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Exterior & Views 1, Merlin Hotel, Penang Island
Bedroom 2, Merlin Hotel, Penang Island
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Hotel
Only 674m from Penang Street Art

Merlin Hotel

3.7/5

(19 reviews)
George Town, Penang Island

Start from

USD 22

/room/night

The Fun Awaits

Dining service available
Dining service availableNo need to go out for meals! This accommodation provides a restaurant and a cafe.
Near shopping centers
Near shopping centersOnly 12 m to Soo Thong Handicrafts And Tailoring Articles Co. and 191 m to Mucca
Nice location! Near public transport
Nice location! Near public transportOnly 392 m to LHS Pinang Taxi & Tour Services and 467 m to Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (Georgetown)

Reviews

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3.7/5

GoodFrom 19 reviews
5.0/519 Feb 2018
Sam
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.
4.8/511 Jul 2023
ET
Although the condition of the room was clean, there are many other things that could be done better. Besides that, the staff could clean the room for free every day.
4.6/59 Oct 2022
YP
The room was simple but clean. The staff clean our room every day. The staff prints some bus, flight and other tickets for free. It's well located in the old city, good value for money.
4.6/531 Jul 2022
IC
The hotel is strategically located near the old town, the room condition is clean and basic. Staff helps us clean our room daily. They also print lots of buses, flights, and other free tickets. The staff are very nice and kind.
4.6/514 Feb 2022
CR
Hotel ini terletak di dekat 3 D Art dan strategis dekat dengan menara ratu Victoria. Kamarnya cukup besar dan nyaman dengan pemandangan jendela. Untuk kelas hostel harganya murah dan terjangkau. Sangat cocok untuk solo backpacker atau keluarga.
4.4/51 May 2022
AI
The room was a bit simple but clean. The staff was happy to clean our room every day. They also printed out several bus, flight and other ticket free of charge. In terms of location, it is very strategic for Old Town and also great value for money.
4.4/53 Jan 2020
Mellieza Qurniati • Family Trip
Hotel nya bagus, nyaman, lokasi strategis. Tapi saya pesannya yg 1 double bed+ 1 single bed tapi dapatnya 1 king bed+extra bed yg keras. Katanya kamar yg saya pesan AC nya bocor. Rugi sedikit sih. Saya suka lokasinya dekat dgn pantai, food court dan bus station. Receptionist nya ramah
4.0/526 Jan 2018
Verified traveler
Buono per il rapporto qualitá prezzo. Splendida vista camera deluxe. Buona anche la pulizia ma... in 3 gg non han cambiato gli asciumani e non ci han dato carta igenica pulita.. che in un 3 stelle é quello che ti aspetti. Il buffet buono ma orientato piú alla colazione asiatica (riso pollo zuppe, etc...) se prenotate qui affittate un mezzo se no siete bloccati in mezzo al nulla, solo un centro commerciame molto turistico in zona. Altra nota. La piscina la puliscono di giorno quando é aperta con gli ospiti.. non si capisce perché!
4.0/529 Sep 2016
tet
コーンウォリス要塞、旧市庁舎やバス停も近くにあり観光に非常に便利。 客室は広くはないが清潔で、値段を考えると満足できました。
4.0/510 Dec 2015
Verified traveler
The room quite big n clean...i like it
4.0/528 Aug 2015
Wong
Merlin Hotel has attached shower which is important to our convenience. The entrance is narrow and not so inviting but the room is clean and comfortable. Very satisfactory.
4.0/525 Jul 2015
Willem
Prima hotel: vriendelijk personeel en een private gratis parkeerplek
3.0/525 Sep 2024
Veny Veny • Family Trip
Pelayan ok tpi syg blm ada lift tp murah sih
3.0/51 Jan 2021
Monica • Couple Trip
Like the location, accessible to main sites in Georgetown
3.0/520 Dec 2018
Anke
Das Merlin Hotel ist einfach und zweckmäßig für ein oder zwei Nächte. Die Matrazen und Handtücher dünn und durch das Gemeinschaftsbad für die Zimmer ohne eigenes Bad ist es relativ laut, da es ständig genutzt wird und die meisten Gäste die Türen nicht leise schließen können. Die Rezeption hat leider unseren Weckruf vergessen. Das Hotel liegt mitten in Little India und auch die Backpackermeile Love Lane ist fussläufig gut zu erreichen. Max. 10 Gehminuten (auch mit Koffer) zum Swettenham Pier, von wo die Fähren nach Langkawi starten.
3.0/527 Jul 2017
Gary
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.
3.0/526 Jul 2015
Jordi
Eenvoudig, schoon, zeer kleine badkamer. Locatie prima. Ontbijten kan lastig zijn omdat de meeste winkels rond 11 uur open gaan en ontbijt niet inbegrepen is.
2.0/58 Mar 2016
Philip
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.
1.0/518 Oct 2024
Kai Leung
Complaint against the Hotel which collected extra charges of twenty Malaysian ringgit (RM20.00). Such charges should have been collected by Expedia when I booked the hotel room. Complaint against Expedia which does not follow up my complaint even after I have sent the scan copy of receipt of those extra charges via email. Of course, the receipt was obtained only after the severe disputes with Hotel. The Hotel is unreasonable.
1.0/515 Aug 2015
Verified traveler
Worst Hotel ever! Bedbugs, dirty and smelly!! You can stay at the big hotel Bellavista at almost the same price!

