Macalister Terraces Hotel

2.5 star property

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Sun deck
Interior
Interior
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe
Front of property – evening/night

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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71, Lorong Macalister, George Town, Penang, 10400
  • Place, The Top at Komatar
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, KOMTAR
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, 1st Avenue Mall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Heritage Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Vintage Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Suite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Signature Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 43 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Vintage Premium Super Singles

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Vintage Premium King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Heritage Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Signature Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Macalister Terraces Hotel

Along with concierge services, this smoke-free hotel has laundry facilities and express check-in. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a hair salon, and a front-desk safe are onsite.
Macalister Terraces Hotel offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, designer toiletries, and bidets. This George Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Macalister Terraces Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from KOMTAR. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a beach shuttle (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Within a 15-minute walk of The Top at Komatar and Armenian Street
  • Beach shuttle service available for a fee
Macalister Terraces Hotel offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. Public spaces have free WiFi. Macalister Terraces Hotel also features laundry facilities, express check-in, and a hair salon. Free self parking is available.

This George Town hotel is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

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 lift
  • Tile flooring in room
  • 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
  • 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

  • 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: MYR 100 per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 11:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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

Macalister Terraces Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 101 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Syed Firdaus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Muhd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel staff was very helpful. Nice location of the hotel. Can easily walk around.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keng Foong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convenient location, full of eatery around the hotel, all walking distance Staff is very friendly and professional, lovely place to stay..
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eirik Stokken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, very good standard and nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Romzi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Unique & fully of heritage design, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very friendly and welcoming, they will also suggesting the spots which worth for visiting, and the room and very clean and comfortable. Definitely worth your penny 👍
Welcome drink and snacks
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naninani

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice, room was clean, near from everything. I love it
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PETER GLENSONG

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Domingo JR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff is top notch. Liza deserves a raise! Amenities are fine, but the razor is ridiculously low quality; Better to not have it. Great mattresses and linens.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I cannot say enough about the staff at Macallister Terraces Hotel. When we arrived Sai was very kind and welcoming. He was very knowledgeable of the area and was able to recommend places to eat and visit. Sagor and Jame were always responsive to our needs and kep the property very neat and tidy. Anpa is the evening night clerk. He, too was very helpful and was able to suggest places to visit. Lastly, Liza. Liza ensured that all of our needs, no matter how slight, were met. The hotel itself is very clean and quiet. It is well placed in Georgetown. We were able to walk short distances to places to shop and a large variety of places to eat. The hawker stalls serve amazing food! There is char koay teow just down the street. I would stay at Macallister Terraces again-for the people, and the location.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

PETER GLENSONG

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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