Originally built in the 1880s by the Rockefeller of the East, Cheong Fatt Tze, this distinctive boutique hotel is one of the most fascinating properties in Malaysia, not to mention an historic landmark synonymous with Penang.
With a UNESCO conservation award for its painstaking restoration, the beautifully maintained hotel retains many original features. Rooms are individually styled and themed to reflect Fatt Tze’s life and his mansion’s history, mixing comfortable antique-style modern furniture with authentic antiques.
Leisure: terrace, swimming pool, on-site events, history tours, massage
Rooms: 18 rooms & suites