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7.5

2,390 reviews

Merchant Hotel

Merchant Hotel

55, Jalan Penang, Penang, 10000, Malaysia

Reservations:

+1-833-728-2041

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Restaurant

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Sun deck

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Elevator

Merchant Hotel

Welcome to the Merchant Hotel, where comfort meets charm in the heart of George Town, Malaysia! Just a breezy 0.7mi from the city center, you’ll find yourself perfectly situated to explore the vibrant streets filled with local culture, delectable eats, and fascinating history. With prices starting from just $52, this 3-star gem is a delightful choice for budget-conscious travelers seeking a sprinkle of luxury.

The Merchant Hotel doesn’t just provide cozy accommodations; it rolls out the red carpet with a fantastic array of amenities to elevate your stay. Savor a scrumptious breakfast each morning, free high-speed Wi-Fi to share your adventures, and a refreshing air-conditioned retreat from the tropical heat. Unwind on the sun deck, relish the convenience of an elevator, and indulge in the comfort of non-smoking rooms equipped with free toiletries and luxurious bathtubs—the perfect spot for relaxation after a day of adventure!

With over 2,390 glowing reviews, the buzz surrounding the Merchant Hotel speaks for itself. Guests rave about the friendly 24-hour front desk staff always ready to assist, along with the hotel’s wheelchair accessibility for a hassle-free experience. So, gather your travel companions and get ready to make unforgettable memories at the Merchant Hotel—a delightful sanctuary waiting just for you!

Unleash your appetite at the Merchant Hotel's delightful on-site dining option—Restaurant #1. Start your day right with a delicious breakfast that will have you energized for all your explorations in George Town. Later on, as your adventures unfold, the restaurant offers a charming ambiance where you can grab a bite and share stories about your day over delectable dishes. Don't miss out on local flavors that highlight the region's culinary culture; your taste buds will thank you!

At Merchant Hotel, the fun doesn't stop at the restaurant; choose from an array of room types designed to cater to every traveler’s needs. From Deluxe Rooms, perfect for couples looking for a romantic getaway, to spacious suites designed for families, there’s a space here for everyone! Imagine soaking up the stunning sea views from your Executive Sea View room or relaxing on your private balcony that beckons you for a sunset cocktail. Each room offers the kind of comfort that makes you feel right at home, allowing you to recharge before heading out for more adventures.

And of course, who could forget the excellent payment options? Whether you prefer the secure touch of your Mastercard or Visa, or even the simplicity of cash, the Merchant Hotel caters to your preferences. With friendly staff eager to make your stay memorable, you’ll find that every moment spent here is crafted to ensure satisfaction and joyful experiences. So get ready to dive into the warmth of Malaysian hospitality—The Merchant Hotel is your passport to an extraordinary escape!

Closest airports

Penang International Airport

9.4mi

Sultan Abdul Halim Airport

53.7mi

Most popular amenities

Restaurant

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Sun deck

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Rooms

Executive King Room in Merchant Hotel

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Executive, King

1 King Size Bed

300 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Minibar

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This larger air-conditioned executive king room is fitted with a flat-screen satellite TV and a desk. The private bathroom includes shower facilities, a hairdryer and free toiletries.

Executive Twin Room in Merchant Hotel

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Executive, 2 Twin

2 Twin Beds

300 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Minibar

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x3

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This larger air-conditioned executive twin room is fitted with a flat-screen satellite TV and a desk. The private bathroom includes shower facilities, a hairdryer and free toiletries.

Deluxe Twin Room in Merchant Hotel

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Deluxe, 2 Twin

2 Twin Beds

270 sqft

City view

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Minibar

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x3

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This air-conditioned deluxe twin room is fitted with a flat-screen satellite TV and a desk. The private bathroom includes shower facilities, a hairdryer and free toiletries.

Deluxe King Room in Merchant Hotel

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Deluxe, King

1 King Size Bed

270 sqft

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

x4

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x3

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This air-conditioned deluxe king room is fitted with a flat-screen satellite TV and a desk. The private bathroom includes shower facilities, a hairdryer and free toiletries.

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Deluxe, Twin

1 Twin Bed

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Tea/Coffee maker

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Deluxe

x10

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x6

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Kids Deluxe Room

Deluxe, Twin, Sea View

1 Twin Bed

x4

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x3

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Executive, Twin, Sea View

1 Twin Bed

x4

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x3

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Friends

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Kids Friends Room

Deluxe, Sea View

x4

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x3

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Executive

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x6

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Executive, Sea View

x4

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Guest reviews

7.5

2,390 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Carol

8.2

July 2023

Good room and location

Pillows rather old! Nee,d re,placing.

