Title: Macalister Hotel Managed By The Ascott Limited Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6023813&destination=George+Town%2C+Penang%2C+Malaysia&selected=36866214&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Macalister Hotel Managed By The Ascott Limited This urban retreat in Downtown George Town puts travelers right where they want to be - connected to the city's energy while enjoying practical comforts ## Photo gallery for Macalister Hotel Managed By The Ascott Limited ![Front of property - Macalister Hotel Managed By The Ascott Limited (George Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36870000/36866300/36866214/b27eb81d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace - Macalister Hotel Managed By The Ascott Limited (George Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36870000/36866300/36866214/4c6cda28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shower, hair dryer, bidet, towels - Macalister Hotel Managed By The Ascott Limited (George Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36870000/36866300/36866214/648cd5ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Macalister Hotel Managed By The Ascott Limited (George Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36870000/36866300/36866214/86e9aa1c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Reception - Macalister Hotel Managed By The Ascott Limited (George Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36870000/36866300/36866214/703807de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Macalister Hotel By PHC sits in the heart of Downtown George Town, offering a practical base with free in-room WiFi. Travelers can easily explore nearby KOMTAR and the surrounding vibrant cityscape, while the front-desk safe provides peace of mind for valuables. ## Reviews 8.4 Very good ## Popular amenities - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Housekeeping - 24/7 front desk £50 includes taxes & fees 8 Apr - 9 Apr ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Mar 25 - Mar 26](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26&selected=36866214&PinnedHotelID=36866214&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26&selected=36866214&PinnedHotelID=36866214&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Mar 26 - Mar 27](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27&selected=36866214&PinnedHotelID=36866214&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27&selected=36866214&PinnedHotelID=36866214&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Mar 27 - 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Sleeps 2 ### View all photos for 2 Bedroom ( 1 King + 1 Queen ) ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36870000/36866300/36866214/e09cf39c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 2 Bedroom ( 1 King + 1 Queen ) - Sleeps 4 ### View all photos for 2 Bedroom Executive Suite ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36870000/36866300/36866214/e959e35d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 2 Bedroom Executive Suite - Sleeps 4 ### View all photos for 2 Bedroom Executive Loft ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36870000/36866300/36866214/e959e35d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 2 Bedroom Executive Loft - Sleeps 4 ### View all photos for Studio Executive ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36870000/36866300/36866214/ed904f03.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Studio Executive - Sleeps 2 ### View all photos for Deluxe Room With Two Bedrooms ( 1 King + 1 Single ) ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36870000/36866300/36866214/8d1c7588.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room With Two Bedrooms ( 1 King + 1 Single ) - Sleeps 3 ### View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36870000/36866300/36866214/e481ca8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Twin Room 8.0 Very good 2 reviews - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed ![Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36870000/36866300/36866214/a1436990.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed 8.0 Very good 1 review - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Executive Studio ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36870000/36866300/36866214/191fcd53.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive Studio - City view - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Apartment, 2 Bedrooms ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36870000/36866300/36866214/e3f2e204.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Apartment, 2 Bedrooms - City view - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 5 - 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36870000/36866300/36866214/81b1bea2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms - City view - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36870000/36866300/36866214/e3f2e204.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms - City view - 495 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 5 - 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds ### View all photos for Executive Loft, 2 Bedrooms ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36870000/36866300/36866214/4c6cda28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive Loft, 2 Bedrooms - City view - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 5 - 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36870000/36866300/36866214/4c6cda28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive Suite, 2 Bedrooms - City view - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 5 - 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Two-Bedroom Suite ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36870000/36866300/36866214/a4715946.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Two-Bedroom Suite - Sleeps 3 ## You may also like Ad ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/14500/14457/ac699818.