With a stay at Merchant Hotel in George Town (Downtown George Town), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of KOMTAR and Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal. This hotel is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Gurney Plaza and 5 mi (8 km) from Penang Hill.

Make yourself at home in one of the 93 air-conditioned rooms featuring free minibar items and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property Details

Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.

Uncovered parking
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Luggage storage
Parking (limited spaces)
Number of meeting rooms - 1
Multilingual staff
24-hour front desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Free WiFi
Number of restaurants - 1
Designated smoking areas
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Wheelchair accessible parking
Free newspapers in lobby
Free self parking
Elevator
Terrace

Check-in

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until midnight. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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

Other details

Enjoy a meal at Merchant Cafe, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Continental breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Camera Museum - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Pasar Chowrasta - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Goddess of Mercy Temple - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Penang State Museum - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Kidland Penang - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
St. George's Church - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Penang Islamic Museum - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Kapitan Keling Mosque - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
The Top at Komatar - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Armenian Street - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Pinang Peranakan Mansion - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
SENTRAL College Penang - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
KOMTAR - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
The nearest major airport is Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) - 18.3 km / 11.4 mi

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette 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.
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Resort 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.

Other charges

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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

55 Jalan, George Town, Penang 10000, Malaysia

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