Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites
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#34 of 79 Hotels in Kuching
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Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg, Kuching 93000 Malaysia
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With an advantageous strategic location, only 15 minutes from the airport, the regal Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites gives guests privilege across to some of Kuching city's historical jewels such as the Sarawak Museum and one of Kuching's landmarks, Padang Merdeka. Nearby are the Textile Museum, Chinese History Museum and Islamic Museum. The Hotel is just a short walk to the newly-built shopping mall, Plaza Merdeka, and is a 5-minute walk to the Waterfront and Main Bazaar. Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites is home to 213 rooms inclusive of apartment suites. The Hotel offers comprehensive facilities including Wi-Fi access, health centre, gym, swimming pool and sauna, all of which ensures a pleasurable stay for guests. The Hotel has six international standard food and beverage outlets: Ristorante Beccari, the award-winning Italian restaurant; Aurora Court, the all-day dining restaurant; Victoria Arms, the English pub; Yn Cellar; La Habana Cigar Divan; and its cafe bistro, Seattle Coffee & Tea.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Restaurant
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Airport transportation
Business Centre with Internet Access
Wifi
Breakfast buffet
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
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Air conditioning
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Minibar
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
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Non-smoking rooms
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Grade: 95 out of 100
65Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
24Attractionswithin 0.5 km
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Took more than 1 hour to check in with 2 counters! Average check in time per customer more than 15 mins although you have done the online booking with all details available! I think you shall have more counters to open to cater if we notice there is long queue
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Date of stay: January 2021Trip type: Travelled with friends
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I have traveled to many places, and I’ve stayed in so many type of rooms and none had ever disappoint me like a stay in Merdeka Palace. As a Kuching resident this is not how I would like the quality of a 3-star hotel in my home town to be represented as. Don’t let the excellent location of the hotel fool you. First of all the hotel is gloomy and very dated. The room is dusty everywhere from the floor mats, curtains, walls and even lighting. Essentials such as iron and fridge are not available in the room. Extra pillow? Extra charge. Internet? You also need to pay extra for that. Even other cheaper hotels in the city could offer free wifi. Would I stay here again? Definitely no. Would I recommed you to stay here? NO - there are many other hotels in Kuching at a slight premium price but with much better experience for your memorable vacation in Kuching.…
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Date of stay: March 2020
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we check in for 4 of us with 1 kid. Smooth check in with helpful front desk staff. room clean. look a bit beaten off but nostalgic. parking ample spaces and easy. near good shopping complex very usefull. unable to enjoy much of kuching sarawak due to it was raining the whole period of stay. good hotel for family alike.
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Date of stay: September 2019
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was given a room upgrade on arrival because this was the 4th time we've stayed there (over 10 yrs). The service is still excellent, staff pleasant and the room old but clean. Breakfast had a huge choice, leant mainly Asian but had eggs fried, boiled, poached, scrambled and one cereal changed daily. Located 100m from shopping mall. $30 by cab from airport or $11 by GRAB car.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Room Tip: best views looking west, a/c ok, lifts pretty fast
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We were travelling as a group with several elderly members. This is easily the worst hotel any one of us had ever stayed in. The two apartments we rejected had: * Toxic black mould around air conditioning vents and all the bathroom ceilings. * Pervasive stench of mould and rot. * Sodden bathroom ceilings where water had soaked through from above. * Flaking paint with black mould underneath. * Rotting carpet where water had obviously sat for extended periods of time. * Excessive stains, scuffs, and marks on all surfaces. The third apartment we settled for (and tolerated) had: * Weak and ineffective air conditioning. All the thermostats were broken. * Several light bulbs were burnt out. * Wifi was unreliable and completely unavailable in the evenings and in most of the bedrooms. * Loose power sockets that were coming off the walls. Some required jiggling to work. * Badly chipped and broken furniture. * Dank showers with ingrained stains and dirt. We did not want to touch the walls or the floors. * Trip hazards - power cable set up to trail across doorway. * Atrocious TV reception, of the same quality as in the 80s. Generally the hotel was extremely poorly maintained: * The gym looked like something from a prison. * The pool water had the clarity of bodily fluids. * Puddles and trip hazards everywhere around the gym and pool deck. The only positive is the responsive staff. But they could not prop up what was effectively a condemnable building.…
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Date of stay: December 2019
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PRICE RANGE
US$24 - US$44 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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merdeka palace kuching
LOCATION
MalaysiaSarawakKuching
NUMBER OF ROOMS
213
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Claim Your Listing Frequently Asked Questions about Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites
Which popular attractions are close to Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites?
Nearby attractions include Kuching Esplanade (0.4 km), The Old Courthouse (0.4 km), and Orang Utan Murals (0.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant during their stay.
Is parking available at Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites?
Conveniently located restaurants include Indah House Kuching - Cafe, Art Event Space, Homestay, Cooking Class, Black Bean, and The Granary.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites?
Yes, guests have access to a pool and a fitness centre during their stay.
Does Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites have an airport shuttle?
Yes, Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Are any cleaning services offered at Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Are there any historical sites close to Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Hong San Si Temple (0.4 km).