Location

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1, Lebuh Penang, George Town, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Shopping areas

Soo Thong Handicrafts And Tailoring Articles Co.

Shopping areas

12m

Museums

Penang 3D Trick Art Museum

Museums

20m

Restaurants

Kwong Sang House

Restaurants

145m

Other attractions

The Chicken Alley

Other attractions

351m

Other transportations

LHS Pinang Taxi & Tour Services

Other transportations

392m

Restaurants

Kwong Sang House

Restaurants

145m

Restaurants

Chin's

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158m

Restaurants

May Garden Palace

Restaurants

158m

Restaurants

Tachi Nyonya kitchen & bar

Restaurants

176m

Restaurants

Insider Cafe Lounge

Restaurants

183m

Restaurants

Kafeteria Eng Loh

Restaurants

211m

Bars & clubs

The Bank Penang

Bars & clubs

237m

Restaurants

Old Town White Coffee

Restaurants

239m

Bars & clubs

Godspeed

Bars & clubs

250m

Restaurants

Delish Asia

Restaurants

295m

Shopping areas

Soo Thong Handicrafts And Tailoring Articles Co.

Shopping areas

12m

Shopping areas

Mucca

Shopping areas

191m

Shopping areas

CHOP Kongsi-parispenang

Shopping areas

278m

Shopping areas

Teow Hin Chan Import & Export

Shopping areas

343m

Shopping areas

Penang Little India

Shopping areas

378m

Shopping areas

Penang Little India

Shopping areas

379m

Shopping areas

5.4 North

Shopping areas

482m

Shopping areas

Gerakbudaya Bookshop

Shopping areas

530m

Shopping areas

14 Living Story

Shopping areas

662m

Shopping areas

Shop Howard

Shopping areas

669m

Shopping areas

Penang Nyonya Culture

Shopping areas

679m

Shopping areas

Heritage House 25

Shopping areas

715m

Other transportations

LHS Pinang Taxi & Tour Services

Other transportations

392m

Harbours

Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (Georgetown)

Harbours

467m

Harbours

Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal

Harbours

563m

Other attractions

The Chicken Alley

Other attractions

351m

Entertainment & games

Snob Hair Dressing

Entertainment & games

445m

Other attractions

Street Art by Ernest Zacharevic - "Boy on Motorbike"

Other attractions

574m

Other attractions

Street Art - Brother & Sister on a Swing

Other attractions

595m

Other attractions

Street Art - "Susu Soya Asli & Segar" mural.

