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Premier Suite, 2 Bedrooms
Room with view
56 square metres
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Other room types
Premier Room, 1 King Bed
Room with view
32 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Room, 2 Single Beds
Room with view
25 square metres
2 Twin Beds
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
Room with view
25 square metres
1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Signature Suite, 2 Bedrooms
Room with view
48 square metres
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms
Room with view
45 square metres
2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms
Room with view
45 square metres
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
Select dates to see price
Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms
Room with view
50 square metres
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
(Extra beds available: Cot)
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable George Town hotel in Downtown George Town with 24-hour front desk

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

With a stay at Macalister Hotel By PHC, you'll be centrally located in George Town, within a 5-minute drive of KOMTAR and Gurney Drive. This hotel is 4 mi (6.5 km) from Penang Hill and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal.

Make yourself at home in one of the 26 air-conditioned rooms featuring fireplaces and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and an elevator.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Lift
  • Total number of rooms - 26
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free property
  • Free WiFi
  • Street parking

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free cribs/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Malay
  • Chinese (Mandarin)

Room Amenities

Macalister Hotel By PHC offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with fireplaces and minibars. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This George Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Fireplace
  • Desk
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Free bottled water
  • Bidet
  • In-room massage available
  • Shower only
  • Satellite TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Electric kettle
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Laptop-friendly workspace

Nearby Things to do

  • Health or beauty spa nearby

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

No cots (infant beds) available

Service animals not allowed

Debit cards

Staffed front desk

Smoke detector

Security system

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

Property follows regional sanitisation guidelines Safe & Clean (Malaysia)

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: MYR 200.0
  • 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

  • Nearby parking fee: MYR 6 per day

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

Hotel Names

  • Macalister Hotel George Town
  • Macalister Hotel Hotel George Town
  • Macalister Hotel Hotel
  • Macalister Hotel George Town
  • Macalister Hotel
  • Macalister Hotel By PHC Hotel
  • Macalister Hotel By PHC George Town
  • Macalister Hotel By PHC Hotel George Town

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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