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La Downtown George Town - Pool - Kids’ pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews £76 includes taxes & fees 16 Apr - 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FGeorge-Town-Hotels-Macalister-Hotel.h36866214.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FGeorge-Town-Hotels-Macalister-Hotel.h36866214.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Downtown George Town, a neighbourhood in George Town, Macalister Hotel Managed By The Ascott Limited is in a shopping district and near a metro station. KOMTAR and Penang Hill are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza. Kidland Penang and Penang Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. [Visit our George Town travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/George-Town.dx6023813) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C5.41643%2C100.32319&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=GIusaTU9ojxE3YSZDPTE1RaCWB4=) 3 Lebuh Nanning, George Town, Pulau Pinang, 10400 ### What's nearby - ![KOMTAR featuring city views, a city and a skyscraper](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113866/5f6c7aff-9b80-4899-9a47-a4bd383d2999.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) KOMTAR 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - ![Metropolitan, skyscraper, skyline building by the shore of Gurney Drive, George Town, Penang; Shutterstock ID 429264034; PO: Hcom Destination Content neighborhoods; Client: Hotels.com; Other: Hcom bra](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6204190/f9a07766-7c35-4e0d-b924-dc0f5953d0e2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Gurney Drive 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Loh guan Lye Specialist Centre 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - The Top at Komatar 10 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles ### Getting around - Penang Sentral 28 min drive - Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.) 29 min drive ### Restaurants - Restoran Penang Fast Food (檳城中路快餐店) 2 min walk - 美食中心 1 min walk - Sin Kim San Cafe (新金山飲食中心) 1 min walk - MA Food Hub 武館飲食中心 1 min walk - Xiang Peng Peng (Salted Chicken) 1 min walk ## About this property ### Macalister Hotel Managed By The Ascott Limited Hotel near KOMTAR Close to Gurney Drive, Macalister Hotel Managed By The Ascott Limited has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks such as: - A lift, a 24-hour front desk and smoke-free property - A front desk safe Room features All guest rooms at Macalister Hotel Managed By The Ascott Limited offer comforts, such as fireplaces and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and air conditioning. 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Offsite parking available (MYR 9 per day) - Street parking available ### Family friendly - Soundproofed rooms ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Safe at front desk ### 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. - Front entrance ramp - Hardwood flooring in room - Lift (90 centimetre wide door) - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible path to lift ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Bidet - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels ### Food and drink - Electric kettle - Free bottled water - Minibar - Tea bags/instant coffee ### More - Air conditioning - Desk - Fireplace - Iron/ironing board on request - Laptop workspace - Phone - Safe - Soundproofed rooms ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon Contactless check-out ### 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 Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Deposit: MYR 200.0 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 - Nearby parking fee: MYR 9 per day (328 ft away) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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, debit cards and cash Cashless transactions are available Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as Macalister Hotel George Town Macalister Hotel Hotel George Town Macalister Hotel Hotel Macalister Hotel George Town Macalister Hotel Macalister Hotel By PHC Macalister Hotel Managed By The Ascott Limited Hotel Macalister Hotel Managed By The Ascott Limited George Town Macalister Hotel Managed By The Ascott Limited Hotel George Town ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Macalister Hotel Managed By The Ascott Limited pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Macalister Hotel Managed By The Ascott Limited? ### What time is check-in at Macalister Hotel Managed By The Ascott Limited? ### What time is check-out at Macalister Hotel Managed By The Ascott Limited? ### Where is Macalister Hotel Managed By The Ascott Limited located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Macalister Hotel Managed By The Ascott Limited Reviews 8.4 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.4 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Location ### 8.6 Staff & service ### 8.4 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 20 8 - Good 15 6 - Okay 6 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 2 ## Reviews Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Celestina 21 Mar 2026 Liked: Staff & service, amenities Staff are all attentive and courteous. Hotel is near restaurants and other convenience stores. ##### Celestina Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Marianne 11 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Spacious clean room, good location around eateries in nice legacy old style shophouses. ##### Marianne Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Michael 28 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness Hotel location is good, and room comfortable. But the hotel has zero atmosphere it feels like