Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansionvs23 Love Lane
Both Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion and 23 Love Lane are rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion is the choice of most reviewers compared to 23 Love Lane. Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion comes in at #18 in Penang with endorsements from 2 publications including Lonely Planet, Fodor's.
Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion
14 Leith Street, Georgetown, Penang Island 10200, Malaysia
From $76/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"The mansion is a sight to behold. Cheong spent lavishly for Chinese detail that reflects the spirit of his heritage and the fashion of the day, as well as the rules of traditional feng shui. " Full review
Fodor's
"Indigo-color outer walls of the former home to 19th-century millionaire Cheong Fatt Tze are responsible for this property's well-known nickname, the "Blue Mansion." Full review
Time Out
"With their philosophy of 'treading lightly and touching softly', The Blue Mansion was brought back to life and has become one of Penang's most famous boutique hotels." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Occupying one of George Town's most emblematic buildings, the Blue Mansion wrote the book on how to craft the ideal heritage hotel." Full review
23 Love Lane
23 Love Lane, Georgetown, Penang Island 10200, Malaysia
From $97/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Time Out
"A labour of love, this gorgeous boutique hotel underwent painstaking renovation to restore the original building's architecture and features." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Occupying a former mansion, its kitchen and stables, 23 Love Lane tastefully combines antique furniture and fixtures with modern design touches and arty accents." Full review