Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion

Frommer's Review

Hands down the most unique and memorable hotel experience in all of Malaysia -- to sleep inside the walls of one of Asia's most carefully restored heritage homes, the huge and opulent mansion of 19th-century millionaire Cheong Fatt Tze. The lobby is a simple desk in the courtyard, inside the only facilities to speak of are a courtyard breakfast area, a library, and a TV room (guest rooms do not have TVs). Guest rooms are each distinctive in shape and decor, all with plank floors, charming architectural detail, and furnished in antiques and replicas of the period. Double rooms have either twin beds or one king-size. Suites are also available. All are air-conditioned and have private bathrooms, though they are pretty small and bare. The experience is described by the management as an "owner-hosted home-stay," which is quite accurate. Don't expect the professional polish of the Shangri-La, but then, with so much beauty around you, who cares?

Facilities:
Breakfast area w/tea and beverage service; library; TV room; valet service; laundry service; nonsmoking rooms

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