East Indies Mansion

Hotels
9.5 (656 reviews)
No. 25, China Street , George Town , my

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Tour desk
Ironing service
Shared lounge/TV area
Board games/puzzles
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great service
Excellent location
Beautiful property
Friendly staff
Cons:
Shower water pressure is low
Some noise from nearby rooms
Bathroom amenities could be improved

Categories

Cleanliness
9.1
The bathroom wares are a bit run down, but overall clean.
Service
10
Staff are very welcoming, professional, friendly, and extremely helpful.
Location
10
Great location in the heart of Little India and Georgetown fort area.
Room Quality
8.6
Rooms are sometimes small, particularly for families, yet some are quiet.
Amenities
9.6
The eco-credentials and local snacks provided during the stay enhance the experience.
Value for Money
9.6
Very good value considering the quality of service and location.
Food and Beverage
9.1
Local desserts were provided and appreciated.
Overall Experience
10
A wonderful stay with many aspects to recommend.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 20:17

Property Description

Historic Charm and Unique Architecture
Experience the beauty of a restored private mansion with Chinese shophouse influences, complete with a courtyard and ornate wall decorations.

Comfortable Accommodation
Relax in air-conditioned rooms with traditional wooden furniture, some with loft or duplex layouts. Enjoy free WiFi access and well-equipped bathrooms with complimentary toiletries.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions
Immerse yourself in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town, with Chinese and Indian dining options just a stroll away. Explore nearby landmarks like Little India and Pinang Peranakan Mansion, all within reach.

To book your stay at East Indies Mansion and discover the historic charm of George Town, visit our website now.

Important information:

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for MYR 35 per person per stay when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs MYR 0.80 per hour.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.5
Based on 656 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.1
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 9.6
Value for Money: 9.6
Food and Beverage: 9.1
Overall Experience: 10
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Susan • couple • gb
10
Superb stay in a beautiful building in a fantastic location. Loved it and would definitely return.
Pros:

What a beautiful place to stay. Tranquil and full of history but also has everything you need, as well as fantastic, welcoming staff who couldn’t do enough for us.

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Wayne Watkinson • couple • us
9
Pros:

The staff was wonderful, both Sathia and Ai Tee kept us organized and very well fed. Ai Tee's breakfast was a daily treat, and the dim sum were the best.

Cons:

Poor configuration of stairs in the bathroom. A chair or two in room would be a plus...the room is a great size.

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Baby Rajeshrani • couple • ie
9
Fabulous weekend
Pros:

Old school charm

Cons:

Creaky bed

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Matthias • family_with_children • de
8
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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marion • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Super

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Martin • couple • de
9
Kleine Auszeit in zentraler Lage
Pros:

Eine Oase der Ruhe und das mittendrin

Cons:

Waschbecken im Zimmer hatte nur kaltes Wasser

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Andrina • family_with_children • my
8
Great stay!
Pros:

The vibes and the way the place was restored was really great!

Cons:

The rooms we booked for our family had the bathroom attached to the room upstairs. We may have booked other rooms as we had older family members and they did find it a little troublesome if they slept downstairs and they'd have to climb upstairs for the loo

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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Ita • solo_traveller • id
9
2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Agnieszka • family_with_children • pl
10
Pros:

Obiekt jest w przepięknie odnowionym budynku, można poczuć kolonialny klimat miejsca. Obiekt oferuje bezpłatne przekąski i swobodny dostęp do kuchni. Obsługa jest bardzo pomocna, na każdym kroku dba, aby goście byli zadowoleni. Ciekawym pomysłem są śniadania, bardzo smaczne i codziennie różne.

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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michael • couple • au
8
A lovely, tranquil place to stay amongst all the busyness of Georgetown.
Pros:

Location was great. Right in the heart of little India.
The building and the decor were a great example of Dutch/ Chinese architecture.
A beautiful building..
The staff were very helpful and efficient.

Cons:

A strange smell in the room.
No tea or coffee making facilities in the room.

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Timisoara89 • couple • ro
10
Beautiful place
Pros:

The mansion / guest house has a lot of character as it's a historical building. It's very pretty and nicely decorated, and has many plants. To give an idea, the layout is somewhat similar to riads in Morocco, where the rooms are facing an internal yard.
Both the room and the bathroom were spacious and quite tall.
The bed was wide enough for two people.
Staff was pleasant.

Cons:

There were a few things I didn't like, but I decided it's fair to maintain the overall "10 score" of my review.
The mattress was too firm for my liking, also, the bed's width is about 1.80m, so if you're taller your foot will touch the wooden frame (this can be covered nicely).
Other than this, it is important to mention that if you're on the ground floor you might have another room on top of you, and when the other guests walk around their room you'll hear that (wooden ceiling). This is particularly unpleasant in cases where they wake up earlier than you, or go to sleep later than you. I had a family above and they made a lot of noise. So, since it's a historical building it's not at all soundproof, so you'll hear other guests walking around or talking - and they'll hear you so be careful with the kind of noises you make ( ͡~ ͜ʖ ͡° )

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Radoslaw • extended_group • pl
9
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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FLORENT • couple • fr
10
Une superbe adresse pour voyager dans le passé
Pros:

Super maison ancienne restauré avec goût. On habite un musée. Personnel prévenant et accueillant. Excellent petit déjeuner. Belle adresse

Cons:

RIEN

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Rob • family_with_children • nl
9
Prachtig pand in centrum George Town
Pros:

Prachtig pand, mooi gerestaureerd en goed onderhouden. Perfecte locatie, de ferry en de hele binnenstad van George Town op loopafstand. En tot slot het vriendelijke personeel, die tips hadden een voor een heerlijk, gevarieerd, ontbijt zorgen

Cons:

Niks; wij hadden geen last van geluidsoverlast in Nutmeg B (zoals door anderen aangegeven), maar het was ook vrij rustig. Het is en blijft een oud (en heel mooi) pand, dus je hoort altijd wel wat.

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Piotr • extended_group • pl
10
Wonderful heritage stay in George Town Beautifully restored heritage mansion with lots of character. The room was spaci
2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Lilla • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Style, location, service, comfort and cleanliness

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Sabina • family_with_children • ch
10
2026-01-23 • via Nuitee
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Dr. Julian • couple • de
10
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Alina • family_with_children • de
9
A relaxing stay in a beautiful heritage inn
Pros:

The inn has a unique atmosphere: it‘s like a culture & history museum and an oasis of greenery in one spot. It was relaxing to spend time in its courtyard garden, browsing Penang‘s history books and drinking local tea. The staff are very attentive and friendly. Leaving small sweet things on our bed wishing us “sweet dreams“ was an unexpected cute touch. Water bottles were constantly refilled.

Cons:

A lack of natural day light inside the rooms due to the structure of heritage cottages here.
The breakfast was a little underwhelming 🫤.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Tan • family_with_children • my
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee