Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue MansionvsMuntri Grove Hotel
Both Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion and Muntri Grove Hotel are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion scores slightly better than Muntri Grove Hotel. Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion comes in at #18 in Penang with approval from 2 reviews like Fodor's, Lonely Planet.
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
Muntri Grove Hotel
127, 129, 131 a - F, Lebuh Muntri, George Town, Penang Island 10200, Malaysia
From $80/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Pool
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Tucked off a quiet street is this row of 19th-century servants houses that have been transformed into one of central George Town's loveliest boutique hotels." Full review