East Indies Mansion

The history and culture associated with the Mansion in association with the surroundings gave a wonderful atmosphere for the stay in Georgetown. It was very comfortable and the staff were very helpful and friendly. Highly recommended if you want to get away from the usual hotel environments. The Mansion is in an excellent location--with many restaurants everywhere nearby.

The property itself is stunning—a beautifully restored mansion with intricate architectural details and lush, perfectly manicured gardens. Every corner exudes charm and elegance, with a sense of history that adds to its allure.||The accommodations were luxurious and well-thought-out. My suite was enormous, featuring high ceilings, antique furniture. In-short, the place is so enjoyable and we love it so much!

Beautiful old mansion in the heart of the city. The staff and service were impeccable. Also appreciated the laundry services and personalized restaurant recommendations! Would highly recommend. Because it is an old mansion, noise can sometimes carry through floors, but is otherwise very peaceful and quiet considering it’s on a bustling street.

Pure bliss! Can’t find a more comfortable stay than at the EIM! Brought 5 family members and stayed at Clove 1 and 2. Super spacious rooms, amazing breakfast and most of all, plenty of TLC from the caring staff. ||The historic aspect of the home transport you back in time into an oasis of calmness and tranquility! ||Excellent location makes almost all the sites walking distance!

To sum it up, this is an exceptionally warm and charming hotel that I would highly recommend. East Indies Mansion is a beautifully converted hotel from a house with over two hundred years of history, and the building itself carries an incredible sense of heritage. Our four-day, three-night stay was not only comfortable but also incredibly heartwarming. Although I typically stay at five-star hotels, I have to say this place matches, if not surpasses, any five-star hotel I’ve been to. It was spotlessly clean—I couldn’t find a single speck of dust. Despite the slightly mismatched proportions of the curtains to the windows and having only one bathroom in the room, the level of comfort more than makes up for these small quirks. Ms. Anna, who welcomed us, was impressively efficient and kind. The two other staff members, both Indian, one male and one female, were equally friendly and accommodating. Lastly, the location couldn’t be better. Almost all of the key attractions are within walking distance, and even if you need transportation, it’s just a short ride away. You really need to experience it for yourself to truly appreciate how wonderful this place is. I cannot recommend it enough—it’s a fantastic experience!

You can tell that the people who run East Indies Mansion have a genuine sense of warmth, understanding of hospitality and a refined sense of taste. The building itself is a marvel, and each day we received thoughtful gifts, like a nutmeg drink, a biscuit and candies (all from local businesses ). My wife liked the provided hair conditioner so much that she bought a bottle herself. We were also offered free tea on gorgeous china. Perhaps the only drawback is that the building itself can be a bit noisy, since it was designed and built so long ago.

One of the nicest hotels we have stayed in for a long time. ||Lovely historic hotel, great location, comfortable bed, great shower - what else could you want for in a hotel. ||The staff were amazing and very helpful with recommendations for restaurants and days out etc||Not sure you can do better than this in George Town ||Recommended

Amazingly beautiful and well kept shophouse. I love love love and enjoyed our stay (family of four with 11yo and 8yo) We love the quaint courtyards, the ample of books, snacks and lots of comfortable armchairs sprinkled around the space The room Cinnamon1 was spacious, and clean. It’s gorgeous, nothing short of amazing We specially enjoyed our daily breakfast. Special thanks to Miss AiTee who’s so lovely. She makes the stay specially lovely. A friendly face every morning at breakfast and when we’re back. Truly outstanding and we will love to go back.

The East Indies Hotel is a historic mansion that has been restored to its former glory and converted into a boutique hotel. The rooms are tastefully decorated and the courtyards are serene and beautiful. The staff we met, Jess and Meg (?), were extremely responsive and accommodating, going out of their way to ensure we had a pleasant stay. Macaroni, the resident cat, was also friendly but unobtrusive and didn't enter the rooms. The hotel is located in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Zone (and Little India), a lively and (perhaps too) bustling part of the city. Attractions and good restaurants are all within walking distance. Things we didn't like were pretty minimal, including the fact that there were no mirrors in the bathrooms of our two suites (Anistar 2 & 3), lack of clarity regarding breakfast (the website and TripAdvisor page both show free breakfast as a standard amenity, but we were told initially that our rate didn't include breakfast and would be charged RM15 per person for it; after showing Jess the website, he agreed that it did indeed indicate breakfast was free according to the text there and gave us free breakfast for our two nights there), and thin walls/creaky floors, though that's to be expected from such an old building. Other things to mention are that the rooms and common areas were all very clean, and that the free Wi-Fi worked at least decently throughout the mansion (note that there are two or three SSIDs to switch to depending on where you are in the hotel). All in all, an excellent stay in a beautiful old Chinese mansion in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Zone in Penang!