Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion
Hotel · George Town ·
Restored 19th-century merchant's mansion with indigo courtyard
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14, Lebuh Leith, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Get directions
Restored 19th-century merchant's mansion with indigo courtyard
14, Lebuh Leith, George Town, 10200 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia Get directions
"Echoing the rags-to-riches story of Cheong Fatt Tze, the eponymous boutique hotel is widely known as The Blue Mansion. Constructed in the 19th century following a consultation with the era’s leading Feng Shui master, it was intended as a lavish place of residence for the Chinese capitalist's descendants. Time and tragedy, however, resulted in the mansion falling into disrepair until a group of conservationists tackled the monumental task of restoring it to its former glory. Today, each of the 18 rooms within its distinctly indigo walls is furnished with antiques and artworks from Tze's family alongside modern amenities such as espresso machines and deep soaking tubs. Catching a live performance in the central courtyard is a must, as is joining the guided tours that allow insights into the mansion's varied roles (ranging from affordable housing for families to a filming location for Crazy Rich Asians) over the past 130 years." - Samia Qaiyum
"An indigo-blue late-19th-century merchant’s house celebrated for its theatrical color and richly detailed Peranakan interiors; it has become an iconic visual landmark and a film-set favorite that encapsulates the opulent domestic style of wealthy Peranakan families." - Kevin West Kevin West Kevin West is a writer, food consultant, and “canning evangelist” (according to NPR). He’s the author of the cookbook “Saving the Season,” and his work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Martha Stewart Living, Condé Nast Traveler, Bon Appétit, and Food & Wine. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A historic stay famed for its striking indigo-blue façade, this inimitable mansion leans into old-world grandeur with antiques-filled rooms that deliver a sense of Penang’s layered past. It’s the kind of place where the architecture, courtyards, and patina are part of the experience as much as the lodging itself." - Arati Menon
"Another must-visit is the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, also known as The Blue Mansion — beautifully restored, with its striking blue walls. It’s been used as a setting in quite a few movies: amongst them, Catherine Deneuve’s "Indochine" and most recently, "Crazy Rich Asians"." - Peter Yeoh
"The Blue Mansion is a grand home built by the Hakka Chinese tycoon and politician Cheong Fatt Tze in the late 19th century and lovingly restored in the 1990s. It offers 18 rooms and is known for its indigo-painted courtyard."