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Hotel PenagavsMacalister Mansion
Both Hotel Penaga and Macalister Mansion are rated very highly by travel writers. Overall, Macalister Mansion scores significantly better than Hotel Penaga. Macalister Mansion ranks #8 in Penang with praise from 4 reviews like Lonely Planet, Oyster and Time Out.
Hotel Penaga
Fodor's
Time Out
Lonely Planet
Corner of Hutton Lane & Clarke Street, Georgetown, Penang Island 10050, Malaysia
From $32/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
Fodor's "A multimillion ringgit refurbishment converted 15 prewar shop houses into this 45-room boutique hotel, retaining the 1940s features while introducing contemporary aesthetics and amenities." Full review
Time Out "Shaped much like a horseshoe, Penaga Hotel occupies a busy crossroads in the heritage zone but proves a surprisingly peaceful enclave." Full review
Lonely Planet "This hotel takes up most of a city block and spans three sections: a row of two-storey family-friendly mini-homes, apartment-sized suites and spacious rooms." Full review
Macalister Mansion
Condé Nast Traveler
Oyster Time Out Lonely Planet
228 Macalister Road, Georgetown, Penang Island 10400, Malaysia
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Condé Nast Traveler "A colonial-era mansion turned eight-room hotel in buzzy George Town." Full review
OysterUpscale
"With its grand white exterior and stunning designer interiors, the four-pearl Macalister Mansion is a special merger of Penang's British Colonial legacy with a luxury lifestyle experience." Full review
Time Out "Located just outside the heritage zone, Macalister Mansion stands out in its white splendour. As you enter the driveway you can imagine how the original owners must have lived. " Full review
Lonely Planet "One of George Town's more distinctive boutique hotels, Macalister Mansion offers 8 elegantly designed rooms in a lovely old house that's been given a slick contemporary makeover." Full review
