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Cheong Fatt Tze, The Blue Mansion

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Come Home to Historic Splendour 'One of 10 Greatest Mansions In The World' - Lonely Planet 2011. A grand mansion conceived and constructed by a Grand Man; an eminent edifice which history calls home; a peerless representation of the Paradigm Chinese Courtyard House – the Cheong Fatt Tze “Blue” Mansion has been perfectly poised for over a century on firm foundations of architectural, cultural and historic superlatives. Essentially an ‘heirloom with rooms’, today, the Mansion readily bequeaths its charms to visitors who are able to indulge in exclusive heritage stays, guided tours; and beautifully tailored events on its premises. The favourite home of the “Last Mandarin and First Capitalist of China”, the Mansion is undoubtedly also the favourite home of George Town. 2 of our rooms are actually Townhouses or full private residences, that are a 10 minute walk (or 5 minute drive) away. Each is unique, yet united in providing an unparalleled heritage experience of George Town, Penang. These are located in the heart of the city, which means that staying here, you can choose to truly live like a local – experiencing the sights, sounds and spirit of George Town.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Outdoor pool
Free breakfast
Bicycle rental
Bicycles available
Children's television networks
Highchairs available
Secured parking
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Breakfast buffet
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Complimentary tea
Complimentary welcome drink
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24-hour security
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Gift shop
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4.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Quaint
Historic Hotel
Languages Spoken
English, Chinese, Malay
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Joji J wrote a review Yesterday
Wellington, New Zealand99 contributions15 helpful votes
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We stayed here in early December, which was one of our best stays in Malaysia. Excellent location, beautiful architecture, wonderful hospitality and delicious cuisine. We highly recommend The Blue Mansion in Penang.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Foodie wrote a review Sept 2022
13 contributions15 helpful votes
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Arrived with my partner and greeted with warm welcoming. The Blue Mansion is stunning and out of this world, very unique! All staff were excellent and polite. Room cleanliness was of a high standard, cleaned everyday. They hotel provided you with some evening snacks delivered to your room, which I thought as a good touch. Breakfast was amazing, with a great view of the centre courtyard. The breakfast food too was great, high quality and plenty of choice. Overall, I’d rate my stay 10/10.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 08 Sept 2022
Dear Tropicthunder-BenSti, We are most grateful for your kind words on the care you received, and the experiences gleaned at our establishment. We hope to welcome you back to discover fresh experiences with us again soon. The Blue Mansion Team
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Jane B wrote a review Yesterday
Rugby, United Kingdom27 contributions10 helpful votes
Divine aesthetic. Friendly, helpful staff. Great location. Comfortable rooms. Great food and wine list. Interesting back story. Even the gift shop is a cut above. One of my favourite ever hotels. Would love to return one day
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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andrew l wrote a review Yesterday
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Beautiful place. The docent, Sally of the tour was fantastic👍 Most staff were polite but some were not that approachable. Communication can be better because we din know tat we were entitled to breakfast. Just happened that we went for breakfast at the cafe n then was told it comes with the stay when we asked for the bill.
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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fiona p wrote a review 17 Mar
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Seriously still haven’t got over how incredibly rude the staff were here. It was bizarre! Right from the moment I came in there was an air of almost contempt - as if I was very lucky to be paying them to stay here. Absolutely zero welcome, not even a smile and my suitcase was left outside for 15 minutes until I myself went and got it up the steps. I asked politely about getting a train ticket and was treated as if I’d asked for a ticket to the moon. Was told there were none but when I went on the website myself I managed to find one. The staff all looked tired, badly dressed and just plain fed up. Every single innocent question I asked…”where is the pool?”, was met with utter contempt and a barely hidden sigh. The reception felt like a ticket counter in a particularly dismal government - think Fawlty Towers only without the humour! In other circumstances I might have thought this was just the norm, but I’d stayed in other hotels, guest houses and even hostels in Penang that were all far friendlier. The house itself is wonderful and the room was comfortable but the ‘pool’ is a small plastic thing with tepid water. I would strongly advise anyone expecting a luxury 4* experience to book on the tour but NOT to stay here, there are far nicer and friendlier heritage hotels to stay in in Georgetown.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Room Tip: Do the tour, the house itself is wonderful.
