Title: Merchant Hotel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Merchant Hotel Hotel with free parking, near KOMTAR ![Daily continental breakfast (MYR 30 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11680000/11673200/11673172/6798720c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11680000/11673200/11673172/c09e34d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11680000/11673200/11673172/cf9af21a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11680000/11673200/11673172/a109385d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11680000/11673200/11673172/6e8c2b59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Merchant Hotel places travelers in Downtown George Town's heart. Relax on the charming terrace with the morning paper. Enjoy local flavors at the on-site restaurant. Free in-room WiFi, self parking, and multilingual staff ensure an effortless stay. 7.6 Good ## Popular amenities - Breakfast available - Room service - 24/7 front desk - Housekeeping - Parking included - Air conditioning ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 12 - Oct 13](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=11673172&PinnedHotelID=11673172&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=11673172&PinnedHotelID=11673172&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct 13 - Oct 14](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=11673172&PinnedHotelID=11673172&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=11673172&PinnedHotelID=11673172&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 17 - Oct 19](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=11673172&PinnedHotelID=11673172&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=11673172&PinnedHotelID=11673172&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct 24 - Oct 26](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=11673172&PinnedHotelID=11673172&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=11673172&PinnedHotelID=11673172&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 13 of 13 rooms ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11680000/11673200/11673172/fa66679c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed ### Highlights Air conditioning Connecting rooms available LCD TV Hairdryer Private bathroom Shower/bath combination Bidet Coffee/tea maker - 226 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Executive Twin Room, 2 Single Beds | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11680000/11673200/11673172/0069c4fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive Twin Room, 2 Single Beds ### Highlights Air conditioning Connecting rooms available LCD TV Hairdryer Private bathroom Shower/bath combination Bidet Coffee/tea maker - 247 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ![Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11680000/11673200/11673172/7c0eb417.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds ### Highlights Air conditioning Connecting rooms available LCD TV Hairdryer Private bathroom Shower/bath combination Bidet Coffee/tea maker - 226 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ![Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11680000/11673200/11673172/89b9b339.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed ### Highlights Air conditioning Connecting rooms available LCD TV Hairdryer Private bathroom Shower/bath combination Bidet Coffee/tea maker - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Deluxe Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11680000/11673200/11673172/2a720278.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Connecting rooms available LCD TV Hairdryer Private bathroom Shower/bath combination Bidet Coffee/tea maker - 269 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ![Deluxe Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11680000/11673200/11673172/7666206b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room ### Highlights Air conditioning Connecting rooms available LCD TV Hairdryer Private bathroom Shower/bath combination Bidet Coffee/tea maker - 269 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11680000/11673200/11673172/d25715fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe King - Sleeps 2 ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11680000/11673200/11673172/5d79f664.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Twin - Sleeps 2 ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11680000/11673200/11673172/fed1baeb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive King - 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FGeorge-Town-Hotels-Merchant-Hotel.h11673172.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FGeorge-Town-Hotels-Merchant-Hotel.h11673172.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in George Town, Merchant Hotel is in the historical district. Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal and ESCAPE Adventureplay are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Penang Hill and Ferringgi Beach. Don't miss out on a visit to Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm. [Visit our George Town travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/George-Town.dx6023813) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C5.42111%2C100.33340&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=bie09Om5CWHVqoAQlsHqxagqTEY=) 55 Jalan, George Town, Penang, 10000 ### What's nearby - Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - KOMTAR - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles - Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles - Gurney Drive - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles - Gurney Plaza - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles ### Getting around - Penang Sentral - 29 min drive - Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.) - 28 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Kirishima Japanese Restaurant - ‬2 min walk - ‪Kheng Pin Cafe 群宾茶室 - ‬1 min walk - ‪东海岸海鲜烧鱼 East Coast Grill Seafood - ‬2 min walk - ‪The Lighthouse Cafe and Bakery - CLOSED - ‬1 min walk - ‪Goh Swee Kee Restaurant (吳瑞記菜館) - ‬1 min walk ## About this property ### Merchant Hotel Hotel near KOMTAR Located close to Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal and Gurney Drive, Merchant Hotel provides a terrace and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. Other perks at this hotel include: - Free self-parking - Continental breakfast (surcharge), 1 meeting room and free newspapers - A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff and luggage storage Room features All 93 rooms have comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and air conditioning. 