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7.5
/10
Very Good
69 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Munirah M.

8.5
/ 10
Comfortable, affordable and great hospitality.

Sam

10.0
/ 10
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.
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No 1 Lebuh Penang, Georgetown, Pulau Pinang, Penang, Malaysia, 10200

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AC
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24-Hour Front Desk
Parking
WiFi
Staying at Merlin Hotel is a good choice when you are visiting Georgetown. 24-hours front desk is available to serve you, from check-in to check-out, or any assistance you need. Should you desire more, do not hesitate to ask the front desk, we are always ready to accommodate you. WiFi is available within public areas of the property to help you to stay connected with family and friends.
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No 1 Lebuh Penang, Georgetown, Pulau Pinang, Penang, Malaysia, 10200
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The Charm of Merlin Hotel

For Australian travellers planning a trip to the vibrant island of Penang, Malaysia, finding the perfect place to stay is key to an unforgettable experience. The Merlin Hotel stands out as a welcoming and convenient option, offering a blend of comfort, accessibility, and local charm. Whether you're drawn to Penang's rich history, its world-renowned street food, or its beautiful natural landscapes, the Merlin Hotel provides a solid base for your adventures. Rates at Merlin Hotel start from {price} per night. Don't forget to use the special promo code for new TRAVELOKA users to secure up to 8% off your booking!

Location and Transport Accessibility of Merlin Hotel

Nestled in the heart of George Town, Penang, the Merlin Hotel is situated in a prime location that offers the best of both worlds: easy access to the city's bustling attractions and a comfortable retreat from the everyday hustle. Located at {localAddressString}, the hotel is conveniently positioned within reach of key transport links. It's a short distance from the city centre, making it easy to explore the heritage sites and vibrant street art that George Town is famous for. For those arriving by air, the hotel is accessible from Penang International Airport, and public transport options are readily available for seamless travel around the island. The surrounding neighbourhood buzzes with a lively atmosphere, offering a glimpse into local life with its proximity to authentic eateries and cultural landmarks.

Guest Facilities and Services at Merlin Hotel

Guest facilities at Merlin Hotel are designed to ensure a comfortable and convenient stay for all travellers. Understanding the needs of modern travellers, the hotel provides essential amenities that enhance your experience. You'll find a helpful 24-hour front desk, ready to assist with any queries or requests you may have, ensuring peace of mind at any hour. For those who enjoy starting their day with a good coffee and a satisfying meal, the hotel offers breakfast options that cater to various tastes, reflecting the strong café culture many Australians appreciate. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, keeping you connected during your stay. Secure luggage storage is also provided, allowing you to explore freely without the burden of your bags.

Room Information and Stay Experience at Merlin Hotel

The room types of Merlin Hotel are thoughtfully appointed to provide a restful sanctuary after a day of exploration. Each room is designed with your comfort in mind, featuring clean and well-maintained spaces. You can expect effective climate control, ensuring a pleasant temperature regardless of the external weather, a crucial element for Australian travellers. The beds are prepared for a good night's sleep, and the bathrooms are kept to a high standard of cleanliness. While specific room names and exact dimensions are best confirmed directly, the focus remains on providing a comfortable and functional environment that meets the expectations of a discerning traveller seeking a relaxing stay.

Recommended Nearby Dining and Cafes around Merlin Hotel

Penang is a culinary paradise, and the Merlin Hotel's location puts you right in the thick of it. The area surrounding the hotel is brimming with opportunities to indulge in local flavours. You'll discover a fantastic array of dining spots, from bustling hawker centres serving up authentic Malaysian dishes to charming cafes offering a more relaxed brunch experience. Imagine starting your day with a freshly brewed coffee and a delicious local breakfast, or perhaps a Western-inspired brunch if that's more your style. The vibrant food scene means you're never far from a satisfying meal, whether you're craving a quick snack or a leisurely dinner. Exploring the local markets and street food stalls is a must-do, offering an authentic taste of Penang's renowned culinary heritage.

Popular Attractions and Activities near Merlin Hotel

The Merlin Hotel is ideally situated for exploring the many wonders of Penang. Within easy reach, you can discover a wealth of attractions that showcase the island's unique blend of culture, history, and natural beauty.

