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Merchant Hotel
3 stars

Merchant Hotel

55 Jalan, George Town 10000, Malaysia
George Town, Malaysia
See location+60 4263 2828
From
$26
Cheapest

rate per night

7.3
Good
based on 3193 reviews
3,193 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Deluxe room
Executive room
King room

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Overview

Hotel with free parking, near KOMTAR Along with a restaurant, this hotel has a meeting room and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, free newspapers, a front-desk safe, and multilingual staff assistance are onsite. 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.
7.3
Good rating
Based on 3,193 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Merchant Hotel

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Deluxe room
bed type unknown
1 king bed
1 king bed
Executive room
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
King room
1 king bed
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, not including taxes and fees

Amenities at Merchant Hotel

  • Restaurant
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Free parking
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Free toiletries

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Adapter
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Trash cans
  • Conditioner

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Shower cap
  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush
  • Private bathroom

Accessibility and suitability

  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Increased accessibility
  • Elevator
  • Accessible by elevator
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Designated smoking area

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Kettle
  • Coffee machine

General

  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • Tile/marble floor
  • City view
  • Storage available

Services and conveniences

  • Wake-up service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Mini-market on site
  • Key card access
  • 24hr front desk

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free parking
  • Private parking

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Wardrobe or closet

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio

Laundry

  • Iron and ironing board

Things to do

  • Bicycle rental

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping

Family friendly

  • Cribs available

Reviews of Merchant Hotel

7.3
Good
3193 verified ratings
Wonderful
1023
Very good
697
Good
679
Okay
303
Fair
212
Mediocre
126
Poor
153

Summary of reviews

Guests say
Guests appreciate the hotel's strategic location and friendly atmosphere, but many express dissatisfaction with cleanliness and service quality. Issues such as dirty rooms, poor Wi-Fi, and inadequate breakfast options were frequently mentioned, leading some to feel that the value for money was lacking.
AI-Generated from customer reviews
Location9 out of 10
Atmosphere8 out of 10
Cleanliness4 out of 10
Value for Price3.5 out of 10
Service3 out of 10
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7.1
Good
Yann, Oct 2017
Pros (+) Staff very helfull
Cons (-) Fair price but after adding: 10% service charge 6% vat 10rm city tax 2rm gouv. Tax It came out not worth to come there. Its not the hotel, but really feel like scammed by malaysia by all this laws. One day they will understand but it will be too late, tourism in malaysia and penang will drop down very fast

Location

55 Jalan, George Town 10000

What's nearby

  • Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion180 yd
  • Arulmigu Sri Mahamariamman Temple0.4 mi
  • KOMTAR Tower0.5 mi
  • Batik Painting Museum Penang0.5 mi
  • Khoo Kongsi Temple0.5 mi
  • Penang City Hall0.6 mi
  • Pinang Peranakan Mansion0.6 mi
  • Fort Cornwallis0.7 mi
  • Penang Ferry Terminal0.8 mi
  • Penang Jetty0.9 mi
  • Stadium Bandaraya Pulau Pinang1.4 mi
  • Gurney Drive1.7 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 12:00 PM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Merchant Hotel

Low season

October

High season

August

Average price (weeknight)

$36

Average price (weekend night)

$29
Cheapest month to stay with an average 9% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 32% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a room at Merchant Hotel

Price per night. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
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KAYAK's top tips for your stay at Merchant Hotel

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Merchant Hotel, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in October and May.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Merchant Hotel, plan to stay on a Sunday or Saturday. The most expensive day is usually Monday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Merchant Hotel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $28, while the most expensive was $28.
  • How long should you stay at Merchant Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 1 day.
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FAQs when booking at Merchant Hotel

  • Where is Merchant Hotel located?

    Merchant Hotel is located at 55 Jalan, 0.4 miles from the center of George Town. Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion is the closest landmark to Merchant Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Merchant Hotel?

    Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 12:00 PM at Merchant Hotel.

  • Does Merchant Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Merchant Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Merchant Hotel offer free parking?

    Yes, Merchant Hotel offers free parking.

  • How far is Merchant Hotel from the airport?

    Merchant Hotel is 9 miles from Penang Intl. Merchant Hotel is 53.8 miles from Alor Setar.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Merchant Hotel hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Merchant Hotel in George Town and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Merchant Hotel and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Merchant Hotel.

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Good to know

Value for money

7.4

Distance to city center

0.4 mi

Nearest Airport

Penang Intl

Distance to airport

9.4 mi