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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
RM 120
Cheapest

rate per night

7.4
Good
based on 3210 reviews
3,210 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Executive room
RM 120
Deluxe room
RM 120
King room
RM 136
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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.
7.4
Good rating
Based on 3,210 verified guest reviews

Latest deals for Merchant Hotel

Tue 5/8
Wed 6/8
King room
1 king bed
RM 136
Deluxe room
1 king bed
RM 120
1 king bed
RM 129
bed type unknown
RM 156
Executive room
1 king bed
RM 120
1 king bed
RM 153
1 king bed
RM 162
*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night, including fees but not including taxes.

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
  • Dustbins
  • Conditioner

Bathroom

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

Accessibility and suitability

  • Non-smoking rooms available
  • Disabled access
  • Lift
  • Accessible by lift
  • Upper floors accessible by lift
  • 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
  • 24-hour 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
  • Cleaning products
  • Wardrobe or closet

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Desk

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio

Laundry

  • Iron and ironing board

Things to do

  • Bicycle hire

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping

Family friendly

  • Cribs available

Reviews of Merchant Hotel

7.4
Good
3210 verified ratings
Wonderful
1029
Very good
699
Good
686
Okay
304
Fair
213
Mediocre
126
Poor
153

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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 Mansion165 m
  • Arulmigu Sri Mahamariamman Temple0.7 km
  • KOMTAR Tower0.8 km
  • Batik Painting Museum Penang0.8 km
  • Khoo Kongsi Temple0.8 km
  • Penang City Hall0.9 km
  • Pinang Peranakan Mansion0.9 km
  • Fort Cornwallis1.2 km
  • Penang Ferry Terminal1.4 km
  • Penang Jetty1.4 km
  • Stadium Bandaraya Pulau Pinang2.3 km
  • Gurney Drive2.8 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 12:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Merchant Hotel

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High season

Average price (weeknight)

Average price (weekend night)

February
April
RM 158
RM 268
Cheapest month to stay with an average 36% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 66% 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

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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 February and November.
  • 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 Tuesday or Wednesday. The most expensive day is usually Friday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Merchant Hotel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was RM 156, while the most expensive was RM 156.
  • 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, 0.6 km from the centre 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 15:00 and check-out time is 12:00 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 14.7 km from Penang Intl. Merchant Hotel is 86.4 km 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

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Distance to city centre

Nearest airport

Distance to airport

7.5
0.6 km
Penang Intl
15.1 km

Everything you need to know for your stay in George Town

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