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“A modern residence in the heart of old Georgetown. Stunningly contemporary suites, some in the turrets, with all the mod cons, pale furnishings, and lots of space. Excellent innovative cuisine, billiards room, and mosaic tiled swimming pool. A grown up spot for the design conscious. ”

“A modern residence in the heart of old Georgetown. Stunningly contemporary suites, some in the turrets, with all the mod cons, pale furnishings, and lots of space. Excellent innovative cuisine, billiards room, and mosaic tiled swimming pool. A grown up spot for the design conscious. ”

Hotel Review

The name certainly doesn't disappoint but the interiors definitely surprise. The idea of a mansion is completely turned on its head with this hotel's modernist twist on grandeur. Each lightly coloured suite, only 8 of them too, creates a subtle geometric space for the visitor to relax in. The dining room, which serves innovative Malay cuisine, is stunning with its hints of greenery and snowy walls. The whole mansion is decked out in contemporary art, and many paintings provide playful humour. A really interesting hotel with fine attention to detail. One for art lovers, the design conscious and grown ups in general!
 

Written by Clemmie Vandeleur

Recommended For

  • Foodies
  • Savour sophisticated modernist cuisine at Restaurant Blanc, paired with wines from a selection of over 300 vintages
  • Wildlife Area
  • The Penang Botanic Gardens are home to exotic plants, flowers and trees, as well as as bird and butterflies
  • City Style
  • A chic design hotel with luxurious contemporary interiors housed in a white-painted historic mansion
  • Cycling
  • Hop aboard the hotel's bikes to explore historic George Town on two wheels
  • Close to nightlife
  • There are buzzing bars and eateries within walking distance - ask the team about the latest hotspots
  • Sailing
  • Snorkelling
  • Learning
  • Romantic Break
  • Local markets
  • Museums
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Watersports
  • Designer Shopping
  • Historic
  • Originally the Choong Lye Hock mansion, carefully resotred from 2008, when George Town was grante UNESCo heritage status
  • Designer
  • Modern, design-led interiors feature organic shapes, white marble, light wood and white walls
  • Good wine list
  • 300 labels of wines from around the globe held in The Cellar
  • Restaurant
  • Expect innovative groumet cuisine at the Restaurant Blanc
  • On an island
  • On Penang Island
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace
  • Gourmet
  • Organic food
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Business Hotel
  • Townhouse
  • Artworks
  • Boutique
  • Chic
  • Gym
  • Child friendly
  • Conference facilities
  • 5* Luxury
  • Beach nearby
  • Disabled access
  • Wellbeing
  • Contemporary
  • Luxury
  • Intimate

Facilities

  • Good wine list
  • 300 labels of wines from around the globe held in The Cellar
  • Restaurant
  • Expect innovative groumet cuisine at the Restaurant Blanc
  • Rooms with balcony/terrace
  • Airport transfer
  • In room DVD
  • Bar
  • Bath robes
  • Safe
  • Walking distance restaurants
  • Outdoor dining
  • Library
  • Meeting Room
  • Cots available
  • Massage
  • In room music system
  • Bicycle hire
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Laundry
  • Swimming Pool
  • Garden
  • Gym
  • Child friendly
  • Sitting Room
  • Conference facilities
  • Room service
  • Disabled access
  • Suites
  • Concierge
  • Air conditioning
  • Wifi

Activities

  • Wildlife Area
  • The Penang Botanic Gardens are home to exotic plants, flowers and trees, as well as as bird and butterflies
  • Cycling
  • Hop aboard the hotel's bikes to explore historic George Town on two wheels
  • Close to nightlife
  • There are buzzing bars and eateries within walking distance - ask the team about the latest hotspots
  • Sailing
  • Snorkelling
  • Learning
  • Local markets
  • Museums
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Watersports
  • Designer Shopping

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