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Macalister Mansion vs Loke Thye Kee Residences
Macalister Mansion and Loke Thye Kee Residences are both praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Macalister Mansion is preferred by most professionals compared to Loke Thye Kee Residences. Macalister Mansion scores 82 with positive reviews from 3 sources including Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet and Oyster.
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."
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Oyster
Upscale
"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."
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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. "
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"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."
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Loke Thye Kee Residences
Wallpaper
Lonely Planet
326 Jalan Penang, George Town, Penang Island 10050, Malaysia
From $44 /night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
- Dry Cleaning
Wallpaper
"With the minimum of fuss, George Town – Penang’s original colonial quarter and UNESCO World Heritage site – is quietly reinventing itself with a growing brood of stylish, intimate boutique lodgings."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The five studio apartment style suites in this row of old shophouses offer plenty of space, kitchenettes, big showers and a great contemporary feel."
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