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Merlin Hotel
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7.6
/10
Very Good
63 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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24-Hour Front Desk
Parking
WiFi
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No 1 Lebuh Penang, Georgetown, Pulau Pinang, Penang, Malaysia, 10200
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Location
Staying at Merlin Hotel is a good choice when you are visiting Georgetown.
About Merlin Hotel
Merlin Hotel is highly recommended for backpackers who want to get an affordable stay yet comfortable at the same time.
For you, travelers who wish to travel comfortably on a budget, Merlin Hotel is the perfect place to stay that provides decent facilities as well as great services.
Have fun with various entertaining facilities for you and the whole family at Merlin Hotel, a wonderful accommodation for your family holiday.
While traveling with friends can be a lot of fun, traveling solo has its own perks. As for the accommodation, Merlin Hotel is suitable for you who value privacy during your stay.
Merlin Hotel is the smartest choice for you who are looking for affordable accommodation with outstanding service.
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.
Savor your favorite dishes with special cuisines from Merlin Hotel exclusively for you.
WiFi is available within public areas of the property to help you to stay connected with family and friends.
Merlin Hotel is a hotel with great comfort and excellent service according to most hotel's guests.
Staying at Merlin Hotel will surely satisfy you with its great hospitality and affordable price.
All facilities in Merlin Hotel
Common Space
Lobby
Accommodation Services
Exterior
Bedroom
Nearby Facilities
- ATM/Banking
- Beauty salon
- Gift shop
- Grocery
- Hair salon
- Laundry
- Shops
- Supermarket
Public Facilities
- Parking
- Restaurant
- Breakfast restaurant
- Lunch restaurant
- Safety deposit box
- WiFi in public area
In-room Facilities
- Cable TV
- Desk
- In-room safe
- Shower
- TV
Food and Drinks
- A la carte breakfast
- A la carte lunch
- Breakfast and lunch
Transportation
- Limited parking
- Parking with surcharge
- Limo or town car service
General
- AC
- Family room
- Smoking area
Hotel Services
- 24-hour Receptionist
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
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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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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Overall Ratings & Reviews Merlin Hotel
Traveloka (39)
Other sources (24)
8.4
Very Good
From 39 reviews
Provided by travellers on
Cleanliness
7.9
Room Comfort
7.8
Meal
7.3
Location
8.3
Service and Facilites
7.8
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Customer reviews
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Budiman
Medical
9.4
/10
Reviewed 18 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.
8.5
/10
Reviewed 23 week(s) ago
Location really good and the staff also helpful and nice. Overall good with this price.
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G***a
Leisure
8.4
/10
Reviewed 48 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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+3
1 people find it helpful
A***I
8.5
/10
Reviewed 85 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
8.8
/10
Reviewed 85 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
Rakhmaniar F. P.
8.5
/10
Reviewed 93 week(s) ago
Baik banget resepsionisnya, bisa drop luggage juga karena belum waktunya check in.
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V
Vidya
9.1
/10
Reviewed 147 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
TL
Tan L. B.
6.0
/10
Reviewed 175 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
TT
Terijanto T.
6.0
/10
Reviewed 335 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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MR
Mohd R. I.
Backpacking
8.5
/10
Reviewed 357 week(s) ago
very strategic hotel & close to old town, as well as other places of interest in georgetown ...
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F
Fadzilah
Family
8.5
/10
Reviewed 363 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
MS
Mohd S. B.
Family
8.5
/10
Reviewed 366 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.
8.5
/10
Reviewed 374 week(s) ago
Nice. Clean. Worth every cents!
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Joahnna Tindik
Family
9.7
/10
Reviewed 375 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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MF
Muhammad F. B. S.
Backpacking
8.8
/10
Reviewed 375 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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MA
MOHD A. B. H.
Family
9.1
/10
Reviewed 412 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.
Backpacking
8.5
/10
Reviewed 417 week(s) ago
The hotel room and the location is good. just that the air conditions is not so cold.
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EJ
Eugene J. T.
Backpacking
8.5
/10
Reviewed 418 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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MM
Munirah M.
