“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
  • Landmark

    • One of George Town's most iconic landmarks, the Blue Mansion has featured in various films — including 'Crazy Rich Asians'
  • Great walks

    • Hike or take a scenic 30-minute cable car ride up Penang Hill for amazing views, heritage architecture & superb restaurants
  • 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
  • Museums

    • The Made in Penang Interactive Museum is a fantastic family favourite
  • Birdwatching

    • See 300 different species of birds at the Penang Bird Park
  • 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

  • Local markets

  • Good wine list

  • Full of character

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Colonial

  • Trekking

  • Cooking classes

  • Snorkelling

  • Yoga

  • Antiques

  • Diving

  • Disabled access

  • Beach nearby

  • Retro/Vintage

  • Child friendly

  • Wildlife Area

  • Golf

  • Cycling

  • Boutique

  • Artworks

  • Townhouse

  • Quiet

  • Traditional

  • Charming

  • Luxury

  • Close to nightlife

  • Intimate

  • Romantic

Facilities

  • Rooms

    18 rooms in this hotel
  • 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
  • No pets

  • Massage

  • Library

  • Cots available

  • Meeting Room

  • Outdoor dining

  • Walking distance restaurants

  • In room DVD

  • Airport transfer

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Bicycles available

  • Private dining room

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Good wine list

  • Babysitting

  • Laundry

  • Whirlpool Bathtub

  • Suites

  • Disabled access

  • Room service

  • Sitting Room

  • Child friendly

  • Garden

  • Parking

  • Bath robes

  • Safe

  • Air conditioning

  • Wifi

  • Family Suites

  • In room music system

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Concierge

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
  • Trekking

  • Yoga

  • Snorkelling

  • Cooking classes

  • Local markets

  • Diving

  • Wildlife Area

  • Golf

  • Cycling

  • Close to nightlife

Map & Location

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

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