  • George Town UNESCO World Heritage Site: Wander through the historic streets, admire the colonial architecture, and discover the vibrant street art that has made George Town famous worldwide.
  • Kek Lok Si Temple: Visit one of the largest and most beautiful Buddhist temples in Southeast Asia, offering stunning architecture and panoramic views.
  • Penang Hill: Take a funicular train ride up Penang Hill for breathtaking views of the island and the mainland.
  • Clan Jetties: Explore these unique waterfront villages, each with its own distinct clan history and charm.
  • Batu Ferringhi Beach: While a bit further afield, this popular beach offers a different pace with water sports and a lively night market.
If you are looking for other activities around Merlin Hotel, check out the best deals on Traveloka: Recommended activities in {parentCity}!

How to Get to Merlin Hotel from the Airport

Navigating your way to the Merlin Hotel from Penang International Airport is straightforward, with several convenient options available. Understanding how to get to Merlin Hotel is part of planning a smooth journey.

  • Airport Link Train: While Penang does not have a direct airport link train to the city centre, you can take a bus or taxi from the airport to a major transport hub and then connect to local bus services that will bring you closer to the hotel.
  • Airport Shuttle Bus: Dedicated shuttle bus services operate from the airport to various points in George Town, offering a cost-effective way to reach the city.
  • Public Metered Taxis: Taxis are readily available at the airport. Ensure the meter is used for a fair fare.
  • Rideshare Services: You can also opt for a rideshare service, which can be booked via a mobile app.
For a hassle-free journey, consider pre-booking your Airport transfer service.

Summary of Why You Should Choose Merlin Hotel

The Merlin Hotel in Penang offers a compelling choice for Australian travellers seeking a comfortable, well-located, and convenient base for their holiday. Its prime location in George Town ensures you're never far from the island's rich cultural tapestry and culinary delights. The hotel's commitment to providing essential guest facilities, including a 24-hour front desk and reliable Wi-Fi, ensures a stress-free stay. Coupled with comfortable room environments designed for relaxation, the Merlin Hotel truly caters to the needs of modern travellers.

  • Excellent location in the heart of George Town, close to attractions and dining.
  • Comfortable and clean rooms with effective climate control.
  • Helpful 24-hour front desk service for your convenience.
  • Easy access to local transport for exploring Penang.
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Nearby Facilities

  • ATM/Banking
  • Beauty salon
  • Gift shop
  • Grocery
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry
  • Supermarket

In-room Facilities

  • Cable TV
  • Desk
  • In-room safe
  • Shower
  • TV

Transportation

  • Parking with surcharge
  • Limited parking
  • Limo or town car service

General

  • AC
  • Family room
  • Smoking area

Public Facilities

  • Restaurant
  • Safety deposit box
  • WiFi in public area

Hotel Services

  • 24-hour Receptionist
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage

Food and Drinks

  • A la carte breakfast
  • A la carte lunch

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Merlin Hotel

Important Note

As announced by Royal Malaysian Customs Department, Tourism Tax is imposed starting 1 January 2023 for all hotel guests that are non-Malaysian or non-permanent Residents of Malaysia. Please expect that hotel will collect the Tourism Tax from you during check-in at the hotel. The Tourism Tax rate is 10 RM per room per night.

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
From 14:00
Check-out:
Before 12:00

General Check-in Instructions

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Additional Policy

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General Information

Popular Facilities
AC, Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 14:00 - to 12:00
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at Merlin Hotel
12
Number of floors in Merlin Hotel
3
Another facilities in Merlin Hotel
ATM/Banking, Beauty salon, Gift shop, Grocery, Hair salon

Frequently asked questions about Merlin Hotel

What are available facilities at Merlin Hotel?
There are top facilites at Merlin Hotel such as AC, Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Merlin Hotel?
The standard check-in time at Merlin Hotel is starting from From 14:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 12:00
Does Merlin Hotel provide breakfast?
Yes, Merlin Hotel provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of Merlin Hotel?
Merlin Hotel has a 2.0-star rating.
How many floors does Merlin Hotel have?
Merlin Hotel has 3.
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Merlin Hotel reviews and ratings

Overall Ratings & Reviews Merlin Hotel

Traveloka (44)
Other sources (25)
8.2
Very Good
From 44 reviews
Provided by travellers on
Cleanliness