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Nur

9.1

March 2022

I went here with 2 of my friends and we stayed in the Deluxe King Room (if I’m not mistaken). It was only RM200 (with taxes) for 3d2n. We were so surprised to find a bathtub and a balcony with seaview on our room (No. 604). I’ve stayed in a lot of hotels, luxury, 5 stars, 4 stars whatever, but I really love this hotel. When we arrived, we were in awe, and when we left, we were so happy we chose this hotel. To mention, my friends and I dont have driving license so we walked everywhere we want to go, and let me tell you, this hotel is placed in a very strategic location in walking distance (the furthest we walked was 1km away, about 25mins). Once you step out of the hotel, you gotta choose if you want to go left, right or turn back. If you go left, you’ll arrive at the famous Nasi Kandar Line Clear, Chowrasta Road, Chowrasta Market, KOMTAR and such. If you go right, you can arrive at Padang Kota Lama. If you turn back, you’ll arrive at Cheong Fatt Tze, Little India, the jetty (forgot the name) and many more. We truly enjoyed our stay here. The bed was comfortable. I fell asleep very easily. The staffs were so friendly and sweet. We even got to leave our bags after checking out (Check out at 12pm, but our flight at 8pm, and we planned to walk around a bit more before leaving for the airport), and also when we arrived but we can’t check in yet because the rooms were not ready (Checked in at 2pm, arrived at 11am). It was a pleasant stay. The huge windows gives a beautiful natural lighting and many different big mirrors really helped us three women having smooth application of makeup and in fact it turned out so well haha!! Thank you Merchant Hotel for being one of the excellent parts in creating bits of memories of us three in our memorable vacation!!! :D

The door for the balcony doesnt shut closed well. At night, it keeps on banging slowly everytime the wind hits it. It kept me awake for a few times because I thought it was a ghost and so I got scared hahaha! But after the first night, I learnt it was NOT a ghost, so it didn’t matter to me anymore.

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Tee

8.2

September 2023

Counter Mr Hafiz and the two trainers was helpful and very friendly.The kitchen Breakfast staffs,Chef Ms Agnes Yeo prepared Good breakfast foods,Sophie and the Indian gentleman who served,was very courtesy...Good job,well done !!!. Hotel rooms,although it is an old hotel,the house keeping staffs done a good job too.Hope to see a Smart TV on my next trip.Wifi was good. The ground floor gent's toilet has ceiling leaks,already Informed Mr Hafiz. Hotel areas surrounding facilities is acceptable.Walking distance to Chowrasta night street foods. Taxi stand/services just a 5 minutes walking distance. Taxi driver uncles are very friendly...very good. That's all I can think of. Overall is GOOD..8.5 Rating

Nothing bad to comment. Importantly are the staffs services and attitudes who makes our stay comfortable. Your hotel has a group of good staffs. Thumb up !

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Adam

9.1

July 2023

it has a tub! older hotels tend to have bath tubs compared to newer hotels. even if they do, its at a higher price. and location wise, just walking distance to a 7e and nasi kandar line clear. comfy beds. the parking is sufficient but since its deep in penang, can get cramped so trucks/mpvs might have a problem, the guard/staff were helpful and the breakfast and lunch service was good (custom cooked) as long as you dont expect full on buffet

can get a bit noisy at times because there's a club / karaoke nearby. water heating takes abit of time to warm up but works well. also the staff should be abit more responsive to questions here. because we wanted to confirm about the lunch and breakfast arrangement but did not get a response in time.

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May

8.2

January 2023

excellent but abit noisy tho..

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Khairul

8.2

June 2023

Private parking provided. Check-in process was smooth. Hotel located nearby tourist spot and easy to find food restaurant around. Not in crowded area. There's many Beca services around if anyone want to ride it

Pillow so soft make me sleep uncomfortably. Wifi line very unstable while access. Needed more soundproofing in every room because can hear loud noise from upper floor and outside of the room. There have bathtub but cannot be use because the drainhole was open and can't be closed.

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Artaxerxos

8.2

July 2022

I have stayed at this hotel a couple of times because of its jacuzzi. For an affordable hotel to come with jacuzzi, it's definitely something I look for because jacuzzi normally comes with expensive hotels and exclusive suite rooms. The hotel is strategically located at the capital city of Penang, easy access to facilities i.e. convenient stores, food premises, business premises, petrol station et cetera at walking distance. Car park is available for the customers at all times. The room is kept clean at all times, complementary is given in the room and strong WiFi signal.

