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“A charming heritage hotel with 14 rooms & suites — many of which have space for extra beds. Come as a family or as a couple and enjoy the striking architecture, wooden furnishings, Indian textiles & courtyard swimming pool. Mansion Villas have private terraces & inviting seating areas. Well-priced. ”

“A charming heritage hotel with 14 rooms & suites — many of which have space for extra beds. Come as a family or as a couple and enjoy the striking architecture, wooden furnishings, Indian textiles & courtyard swimming pool. Mansion Villas have private terraces & inviting seating areas. Well-priced. ”

Recommended For

  • Value chic
  • A surprisingly affordable choice, given the striking architecture, small swimming pool & friendly service
  • Families
  • The six family suites and refreshing pool are ideal for trips with little ones, or with teenagers
  • Learning
  • Visit the exhibition space and exquisite antique shop at sister hotel Seven Terraces to delve into Peranakan desing
  • Great walks
  • Follow self-guided art and architecture trails through the UNESCO-listed town centre, or take a guided foodie tour
  • Golf
  • Play a round on The Penang Golf Club's 18-hole course, the only championship course on the island
  • Birdwatching
  • Spot some of the 300 species of birds at the Penang Bird Park, or in the Botanical Gardens
  • Museums
  • Explore the Made In Penang Interactive Museum as a family
  • Local markets
  • Snorkelling
  • Cycling
  • Watersports
  • Diving
  • Owner managed
  • Founder Chris Ong is largely behind the scenes, but organises events and plays a key role in George Town heritage preservation
  • Historic
  • Bought in 2012 & carefully resotred over 3 years, the hotel sits on what was once known as “Malay Millionaires Row”
  • Traditional
  • 'Jawi Peranakan' refers to Malay-speaking Muslims of mixed South Asian & Malay ancestry: a key George Town group
  • Family Suites
  • Book a Mansion Suite if travelling as a family for king beds on two levels and an inviting sitting area
  • No restaurant
  • Guests are encouraged to head to sister hotels Seven Terraces or Muntri Mews for breakfast
  • Intimate
  • With just 14 rooms, the hotel feels very private
  • On an island
  • Penang Island
  • Less £
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace
  • Full of character
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Colonial
  • Townhouse
  • Artworks
  • Boutique
  • Antiques
  • Quirky
  • Child friendly
  • Retro/Vintage
  • Quiet
  • Charming
  • Four poster beds
  • Romantic

Facilities

  • Walking distance restaurants
  • You're in Malaysia's foodie capital, and there are delights aplenty at the street food stalls on the corner, or in chic eateries
  • Family Suites
  • Book a Mansion Suite if travelling as a family for king beds on two levels and an inviting sitting area
  • No restaurant
  • Guests are encouraged to head to sister hotels Seven Terraces or Muntri Mews for breakfast
  • Swimming Pool
  • The small outdoor swimming pool is ideal for refreshing dips
  • Private dining room
  • Events can be arranged in the dining space upon request
  • Laundry
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace
  • Airport transfer
  • In room DVD
  • Babysitting
  • Outdoor dining
  • Cots available
  • Massage
  • No pets
  • Sitting Room
  • Garden
  • Child friendly
  • Suites
  • Concierge
  • Satellite / Cable TV
  • In room music system
  • Four poster beds
  • Wifi
  • Safe
  • Bath robes

Activities

  • Learning
  • Visit the exhibition space and exquisite antique shop at sister hotel Seven Terraces to delve into Peranakan desing
  • Great walks
  • Follow self-guided art and architecture trails through the UNESCO-listed town centre, or take a guided foodie tour
  • Golf
  • Play a round on The Penang Golf Club's 18-hole course, the only championship course on the island
  • Birdwatching
  • Spot some of the 300 species of birds at the Penang Bird Park, or in the Botanical Gardens
  • Museums
  • Explore the Made In Penang Interactive Museum as a family
  • Local markets
  • Snorkelling
  • Cycling
  • Watersports
  • Diving

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