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Dear Fiona, Thank you so much for taking the time to stay with us. We take our guests’ experiences and feedback seriously, so we are appreciative that you have shared it here and we will scrutinize your comments with the team. Nevertheless, we are truly sorry to hear the negative aspects mentioned, and we will endeavour to improve. One of our team members will be in touch with you personally to further discuss your experience and we hope that you will give us another chance again in the future. The Blue Mansion Team
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Lukasz B wrote a review 11 Mar
Poland1 contribution1 helpful vote
We just came for dinner. We were kindly showed around by Clement. We were absolutely stunned by the story of this place! Clement is incredibly knowledgeable and kind. Thank you Clement! The tour was followed by set menu dinner at Indigo. The food, service, everything was top notch. We will be back for more stories and culinary experience! See you soon Luk and Aga, Singapore
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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ghm1996 wrote a review 04 Mar
London, United Kingdom19 contributions16 helpful votes
Gorgeous hotel to stay in - book far in advance!! It gets incredibly booked up! The breakfast was delicious - we loved that you were able to have a freshly made breakfast each morning (as well as continental options) Lovely really large room!
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Dear ghm1996, We are most grateful for your positive feedback and hope to be able to welcome you back again soon. The Blue Mansion Team
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Kris wrote a review Feb 2024
Singapore14 contributions
We had a guided tour around the manison, the food was delicious, staff was attentive to our needs. The live Jazz band for the night was very professional which made the ambience even better. Thank you for creating such a great experience for us!
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Dear krislee1004, Thank you for sharing your pleasant review. We are glad that you had an amazing experience with us and hope to welcome you back soon. The Blue Mansion
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🦀✨ wrote a review Feb 2024
George Town, Malaysia1 contribution2 helpful votes
My stay here was beyond amazing. The staff were super friendly! I appreciated the small talk and they gave plenty of recommendations on what I could watch or do within The Mansion and around town. The tour made me fall in love with the place even more. Loved how Mrs Loh shared her personal experience and little anecdotes as she brought the tour group around. The room was great, I had the best sleep ever — the amount of pillows! 🩷 I'm a big hotel breakfast person and their breakfast was 💯 I really loved exploring the space and was lucky to catch the Guzheng performance on the evening of the day I checked in. Can’t wait to visit the place and their cutest resident cat again.
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Dear fufybites, It makes our team so happy to hear your feedback on your stay/visit in The Blue Mansion. Please note that your feedback is most appreciated as we all work together to preserve the architecture and history of the mansion, while keeping things exciting through our rooms, bar and restaurant. We hope to see you again soon. The Blue Mansion Team
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hcg27 wrote a review Feb 2024
London, United Kingdom6 contributions
Excellent tour with Sally. So informative and knowledgeable. She really brought the history alive. We enjoyed our visit. Thanks to Sally’s great style of presentation. Good value as the entry price includes a tour. Large group but can hear fine as they use a microphone.
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Daniel Selvantharan, General Manager at Cheong Fatt Tze, The Blue Mansion
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Dear helen g, Thank you for sharing your pleasant review. We are glad that you had an amazing experience with us and hope to welcome you back soon. The Blue Mansion Team
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PRICE RANGE
R 2,396 - R 3,037 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
cheong fatt tze mansion hotel georgetown
LOCATION
MalaysiaPenangPenang IslandGeorge Town
NUMBER OF ROOMS
20
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheong Fatt Tze, The Blue Mansion
Which popular attractions are close to Cheong Fatt Tze, The Blue Mansion?
Nearby attractions include Street Art in George Town (0.4 km), Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion (0.00 km), and Chulia Street (0.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Cheong Fatt Tze, The Blue Mansion?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Cheong Fatt Tze, The Blue Mansion?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Cheong Fatt Tze, The Blue Mansion?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Cheong Fatt Tze, The Blue Mansion?
Yes, free parking and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Cheong Fatt Tze, The Blue Mansion?
Conveniently located restaurants include Kebaya Dining Room, Junk Cafe, and The Loft - Love Lane.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Cheong Fatt Tze, The Blue Mansion?
Yes, guests have access to an outdoor pool during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Cheong Fatt Tze, The Blue Mansion?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Cheong Fatt Tze, The Blue Mansion?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Chinese, and Malay.
Are there any historical sites close to Cheong Fatt Tze, The Blue Mansion?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Armenian Street (0.7 km), George Town (0.7 km), and Sun Yat Sen Museum (0.7 km).