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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
View from property
Lobby
Deluxe Room
Merchant Hotel places travelers in Downtown George Town's heart. Relax on the charming terrace with the morning paper. Enjoy local flavors at the on-site restaurant. Free in-room WiFi, self parking, and multilingual staff ensure an effortless stay.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Executive Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Executive Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed

Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Bidet
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe King

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Twin

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Kid M Space Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Twin

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Safari Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Executive King

  • Sleeps 2

Kids Friends Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Located in George Town, Merchant Hotel is in the historical district. Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal and ESCAPE Adventureplay are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Penang Hill and Ferringgi Beach. Don't miss out on a visit to Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm.
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Map
55 Jalan, George Town, Penang, 10000

What's nearby

  • Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • KOMTAR - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Gurney Drive - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Gurney Plaza - 5 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kirishima Japanese Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kheng Pin Cafe 群宾茶室 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Forest Cloud Experience Store - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪东海岸海鲜烧鱼 East Coast Grill Seafood - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Higher Ground - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Merchant Hotel

Hotel near KOMTAR
Located close to Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal and Gurney Drive, Merchant Hotel provides a terrace and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a front desk safe and a 24-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff, 1 meeting room and luggage storage
Room features
All 93 rooms have comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and shower/bath combinations
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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

Restaurants on site

  • Merchant Cafe

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 11 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately MYR 30 for adults and from 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Merchant Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Merchant Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Merchant Hotel?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Merchant Hotel located?

Located in Downtown George Town, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of KOMTAR, Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal and Gurney Drive. Gurney Plaza and Penang Hill are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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