📍 George Town
Merchant Hotel
7.3 Very good · 1,965 reviews · ★★★
Stunning Views from Sun Terrace Enjoy breathtaking views of the sea from our sun terrace, the perfect spot to relax and unwind during your stay. Comfortable and Well-Equipped Rooms Our air-conditioned rooms feature a flat-screen TV, comfortable bedding, and modern amenities for a relaxing stay. Some rooms offer views of the city and a cozy seating area. Convenient Location near Major Attractions Located just steps away from Penang Heritage Gallery and Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion, our hotel is centrally situated near Chinatown, Wonderfood Museum, Little India, and Fort Cornwallis. Explore the best of Penang with ease during your stay with us. Book now and experience the charm of Penang at Merchant Hotel!
WiFi availableFree WiFiParkingFree ParkingNon-smoking roomsAir conditioning24-hour front deskRestaurantTerraceLift / ElevatorLuggage storageFax/photocopying
What guests loved
Friendly staffGood location
Available rooms · 2026-10-15 → 2026-10-17
ℹ️ Local tourist tax: 🇲🇾 Malaysia Tourism Tax (TTx): RM10 per room per night is collected at check-in from FOREIGN passport holders only — Malaysian citizens and permanent residents are exempt (show your MyKad/MyPR and it is waived). Some rooms list it (as "Tourism fee" or "City Tax"), others don't — foreign guests should budget RM10/room/night at check-in either way. Small lines like "VAT", "Service Charge" or "Taxes" are normal local charges that apply to all guests. All amounts shown on the rooms are TOTALS for the room and the whole stay — not per person. The exact amount for your room appears in its tax details or is collected by the hotel.
Good to know
From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted. Please present the same credit card used to guarantee your booking when checking in / making payment at the hotel.
Please note that hotel may contact the cardholder for verification purposes.
The City Council of Penang charges a Local Council Tax of MYR 2 per room per night payable directly to the hotel upon check-in. Please note that this is not included in the room rate.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.
