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118 Hotel Macalister
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8.4

Excellent

1,317 reviews

1,317 reviews

Housekeeping72
Shops7
24-hour front desk2
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9.1

Exceptional

Location rating score

Exceptional location - 10 meters from city center
Popular neighborhood
Exceptional for walking
Parking
Available
Walkable places
Church of Our Lady Sorrows

90 m

St. Paul Anglican's Church

150 m

My Crystal Museum

160 m

Masjid Pakistan

170 m

Penang Time Square

170 m

Popular landmarks
Armenian Street

1.1 km

Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion

1.2 km

Khoo Kongsi

1.3 km

Chew's Jetty

1.6 km

Pinang Peranakan Mansion

1.7 km

Closest landmarks
Pharmacy

260 m

Gama Supermarket & Department store

280 m

George Town

310 m

Penang Road

340 m

Morning market food here

390 m

2022

118 Hotel Macalister

49, Jalan Macalister, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia, 10400 - See map

Get your trip off to a great start with a stay at this property, which offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Conveniently situated in the Georgetown part of Penang, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Pinang Peranakan Mansion. This 3-star property is packed with in-house facilities to improve the quality and joy of your stay.

Highlights

Located in heart of Penang

520 meters to public transportation

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Air conditioning

Daily housekeeping

This property has self-selected and self-certified the following hygiene measures.Learn more
Safety Features
Staff trained in safety protocol
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Preventative Equipment
Hand sanitizer
Sterilizing equipment
Health and Medical
First aid kit
Facilities

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Front desk [24-hour]

Luggage storage

Car park [on-site]

Laundry service

Wi-Fi in public areas

Family room

Dry cleaning

Your dates are popular among travelersPopular destination! Properties in Penang are being booked every minute!
Value for money8.4
Location rating9.1
Nearest airportPenang International Airport (PEN)
Distance to airport14.4 km

Rooms available at 118 Hotel Macalister

Very good
Room comfort & quality

8

Family Deluxe
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  • Room size: 25 m²/269 ft²
  • Street view
  • 2 double beds
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Deluxe Triple
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  • Room size: 18 m²/194 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 queen bed and 1 single be...
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Standard Double
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  • Room size: 16 m²/172 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 double bed
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Family
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  • Room size: 21 m²/226 ft²
  • Street view
  • 2 queen beds
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Suite Room
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  • Room size: 28 m²/301 ft²
  • Outdoor view
  • 2 queen beds
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Standard Twin
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  • Room size: 16 m²/172 ft²
  • Non-smoking
  • 2 single beds
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Triple Room
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  • Room size: 19 m²/205 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 single bed and 1 double b...
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Room Assigned on Arrival
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  • Shower
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Standard Room (No Window)
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    Family Room Deluxe Two Double Beds
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      Frequently asked questions

      What time is check-in and check-out at 118 Hotel Macalister?

      Check-in is from 02:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:30 PM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee. The hotel offers luggage storage to guests for before check-in and after check-out.

      How do I get to 118 Hotel Macalister?

      For those who wish to drive their own cars, 118 Hotel Macalister has a car park right on site for maximum convenience. Parking is available for an additional charge. Self-parking is conveniently available at the hotel.

      What is the smoking policy at 118 Hotel Macalister?

      118 Hotel Macalister does not permit smoking in any of its rooms or indoor areas.

      What is the closest train, metro, or bus station to 118 Hotel Macalister?

      The closest train, metro, or bus station is Komtar Bus Terminal, 500 m away from 118 Hotel Macalister.

      What restaurants are nearby 118 Hotel Macalister?

      118 Hotel Macalister’s neighborhood is Georgetown which includes popular restaurants such as Hameediyah Restaurant, Padang Brown Food Court and Nasi Kandar Line Clear.

      What popular shopping places are close to 118 Hotel Macalister?

      Located in the Georgetown area, 118 Hotel Macalister is close to great shopping choices like Prangin Mall, 1st Avenue Mall and Penang Time Square.

      What are popular attractions near 118 Hotel Macalister?

      118 Hotel Macalister’s location in the Georgetown neighborhood makes it close to famous attractions including Pinang Peranakan Mansion, Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion and Khoo Kongsi.

      What popular natural sightseeing spots are close to 118 Hotel Macalister?

      118 Hotel Macalister is located within Georgetown, which makes it conveniently close to natural sights including Depoh Kerajaan Pulau Pinang and Bukit Olivia.

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      What people love about 118 Hotel Macalister

      • 10

        Exceptional
        Location

        "Room is clean and hotel near a lot of food court, easy to go to shopping mall, tourist attraction"

        Stella

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        March 22, 2023

      • 10

        Exceptional
        Cleanliness

        "Strategic location and very clean hotel."

        Malini

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        February 27, 2023

      • 10

        Exceptional
        Location

        "Good location"

        Chiu

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        March 20, 2023

      Property ranking|Compared to 2,903 Penang properties
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      Room comfort score
      8/10
      Location score
      9.1/10
      Service score
      8.6/10
      Cheapest price score
      Better than
      97
      %
      of Penang properties
      Better than
      95
      %
      of Penang properties
      Better than
      92
      %
      of Penang properties
      Better than
      92
      %
      of Penang properties
      Overall rating:

      8.4

      Excellent
      1,317 reviews
      Cleanliness
      8.5
      Facilities
      7.5
      Location
      9.1
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      What travelers say they love:
      The room is clean, and the staff are nice.
      Denny from Indonesia
      Solo traveler
      More about 118 Hotel Macalister

      More about 118 Hotel Macalister

      118 Hotel Macalister

      118 Hotel Macalister is a distinct addition to Penang and a smart choice for travelers. This hotel is in the vicinity of popular city attractions, conveniently located for travelers to explore. Are you seeking the true Penang? Experiencing the best of the city's culture is easy with a stay at 118 Hotel Macalister, located merely 1.6 km from Pinang Peranakan Mansion.
      118 Hotel Macalister offers numerous on-site facilities to satisfy even the most discerning guest. Free internet access provided within the hotel keeps you connected throughout your stay. For those driving their own car, parking is available for guests. Always get the assistance you need with front desk services including luggage storage.
      For longer stays or whenever you need it, the dry cleaning service and laundry service keep your favorite travel outfits clean and available. Feel like doing nothing? Available services like daily housekeeping let you get the most out of your time at 118 Hotel Macalister. For health reasons, smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the hotel.
      All guestrooms at 118 Hotel Macalister provide guests with a range of amenities to ensure a restful night. Enjoy your stay even more at the hotel, knowing that some selected rooms include linen service and air conditioning. For a bit of entertainment, guests will find cable TV available in some selected rooms. Don't worry about being thirsty as a refrigerator, bottled water and instant coffee are provided in some guestrooms.
      118 Hotel Macalister also provides a hair dryer, toiletries and towels in bathrooms for select rooms.


      Dining and things to do

      At 118 Hotel Macalister you can even have groceries delivered to your room with their convenient service.


      Around the property

      118 Hotel Macalister is the perfect spot to explore Penang's fascinating cultural sights and attractions. A full day's itinerary in 118 Hotel Macalister often starts with a stop at Chew's Jetty located 1.5 km away. Be sure to stop by Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion located 1.1 km away, one of the most famous of all local landmarks.


      Reasons to stay here

      Find rooms here that are cheaper than 92% of all other options in the city.
      Guests who stayed at this hotel have scored it higher than 95% of accommodations in the city.
      According to guests who stayed here, this hotel's room comfort is rated higher than 96% of other accommodations in Penang.

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      Amenities and facilities

      Very good
      Facilities

      7.5

      Most talked about facilities

      Housekeeping

      47 mentions

      Food & Dining

      33 mentions

      Internet

      6 mentions

      Car Park

      6 mentions

      Languages spoken
      • English
      • Chinese [Cantonese]
      • Chinese [Mandarin]
      • Malay
      Accessibility
      • Wheelchair accessible
      Internet access
      • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
      • Internet
      • Internet services
      • Wi-Fi in public areas
      Cleanliness and safety
      • Anti-viral cleaning products
      • Body thermometer
      • Daily disinfection in all rooms
      • Daily disinfection in common areas
      • Face coverings on staff
      • First aid kit
      • Hand sanitizer
      • Hot water linen and laundry washing
      • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
      • Rooms sanitized between stays
      • Staff trained in safety protocol
      • Sterilizing equipment
      • Temperature check for guests and staff
      Dining, drinking, and snacking
      • Grocery delivery
      • Kitchen
      Services and conveniences
      • Air conditioning in public area
      • Daily housekeeping
      • Dry cleaning
      • Elevator
      • Facilities for disabled guests
      • Food delivery
      • Ironing service
      • Laundry service
      • Luggage storage
      • Smoke-free property
      • Smoking area
      For the kids
      • Family room
      Access
      • CCTV in common areas
      • Fire extinguisher
      • Front desk [24-hour]
      • Non-smoking rooms
      • Pets allowed
      • Service animals are welcome
      • Smoke alarms
      Getting around
      • Car park [charges apply]
      • Car park [nearby]
      • Car park [on-site]
      Available in all rooms
      • Accessible by elevator
      • Air conditioning
      • Clothes rack
      • Desk
      • Electric kettle
      • Fan
      • Free bottled water
      • Hair dryer
      • Individual air conditioning
      • Linens
      • Non-smoking
      • Private bathroom
      • Safety/security feature
      • Satellite/cable channels
      • Shower
      • Smoke detector
      • Telephone
      • Tile/marble flooring
      • Toiletries
      • Towels
      • Trash cans
      • Wi-Fi [free]
      • Wooden/parqueted flooring

      Location

      49, Jalan Macalister, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia, 10400
      Exceptional
      Location

      9.1

      Airports
      • Penang International Airport (PEN)
        14.4 km 24 min drive
      • Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR)
        87.2 km
      Public transportation
      • Komtar Bus Terminal
        500 m
      • Pengkalan Raja Tun Uda Bus Terminal
        1.8 km
      Hospital or clinic
      • Pharmacy
        260 m
      Shopping
      • Gurney Plaza
        3.1 km
      Convenience store
      • 7 Eleven
        100 m
      Cash withdrawal
      • ATM
        180 m

      What's nearby

      Popular landmarks
      • Armenian Street
        1.1 km
      • Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion
        1.2 km
      • Khoo Kongsi
        1.3 km
      • Chew's Jetty
        1.6 km
      • Pinang Peranakan Mansion
        1.7 km
      • Penang Fort Cornwallis
        2.1 km
      • Kek Lok Si Temple
        6.1 km
      • Batu Ferringhi Beach
        10.7 km
      • Entopia
        12.7 km
      • Escape Theme Park
        12.8 km
      Nearby landmarks
      • Church of Our Lady Sorrows
        90 m
      • St. Paul Anglican's Church
        150 m
      • My Crystal Museum
        160 m
      • Masjid Pakistan
        170 m
      • Penang Time Square
        170 m
      • Penang Nagarathar Sivan Temple
        200 m
      • Philomatic Society (Sun Yat Sen Memorial Centre)
        230 m
      • Penang Times Square
        240 m
      • Pharmacy
        260 m
      • Sentral Technology College Penang
        260 m
      Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

      Property policies

      Children and extra beds

      Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

      All children are welcome.

      Children 0-11 year(s)
      Stay for free if using existing bedding.
      If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
      Guests 12 years and older are considered as adults
      Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
      Others
      • Effective 1 June 2014, the City Council of Penang will impose a Local Council Tax of MYR 3 per room per night for 4- and 5-star hotels and MYR 2 per room per night for 0- to 3-star hotels. The property’s star rating will be in accordance to the rating from the Local Council, and should the rating differ from the website, the Local Council rating will apply. This fee is payable directly to the hotel upon check-in and is not included in the room rate and taxes stated herein.
      • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

      Some helpful facts

      Check-in/Check-out
      • Check-in from14:00
      • Check-out from12:00
      • Check-out until12:30
      The property
      • Number of rooms 46

      Reviews of 118 Hotel Macalister from real guests

      Provided by verified guests of Agoda
      8.4
      /
      10
      Cleanliness8.5
      Facilities7.5
      Location9.1
      Room comfort and quality8.0
      Service8.6
      Value for money8.4
      High score for Penang
      Rating
      9+ Exceptional (202)
      8-9 Excellent (96)
      7-8 Very Good (132)
      6-7 Good (40)
      <6 Below Expectation (46)
      Time of the year
      Mar - May (124)
      Jun - Aug (115)
      Sep - Nov (128)
      Dec - Feb (149)

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      12345
      10.0
      Exceptional
      Fiona from Malaysia
      Family with young children
      Deluxe Triple
      Stayed 3 nights in April 2022

      Everything is awesome ”

      Airport (taxi cost RM45) to hotel around 30 minutes. Hotel staffs including housekeeping are nice & helpful. Early check in (12pm) without any extra charge & questions. Room (1 queen 1 single bed) with 5 blades fan & super cooling air con are so good. Bed, pillows make us have good sleep. Bathroom very clean but need to bring own toothbrush. Beside hotel, after 4pm many foods stall (New Lane) & super peak during holiday.

      Reviewed May 03, 2022

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      10.0
      Exceptional
      Tasha from Malaysia
      Couple
      Standard Twin
      Stayed 1 night in December 2021

      Worth the price”

      Before I booked the hotel I read all the review said about the hotel cleanliness at the best level. And yes, the cleanliness is top and all staff friendly. Cons; No hotel parking provided. But don't worry there's so many parking lot infront of the hotel. Just park in the yellow box/lot pay using apps under Majlis.

      Reviewed December 20, 2021

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      10.0
      Exceptional
      ahmad from Malaysia
      Family with young children
      Family Deluxe
      Stayed 1 night in December 2021

      Superb budget hotel”

      The hotel were very clean and everything was provided. at first the aircond is not cold but after i clean the aircond filter myself, the room was cold. Seriously i did not expect this kind of budget hotel. very recommended

      Reviewed February 18, 2022

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      10.0
      Exceptional
      Andy from Indonesia
      Group
      Standard Twin
      Stayed 3 nights in October 2019

      Great hotel”

      Room is clean, good staf with smile, Nice place, strategic, next door to culinary,, in front of hotel, we can foud baikut tea, and very near to dim sum restaurant wit cheap pice

      Reviewed October 27, 2019

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      10.0
      Exceptional
      Andy from Indonesia
      Group
      Standard Double
      Stayed 3 nights in October 2019

      Nice hotel”

      Room is clean, good staf with smile, Nice place, strategic, next door to culinary,, in front of hotel, we can foud baikut tea, and very near to dim sum restaurant wit cheap pice

      Reviewed October 27, 2019

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      9.6
      Exceptional
      Nattinee from Thailand
      Group
      Standard Twin
      Stayed 1 night in September 2019

      Location is the BEST”

      The location of hotel is really excellent. Only 1 mins by walk to New Lane Hawker Street where has so many famous Penang's street food with a friendly price. And < 10 mins by walk to Komtar which is a central of transportation in George Town. Bed and Pillow is very clean and good condition. Shower has a really good pressure. Only there is no fridge in the room but it is not a big deal !! What's else you will need ??

