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Macalister Mansion vs You Le Yuen
Both hotels are praised by professionals. On balance, Macalister Mansion ranks marginally better than You Le Yuen. Macalister Mansion comes in at #8 in Penang with recommendations from 4 publications including Condé Nast Traveler, Time Out 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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You Le Yuen
Time Out
Time Out
Lonely Planet
7 Love Lane, Georgetown, Penang Island 10200, Malaysia
From $61 /night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
- Dry Cleaning
Time Out
"The food served here is contemporary Indian cuisine that has a touch of authentic and elegant flavours which match the gracious style and host of the hotel, also its restored, retro furniture."
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You can choose between a meal of RM49 per person to RM79, depending on the menu of the day.
Time Out
"All suites are located on the second floor of the house and downstairs is where you’ll find a spacious dining and living areas sun-lit in the daytime by the indoor courtyard. "
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Lonely Planet
Top choice
"There are just four rooms at this boutique bed and breakfast, each making the most of this lovely antique shophouse with exposed brick walls, retro furnishings and a central courtyard."
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