Macalister 288

Hotels
7.9 (110 reviews)
288 Jalan Macalister , George Town , my

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Safety deposit box
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Strategic location
Helpful staff
Comfortable beds
Cons:
Noise disturbances
Small room size
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.1
Mixed sentiment; some reviews noted cleanliness issues such as tiny red ants and noise from garbage collection.
Service
8.6
Consistently mentioned helpful staff and quick response to issues.
Location
8.6
Widely regarded as a strategic and convenient location near attractions and restaurants.
Room Quality
7.1
Comments on room size being small and some noise disturbances suggest lower satisfaction.
Amenities
7.6
Positive mentions of bed comfort and available facilities; some issues with the lift.
Value for Money
8.1
Customers felt the hotel was reasonable for the price given its location.
Food and Beverage
8.1
Presence of cafes nearby indicates good access to food options; no specific feedback was given.
Overall Experience
8
Overall satisfaction was noted, balanced by various issues mentioned.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 11:53

Property Description

Convenient Location
Macalister 288 is conveniently located near popular attractions such as Northam Beach and Penang Times Square, making it an ideal choice for travelers looking to explore George Town.

Comfortable Accommodation
Guests can enjoy comfortable rooms equipped with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and private bathrooms with free toiletries. Some rooms even feature a balcony for a relaxing retreat.

Multilingual Staff and 24-hour Service
With a 24-hour front desk and staff fluent in English, Indonesian, Malay, and Chinese, guests can expect excellent service and assistance throughout their stay.

To book your stay at Macalister 288 and experience a pleasant stay in George Town, visit our website or call us today!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 110 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.1
Service: 8.6
Location: 8.6
Room Quality: 7.1
Amenities: 7.6
Value for Money: 8.1
Food and Beverage: 8.1
Overall Experience: 8
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Sieny • extended_group • id
7
Ok hotel if you stay just for healthcare at Island Hospital.
Pros:

It’s near Island Hospital. Just walk 300m and you arrived. 2 cafe under the hotel, you can get food easily. Wellings Pharmacy just 100 m away

Cons:

The elevator just for 3 people and work so slowly. The room we got faced the road so it’s not quite… you can hear car and motorcycle pass the busy road. The water supply at dispenser are almost run out all the time. So you better buy yourself.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Abdulrahman • family_with_children • sa
3
تجربة سيئة لا يمكن تكرارها
Pros:

رائحة الغرف غير مناسبة كما يوجد ازعاج الطريق ولا يوجد عزل نهائيا

Cons:

المصعد لا يناسب لانه مخصص لكبار السن

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Anna Wong • family_with_children • my
7
Quiet & cosy
Pros:

Location was very good, near to my meeting place, EV charger is nearby too. Not much food outlets are available in this area but the cafe downstairs was good enough.
My stay was very pleasant and quiet. Good for an overnight stay.

Cons:

The lighting inside the room can improve. There are bedside reading lights inside the room.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Juliana • family_with_children • au
10
The bed was comfy, the bathroom was equipped with warm light to warm body after shower.
Pros:

The staff were attentive, helping with opening the front door and calling the lift. my mom was on a wheelchair and I needed to push her, that’s why we really appreciate the help!

Cons:

The path to go to Island hospital is not accessible for people on a wheelchair. Even though the hotel is located really close to the hospital, we ended up needing to take a Grab to travel to the hospital.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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hsgworld • solo_traveller • us
8
Good spot with great price point
Pros:

Great location, wonderful restaurant on-site KopiKia. Housekeeping and front desk staff great!

Cons:

Had a tough time w water dispenser.

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Mohamad Aswad • couple • my
9
receptionist is polite and helpful
Pros:

nice

Cons:

great

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Chin • couple • my
10
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Ratu Nurul • solo_traveller • id
8
2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Dr • solo_traveller • my
10
Pros:

Great location✔️ facilities✔️ Spacious room✔️

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Edison Gajah Mada • family_with_children • id
7
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Indira • couple • id
9
2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Carina • couple • my
10
Pros:

酒店干净漂亮 床睡得很舒服

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Bavitirasree • solo_traveller • my
8
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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SHARIFAH NOOR AINAA • family_with_children • my
8
2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Amir • couple • my
6
The place was okayto
Pros:

The location was good

Cons:

It was noisy, no proper sound proofing, the lift is super slow. There is no phone or extension to call the reception if you need anything.

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Tarita • family_with_children • id
7
2026-03-29 • via Nuitee
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Muhammad • extended_group • my
8
2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Rui • couple • my
10
2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Syafiqah • family_with_children • my
10
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Borja • couple • es
6
Pros:

El precio

Cons:

Las habitaciones con balcón dan a una calle con mucho tráfico. La puerta del balcón deja entrar muchísimo ruido (no bien insonorizado). Si sabría esto no hubiese escogido este hotel. Aún durmiendo con tapones no evitas escuchar ruidos de otras habitaciones y los coches de la calle.

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee