Design Hotels, a hospitality group of stylish hotels, finally has its first member in Malaysia, in Penang. The Macalister Mansion (228 Macalister Rd., Penang, Malaysia, +60-4228-3888, www.macalistermansion.com) has just opened in a restored colonial home from the early 1900s. Rates start at RM800 (S$323). The eight-room establishment pays tribute to Colonel Norman Macalister, the first British governor of the state, and boasts five restaurants and bars. Rates are from RM836 (B8,360).