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free uncovered self parking on site - Limited on-site 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 lift - 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 ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - 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. ### Optional extras - Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately MYR 30 for adults and from 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) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation ### 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 ### Is Merchant Hotel pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Merchant Hotel? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Merchant Hotel? > Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). ### What time is check-out at Merchant Hotel? > Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability). ### Where is Merchant Hotel located? > Located in Downtown George Town, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of KOMTAR, Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal and Gurney Drive. Gurney Plaza and Penang Hill are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Merchant Hotel Reviews 7.6 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 7.8 Cleanliness ### 8.0 Location ### 8.0 Staff & service ### 6.8 Eco-friendliness ### 7.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 46 8 - Good 102 6 - Okay 44 4 - Poor 10 2 - Terrible 8 ### 10/10 Excellent #### SUPHANNEE 7 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities near bus station, food court, 7-11 , happy mart lobby staff she is so friendly. ##### SUPHANNEE ### 4/10 Poor #### Paul 23 Apr 2025 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. ##### Paul Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller 1 Oct 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Staffs and facilities need upgrading From the start had a bad experience. Ordered 4 rooms online with hotels.com, frontdesk argued with us it was only one room. Had to made an international call to hotels.com to clear things up. Seems the front desk didn't understand the booking we printout/brought with us when it was clear we ordered 4 rooms. Room conditions was pretty bad, bathroom was clogged, etc. The one good thing is that it is located strategically in one of Penang's main tourist site. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Dennis 25 Jan 2025 Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities ##### Dennis Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Low 12 Aug 2024 Liked: Staff & service #### Bilik tak ada tingkap Check in time tak boleh awal mesti pukul 3pm baru boleh masuk, kalau nak see view check in time don't forget bagi tau, saya pun tak tau tak ada view sudah masuk bilik cari tingkap tak ada, turun reception tanya dia kenapa saya booking satu malam dua ratus lebih satu malam pun tak ada tingkap punya kah. Nak minta tukar bilik kata nya tak boleh ##### Low Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Bing Kit 19 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Close to shopping and historical area. ##### Bing Kit Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### LIANGZHU 20 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ##### LIANGZHU Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Siak Puah 25 Jul 2023 Liked: Staff & service ##### Siak Puah Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### azwani 2 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities สะดวกมาก หาของกินง่าย ใกล้ร้านสะดวกซื้อ ##### azwani Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Philip Puay Koon 17 May 2023 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. ##### Philip Puay Koon Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 6 Mar 2023 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Soo Men 13 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness ##### Soo Men Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Daniel 27 Sept 2022 ##### Daniel Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### BOON KHIM 22 Jul 2022 Disliked: Cleanliness Booked three room request high floor when reservation but all arrange in First floor,the towel disrepair & smelly too. ##### BOON KHIM Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheah Chee Seong 22 Jun 2022 ##### Cheah Chee Seong Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### James 22 Apr 2022 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. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/C2B6818088DBAF1DF01662267EEE0186E43868241650624345103.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### James Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### KAR CHOON 25 Feb 2022 ##### KAR CHOON Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 3 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Stephen-Claude 17 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Stephen-Claude Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Phoon 10 Jan 2022 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Bad experience stayed in Merchant Hotel ##### Phoon Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Anita 30 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Anita Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mithrra 20 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities awesome stay ##### Mithrra Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Siti 5 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Siti Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 3 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities ทำเลทีของโรงแรมยอดเยี่ยม ไปไหนมาไหนก็สะดวก ห้องพักกว้างขวางไม่อึดอัด มีน้ำดื่มให้บริการทุกวันๆละ4ขวดเพียงพอ แต่อาหารเช้าน่าจะเปลี่ยนบ้างผมพัก5วันอาหารเช้าซำ้ๆทุกวัน เบื่อเลยครับ ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 15 Apr 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities clean, good air con, location good, good services, friendly. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019 ## 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