it's just surviving and that's it ##### Michael Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Santosa 27 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Right in the heart of Penang, within walking distance to all the attractions, lots of eateries everywhere, hospitals nearby. Just the perfect hotel to stay in Penang. ##### Santosa Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Li Ling 23 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort The location is nice near area food, the service is good only the bed and couch a little bit not clean, itching and dusty ##### Li Ling Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### ZAINI 3 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Convenient location with lots of option for dining. Finding a parking space can be a bit challenging. Very friendly and helpful reception staff but the housekeeper need to be a little bit more detailed when cleaning. Very spacious and clean room. ##### ZAINI Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 12 Jul 2025 Liked: Staff & service #### Not that great Poor WiFi connection. I needed to sign in repeatedly. Very basic provision. Hand soap, comb, hair dryer etc were only provided upon request. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 2/10 Terrible #### Kwok keung 19 Aug 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Terrible experience The room smells, and bed frames has bending noises. First day towels was normal, 2nd day towels was terrible condition and smells. In room no hand washing and hair dryer provided. TV channel was limited. Not recommended. ##### Kwok keung Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 1 Aug 2019 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### cleanliness and unexpected condition There are urine stings on the toilet plate of the room and electricity stoppage happened on one day's morning. Yet, polite staffs and daily room cleaning service compensate those poor experience. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Peter Jurgen Lutz 23 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness The property is very well located with lots of food outlets around. All over the facilities are OK. The mattress was worn out at one side and killed my back. Otherwise the room was fine. Upon arrival and on first evening we had to experience the one staff that was arrogantly friendly, slow and not helpful. The 'why do you bother me' attitude. All other staff was excellent. So sad! One person spoils all. ##### Peter Jurgen Lutz Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022 Verified ### 2/10 Terrible #### Anne Kristiina 20 Dec 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness Ei vastannut odotuksia. Huoneessa kosteusvaurioita ja erittäin huonokuntoinen. ##### Anne Kristiina Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 29 Aug 2025 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Disliked: Cleanliness #### 房間大，可以24小時checkin，但房間有大曱甴 凌晨1:30到酒店，好快已經做完checkin手續，房間幾大，環境唔錯，但毛巾好舊，訓醒見到有隻大曱甴係入廁所位半死不生，已經好驚，打電話落酒店cs，好快有職員上黎幫我夾走隻大曱甴，不過一有曱甴係酒店房已經係唔合格。8am幾左右，旁邊幢大樓裝修鑽地拆牆，總之好嘈，如果酒店通知我，一定會另揀酒店，唔去住 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Karim 15 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort #### Mysigt hotell i George Town Vi fick en tvårumslägenhet på andra våningen i ett av hotellets hörn som ligger längs med huvudleden. Dock så var rummet väl ljuddämpat och vi stördes inte av ljud. Det jag kan anmärka på är att badrummet inte hadde någon fläkt eller ventilation så det blev väldigt fuktigt när man duschade även om man öppnade fönstret. Då duschkabinen inte var helt tätt vid dörren så blev det väldigt blött på golvet om man inte var försiktig när man duschade. Hade också gärna önskat ett större kylskåp. Området ligger ca 15min från Komtar bussterminal där du kan ta bussen till alla möjliga ställen på ön. Det ligger även en del affärer och matställen längs med gatan utanför hotellet. ##### Karim Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Leong Keong 26 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities NA ##### Leong Keong Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 7 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Overall is good Comfortable room, love the shower pressure and heater. Great stay. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### NG 26 Dec 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Best rate, good room for family trip Not sure why still feeling cold after off all the aircon. Maybe the centralise aircon problem or how. Overall the stay is satisfied. It will be good if the hotel prepare slipper for the room. ##### NG Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 25 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We had such a lovely experience staying at Macalister hotel from check in to our departure. The hotel was clean and minimalist that I had wanted and expected. A lot of local foods stands/courts around as well as being close by the street art (10 mins walking for me). Worth the stay :). Big thanks to the both check in and out FD agents! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 31 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Convenient, Chic and Affordable If you are looking for a strategic, clean, chic yet affordable hotel in the centre of Georgetown, I personally feel that this newly operated Macalister Hotel by PHC is by far a great option. Walking distance to several foodcourts with good food, the famous Lorong Selamat Char Kuey Teow, Jiao Sai mamak and more; you’ll be able to fulfil your food cravings without the hassle to drive and finding for carpark. There’s a coffee cafe, convenient store and Watson within the hotel so you can get your coffee fix, snacks and toiletries with just few steps. The room is spacious and clean while bed is big and comfy. The only downside is that the TV has limited channels. Overall is a good place to stay and will definitely return again when we travel to Penang. