STORIES
Glorious History,
Splendorous Address
THE BRAND
ajestic
Macalister Mansion, a sophisticated destination for relaxation, leisure and pleasure is inspired by Sir Norman Macalister, the British Governor of Penang from year 1808 to 1810. It serves as a homage to Penang’s rich colonial past.
This exquisitely restored boutique hotel has the makings of a truly memorable stay – resplendent rooms, fabulous facilities as well as a phenomenal range of food and drinks.
Restored in 2012, this treasure trove is proud to be the first member of Design Hotels in Malaysia.
It reinvents the notion of a modern-day luxury retreat in its rooms, dining, bar, and mosaic lap pool attached to a “swim-up” bar offering personalised service and gourmet food and drinks for an unrivalled experience.
The Mansion creatively captures the nostalgia of the past and present hospitality, featuring bespoke artworks and fixtures, topped with impeccable service.
CHRONOLOGY
From Inception
To Success
PROMISES
Upholding Our Principles
At Macalister Mansion, we steadfastly adhere to our core principles in our day-to-day operations while going above and beyond to ensure our guests' satisfaction.
SUSTAINABILITY
Preserving the heritage elements of the mansion lies at the heart of our sustainability efforts. In line with this, we support local artisans and trades as well as exercising various recycling and upcycling initiatives which include using sustainably sourced materials for our room services and F&B outlets.
EFFICIENCY
From the moment guests step in, they will be on the receiving end of efficient and exceptional services. Our highly trained and friendly staff are dedicated to ensuring all their needs, preferences and queries are taken care of.
PERSONAL TOUCH
Every guest matters to us. That's why we take pride in warmly greeting our guests by name to make them feel welcome.
HERITAGE
Preserving Heritage With Care
Since George Town gained UNESCO World Heritage Site (WHS) status in 2008, more than RM46.3mil has been allocated to restoration work in four major heritage projects. Situated at Macalister Road, the Choong Lye Hock mansion restoration project was undertaken by local businessman Dato’ Sean H’ng and his wife Datin Karen H’ng.
He collaborated with architect Colin Seah from the Ministry of Design, a Singapore-based architectural firm to rehabilitate this building to its former glory by conserving significant architectural details whilst incorporating contemporary design elements.
Various renovation and reparation works were carried out, along with the soundproofing of the windows. Specially commissioned artworks from Malaysia and Southeast Asia were brought in.