Mercure Penang Beach, PenangMercure Penang Beach in Penang, Malaysia has a corrected score of 2.9 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 36 of 39 hotels we score in Penang. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.8 before correction: Booking.com 2.7, Tripadvisor 3.2, Google 2.5. Rooms from about $75 a night (cached, not a live quote).Mercure Penang Beach is a four-star hotel situated in Tanjung Bungah along the coast of George Town. The property sits directly on a white sandy beach with views of the Andaman Sea. It contains 220 guest rooms featuring air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and minibars. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, a gym, and an all-day dining restaurant. The hotel provides meeting spaces and is positioned near water sports and the Batu Feringghi area. It suits both business travellers and holidaymakers looking for seaside access. Some guests have reported inconsistent service levels and issues with room cleanliness.What stands out

Direct access to the beach

Outdoor swimming pool

On-site gym

Free parking

Watch out for

Inconsistent service quality

Occasional cleanliness issues

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