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Macalister Terraces Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, 8-minute walk to The Top at Komatar

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At Macalister Terraces Hotel, immerse yourself in art and culture with an on-site gallery, a hair salon to refresh your look, and a convenient laundry facility. Located close to The Top at Komatar and Armenian Street, this hotel offers free self parking, express check-in services for added convenience. Guests rave about the attentive staff.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NT$1,541
NT$1,756 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - 2026/1/7

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Heritage Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Vintage Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Vintage Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Signature Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Vintage Premium Super Singles | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Vintage Premium Super Singles

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Vintage Premium King

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Pillowtop bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2

Heritage Room

  • Sleeps 2

Signature Room

  • Sleeps 4

Vintage Room

  • Sleeps 2

Vintage Premium Super Singles

  • Sleeps 2

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Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries, hair dryer

Vintage Premium King

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
71, Lorong Macalister, George Town, Penang, 10400

What's nearby

  • The Top at Komatar - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • KOMTAR - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • 1st Avenue Mall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Penang Sentral - 31 min drive
  • Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Richard Rivalee Nyonya Cuisine - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sin Seow Fong Lye Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Luk Yea Yan Vegetarian Restaurant (鹿野苑素食馆) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Classic by Rain Garden - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Teochew People Cafe 潮粥人 - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Macalister Terraces Hotel

Hotel near Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
Located close to The Top at Komatar and Armenian Street, Macalister Terraces Hotel provides a terrace, an art gallery on site, and a hair salon. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-in, a water dispenser, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 42-inch Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

Similar properties

Front of property
Macalister Hotel Managed By The Ascott Limited
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, 40 reviews
The price is NT$2,013
NT$2,265 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Macalister Hotel Managed By The Ascott Limited

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Art gallery

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours), private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: MYR 100 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.

Optional extras

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Macalister Terraces
Macalister Terraces Hotel Hotel
Macalister Terraces Hotel George Town
Macalister Terraces Hotel Hotel George Town

Frequently asked questions

Is Macalister Terraces Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 2025/12/11, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macalister Terraces Hotel on 2026/1/6 start from NT$1,541, 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?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Macalister Terraces Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Macalister Terraces Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Macalister Terraces Hotel located?

Located in Downtown George Town, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of The Top at Komatar and Armenian Street. Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi and Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Macalister Terraces Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 86 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shang Yu

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Have a good stay at Macalister Terrace Hotel. Convenient location, lot of great amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

PETER GLENSONG

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jenny Lee Yuen

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

Lovely hotel in good location

Location excellent for walking around and exploring. Room was huge and lovely - only problem is the rather steep stairs up to the room if you choose a twin bed room. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, good location and really comfy. Would recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

PETER GLENSONG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liza is a friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

A M

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

Nice

Nice hotel in centre of Penang.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

PETER GLENSONG

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and good service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvain

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

Wonderful stay, perfect place !

Amazing place, lovely staff ! Very clean, great location. Perfect place to stay, will return anytime !
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROZANI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1st time staying at this hotel. Strictly check-in time at 3pm. Aircon in the room No16 not cold. Parking space available for 9 car only. Walking distance about 300m to Komtar/Plaza Perangin & 1st Avenue. About 700m walk to Chowrasta Market
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anati

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic amenities provided. Room and bed comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sujata

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Truly satisfied with the hotel. It has been my best holiday stay ever. Love the location, walking distance to Penang’s famous food. Hotel staffs are polite and very helpful. The ambiance of the hotel is beautiful and the cleanliness is great. Will definitely come back. Susan Johor
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Marcus

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

Penang Getaway.

The hotel staff were very friendly and very helpful and I would give 5 stars to them. The aircon was not cold enough even after setting 16C and strongest blower. A single card was provided so the electricity would cutoff when we left the room. Location was ok
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yum Khim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay at this charming heritage hotel. Like the cleaniness, friendly staff and decor of this heritage hotel. Location is good for exploring Georgetown’s street food scene. A small minus is hotel has no lift. So ask for ground floor room if you have heavy luggage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

PETER GLENSONG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fell in love with this place instantly! Very friendly and helpful staff that makes the stay felt so totally at home. Location is convenient within walking distance to local landmarks and yet strategically hidden from the buzz and hush for a perfect and restful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

BONNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute small hotel with wonderful staff, clean and good location.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nur Surianiwati Binti Mohd

Car blocking didn't leave contact numbers causing us delays departure as Reception didn't help, till i started knocking on every rooms!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic room furnishing and attention to detail. Lovely longue and guest area upstairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

kambiz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is a nice little, I believe 20-room clean hotel with large clean rooms and an amazing friendly staff. In particular, Liza is exceptionally helpful and friendly and if you wish, she can arrange for day tours. Excellent hotel. No complaints whatsoever.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place, close to many things, staff helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Liang Ping

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
To be honest, I hesitated giving 4 star, as it's a very basic hotel, no amenities, no lift (if u carry heavy luggage, good luck) or fancy facilities. Plus the person that checked me in gave me a room that was going to undergo a 3-day renovation (with drilling!) in the next few days, without telling me. Hey, I was going to stay there for 7 days! The room he gave me was smaller than what I saw in the pics (narrow walkway between bed and TV wall, plus queen bed only) and I was really upset when the drilling happened. And he was neither smiley, friendly, nor helpful. I wonder why was he even in hospitality line. Thankfully, Sai, another staff whom I reached out to, gave me superb service recovery. He switched me to another room away from the renovation, and was also sized similar to most pictures I'd seen (decent space between King bed and TV wall). It's because of him and this service recovery that made me finally decided to give 4 star from my initial intent of only 1 star! It could have been 3, perhaps. I would say I'll be kind and round it up to 4 just because of Sai. But personally, I probably wouldn't book this hotel again. Will give some other places a try.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jojo Soh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location as it is walking distance to many place of interest. Staff is friendly and room is clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tong-Il

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
To me, the hotel was the highlight of George Town.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANNE

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

Very good place to stay

Great location, handy for free bus or walking into old town. Concierge very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tathan

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

Book this place now!

100% book this place!! Was amazing from the moment we walked in. We were greeted with a complimentary drink by the amazing Liza. Liza was so helpful and went above and beyond for us. Informing us of the best places to visit etc. we were given an upgrade when we arrived which was amazing. The room was clean, modern, comfortable and the WiFi was strong. Thank you Liza you were incredible!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025