East Indies Mansion

East Indies Mansion is a beautiful heritage stay that captures the charm and character of old Penang. My friends and I had the opportunity to enjoy a two-night staycation in this lovely hotel and I was very impressed. The rooms are clean, spacious, and cozy but most of all they truly feel like home. The only complain we have is the beds, when turning it makes some squeaky noises. Other than that it’s good. The interior is tastefully decorated with Peranakan touches and antique furniture that add warmth and nostalgia to the space. What stood out to us were the thoughtful little touches throughout our stay. Every day, we were treated to a selection of traditional local snacks, and we each received a lovely batik hand fan and a small pouch of spices as souvenirs. I received cloves and my friend received nutmeg. Such a charming and meaningful gesture. The location is excellent as it is within walking distance of many of Georgetown’s attractions and well-known local food spots. We met the manager, Ai Tee, on our check out day, she greeted us friendly & warmly. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a unique and memorable experience in Penang.

I couldn't have enjoyed a stay more than what we had at East Indies Mansion. The staff were so friendly and accommodating throughout our time and it felt special to stay in such a well-kept and beautiful heritage style hotel. The room was spacious and spotless. There were thoughtful touches left on our beds such as local sweet treats and our water was always topped up after we'd been out during the day. The location in Little India was very central and perfect for getting around. It was nice and quiet at night too. I genuinely can't fault it! Thank you for a lovely stay, I hope to stay again!

Heritage turned hotel. One of the most amazing places I stayed in. Small caveats you need to note but you'll 120% enjoy the place if you don't mind them. I stayed 4 nights in the 3-pax Anistar 3 room. Greats: 1. History of the place. This was once an important figure's house. 2. The building, obviously. It feels luxurious being able to enjoy the space. 3. The owner and staff. They are friendly, respectful and happy to chat with you. We also arrived very late in the day that they could cater for. 4. Prime location. Most things in 10-min walking distance. 5. Cleanliness, spaciousness and fanciness of the room. 6. The public area in the house is actually enjoyable. Artifacts, books, bamboo sofas. 7. Very quiet place given that your neighbors are respectful too. 8. Daily snacks that actually taste good. Caveats: 1. Water pressure quite low. Not that it dampens the experience using the bathroom though. 2. Internet speed slow and unstable.

Huge spacious clean rooms in historical mansion. Beds were really comfortable. Had everything we needed, like an oasis. Amazing location in Georgetown. Loved the access to fridge/ water/ dishes. Easy to buy take out and bring it back to eat looking at the beautiful courtyard. Fast internet. Great for groups or families or solo. This is the most comfortable and memorable hotel I've stayed at. Friendly and helpful staff. I travelled with two babies and two elderly and the staff helped moved our suitcases up the stairs. We had no problems at all. Highly recommend.

Beautiful restoration of an old Chinese merchant’s house that is a delight to stay in. Unlike the wealthy merchant who lived here 200 years ago, we get to not only enjoy the beautiful old building but also have modern plumbing and aircon. Breakfasts are great too. Fantastic location in the middle of Georgetown with so much at your doorstep.

I stayed at the mansion for 2 nights and just could not get over it's stunning architecture. The place is very well decorated- minimalistic but elegant! The mansion is very clean and is located very close to the ferry and bus station. All tourist attractions are in a walking distance from the mansion. Definitely recommend to experience the stay here.

We stayed at the hotel for 3 days 2 nights as a family of 4 including a baby. The staff are very caring and helpful. I would like to give a big shout out to Aitee who has been so kind and friendly. She goes extra miles in helping us in many ways. She is definitely a great asset to the company. The location is perfect and easy to get around. The hotel has unique features and has brought us back to old times. We enjoyed and had a pleasant stay at the hotel. Thank you.

By far the most culturally rich accommodation I've ever stayed in. The history of the hotel, the authentic decorations, you can tell that the owners have done a fantastic job preserving the cultural charm of the unit. We particularly loved the free-to-use kitchen and the courtyard. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly, they actually felt more like friends towards the end of the trip! East Indies also excels in other small ways that make our stay memorable - a little bag of childhood candies that was an instant nostalgic throwback, and local spices and snacks that were placed on our bed with a little card explaining their significance. Overall just a joy to stay in and experience the culture. Now the minuses - minor inconveniences that were bearable only because of our short trip. For reference we were hosted in Cinnamon 2 room. 1 - Wifi signal was terribly weak and most of the time we resorted to using our data. 2 - the aircon is installed on the upper floor, and the lower floor only had a fan. This created a very different sleeping experience where the top floor was super cold, while the lower floor could at times feel too hot.

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!