7.8

Room Comfort

7.7

Meal

7.2

Location

8.2

Service and Facilites

7.7

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V***a
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8.5
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Reviewed 36 week(s) ago
The hotel is close to the city center, there is also a lot of food.
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Budiman
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9.4
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Reviewed 59 week(s) ago
Strategic location, close to the bus stop. For older people, climbing to the upper floors is a bit tricky due to the steep stairs. Otherwise, it's quite good.
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CHIEW C. T.
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8.5
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Reviewed 64 week(s) ago
Location really good and the staff also helpful and nice. Overall good with this price.
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G***a
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8.4
/10
Reviewed 89 week(s) ago
At the beginning of check in, I got a room on the 3rd floor, when I opened it, it turned out that the room had been used by someone else and had not been tidied up again. Then the receptionist moved me to a room on the 1st floor, the room was more spacious, but the floor was dirty as if it had not been swept, there was only 1 lamp so it was not bright enough. The bathroom was clean, only they didn't provide a toothbrush and no mineral water. Hopefully in the future more attention will be paid to the cleanliness of the room. Oh yes, in the room there is a direction of the Qibla and prayer mats and mukena for Muslims.
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A***I
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8.5
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Reviewed 126 week(s) ago
The location is the only thing that wins, it's close to everywhere. There's no elevator and no one helps carry big suitcases.
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Nguyen Nhat Kieu Tuyen
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8.8
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Reviewed 126 week(s) ago
Khách sạn hơi cũ và hơi tối do đèn, hầu như các phòng đều được cho thuê lưu trú dài hạn. Địa điểm nằm ở khu dễ dàng di chuyển tới những địa điểm tham quan khác. Giá cả cũng hợp lý.
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Rakhmaniar F. P.
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8.5
/10
Reviewed 135 week(s) ago
Baik banget resepsionisnya, bisa drop luggage juga karena belum waktunya check in.
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Vidya
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9.1
/10
Reviewed 188 week(s) ago
Hotel is good and comfortable just minus no Lift. Faisal the Receptionist Hotel So Nice and Kind, When I get check out He give me chocolate. Thankyou merlin hotel.
1 people find it helpful
Tan L. B.
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 216 week(s) ago
It look like the bed sheet and pillow smell. No towel and toilet paper as well. But spiritually it is OK.
1 people find it helpful
Terijanto T.
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 376 week(s) ago
1. There is no elevator. 2. According to Travelika's information the distance between 213 meters turns out to be very far from the road, the location is very quiet away from the crowds. 4. WiFi is not available / cannot connect. 5. very disappointed with this hotel.
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Mohd R. I.
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8.5
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Reviewed 398 week(s) ago
very strategic hotel & close to old town, as well as other places of interest in georgetown ...
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Fadzilah
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8.5
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Reviewed 404 week(s) ago
The hotel staff were friendly and helpful. Floors are rather cold and rough because they are not in the ground.
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Mohd S. B.
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8.5
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Reviewed 407 week(s) ago
Clean & comfortable. Friendly staff. All ok. Limited parking. No lift if too much bags.
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Izyan A. b. F.
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8.5
/10
Reviewed 415 week(s) ago
Nice. Clean. Worth every cents!
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Joahnna Tindik
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9.7
/10
Reviewed 417 week(s) ago
The room is spacious. Everything is perfect consider for the price and location in penang. The staff really friendly and helpful.
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Muhammad F. B. S.
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8.8
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Reviewed 417 week(s) ago
This hotel is strategically located within the City Center of Georgetown and walking distance to Esplanade, Padang Kota Lama. Bed was comfy and will definitely come back again!
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MOHD A. B. H.
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9.1
/10
Reviewed 453 week(s) ago
Pro - near with many attractions like 3D Art Museum, Fort Cornwallis, padang kota etc. The room was clean and tidy. Con - No elevator. Just imagine my mom is senior citizen need to climb 3rd floor eventhough I was mentioned earlier in my reservation.
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Mogana R.
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8.5
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Reviewed 458 week(s) ago
The hotel room and the location is good. just that the air conditions is not so cold.
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Eugene J. T.
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8.5
/10
Reviewed 459 week(s) ago
Pros: Affordable, convenient, quiet, free parking for those with cars. Cons: Entrance to the hotel could be improved.
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Munirah M.
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8.5
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Reviewed 461 week(s) ago
Comfortable, affordable and great hospitality.
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Overall Ratings & Reviews Merlin Hotel

Traveloka (44)
Other sources (25)
8.2
Very Good
From 44 reviews
Provided by travellers on
Cleanliness