Nothing. I enjoyed my stay at the hotel.

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Germain

8.2

August 2023

Nice room, very comfortable, everything in the bathroom

We can ear everything in front of the room, very strange balcony with no window door, very poor breakfast (we were waiting for a buffet breakfast as on the pictures…) but it was just a main dish (riced spaghetti..) that changes every 3 days

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Tan

9.1

June 2022

Breakfast was good, we ordered a big breakfast every morning. Fruits were not served every day, but it's okay. The room is spacious, however maybe the hotel is just beside the food court beside, it gets a bit noisy during the night, but still, it didn't affect our sleep. The location is just great, as the food court is just right beside the hotel, and the chowrasta market, Penang street wall painting, Chew jetty are just within walking distance.

The pillows are too soft. The bathtub stopper won't fit the hole, so I cant fill the tub with water.

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Nurul

9.1

September 2022

Awesome! The bath tub. The location near to chawrasta street. Near to nasi kandar line clear, nasi kandar hamdeyah. Near to jeruk madu pak ali. Every where just need to walk about 5 to 10 minutes. So close, easy, and good. Also, the hotel provide car park(behind the hotel, just ask the staff during check in). First come, first serve. And lucky me, i got the free car park. There also paid car park, RM30 per night. The room is spacious 👍🏻 the staff really nice giving advice about which nasi kandar is better 😂🥰 so i go for nasi kandar hamdeyah. Check in really smooth and fast. Just love stay here, even just 1 night. 🌹👍🏻

Found 2 pieces hair in bath tub. Dust on the wall lamp frame.

Points of Interest Around Merchant Hotel

Attractions

Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion (Blue Mansion)

0.1mi

Little India

0.3mi

Penang Armenian Street (Lebuh Armenian)

0.4mi

Penang House of Music

0.5mi

Khoo Kongsi (Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi Clan House & Museum)

0.5mi

Pinang Peranakan Mansion

0.6mi

Chayamangkalaram Buddhist Temple (Wat Chayamangkalaram)

1.5mi

Penang Botanical Gardens (Taman Botani Penang)

2.6mi

Penang Hill Funicular Railway

3.9mi

Penang Hill (Bukit Bendera Pulau Pinang)

3.9mi

Kek Lok Si Temple

4.3mi

Penang Bridge (Jambatan Pulau Pinang)

4.5mi

Snake Temple (Hock Hing Keong)

6.2mi

Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm

8.3mi

Escape Theme Park Penang

8.3mi

Restaurants

Amenities of Merchant Hotel

Restaurant

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Sun deck

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Elevator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Bathtub

Stay rules - Merchant Hotel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Merchant Hotel

At what times are check-in and check-out at Merchant Hotel?

The timetable for guests at Merchant Hotel is to check in post 03:00 PM and check out prior to 12:00 PM.

What are the rates at Merchant Hotel?

Accommodation at Merchant Hotel starts as low as $52. Rates could differ based on your room selection and dates. Ensure to enter your dates for the most accurate pricing.

What types of rooms does Merchant Hotel offer?

The Merchant Hotel offers a variety of rooms including Executive King Rooms, Deluxe King Rooms, Deluxe Twin Rooms, and Executive Twin Rooms. All rooms are non-smoking and can accommodate 2 adults and 1 child. The Executive King and Deluxe King Rooms have a King size bed, while the Deluxe Twin and Executive Twin Rooms have two Twin beds. The room sizes range from 269 sqft to 301 sqft.

What activities does Merchant Hotel offer?

Guests at the Merchant Hotel can spend their time enjoying the leisure amenities available. The hotel offers a sun deck where guests can relax and soak up the sun.

In addition, the hotel has restaurants on site, offering guests the convenience of dining within the hotel premises. Although specific information about the name and number of restaurants is not provided, there is at least one restaurant available at the hotel, referred to as Restaurant #1.

With these amenities, guests can have a pleasant stay at the Merchant Hotel. They can unwind on the sun deck, enjoying the beautiful weather, or indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant(s).

Does Merchant Hotel have on-site restaurants?

The Merchant Hotel has at least one restaurant located on site.

What methods of payment does Merchant Hotel accept?

The Merchant Hotel accepts payments in cash, as well as through Mastercard and Visa.