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Merchant Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near KOMTAR

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Daily continental breakfast (MYR 30 per person)
Lobby sitting area
Deluxe Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
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Lobby

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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55 Jalan, George Town, Penang, 10000
  • Place, KOMTAR
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Gurney Drive
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 247 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

George Town

Downtown George Town stay.Your stay at this Downtown George Town hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of KOMTAR and Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal. Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • KOMTAR - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Gurney Drive - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Gurney Plaza - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Penang Sentral - 29 min drive
  • Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kirishima Japanese Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kheng Pin Cafe 群宾茶室 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪东海岸海鲜烧鱼 East Coast Grill Seafood - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Lighthouse Cafe and Bakery - CLOSED - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Goh Swee Kee Restaurant (吳瑞記菜館) - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Merchant Hotel

3.5-star hotel near KOMTAR
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, multilingual staff, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby are also featured at Merchant Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star George Town hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 93 guestrooms or units
  • 11 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Merchant Hotel offers 93 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. 32-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This George Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: MYR 30 for adults and MYR 30 for children
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessibility

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Mobile key entry

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately MYR 30 for adults and MYR 30 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.
    Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Merchant Hotel Penang
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Merchant Penang
Merchant Hotel Penang/George Town
Merchant Hotel George Town
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Merchant Hotel Hotel
Merchant Hotel George Town
Merchant Hotel Hotel George Town

Frequently asked questions

How close is Merchant Hotel to the airport?

Merchant Hotel is 11.4 mi (28-min drive) away from the Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Merchant Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Merchant Hotel.

How close is Merchant Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 10 mi (32-min drive) from Ferringgi Beach and 7.4 mi (25-min drive) from Batu Ferringhi Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Merchant Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Merchant Hotel, but continental breakfast is offered for a fee of MYR 30 for adults and MYR 30 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Merchant Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Merchant Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Merchant Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Merchant Hotel have a pool?

Merchant Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Merchant Hotel have a restaurant?

Merchant Hotel is home to Merchant Cafe, which features local and international cuisine.

Does Merchant Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Merchant Hotel to downtown George Town?

Merchant Hotel is 0.4 mi away from George Town.