Heeren HousevsThe Majestic Malacca
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Majestic Malacca scores significantly better than Heeren House. The Majestic Malacca comes in at 93 with accolades from 6 publications like Insight Guides, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Heeren House
1 Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, Melaka 75200, Malaysia
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
- Accessible
Frommer's
"Started by a local family, this small guesthouse is in a renovated 100-year-old building furnished in traditional Peranakan and colonial style, and located right in the heart of Chinatown." Full review
Rough Guide
"An ideal location and tasteful
rooms make this a very good choice. Rates, which include
breakfast, rise by RM20 at weekends – you also pay a little
more for a river view. The small..."
Afar Magazine
"The tasteful rooms, corridors and inviting restaurant are full of old furniture which reflect authenticity of colonial and old Chinese (Peranakan) style. " Full review
The Majestic Malacca
188, Jalan Bunga, Raya, Melaka 75100, Malaysia
From $116/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Built from a restored 1920s mansion, this is Melaka's most luxurious property." Full review
Insight Guides
"Fronting the Melaka River, this Straits- and neoclassical-styled mansion now houses the hotel’s reception, bar and dining rooms, while the well-appointed rooms and spa are in the adjacent building."
Rough Guide
Star
"Just arriving at this hotel is a treat, as the lobby is housed in an impeccably restored 1920s mansion house."
Fodor's
"The service here is first-rate; you're greeted with fresh tea in your room and delicious local sweets at turndown. " Full review
i
Ask for a room on a higher floor for the best views.
Oyster
Luxury
"The Majestic Malacca is an elegant luxury hotel set in a restored 1920s building with a modernized annex attached." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Claw-foot tubs and polished four-poster beds are just some of the trappings at this regal hotel. The bar, library and dining areas groan with nostalgia " Full review