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title: "118 Hotel Macalister, Penang: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "118 Hotel Macalister in Penang: rated 8.6 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hotel · ★★★ · 118 Hotels Penang
# 118 Hotel Macalister

George Town, Penang, Malaysia

8.6 ·  Very good 2,239 reviews ·  #555 #555 of 1,077 in Penang ·  9.3 Location score
## About 118 Hotel Macalister

118 Hotel Macalister is a hotel in George Town, Penang, Malaysia. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.6 out of 10 across 2,239 reviews. It is 810 m from the centre of Penang. The nearest beach is 1.2 km away. The nearest airport, Penang International Airport (PEN), is 14 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 12:30

- **Rooms:** 46

- **Chain:** 118 Hotels Penang

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 88

49, Jalan Macalister [118hotel.com.my](http://www.118hotel.com.my/)

## How 118 Hotel Macalister scores

Better rated than 38% of hotels in Penang

-   Guest rating **8.6**
-   Location **9.3**
-   Beach access **6.2**
-   Public transport **9.2**

Penang average

## Amenities

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.3**/10

- **Walk grade:** **99**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **37**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">19 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Ibusawat TM Berhad Jln Burma,Penang</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">290 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Penang International Airport (PEN)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">14 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">32 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Penang</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">810 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">13 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Galeri Automotif Muzium Negeri Pulau Pinang40 m
-   Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Centre220 m
-   姥姥饺子馆260 m
-   Dinosaur Park320 m
-   郑和文化艺术馆330 m
-   Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower380 m

## 118 Hotel Macalister: in detail

118 Hotel Macalister offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Complimentary internet access is available in the hotel to ensure you stay connected during your visit. Continuously receive the support you require through front desk amenities such as luggage storage. Desire to unwind? Make the most of your visit at 118 Hotel Macalister with accessible amenities such as daily housekeeping. Due to health concerns, smoking is strictly prohibited within the entire premises of hotel. Accommodations come equipped with all the conveniences required for a restful night's slumber. A selection of rooms feature linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning to ensure your comfort and convenience. A few chosen rooms are equipped with television and cable TV to ensure guest amusement. In certain rooms, the hotel offers visitors access to a refrigerator, bottled water and instant coffee. 118 Hotel Macalister offers a hair dryer and toiletries in the restrooms of specific accommodations.

### Compare

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## Questions about 118 Hotel Macalister

### How do guests rate 118 Hotel Macalister?

118 Hotel Macalister has a guest rating of 8.6 out of 10 from 2,239 reviews, which is better than 38% of rated hotels in Penang.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at 118 Hotel Macalister?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 12:30.

### How far is 118 Hotel Macalister from the airport?

The nearest airport, Penang International Airport (PEN), is 14 km away in a straight line.

### Is 118 Hotel Macalister close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.2 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does 118 Hotel Macalister have?

118 Hotel Macalister has 46 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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