“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
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Quiet

  • Family Suites

  • Yoga

  • Snorkelling

  • Trekking

  • Colonial

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Full of character

  • Good wine list

  • Local markets

  • Opulent

  • Whirlpool Bathtub

  • Townhouse

  • Artworks

  • Boutique

  • Cycling

  • Golf

  • Antiques

  • Child friendly

  • Retro/Vintage

  • Beach nearby

  • Disabled access

  • Diving

  • Wildlife Area

  • Traditional

  • Charming

  • Luxury

  • Close to nightlife

  • Intimate

  • Air conditioning

  • Romantic

  • Cooking classes

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
  • Massage

  • Cots available

  • Meeting Room

  • Outdoor dining

  • Walking distance restaurants

  • Airport transfer

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Bicycles available

  • Family Suites

  • Wifi

  • No pets

  • Library

  • Private dining room

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Good wine list

  • Babysitting

  • Whirlpool Bathtub

  • Suites

  • Garden

  • Child friendly

  • Sitting Room

  • Room service

  • Disabled access

  • Parking

  • Concierge

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • In room music system

  • Air conditioning

  • Safe

  • Bath robes

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
  • Yoga

  • Snorkelling

  • Trekking

  • Local markets

  • Cycling

  • Golf

  • Diving

  • Wildlife Area

  • Close to nightlife

  • Cooking classes

Map & Location

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