prior to our arrival, to ensure everything is attended to. As we had arrived early, our room was not ready, and so we were offered a taxi to take us out to lunch while housekeeping was readying our room. Upon our return after lunch, we were given our key to the room. This is no key card, this is a beautiful ornate brass key (which you can leave at the front dsk when you head out for the day). First the good. First impressions the room beautiful, it is incredibly spacious, large, beautiful modern decor, large desk area which was perfect for our purposes, complimentary minibar with an assortment of free drinks, Nespresso machine, TWG teas and small assortment of local snacks. See through wardrobe separated the entrance and work space into the bedroom. Lovely high ceilings complete with chandelier, rocking chair on the other side of the bed, louvred windows. Bathroom is massive, bathtub, separate shower box, and 2 individual sinks. Toiletries are by Aesop and generously replenished daily throughout our stay. Fluffy bathrobes and towels. The 2 sinks are on neither ends of the bathroom, with amenities that are meant to be shared. It would be nice if both sinks had a bar of soap for provided for hand washing. Bed is king size and comfortable. Bedside table had plenty of sockets for our many devices. Staff is faultless. Thanks to Kelvin, Tracy, Lynn, and the lovely bartenders who made such efforts in surprising us with their special cocktails every evening! Now the bad. Mini fridge in the room made a lot of noise in the cabinet, probably due to the lack of ventilation, matter of time before the fridge stops working. Wifi is weak, signal drops frequently. Light switches are not practically placed, bathroom lights are outside the bathroom, took some time for us to locate as well. We also took a while before we could find the wardrobe lights, they were hidden from view inside one of the cabinets. There was a hairdryer provided, but I'm not sure where I was supposed to plug it in, there is no space where I would also have access to a mirror. I ended up drying my hair every evening at the minibar area, which had a mirror. Blinds are not black out, so in the morning, light comes through. I would recommend bringing eye masks. Aircon is a little clunky as well, it is either arctic cold, or incredibly warm. The thermostat probably needs some adjusting. Room is not soundproof, we were awakened early on a Saturday morning by what sounded like a political rally. Every little noise from passing vehicles, hotel staff speaking on the grounds, can also be heard. There is no lift going up from the lobby to the rooms, this did not bother us, but for those who have mobility issues, please take note. Staff do help with all luggage and bags. Housekeeping standards are high, but slow. We left our room at about 10:30 am, and returned to our room one afternoon at 3 pm to find housekeeping was just getting to our room to be made. A stay at the Macalister Mansion gives you 10% all food and beverage at the hotel, and so we had the themed high tea, and were pleasantly surprised to find that the hotel had made special arrangements for our family to have a special room, and for this we are most grateful. Food was tasty, beautifully presented, tea was weak. Somewhat disconcerting were very stressed little fish in a little bowl of water that served as one of the serving plates. Lynn was a gem, made sure we were well taken care off. Book well in advance, this high tea is very popular with tourists and locals alike! Location-wise, it is away from the the heritage site, so really depends what you are after. We ended up taking a Grab car to the heritage area everyday, it is not walkable. Macalister Road is residential, but it does have a bit of everything. This being my first visit to Penang, I would have preferred to be within the heritage area, but that is just my personal preference. Overall, this was a very pleasant stay. It has its charm, and it is a beautiful property with the most lovely staff running it. …
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Stayed at the Macalister Mansion for one night as a Bonvoy Titanium with a friend. We were accommodated in Room 5 which is the only room with twin beds (part of the middle tier MMarvel Collection, which is what we booked). The Mansion has achieved an impeccable balance of tradition and modern design. Its common areas and rooms exude quality and class while remaining intimate. A stay at the Mansion offers a private and exclusive experience with only 8 rooms in total, akin to being a guest in a luxurious family home. We were warmly welcomed by Faris and warmly sent off by Kemala, both of whom were impeccable hosts. While Design Hotels do not provide Bonvoy members with breakfast, we were provided welcome drinks, granted drinks at cocktail hour, and offered a late check-out. We noticed that these benefits were not exclusive to status members, which meant that all guests can enjoy the experience we had. Other benefits for in-house guests appeared to include bike rentals and discounts off meals at the onsite fine dining restaurant (we did not have the opportunity to visit) and the Guest Lounge which was a cafe setup. We enjoyed a themed afternoon tea at the Guest Lounge which had tasty bites. Room 5 was well appointed with a modern design while retaining the timeless feel of being in a historical machine. We appreciated the Nespresso machine, TWG tea, and complimentary Aqua Panna and San Pellegrino bottled water in the fridge. Toiletries were from Aesop which were clearly premium. There was also a pillow menu though we did not partake. There was ample room for two persons to spread out without feeling cramped. The Mansion is conveniently located while not being amidst the hustle and bustle of it all, which made for a peaceful stay. It was an easy walk to nearby F&B options. We had a truly exceptional stay, which would rank amongst my top 5 Marriott stays of all time. We would not hesitate to return and would recommend anyone considering the Mansion (and lucky enough to get one of the eight rooms) to stay here without thinking twice.…
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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The high tea set came with nice presentation. It's delicious. Love the ambience, with soft music. I had a great time with my mom. Besides, they provide excellent service, I will definitely visit again
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Fancy decoration and valuable drinks, as well as handsome bartenders and professional cocktails, let us have a very pleasant evening! 住酒店偶然发现的宝藏酒吧，两位帅哥调酒师超级nice！还会有special cocktail！非常专业！鸡尾酒即好看又好喝！！！！！
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Date of stay: May 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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PRICE RANGE
US$139 - US$201 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
MalaysiaPenangPenang IslandGeorge Town
NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Macalister Mansion
Which popular attractions are close to Macalister Mansion?
Nearby attractions include Ghee Hiang (0.3 km) and Masjid Jamek Simpang Enam (0.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Macalister Mansion?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at Macalister Mansion?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Macalister Mansion?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Macalister Mansion?
Conveniently located restaurants include Heritage Artisans, Restaurant Blanc, and Siam Road Charcoal Char Koay Teow.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Macalister Mansion?
Yes, guests have access to a pool and a fitness centre during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Macalister Mansion?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Macalister Mansion?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including Chinese and Malay.
Are there any historical sites close to Macalister Mansion?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Armenian Street (2.0 km), George Town (2.1 km), and Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion (1.8 km).