This jewel of a Malaysian island has so much to offer the discerning traveller, and the Penang boutique hotels that Secret Retreats shares with its travellers really make the ideal base to explore this fascinating island. There really is something for everybody in Penang and amongst our unique places to stay in Penang. Steeped in history, Penang spent centuries as a central trading post between the Far East and the West and its wide cultural influences
still colour the Penang experience to this day. Arabic, Dutch, English and Chinese influences have all rubbed shoulders with the local culture and stamped their fantastic identities on cuisine, architecture, art and commerce, resulting in Penang offering a heady multicultural mix that may be enjoyed from the grandeur of a best heritage hotel in Penang or one of our Penang boutique hotels, where first class service, style and a deep sense of place
(the signature of a stay with Secret Retreats) are guaranteed.
Hotels in Penang:
Cheong Fatt Tze – Blue Mansion
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The Blue Mansion hotel Penang and the heritage trail in Georgetown
The Blue Mansion hotel (Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion Penang) is the embodiment of Penang’s history and character. Within the narrow streets of the island’s capital, grand colonial structures stand side-by-side with ancient Chinese architecture and impressive local temples, so with Secret Retreats sourcing the best area to stay in Georgetown, grabbing a map and strolling the Heritage Trail (marked as a UNESCO World Heritage site) is all you need to think about. For added fun you could hail a local rickshaw and take a tour of the area, ensuring that you don’t miss one of the most distinctive buildings of central Georgetown, the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, Penang. This 19th Century structure incorporates materials from all over the world but most notably, the indigo blue dye – imported from India – that covers the external facia of the building and gives the mansion it’s local name, ‘The Blue Mansion, Penang’.Now preserved and sympathetically refurbished, the mansion operates as the best heritage hotel in Penang for character and history, combining traditional surroundings with modern service, the Blue Mansion Hotel, Penang can certainly offer the authentic Georgetown experience during your stay on the island. The perfect base for exploring Penang? – we think so. Alongside the colonial grandeur and Chinese temples, Georgetown is also famous for its amazing Street Art. So after a day spent strolling the Heritage Trail followed by relaxing by your hotel pool, you can plan to stroll the art trail and again, be spoiled for choice with the wonderful photo opportunities on offer in this amazing town.