118 Hotel Macalister
No 49 Jalan Macalister, George Town, Penang Island 10400 Malaysia
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If you’re looking for a budget friendly hotel in George Town, look no further than 118 Hotel Macalister.
While staying at 118 Hotel Macalister, visitors can check out Komtar (0.2 mi) and Old Protestant Cemetery (0.6 mi), some of George Town's top attractions.
The rooms offer air conditioning and a desk, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available, allowing you to rest and refresh with ease.
118 Hotel Macalister features 24 hour front desk and baggage storage. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking.
Travellers looking to enjoy some burritos can head to Holy Guacamole - Love Lane. Otherwise, you may want to check out a cafe such as China House, Mews Cafe, or The Mugshot Cafe.
If you’re looking for things to do, you can check out Upside Down Museum (0.5 mi), Pinang Peranakan Mansion (1.0 mi), or Armenian Street (0.7 mi), which are popular attractions amongst tourists, and they are all within walking distance.
The staff at 118 Hotel Macalister looks forward to serving you during your upcoming visit.
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Parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
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Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour front desk
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Air conditioning
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Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
Budget
Family
Languages Spoken
English, Chinese, Malay
Location
No 49 Jalan Macalister, George Town, Penang Island 10400 Malaysia
Getting there
Great for walkers
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I love the fact that this hotel is new so it is very clean. It is strategically located next to an alley of food stalls - one need not sweat neither a GPS to search for food (if you're too lazy or hungry to go any further searches) . AND a convenience store beside it. AND a bank opposite (if you really need one). Walk through the food alley and just 5 mins walk behind the hotel is the Penang Times Square. Another 5 mins (or less) walk up from the hotel one can find a steamboat & dim sum restaurant (they serve real good dim sum at a reasonable price). There is also a small tour booth that operates outside the hotel. Otherwise, the friendly receptionist is always there for any inquiries. It is also not noisy at night. How more strategic and convenient can it get? Overall, it is a very comfortable and pleasant stay there.
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Date of stay: December 2015Trip type: Travelled solo
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i was stayed at this hotel last weekend at 23-25 December 2016. I chosen this hotel just because the location is close to Komtar Bus Terminal. 118 Hotel Macalister is small hotel but very nice, the hotel staff is very helpful and the hotel is clean. One of the lack is the room doesn't has window and the parking are is limited
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Date of stay: December 2016Trip type: Travelled solo
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It's a new hotel with good location, near from komtar station, prangin mall and gama supermarket, strategic to go anywhere. The room was clean and comfort. Service was good and it's suitable for family.
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Date of stay: May 2016Trip type: Travelled with family
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Great place to stay for a couple for one or two nights, particularly if you intend to eat at the excellent restaurant on site. There is a swimming pool but it's proximity next to the road makes it rather uninviting. The bathroom was uber cool but the lack of blinds meant light flooded into the bedroom which made it difficult to sleep well.
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Date of stay: October 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Clean budget hotel, fast checking helpful staff, clean basic budget.
Many restaurant and convenience store around.
Close to everywhere to PAH or Inland Hospital. Mostly Asian stay here. Stay at room 301 you can hear the traffic outside. House keeping forgot to clean the room but FO staff able to replace towels and water. The false alarm make noise 2 night in the row, Internet is fair.
Many restaurant and convenience store around.
Close to everywhere to PAH or Inland Hospital. Mostly Asian stay here. Stay at room 301 you can hear the traffic outside. House keeping forgot to clean the room but FO staff able to replace towels and water. The false alarm make noise 2 night in the row, Internet is fair.
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Date of stay: February 2019Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Room Tip: Choose room far from road
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This hotel is very basic. Windowkess room but clean & cosy. Big plus point is that it us near the food stalls at New Lane & shopping at Gama & Times Square. At night food trucks galore are opposite & next door all the hawked food. At RM130 it's a steal
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Date of stay: July 2018Trip type: Travelled with family
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I really wanted to like this hotel.
The location is great! Next to a food street and within walking distance to 1st Avenue Mall.
Room was very basic but clean nonetheless. Bed was okay for a budget hotel. They also provide mineral water every day after housekeeping. Shower water pressure was great and the shower was easy to use. No fumbling around to get the right temperature.
HOWEVER, the walls need some serious soundproofing. I could hear when my next door neighbours close and open with toilet doors, when people walk along the corridors and when some kid decide to start laughing and screaming at 1.00am in the morning on my first night at the hotel.
Granted, the hotel staff response was quite prompt. They managed to locate the source of the noise and inform the occupants to lower their volume. BUT, I had to go all the way down to the reception for this as there's no phone inside the room.
