No 1 Lebuh, Georgetown, George Town, Penang, 10200
What's nearby
Pinang Peranakan Mansion - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Padang Kota Lama - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Penang City Hall - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
KOMTAR - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
Getting around
Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) - 29 min drive
Penang Sentral - 31 min drive
Sungai Petani Station - 44 min drive
Tasek Gelugor Station - 50 min drive
Restaurants
Constant Gardener Coffee - 1 min walk
Two Frenchies Cafe Bistrot - 2 min walk
The Leaf Healthy House - 2 min walk
Eng Loh Hotel - 2 min walk
Irama Dining - 1 min walk
About this property
Merlin Hotel
When you stay at Merlin Hotel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal and KOMTAR. Free perks include WiFi and self parking. Also, Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza are within a short drive.
Languages
English, Malay
At a glance
Hotel size
7 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 17
Check-out time is noon
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 17
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Traveling with children
Grocery/convenience store
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 2.00 per accommodation, per night
Policies
This property accepts credit cards.
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
Does Merlin Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Merlin Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Merlin Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Merlin Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Merlin Hotel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What's the area around Merlin Hotel like?
Merlin Hotel is a short 6-minute walk from Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal and 3 minutes' walk from Pinang Peranakan Mansion.
Merlin Hotel Reviews
Reviews
6.4
Good
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7.2/10
Cleanliness
7.0/10
Staff & service
4.8/10
Amenities
6.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
4.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
2/10 Poor
29 Oct 2024
Ghada
Ghada, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
21 Oct 2023
location good for food and pier
Sim
Sim, 8-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
20 Sep 2023
William
William, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
1 Jan 2021
Like the location, accessible to main sites in Georgetown
Monica
Monica, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
23 Apr 2019
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 Feb 2018
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.
Sam
Sam, 4-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
27 Jul 2017
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.
Gary
Gary, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
27 Dec 2016
LAI
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
26 Dec 2016
DALILAH
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
8 Mar 2016
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.
Philip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
4 Feb 2016
Mathew
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
10 Dec 2015
The room quite big n clean...i like it
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
9 Dec 2015
Madrussi
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
28 Aug 2015
Merlin is Clean.
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.
Wong
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
16 Jun 2023
HON CHING
HON CHING, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
20 Dec 2018
Mehr ein Hostel, aber zweckmäßig
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.
Anke
Anke, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
23 Sep 2018
Rolf
Rolf, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
26 Feb 2018
YULIYA
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
26 Jan 2018
Buono ma non aspettatevi lusso
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!
Worst Hotel ever! Bedbugs, dirty and smelly!! You can stay at the big hotel Bellavista at almost the same price!
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
26 Jul 2015
Eenvoudige accomodatie op goede locatie
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.
Jordi
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
25 Jul 2015
Nothing wrong
Prima hotel: vriendelijk personeel en een private gratis parkeerplek