Business
8.5
/10
Reviewed 420 week(s) ago
Comfortable, affordable and great hospitality.
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Joanna Michael
8.2
/10
Reviewed 445 week(s) ago
Good enough for those who just stay overnight. The air-con not cold enough. Old towel should be changed to the new one to maintain the cleanliness. Water heater, hair dryer and garbage bag should be put in every hotel room especially for the Family Room. WiFi not strong enough.
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Overall Ratings & Reviews Merlin Hotel
Traveloka (39)
Other sources (24)
8.4
Very Good
From 39 reviews
Provided by travellers on
Cleanliness
7.9
Room Comfort
7.8
Meal
7.3
Location
8.3
Service and Facilites
7.8
Sort by
Most Recent
Format
With Text
Preferences
All Ratings, Current App Language, See all reviews
Traveller Reviews Merlin Hotel
Number of reviews per page
20
40
Customer reviews
B
Budiman
Medical
9.4
/10
Reviewed 18 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.
See original
Find this review helpful?
CC
CHIEW C. T.
8.5
/10
Reviewed 23 week(s) ago
Location really good and the staff also helpful and nice. Overall good with this price.
Find this review helpful?
G***a
Leisure
8.4
/10
Reviewed 48 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
See original
+3
1 people find it helpful
A***I
8.5
/10
Reviewed 85 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.
See original
1 people find it helpful
Nguyen Nhat Kieu Tuyen
8.8
/10
Reviewed 85 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
Rakhmaniar F. P.
8.5
/10
Reviewed 93 week(s) ago
Baik banget resepsionisnya, bisa drop luggage juga karena belum waktunya check in.
Find this review helpful?
V
Vidya
9.1
/10
Reviewed 147 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
TL
Tan L. B.
6.0
/10
Reviewed 175 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
TT
Terijanto T.
6.0
/10
Reviewed 335 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.
See original
Find this review helpful?
MR
Mohd R. I.
Backpacking
8.5
/10
Reviewed 357 week(s) ago
very strategic hotel & close to old town, as well as other places of interest in georgetown ...
See original
Find this review helpful?
F
Fadzilah
Family
8.5
/10
Reviewed 363 week(s) ago
The hotel staff were friendly and helpful. Floors are rather cold and rough because they are not in the ground.
See original
1 people find it helpful
MS
Mohd S. B.
Family
8.5
/10
Reviewed 366 week(s) ago
Clean & comfortable. Friendly staff. All ok. Limited parking. No lift if too much bags.
Find this review helpful?
IA
Izyan A. b. F.
8.5
/10
Reviewed 374 week(s) ago
Nice. Clean. Worth every cents!
Find this review helpful?
Joahnna Tindik
Family
9.7
/10
Reviewed 375 week(s) ago
The room is spacious. Everything is perfect consider for the price and location in penang. The staff really friendly and helpful.
Find this review helpful?
MF
Muhammad F. B. S.
Backpacking
8.8
/10
Reviewed 375 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!
Find this review helpful?
MA
MOHD A. B. H.
Family
9.1
/10
Reviewed 412 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.
Find this review helpful?
Mogana R.
Backpacking
8.5
/10
Reviewed 417 week(s) ago
The hotel room and the location is good. just that the air conditions is not so cold.
Find this review helpful?
EJ
Eugene J. T.
Backpacking
8.5
/10
Reviewed 418 week(s) ago
Pros: Affordable, convenient, quiet, free parking for those with cars. Cons: Entrance to the hotel could be improved.
Find this review helpful?
MM
Munirah M.
Business
8.5
/10
Reviewed 420 week(s) ago
Comfortable, affordable and great hospitality.
Find this review helpful?
Joanna Michael
8.2
/10
Reviewed 445 week(s) ago
Good enough for those who just stay overnight. The air-con not cold enough. Old towel should be changed to the new one to maintain the cleanliness. Water heater, hair dryer and garbage bag should be put in every hotel room especially for the Family Room. WiFi not strong enough.
Find this review helpful?
Number of reviews per page
20
40