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 25 Jul 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Newly furbish hotel that is clean and comfortable, the only drawback is the limited parking spots. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Yeanny 1 Mar 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Disliked: Staff & service #### Disappointed with the max 2 keys policy Max 2 keys were given during checked in while we have 4 people and were in the 2 bedroom suite room. Asked for more from the front desk and we’re told it’s the policy every room only can have 2 keys. Kinda disappointed with the front desk service. ##### Yeanny Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 1 Mar 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Room is good and bright and most importantly is clean. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 23 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 設備及裝潢很現代，飯店外觀又很有歷史文化風格，附近小吃也多，非常方便 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Samantha 2 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Our room wasn't soundproof. Overall we enjoyed our stay. ##### Samantha Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheng Lim 18 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### A Pretty Heritage looking Hotel Love the stay at this new hotel, the modern decor with clean cut lines. Room is spacious, and well laid out, clean and come with lots of pillows! Great location and surrounded by lots of good eateries, but yet sheltered from the busy main road of Jalan Macalister. Easy to walk around to explore nearby areas of interest (provided it doesn't pour), and street parking is easily available around the hotel. We will certainly be back, and highly recommended 😉 ##### Cheng Lim Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Choong 20 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities New design, great location, super clean, comfortable bed and pillows, lot of electrical sockets ##### Choong Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019 ### Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > - [Historic Hotels in Fuerteventura](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fuerteventura-Hotels-Historic-Hotel.0-0-d1263-tHistoricHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [The Cavendish London](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-The-Cavendish-London.h13891.Hotel-Information) > - [Hard Rock Hotel Penang](https://www.expedia.co.uk/George-Town-Hotels-Hard-Rock-Hotel-Penang.h2784421.Hotel-Information) > - [Hotels in Eskifjordur](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Eskifjordur-Hotels.d6127883.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > - [Hotels in Tromsø](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Troms-Hotels.d3512.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > - [Beach Resorts & Hotels in Zaragoza Province](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Zaragoza-Province-Beach-Hotels.0-0-d6055063-tBeachHotels.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > - [The Old Railway Station](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Petworth-Hotels-The-Old-Railway-Station.h11899976.Hotel-Information) > - [Hotels in Puerto de la Cruz](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Puerto-De-La-Cruz-Hotels.d10194.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > - [Beach Resorts & Hotels in La Rochelle](https://www.expedia.co.uk/La-Rochelle-Hotels-Beach-Hotels.0-0-d2133-tBeachHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [Hotels near Sarit Centre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sarit-Centre-Hotels.0-l553248621568114698-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [Hotels in Barbuda](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Barbuda.d506.Hotel-Destinations) > - [Hotels near City Centre Deira](https://www.expedia.co.uk/City-Centre-Deira-Hotels.0-l6114212-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [Hotels in Camberley](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Camberley-Hotels.d4594.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > - [Hotels in Tankersley](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tankersley-Hotels.d6126878.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > - [The Louis Fitzgerald Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dublin-Hotels-The-Louis-Fitzgerald-Hotel.h1723702.Hotel-Information) > - [Beach Resorts & Hotels in Ksamil](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ksamil-Hotels-Beach-Hotels.0-0-d6193554-tBeachHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ### Flights > - [Flights from Houston (IAH) to Parañaque (MNL)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/iah/mnl/houston-to-manila) > - [Flights from London (LON-All Airports) to Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/lon/syd/london-to-sydney) > - [Virgin Atlantic SeaTac (SEA) to Hounslow (LHR) flights](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flight-routes/virgin-atlantic-from-seattle-tacoma-intl-to-heathrow/vs/sea/lhr) ### Packages > - [Garmisch-Partenkirchen Ski Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Garmisch-Partenkirchen-Ski-Resort-Garmisch-Partenkirchen.d6107384.Attraction) > - [Liverpool Empire Theatre](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Liverpool-Empire-Theatre-Knowledge-Quarter.d6078875.Attraction) > - [Devon House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Devon-House-New-Kingston.d6159768.Attraction) > - [Chester Zoo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Zoo-Chester.d6087861.Attraction) > - [Ipanema Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ipanema-Beach-Rio-de-Janeiro.d6061510.Attraction) > - [Golden Jubilee Bridges](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Golden-Jubilee-Bridges-London-City-Centre.d553248635216536230.Attraction) ---