118 Hotel Macalister  

In the heart of downtown George Town, a budget-friendly stay a short walk from KOMTAR and Penang Times Square. Minutes from Hin Bus Depot Art Centre, Armenian Street and the UNESCO historic core. Penang International Airport is about 17.8 km (11.1 mi) away.

Opened in 2015, this compact hotel has 46 air-conditioned rooms with warm, simple décor. Rooms come with LED TVs, desks, coffee/tea makers and private bathrooms with showers, complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Daily housekeeping and friendly English-speaking staff keep things easy and efficient.

Stay connected with complimentary Wi‑Fi and enjoy practical perks like a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, elevator and free self-parking. The property is smoke-free and offers laundry/dry-cleaning services. Perfect for waking up to the downtown city buzz and heading straight into George Town’s streets.

Complimentary wireless internet keeps you online for work or play. 24-hour front desk and luggage storage add convenience for business arrivals and late departures.

No on-site fine dining, but the neighbourhood is a hawker and seafood paradise. Sample Penang crab and local favorites at nearby spots like Kebaya and Red Garden Food Paradise & Night Market, or grab Thai-style eats at Thai Shop and Fisherman's Wharf Food Corner.