Other attractions

613m

Other attractions

Magic World Penang

Other attractions

641m

Other attractions

Penang Street Art

Other attractions

678m

Other attractions

Street Art - I want Bao

Other attractions

732m

Museums

Penang 3D Trick Art Museum

Museums

20m

Places of worship

Penang 3D Trick Art Museum

Places of worship

21m

Places of worship

The House of Yeap Chor Ee

Places of worship

54m

Other landmarks

Loo Pun Hong

Other landmarks

57m

Places of worship

Pinang Peranakan Mansion

Places of worship

198m

Other landmarks

Penang City Hall

Other landmarks

236m

Other landmarks

Padang Kota Lama (Esplanade)

Other landmarks

243m

Other landmarks

Fort Cornwallis

Other landmarks

270m

Places of worship

St. George's Anglican Church, Penang, Malaysia

Places of worship

274m

Other landmarks

Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower

Other landmarks

289m

Museums

Penang State Art Gallery

Museums

312m

Other landmarks

Fort Cornwallis

Other landmarks

332m

Places of worship

Pinaon Time Tunnel

Places of worship

345m

Other landmarks

Goddess of Mercy Temple Penang

Other landmarks

349m

Places of worship

Wonderfood Museum Penang

Places of worship

361m

Museums

Wonder Food Museum

Museums

369m

Places of worship

Penang Tunnel Museum

Places of worship

390m

Places of worship

Made In Penang Interactive Museum

Places of worship

422m

Other landmarks

Cathedral of the Assumption

Other landmarks

452m

Places of worship

Sri Mahamariamman Temple

Places of worship

459m

All distances are measured in straight lines. The actual travel distance may be different.

Accommodation Policy

Announcement

Following the Tourism Tax Act 2017, all foreign tourists staying at any accommodation in Malaysia are subject to a tourism tax of MYR 10 per room per night. Other city tax or heritage fees might apply according to the local government’s regulation.
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Check-in Procedure
Check-in14:00-20:00
Check-out12:00

Note : Effective September 1st, 2017, as per Government of Malaysia requirements, hotel guests who are not Malaysian citizens or long-term/permanent residents of Malaysia will be levied a tourism tax of RM 10.00 per room per night stay. Please note these changes in tax structure will result in revised taxes being charged and will be payable additionally during check in.

Effective from June 1, 2014, the City Council of Penang will impose a Local Council Tax of MYR 3 per room per night for 4 and 5-star hotels, and MYR 2 per room per night for 0 to 3-star hotels. The star rating will be in accordance to the rating from Local Council and should the rating differ from the website, the local council rating will apply. This fee is payable directly to the hotel upon check-in and is not included in the room rate and taxes stated herein.

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Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

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Children

Guests of all ages are welcome to stay.

Children ages 12 years old and above will be considered as adults.

Please make sure that the children’s age is consistent with the information listed on your booking details. Otherwise, you may have to pay additional fees upon check-in.


Deposit

Guests need to pay a deposit at check-in.


Age

Guests of all ages are welcome to stay.


Breakfast

Breakfast is available from 00:00 - 00:15 local time.


Pets

No pets allowed.


Smoking

No smoking room.


Alcohol

No alcohol drinks allowed.


About Merlin Hotel

Merlin Hotel Penang is the hotel of choice when visiting Penang. The hotel offers good quality service and a comfortable stay. The hotel is located in the city center, making it convenient for guests to travel from one place to another.

At Merlin Hotel Penang, excellent service and convenience are provided for your unforgettable stay. For the comfort of guests, the hotel provides a mini mart, 24-hour reception, and ironing facilities. The hotel also has a rooftop space that is perfect for a small get together.

The accommodation is 200 m from Pinang Peranakan Mansion and Fort Cornwallis, where guests can enjoy views of the sea. 800 m away is Penang Jetty. Penang International Airport is 15 km from the hotel. Penang 3D Trick Art Museum is located across the hotel, 18 m away.

Note : Effective September 1st, 2017, as per Government of Malaysia requirements, hotel guests who are not Malaysian citizens or long-term/permanent residents of Malaysia will be levied a tourism tax of RM 10.00 per room per night stay. Please note these changes in tax structure will result in revised taxes being charged and will be payable additionally during check in.

Penang Tax : Effective from June 1, 2014, the City Council of Penang will impose a Local Council Tax of MYR 3 per room per night for 4 and 5-star hotels, and MYR 2 per room per night for 0 to 3-star hotels. The star rating will be in accordance to the rating from Local Council and should the rating differ from the website, the local council rating will apply. This fee is payable directly to the hotel upon check-in and is not included in the room rate and taxes stated herein.

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