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Merlin Hotel
2.5 star property

Hotel with free parking, walk to Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal

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Merlin Hotel

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Terrace/patio
Front of property
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Beach
Lobby

Overview of Merlin Hotel

6.8

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

No 1 Lebuh, Georgetown, George Town, Penang, 10200
  • Popular LocationFort Cornwallis3 min walk
  • Popular LocationPinang Peranakan Mansion3 min walk
  • AirportPenang (PEN-Penang Intl.)29 min drive
  • Popular LocationPenang Sentral31 min drive
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Room options

Studio (Twin)

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Studio

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Desk
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Studio, 1 King Bed

cleanliness

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

George Town

Merlin Hotel is located in Downtown George Town, a neighborhood in George Town. Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal and ESCAPE Adventureplay are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza. Kidland Penang and Penang Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Pinang Peranakan Mansion - 3 min walk
  • Padang Kota Lama - 3 min walk
  • Penang City Hall - 4 min walk
  • Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal - 6 min walk
  • KOMTAR - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Penang Sentral - 31 min drive
  • Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Two Frenchies Cafe Bistrot - 2 min walk
  • GDGN Vintage Cuisine Cafe & Hotpot 广东姑娘 - 2 min walk
  • Irama Dining - 1 min walk
  • Nero Nero - Penang - 2 min walk
  • Veloo Vilas Restaurant - 2 min walk

About this property

Merlin Hotel

Hotel located in Downtown George Town
Close to Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal and KOMTAR, Merlin Hotel provides amenities like a grocery/convenience store. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A vending machine, tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Merlin Hotel have perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, Malay

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer on request
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 17

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • 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.

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
This property accepts credit cards

Property is also known as

Merlin Hotel Penang
Merlin Hotel
Merlin Penang
Merlin Hotel George Town
Merlin George Town
Merlin Hotel Hotel
Merlin Hotel George Town
Merlin Hotel Hotel George Town

Frequently asked questions

Is Merlin Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Merlin Hotel?

As of Mar 28, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Merlin Hotel on Apr 7, 2024 start from P 986.2, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Merlin Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Merlin Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Merlin Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Merlin Hotel located?

Located in Downtown George Town, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of SENTRAL College Penang and Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal. KOMTAR is 1.2 mi (2 km) away.

Merlin Hotel Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sim

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
location good for food and pier
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

William

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Monica, Selangor

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Like the location, accessible to main sites in Georgetown
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great find, clean and comfortable and good value
Merlin guesthouse was great, the staff were all very friendly and helpful, they checked each day if we wanted our room cleaned. The room was a good size, with a comfortable bed. Bathroom was a wet room, but kept very clean. Location was good, short walk to many bars/restaurants and the hop on hop off tourist bus had a stop just round the corner.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Gary, Bangkok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient location
This is an OK hotel - nothing outstanding about it and nothing really disappointing about it. The location is convenient and quiet. The staff friendly and helpful. The room is generally Comfortable and OK. There was no minibar but there was a cold water dispenser in the hallway. Bed was comfortable enough. Internet connection was OK. The hotel didn't appear to have any lifts, but the guest rooms seemed to all be situated on the first and second floors, so not too bad really.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

LAI

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

8/10 Good

DALILAH

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

4/10 Poor

Philip, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disappointed
First impression was feeling a little disappointed. I'm not sure what the difference is between a hotel and a hostel, but this definitely felt like the latter. The reception is found on the first floor up narrow stairs by the side of the restaurant kitchen. The staff are really nice and very welcoming, and the room was fine - I'm a traveller, so I am perfectly comfortable in basic hotels (but after Thailand, I thought I would get more for the price). No, what gives this hotels poor rating was that I was awoken in the early hours by people (shouting or playing video games). The hotel responded well to my complaint after the first night, but when my sleep was disturbed the second night I gave up and moved to another hotel. I can tolerate a lot with accommodation, but can't stay in a place where I can't get a good night's sleep.

6/10 Okay

Mathew