      Reviewed September 27, 2019

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      10.0
      Exceptional
      Suryanto from Indonesia
      Family with young children
      Standard Double
      Stayed 3 nights in April 2019

      One of the best budget hotel in penang”

      Staff so friendly, excellent location surrounded by food stall and mini Market, value for money, very recomended hotel

      Reviewed April 21, 2019

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      10.0
      Exceptional
      Sharifah from Malaysia
      Family with teens
      Family Deluxe
      Stayed 1 night in December 2021

      Would stay again”

      A strategically located hotel with helpful staff. We were travelling with a disabled person so we dare say that the hotel is wheelchair friendly. Just that it's a pity that the hotel has only three parking spots. But there are other paid parking premise in front of the hotel

      Reviewed December 21, 2021

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      9.6
      Exceptional
      Nattinee from Thailand
      Group
      Standard Twin
      Stayed 2 nights in September 2019

      Location is the best !”

      The location is really convenience. Just 1 mins walk to NewLane Hawker street which has many delicious food with friendly price. And about 7 mins walk to Komtar. The room is clean and bed & pillow is nice. Shower is also good pressure. What else you need ??

      Reviewed September 27, 2019

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      9.6
      Exceptional
      CARRIEL from Malaysia
      Solo traveler
      Standard Twin
      Stayed 1 night in October 2019

      highly recommend”

      A very good hotel with a very friendly staffs ..Especially the staff for whom on duty at night shift. Good location with all the nice foods jz next to the hotel. Clean room with very comfortable lightings in the room. Overall all very good !

      Reviewed October 29, 2019

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      10.0
      Exceptional
      mohd from Malaysia
      Solo traveler
      Standard Twin
      Stayed 1 night in December 2020

      Beyond budget hotel”

      The facilities given is beyond standard budget hotel, nice location and superb cleanliness.

      Reviewed December 27, 2020

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      10.0
      Exceptional
      Henkie from Indonesia
      Family with teens
      Deluxe Triple
      Stayed 3 nights in June 2019

      Best value for money”

      Location in the center of culinary and near George Town tourism attraction place. The best place for everything.

      Reviewed June 19, 2019

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      10.0
      Exceptional
      Titi from Indonesia
      Family with teens
      Standard Double
      Stayed 1 night in June 2019

      Good service”

      Staff friendly and helpfull, good location, and many restaurant around here.

      Reviewed August 22, 2019

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      9.6
      Exceptional
      Vivyana from Indonesia
      Family with teens
      Standard Twin
      Stayed 2 nights in February 2019

      Good location”

      Good location, good price, friendliness staff. The location is super good, easy to find a meal. The facilities all the tourists need is wifi and it's good. Definitely will be my hotel choice next time

      Reviewed February 15, 2019

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      10.0
      Exceptional
      NEOH from Malaysia
      Solo traveler
      Standard Double
      Stayed 1 night in April 2021

      Cleanliness”

      I like the hotel cleanliness very much....

      Reviewed April 26, 2021

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      10.0
      Exceptional
      Wan from Malaysia
      Family with young children
      Standard Double
      Stayed 1 night in December 2019

      Exceptional”

      The room was very neat and tidy. Worth my money to stay here.

      Reviewed December 30, 2019

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      10.0
      Exceptional
      Yuen from Malaysia
      Family with young children
      Standard Double
      Stayed 1 night in December 2021

      very good overall ”

      easy to find restaurants, will come again.

      Reviewed December 16, 2021

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      10.0
      Exceptional
      MUHAMAD from Malaysia
      Couple
      Standard Double
      Stayed 1 night in October 2021

      Very Recomended Hotel”

      Cleam Room, Best service and very recomended hotel

      Reviewed December 20, 2021

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      9.6
      Exceptional
      usuf from Indonesia
      Business traveler
      Standard Twin
      Stayed 2 nights in November 2018

      Location and budget ”

      The place is well located, staff were nice and the room is a good value for the money we paid. Facilities were basic, did not use that much , mainly for the location and budget.

      Reviewed August 17, 2019

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      10.0
      Exceptional
      fauzia from Malaysia
      Family with young children
      Family
      Stayed 1 night in June 2022

      Food stalls just beside the hotel”

      1st avenue, pragin mall and komstar also nearby.

      Reviewed June 12, 2022

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