Macallum Central Hotel Managed by The Ascott Limited

Hotels
8.2 (310 reviews)
51 Lebuh Macallum , George Town , my

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Concierge service
Allergy-free room
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Centrally located
Spacious accommodations
Lovely staff
Good amenities
Cons:
Poor cleanliness
Noise issues
Maintenance needed

Categories

Cleanliness
7.69
Several mentions of dustiness, mold, and poor maintenance indicate cleanliness issues.
Service
8.66
Guests mentioned lovely staff and good communication but highlighted areas needing improvement.
Location
8.2
Centrally located with easy access to local attractions, but noise from traffic and narrow streets were concerns.
Room Quality
7.65
Issues with soundproofing and some mustiness reported; otherwise, rooms were spacious.
Amenities
8.18
Good amenities like kitchen, washer/dryer, but some missing items noted.
Value for Money
8.64
Strong value for group stays, spacious accommodations for the price.
Food and Beverage
8.39
No specific comments on food quality; amenities include nearby eateries.
Overall Experience
8.16
Mixed reviews; several positive aspects but substantial criticisms as well.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 01:42

Property Description

City Views and Free WiFi
Enjoy stunning city views from the comfort of your room at our 3-star hotel. Stay connected with complimentary WiFi throughout the property.

Modern Amenities
Our air-conditioned rooms are equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay, including a fridge, microwave, flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with a bidet.

Convenient Location
Located near popular attractions like 1st Avenue Penang and Penang Times Square, our hotel offers easy access to the best of George Town. Book your stay at Macallum Central Hotel Managed By The Ascott Limited for a memorable experience.

Important information:

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.

Please contact the property 30 minutes before arrival for check-in.

Please note that cash payments are not accepted.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 310 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.69
Service: 8.66
Location: 8.2
Room Quality: 7.65
Amenities: 8.18
Value for Money: 8.64
Food and Beverage: 8.39
Overall Experience: 8.16
S
shaiful couple my
10
2026-05-03 via Nuitee
M
Maureen extended_group us
10
Felt like a quiet home in the middle of the city activity.
Pros:

The apartment was very comfortable and spacious. It was nice to be able to wash clothes. The beds were comfortable, wi-fi very good, everything we needed. We could walk to a nearby mall, 7-11, lots of restaurants & shops. The hosts were extremely helpful and responsive.

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
C
Chi Yan couple hk
1
Disaster
Pros:

Large room

Cons:

Weird smell inside the property.
The property has no one to greet us, the only bellboy who saw us were not able to speak English, leave us outside the lobby despite extreme hot weather, NEVER AGAIN, rarely give such a negative review.
No one at the reception.
The flooring is broken, tripping me over.
The air conditioner is not working.
Nearby to the musical area, very disturbing during night time.

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
B
Brooke solo_traveller gb
10
2026-04-12 via Nuitee
L
Lip Yang couple my
6
Good value and very helpful staff
Pros:

Very good location.

Cons:

Upstairs

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
W
Walters family_with_children gb
9
Great location, great value
Pros:

Fantastic location, close to hawker centres, shopping mall and fantastic cocktail bars.
Very comfortable apartment.

Cons:

The tumble dryer was more of a tumble steamer.

2026-04-01 via Nuitee
K
Kwee Choo couple my
7
In good location and bedsheets are clean.
Pros:

Spacious and clean

Cons:

No receptionist on standby but can be contacted via watsap.

2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Nurlinda family_with_children my
8
Great 1 day Staycation during the Fasting Month.
Pros:

Airconditioning and bedding ok. Housekeeping is great!

Cons:

No parking, need to find street parking 400 metres away

2026-03-10 via Nuitee
K
Kit Wah couple hk
4
Pros:

員工非常幫忙,但礙於酒店設備殘舊也不能做甚麼

Cons:

梳化太邋遢,太污糟. 厠所抽氣扇壞, 厠所冲水喉漏水

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
T
Tymofii extended_group ua
9
2026-02-09 via Nuitee
P
Peter couple gb
1
Didn’t like at all - didn’t stay
Pros:

Nothing.
We didn’t like it at all and didn’t stay here - moved into another hotel straight away

Cons:

Everything.
It was very basic and dowdy and so noisy

2026-01-23 via Nuitee
K
Kin Chun couple hk
8
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
J
Jay couple au
8
Nice and cool and relaxing
Pros:

Great location and spacious property. Air conditioning worked well and was nice and cool inside

Cons:

A little noisey with the traffic outside

2026-01-17 via Nuitee
E
Eeyong family_with_children my
8
2026-01-15 via Nuitee
E
Eeyong family_with_children my
10
2026-01-15 via Nuitee
T
TAN family_with_children sg
8
Penang Holiday
Pros:

Very centralised, within walking distance to most places

Cons:

Rooms were not soundproof. Can hear the traffic.

2026-01-02 via Nuitee
K
Katrina extended_group ph
8
Great value for money for a group for a long stay
Pros:

We had a lot of space for 3 persons. Living area was great for a week’s stay.
Location was near the restos and bars

Cons:

Property was a bit dusty. Cleanliness and small details can be improved

2026-01-01 via Nuitee
X
xuan couple ph
9
2025-12-27 via Nuitee
S
Sonia Mammen family_with_children hk
9
2025-12-22 via Nuitee
N
Nurfarahana family_with_children sg
8
2025-12-19 via Nuitee