118 Hotel Macalister

Property class: 3

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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good
Located close to Gurney Drive, 118 Hotel Macalister has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
The current price is ₩63,391
₩78,738 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 11 - Oct 12

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a door.

Standard Double

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a small desk, a mirror, and a door.

Standard Twin

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Triple Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Family Deluxe

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Suite

  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

Family Room

  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and an air conditioning unit.

Deluxe Triple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Four water bottles with labels, a white coffee maker, and a tray with a red object on a wooden table.

Family Deluxe

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Four clear plastic water bottles with labels, a white coffee maker, and a tray with a red object on a wooden table against a plain wall.

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Downtown George Town, a neighborhood in George Town, is home to 118 Hotel Macalister. Gurney Drive and Prangin Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Penang Hill and Padang Kota Lama. Kidland Penang and PKSA Penang Water Sports Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our George Town travel guide
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No. 49 Jalan Macalister, Georgetown, George Town, Penang, 10400

What's nearby

  • A cityscape with a prominent tall building, a variety of colorful rooftops, and a clear blue sky with scattered clouds.
    KOMTAR
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A city skyline with tall buildings along a waterfront at dusk.
    Gurney Drive
    3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • 1st Avenue Mall
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kidland Penang
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site
    14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Penang Sentral
    23 min drive
  • Penang Intl. Airport (PEN)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • chong charcoal seafood char koay teow 碳烧海鲜炒粿條
    1 min walk
  • No 5, Seafood Char Koay Teow (梁少爺5號炒粿條）
    1 min walk
  • 银河经济饭 Ying Her Economy Rice
    1 min walk
  • Ying Her Kopitiam 银河茶室
    1 min walk
  • Osmanthus HK Dessert House Cafe
    1 min walk

About this property

118 Hotel Macalister

  • Hotel near Gurney Drive
  • Near Penang Hill, 118 Hotel Macalister provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and an elevator
    • Luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at 118 Hotel Macalister offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
    • 32-inch LED TVs with satellite channels
    • Electric kettles, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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 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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included 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

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is 118 Hotel Macalister pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of Oct 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 118 Hotel Macalister on Oct 11, 2026 start from ₩63,391, excluding 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.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at 118 Hotel Macalister?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at 118 Hotel Macalister?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is 118 Hotel Macalister located?

Located in Downtown George Town, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of KOMTAR, Hin Bus Depot Art Centre, and The Top at Komatar. Prangin Mall and 1st Avenue Mall are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

118 Hotel Macalister Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.2

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

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 review

6/10 Okay

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

6/10 Okay

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 review

6/10 Okay

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

6/10 Okay

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 review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Great location

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

8/10 Good

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

6/10 Okay

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good hotel

overall are very good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

8/10 Good

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