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Merlin Hotel

Property class: 2.5

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A modern living room with a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a round mirror, and a wooden door. - Merlin Hotel (George Town)
A multi-story building with a white facade and green accents, featuring multiple air conditioning units and a sign for Merlin Hotel. - Merlin Hotel (George Town)
A hotel reception desk with a sign reading "HOTEL" and "ERLIN". - Merlin Hotel (George Town)
A hallway with a reception desk, a green bench, and patterned flooring. - Merlin Hotel (George Town)
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wardrobe. - Merlin Hotel (George Town)
Close to KOMTAR, Merlin Hotel provides amenities like a grocery/convenience store. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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Room options

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A bed with a white mattress and pillows, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Studio, 1 King Bed

  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Two single beds with white linens in a room with green walls and wooden flooring.

Studio (Twin)

  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two single beds, a window with curtains, and a green wall.

Family Studio

  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A single bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table, and a window with curtains.

Studio, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Studio (Twin)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Downtown George Town, a neighborhood in George Town, is home to Merlin Hotel. KOMTAR and Penang Hill are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Gurney Drive. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Penang Youth and Sports Complex or Penang International Sports Arena. Visit our George Town travel guide
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No 1 Lebuh, Georgetown, George Town, Penang, 10200

What's nearby

  • A large grassy park with a historic white building, surrounded by trees and modern buildings.
    Padang Kota Lama
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A wooden bridge leading to a historic site named Fort Cornwallis, marked by a sign with the year 1786.
    Fort Cornwallis
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A yellow building with the inscription "TOWN HALL" on its facade.
    Penang City Hall
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • A traditional Chinese interior with ornate furniture, patterned flooring, and red drapery.
    Pinang Peranakan Mansion
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Penang Sentral
    31 min drive
  • Penang Intl. Airport (PEN)
    29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hameed Pata Special Mee Sotong
    3 min walk
  • Constant Gardener Coffee
    1 min walk
  • Gem Restaurant ஜேம் உணவகம்
    2 min walk
  • Coffee Cave Cafe by Toh Soon Cafe
    2 min walk
  • Auntie Gaik Lean's Old School Eatery
    3 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 17

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Frequently asked questions

Is Merlin Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Merlin Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Merlin Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Merlin Hotel located?

Located in Downtown George Town, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of SENTRAL College Penang and KOMTAR. Fort Cornwallis and Padang Kota Lama are just steps away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Merlin Hotel Reviews

6.4

7.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

6.8

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 25 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

SHINYA

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room wasn’t cleaned for 2days.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Kai Leung

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Monica

Like the location, accessible to main sites in Georgetown
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Anke

Disliked: Room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

tet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

要塞近し

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。
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
The room quite big n clean...i like it
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bedbugs! Don't stay here!

Worst Hotel ever! Bedbugs, dirty and smelly!! You can stay at the big hotel Bellavista at almost the same price!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jordi

Disliked: Room comfort

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.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Willem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nothing wrong

Prima hotel: vriendelijk personeel en een private gratis parkeerplek
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Ghada

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

location good for food and pier

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

William

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

HON CHING

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rolf

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

YULIYA

Liked: Staff & service
Verified review

8/10 Good

LAI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Verified review

8/10 Good

DALILAH

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mathew

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Madrussi