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Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue MansionvsThe Edison George Town, Penang
Both Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion and The Edison George Town, Penang are recommended by writers. Overall, Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion ranks marginally better than The Edison George Town, Penang. Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion comes in at #18 in Penang with accolades from 2 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Fodor's.
Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion
Frommer's
Fodor's
Time Out
Lonely Planet
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 PlanetTop 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
The Edison George Town, Penang
The Telegraph Time Out
Mr & Mrs Smith Lonely Planet
15 Lebuh Leith, George Town, Penang Island 10200, Malaysia
From $148/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
The Telegraph8.0
"This boutique luxury hotel sees a heritage 20th-century mansion restored with beautiful Art Deco details and modern comforts, situated on the edge of a Unesco World Heritage site." Full review
Time Out "Now a luxury hotel, The Edison has led several interesting past lives, from a tycoon’s private estate to a brothel, and an opium den to a dance hall during the British occupation" Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "The Edison George Town is a glorious 1906 mansion that’s just a short stroll from the World Heritage district in Malaysia’s bustling culinary capital." Full review
Lonely Planet "Looking fabulous after a major overhaul, this spacious colonial building offers tastefully decorated rooms, a light-infused courtyard, high ceilings, latticed windows and a grand entrance." Full review
