“This beautiful, blue-painted 130-year-old mansion began life as the opulent home of a legendary Chinese tycoon. It now boasts 18 rooms & suites inspired by Chinese dynasties, set around a striking courtyard. Feast on fusion cuisine at Indigo, unwind in the pool & join daily heritage tours. Iconic. ”
“This beautiful, blue-painted 130-year-old mansion began life as the opulent home of a legendary Chinese tycoon. It now boasts 18 rooms & suites inspired by Chinese dynasties, set around a striking courtyard. Feast on fusion cuisine at Indigo, unwind in the pool & join daily heritage tours. Iconic. ”
Recommended For
- Learning
- Free 45-minute house tours run at 11am and 2pm daily, offering the chance to discover the mansion with an expert guide
- Romantic Break
- A beautiful heritage gem with spacious, characterful suites & big bathtubs: perfect for unusual couples' holidays
- Weddings
- A stunning wedding venue, with space for up to 100 guests, the mansion is magical
- Great walks
- Hike or take a scenic 30-minute cable car ride up Penang Hill for amazing views, heritage architecture & superb restaurants
- Museums
- The Made in Penang Interactive Museum is a fantastic family favourite
- Birdwatching
- See 300 different species of birds at the Penang Bird Park
- Local markets
- Trekking
- Cooking classes
- Snorkelling
- Yoga
- Diving
- Wildlife Area
- Golf
- Cycling
- Close to nightlife
- Landmark
- One of George Town's most iconic landmarks, the Blue Mansion has featured in various films — including 'Crazy Rich Asians'
- Restaurant
- Dine at sophisticated Indigo, the hotel's main restaurant headed by Jack Yeap, or in the striking courtyard
- Designer
- Lovingly restored by heritage architect Laurence Loh, whose eye for eclectic design is evident throughout
- On an island
- On Penang Island, just off the coast of mainland Malaysia
- Downtown
- 5-minute walk to China Town and various landmarks
- Historic
- A restored, 130-year old heritage mansion
- Organic food
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Family Suites
- Whirlpool Bathtub
- Opulent
- Good wine list
- Full of character
- Sit-out Terrace
- Colonial
- Antiques
- Disabled access
- Beach nearby
- Retro/Vintage
- Child friendly
- Boutique
- Artworks
- Townhouse
- Quiet
- Traditional
- Charming
- Luxury
- Intimate
- Romantic
Facilities
- Restaurant
- Dine at sophisticated Indigo, the hotel's main restaurant headed by Jack Yeap, or in the striking courtyard
- Bar
- A beautiful space for sipping hand crafted cocktails; don't miss the 5-9pm happy hour
- Private villas
- Two private converted townhouses, one with two bedrooms, are a short walk away
- Swimming Pool
- Small outdoor pool
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- Bath robes
- Concierge
- Sitting Room
- Air conditioning
- Good wine list
- Massage
- In room DVD
- Family Suites
- In room music system
- Disabled access
- Laundry
- Library
- Outdoor dining
- Bicycles available
- Safe
- Child friendly
- Sit-out Terrace
- Cots available
- Airport transfer
- Parking
- Satellite / Cable TV
- Room service
- Babysitting
- No pets
- Walking distance restaurants
- Wifi
- Suites
- Garden
- Whirlpool Bathtub
- Private dining room
- Meeting Room
Activities
- Learning
- Free 45-minute house tours run at 11am and 2pm daily, offering the chance to discover the mansion with an expert guide
- Great walks
- Hike or take a scenic 30-minute cable car ride up Penang Hill for amazing views, heritage architecture & superb restaurants
- Museums
- The Made in Penang Interactive Museum is a fantastic family favourite
- Birdwatching
- See 300 different species of birds at the Penang Bird Park
- Wildlife Area
- Trekking
- Cycling
- Yoga
- Diving
- Close to nightlife
- Local markets
- Cooking classes
- Golf
- Snorkelling
Map & Location
What's Nearby
Other Reviews
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
"Converted by Loh into a 16-guest-room hotel, the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion won UNESCO's Asia-Pacific Heritage Award for Cultural Heritage Conservation in 2000."
Originally published by Architectural Digest
Cheong Fatt Tze's Blue Mansion
"The “Blue Mansion,” as it’s known today, has 38 rooms, hundreds of windows, seven staircases (one imported from Scotland), five courtyards, porches lined with cast iron detailing so fine that it resembles lace, and gables inlaid with bright porcelain mosaics. Its architecture is most unique for the period..."
Originally published by Atlas Obscura