7.8

Room Comfort

7.7

Meal

7.2

Location

8.2

Service and Facilites

7.7

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V***a
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Leisure
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8.5
/10
Reviewed 36 week(s) ago
The hotel is close to the city center, there is also a lot of food.
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Budiman
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Medical
icon-origin-TRAVELOKA
9.4
/10
Reviewed 59 week(s) ago
Strategic location, close to the bus stop. For older people, climbing to the upper floors is a bit tricky due to the steep stairs. Otherwise, it's quite good.
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CHIEW C. T.
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8.5
/10
Reviewed 64 week(s) ago
Location really good and the staff also helpful and nice. Overall good with this price.
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G***a
icon-Leisure
Leisure
icon-origin-TRAVELOKA
8.4
/10
Reviewed 89 week(s) ago
At the beginning of check in, I got a room on the 3rd floor, when I opened it, it turned out that the room had been used by someone else and had not been tidied up again. Then the receptionist moved me to a room on the 1st floor, the room was more spacious, but the floor was dirty as if it had not been swept, there was only 1 lamp so it was not bright enough. The bathroom was clean, only they didn't provide a toothbrush and no mineral water. Hopefully in the future more attention will be paid to the cleanliness of the room. Oh yes, in the room there is a direction of the Qibla and prayer mats and mukena for Muslims.
Read More
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+3
1 people find it helpful
A***I
icon-origin-TRAVELOKA
8.5
/10
Reviewed 126 week(s) ago
The location is the only thing that wins, it's close to everywhere. There's no elevator and no one helps carry big suitcases.
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1 people find it helpful
Nguyen Nhat Kieu Tuyen
icon-origin-TRAVELOKA
8.8
/10
Reviewed 126 week(s) ago
Khách sạn hơi cũ và hơi tối do đèn, hầu như các phòng đều được cho thuê lưu trú dài hạn. Địa điểm nằm ở khu dễ dàng di chuyển tới những địa điểm tham quan khác. Giá cả cũng hợp lý.
1 people find it helpful
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Rakhmaniar F. P.
icon-origin-TRAVELOKA
8.5
/10
Reviewed 135 week(s) ago
Baik banget resepsionisnya, bisa drop luggage juga karena belum waktunya check in.
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Vidya
icon-origin-TRAVELOKA
9.1
/10
Reviewed 188 week(s) ago
Hotel is good and comfortable just minus no Lift. Faisal the Receptionist Hotel So Nice and Kind, When I get check out He give me chocolate. Thankyou merlin hotel.
1 people find it helpful
Tan L. B.
icon-origin-TRAVELOKA
6.0
/10
Reviewed 216 week(s) ago
It look like the bed sheet and pillow smell. No towel and toilet paper as well. But spiritually it is OK.
1 people find it helpful
Terijanto T.
icon-origin-TRAVELOKA
6.0
/10
Reviewed 376 week(s) ago
1. There is no elevator. 2. According to Travelika's information the distance between 213 meters turns out to be very far from the road, the location is very quiet away from the crowds. 4. WiFi is not available / cannot connect. 5. very disappointed with this hotel.
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Mohd R. I.
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Backpacking
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8.5
/10
Reviewed 398 week(s) ago
very strategic hotel & close to old town, as well as other places of interest in georgetown ...
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Fadzilah
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Family
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8.5
/10
Reviewed 404 week(s) ago
The hotel staff were friendly and helpful. Floors are rather cold and rough because they are not in the ground.
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1 people find it helpful
Mohd S. B.
icon-Family
Family
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8.5
/10
Reviewed 407 week(s) ago
Clean & comfortable. Friendly staff. All ok. Limited parking. No lift if too much bags.
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Izyan A. b. F.
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8.5
/10
Reviewed 415 week(s) ago
Nice. Clean. Worth every cents!
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Joahnna Tindik
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Family
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9.7
/10
Reviewed 417 week(s) ago
The room is spacious. Everything is perfect consider for the price and location in penang. The staff really friendly and helpful.
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Muhammad F. B. S.
icon-Backpacking
Backpacking
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8.8
/10
Reviewed 417 week(s) ago
This hotel is strategically located within the City Center of Georgetown and walking distance to Esplanade, Padang Kota Lama. Bed was comfy and will definitely come back again!
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MOHD A. B. H.
icon-Family
Family
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9.1
/10
Reviewed 453 week(s) ago
Pro - near with many attractions like 3D Art Museum, Fort Cornwallis, padang kota etc. The room was clean and tidy. Con - No elevator. Just imagine my mom is senior citizen need to climb 3rd floor eventhough I was mentioned earlier in my reservation.
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Mogana R.
icon-Backpacking
Backpacking
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8.5
/10
Reviewed 458 week(s) ago
The hotel room and the location is good. just that the air conditions is not so cold.
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Eugene J. T.
icon-Backpacking
Backpacking
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8.5
/10
Reviewed 459 week(s) ago
Pros: Affordable, convenient, quiet, free parking for those with cars. Cons: Entrance to the hotel could be improved.
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Munirah M.
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Business
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8.5
/10
Reviewed 461 week(s) ago
Comfortable, affordable and great hospitality.
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