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Merchant Hotel

3.5 star property

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Daily continental breakfast for a fee
Daily continental breakfast for a fee
Lobby sitting area
Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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55 Jalan, George Town, Penang, 10000
  • Place, Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, KOMTAR
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

George Town

Located in Downtown George Town within a short walk of KOMTAR, Merchant Hotel is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal. This 3.5-star hotel has 93 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Penang State Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • KOMTAR - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Gurney Drive - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kheng Pin Cafe 群宾茶室 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kirishima Japanese Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪东海岸海鲜烧鱼 East Coast Grill Seafood - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restoran Sup Hameed - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Lighthouse Café - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Merchant Hotel

At Merchant Hotel, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, a meeting room, and free newspapers. Free parking is included with your stay. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with securing valuables and luggage storage. This hotel also has a terrace.
32-inch LCD TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, bidets, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Other amenities include minibars, coffee makers, and laptop-compatible safes.

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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 self 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 elevator
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

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

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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, 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
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The hotel 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 in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

What's there to do around Merchant Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Downtown George Town, just steps from Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion and Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site, and within a short walk of Penang State Museum. You'll also find KOMTAR and Gurney Drive within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Merchant Hotel?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Merchant Hotel include a casino on the premises?

No, Merchant Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Merchant Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Merchant Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a minibar as well as a restaurant and a terrace.

Does Merchant Hotel have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Merchant Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Merchant Hotel serves continental breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Merchant Cafe.

Will Merchant Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Merchant Hotel.

Does Merchant Hotel have connecting rooms available?

Yes, this hotel has connecting rooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

Where is the closest airport to Merchant Hotel?

The closest major airport to Merchant Hotel is Penang Intl. Airport (PEN), which is 11.4 mi away (28 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Merchant Hotel?

Yes, some guestrooms at Merchant Hotel offer a balcony and may feature city views.

Merchant Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 210 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 102 out of 210 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 210 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 210 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 210 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Simon

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In need of an upgrade. It might have been ok once but is now looking very shaby. Room safe was broken, wet patch on carpet due to leaking ac, rotten bathroom door frame, street noise and shower took an age to run hot. Staff were friendly and did their best.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bing Kit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to shopping and historical area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

LIANGZHU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Siak Puah

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Philip Puay Koon, Singapore

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Booked into 2 rooms on 10th floor which both were warm due to hot spell. But reception not proactive to offer lower rooms until I requested. Because of my complaints and changed rooms 3 times I believe a certain staff took personal action to reconfigure my key every day. Thus, I had reset my key. Hope management will look into my case.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Soo Men

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Daniel

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

BOON KHIM

Disliked: Cleanliness
Booked three room request high floor when reservation but all arrange in First floor,the towel disrepair & smelly too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheah Chee Seong

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

James

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Old hotel conveniently located

It is a dated hotel that has seen better days. Having said that, the service staff is attentive and helpful. Location is good. Carpark is opened in the back. The rooms are old but OK. Beds too soft like the pillows. We heard noise from the karaoke next-door til after 11pm. Then there is the noise from I think the external aircon condenser that's making a lot of humming noise every few minutes for about 15 secs each time. There's no noise from the road. Also didn't hear the prayers from the nearby mosque.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

KAR CHOON

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Stephen-Claude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

2/10 Terrible

Phoon

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bad experience stayed in Merchant Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Anita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mithrra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
awesome stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Siti

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean, good air con, location good, good services, friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel Location

one thing that this hotel has compared to many other hotels is that the location is very convenience and really centre to the places of attraction.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Elsie, Sabah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Convenient but depend on the purpose of visit there
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Anonymous

Liked: Room comfort
Spacious room with comfy bed. The washroom is dated and the pillow need to be replace.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Kwan Seong

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good for tourism stay

Very noisy even can hear loud music in midnight. Somemore the big noise from some temple even at 5am. Check in service super slow but staff attitude good.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

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