Also, if you are staying at the hotel when its fully occupied, you cant ask for extra pillows for a double bed. They can only provide 1 more, which is already in the room. That means someone has to sleep with only 1 pillow.
So yup, stay away if you are a light sleeper.
The location is great! Next to a food street and within walking distance to 1st Avenue Mall.
Room was very basic but clean nonetheless. Bed was okay for a budget hotel. They also provide mineral water every day after housekeeping. Shower water pressure was great and the shower was easy to use. No fumbling around to get the right temperature.
HOWEVER, the walls need some serious soundproofing. I could hear when my next door neighbours close and open with toilet doors, when people walk along the corridors and when some kid decide to start laughing and screaming at 1.00am in the morning on my first night at the hotel.
Granted, the hotel staff response was quite prompt. They managed to locate the source of the noise and inform the occupants to lower their volume. BUT, I had to go all the way down to the reception for this as there's no phone inside the room.
Also, if you are staying at the hotel when its fully occupied, you cant ask for extra pillows for a double bed. They can only provide 1 more, which is already in the room. That means someone has to sleep with only 1 pillow.
So yup, stay away if you are a light sleeper.
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Date of stay: December 2017Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I stayed for 2 nights
The 1st night, hair dryer suddenly explode and blackout while using it.
Customer service is NOT FRIENDLY and HELPFUL at all.
You can hear so clearly when someone walks outside and talking, not so comfortable.
Yet it is close to komtar and food centre.
The 1st night, hair dryer suddenly explode and blackout while using it.
Customer service is NOT FRIENDLY and HELPFUL at all.
You can hear so clearly when someone walks outside and talking, not so comfortable.
Yet it is close to komtar and food centre.
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Date of stay: September 2017Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Very clean, comfy and reasonably priced. Excellent location! Close to many foods joints and street foods just beside hotel. Relatively new hotel and this is my repeated visit. Reception very huelpful, good and courteous. Excellent service especially from front desk Mr. Quek. Have stayed in almost all hotels around this area but to me this is the best hotel in this area. Will continue to stay in this hotel in future.
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Date of stay: September 2017Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Recently stayed at the hotel for 3 nights and we'll not stay there ever again. I don't think this should even be called a hotel - more like a hostel.
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Really basic, tiny and cramped rooms - we initially booked a standard bedroom but decided to pay to upgrade to a bigger room (family room) which is still small. There are no place to put your luggage, no fridge, no safe deposit box in room and you got to squeeze to get into the toilet. wifi reception in rooms are poor
Very noisy- extremely noisy especially lower floors by both external and internal factors. External factors - This hotel faces the main road with heavy traffic as well loud music from nearby bars. The walls are so thin that you can hear noises from next room as well as from lobby area. Can't get to sleep in such a noisy room
Cleaniless - if you forget to put up the sign for them to request them to clean the room, too bad, you'll have to sleep in whatever condition you left the night before. They should default to clean up room instead.
Location - ok
Price - can get better hotel at similar prices.
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Really basic, tiny and cramped rooms - we initially booked a standard bedroom but decided to pay to upgrade to a bigger room (family room) which is still small. There are no place to put your luggage, no fridge, no safe deposit box in room and you got to squeeze to get into the toilet. wifi reception in rooms are poor
Very noisy- extremely noisy especially lower floors by both external and internal factors. External factors - This hotel faces the main road with heavy traffic as well loud music from nearby bars. The walls are so thin that you can hear noises from next room as well as from lobby area. Can't get to sleep in such a noisy room
Cleaniless - if you forget to put up the sign for them to request them to clean the room, too bad, you'll have to sleep in whatever condition you left the night before. They should default to clean up room instead.
Location - ok
Price - can get better hotel at similar prices.
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Date of stay: August 2016Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Choose high floor and room facing away from the main room. Pay for suite or family room as...
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PRICE RANGE
RM 160 - RM 231 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
MalaysiaPenangPenang IslandGeorge Town
NUMBER OF ROOMS
46
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Frequently Asked Questions about 118 Hotel Macalister
Which popular attractions are close to 118 Hotel Macalister?
Nearby attractions include George Town (0.3 km), Tech Dome Penang (0.5 km), and Hin Bus Depot (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at 118 Hotel Macalister?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, kids activities, and baggage storage.
What are some restaurants close to 118 Hotel Macalister?
Conveniently located restaurants include Kraffmen, Cafe Mangga, and Soul Restaurant & Bar.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at 118 Hotel Macalister?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Chinese, and Malay.
Are there any historical sites close to 118 Hotel Macalister?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Armenian Street (1.1 km), George Town (0.3 km), and Sun Yat Sen Museum (1.1 km).