East Indies Mansion

Hotels
9.5 (754 reviews)
No. 25, China Street , George Town , my
+60 4-217 0825

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
Laundry
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Charming environment
Cons:
Noisy rooms
Low water pressure

Categories

Cleanliness
8.85
Some reviews mention outdated bathroom fixtures, but overall cleanliness is satisfactory.
Service
10
Staff are repeatedly described as friendly, welcoming, and extremely helpful.
Location
9.82
Hotel is well-situated in Little India, offering easy access to attractions.
Room Quality
8.86
Rooms vary in comfort; some guests find them small, while others enjoy the vintage charm.
Amenities
9.31
Amenities include local snacks and a pleasant environment, but there are some concerns with water pressure and noise.
Value for Money
9.84
Guests feel the experience justifies the price, especially for the unique atmosphere.
Food and Beverage
9.3
Local snacks provided enhance the stay, but specific food services are not extensively mentioned.
Overall Experience
10
Overall sentiment is highly positive, with guests recommending the hotel for its charm and service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 19:53

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: PEN

Location

Guest Reviews

9.5
Based on 754 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.85
Service: 10
Location: 9.82
Room Quality: 8.86
Amenities: 9.31
Value for Money: 9.84
Food and Beverage: 9.3
Overall Experience: 10
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Brigitte • couple • ch
9
Beautiful historic accommodation right in the middle of George Town
Pros:

This is a beautiful hotel situated perfectly for the exploration of George Town. The are so many excellent restaurants in close vicinity, and the Old Town can be explored right from the doorstep.
Our room (and there are huge differences between the rooms, so this really applies to our room only) was quiet and very spacious. The only thing missing was a small refrigerator.

Cons:

Wifi signal was abysmally bad for a hotel of this category. Once you managed to log in, Wifi was good, but putting up a couple of additional routers should be a priority.
A problem inherent in Booking.com is that this hotel will pop up if you search for accommodation with parking. Only when reading the fine print you see that the only viable parking is a very expensive parking garage a few minutes away - the hotel itself does not offer parking. On the bright side, it was never a problem to find a space in the garage.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
• couple • fr
10
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Marcia • couple • be
7
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Alex A. • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Beautiful hotel, with garden courtyards and tastefully furnished with antiques and artworks evoking an 18th-19th century house. Gorgeous rooms, large and spotlessly clean and cool. Friendly and very accommodating staff and delicious breakfast.

Cons:

Having to leave

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Næss • solo_traveller • no
10
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Martin • family_with_children • ca
10
Super séjour
Pros:

Hôtel très agréable. Grande chambre, très propre avec une bonne climatisation. Les espaces communs sont charmants. Le déjeuner est excellent. L’emplacement est tout près du quartier indien et entouré de bons restaurants. L’espace pour circuler aux abords de l’hôtel est plutôt limité, mais on s’y habitue assez vite. Le personnel est super gentil et serviable: on nous a même préparé un petit déjeuner pour apporter car notre avion partait tôt après notre quatrième nuit. Des petites attentions (recettes locales) nous attendaient à notre retour en fin de journée. Nous y retournerons dans l’éventualité d’un autre passage à George Town.

Cons:

Rien, tout était parfait

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Joaquin • solo_traveller • es
8
Pros:

La amabilidad del personal , los detalles que tienen con sus huespedes

Cons:

Algunas comodidades de hoteles convencionales como televisión. No hay ventanas al exterior

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Pauline • extended_group • fr
9
Magnifique ancienne maison avec un charme incroyable.
Pros:

La localisation de l'hotel est parfaite, la plupart des endroits emblématiques de Georgetown sont accessibles rapidement à pied. L'hotel est magnifique, parfaitement rénové, il y a peu de chambres et les espaces communs sont accessibles comme on veut. C'est atypique mais donne au final l'impression d'être un peu chez soi ! et le personnel est vraiment aux petits soins !

Cons:

Certaines chambres n'ont pas de fenêtre à cause de la configuration de la maison et son ancienneté. c'est déroutant au départ, mais au final l'endroit est tellement beau qu'on fini par ne plus y penser.

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Clunas • couple • au
9
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Sylvie • family_with_children • ch
10
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Robyn • family_with_children • gb
10
The perfect oasis in a buzzing, food-lovers city
Pros:

Such a beautiful building with a really peaceful atmosphere, in a fantastic location in Little India — so many amazing places to eat right on the doorstep or within a short walk. Bedrooms/facilities were spotless and spacious, and perfectly designed. Staff were so friendly and always there to help. Can’t wait to visit again. Loved everything about it!

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • au
9
Excellent
Pros:

From the busy streets it is like stepping into an oasis of quiet serenity

Cons:

Water pressure in shower could be better

2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Ching Ying • solo_traveller • tw
9
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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Päivi • solo_traveller • fi
10
2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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HO HSI • extended_group • tw
10
每天都有不同的早餐和驚喜小點心。如果可以，我真想多待幾天！
Pros:

很精緻典雅的歷史古蹟改造成旅館，讓人彷彿回到從前舊時光。接待人員超級超級親切，而且每天都會準備不同的驚喜給客人。地點就在Georgetown 市中心，讓人流連忘返！喜愛❤️❤️❤️

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • extended_group • gb
10
Fantastic few days in foodie heaven!
Pros:

Amazing renovation with beautiful artefacts. Really comfortable. Fantastic breakfasts which are thoughtfully varied. Great attentive staff. Couldn’t praise it more highly.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-12 • via Nuitee
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Khairina • solo_traveller • my
10
Beautiful stay and friendly staff
Pros:

Location just off Little India, only a few minutes walk to Georgetown attractions. We felt very looked after by staff members
. They went above and beyond to take care of us- even explained the attractions in Penang! Breakfasts provided were delicious. Beautiful decorations and courtyard. They also prepare your room for the night.

Cons:

None!

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • family_with_children • au
10
Pros:

It was a beautiful restored old house. The rooms was very comfortable and the facilities were amazing. There was a kitchen available to store food and drink in and coffee and tea always available.

The staff were also so wonderful and did a turn down service leaving little snacks for us and a gift for our toddler.

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Kathrine • solo_traveller • nz
7
Gorgeous building and decor. Nice for a short stay.
Pros:

The location. In the centre of Little India. The staff were exceptional. Kind and thoughtful but also professional.

Cons:

The rooms are lovely but mine was very dark. Mo natural light. No windows other than a shutter that opened into a public space. There is no private fridge-there is a shared ‘hostel’ style large one in the kitchen. It is a VERY noisy building when full of guests. Yes, it is a heritage building and the timber ceiling above the Nutmeg room where I stayed is the floor for the room above. No soundproofing. A family moved in two days before I left and it was incredibly noisy. Footfalls, running, jumping and anything dropped above made for an unpleasant and restless nights’ sleep. I’ve slept in noisier hostels! I expected something quite classy and refined for the cost of the room.

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Abbey • family_with_children • au
10
Pros:

Exceptional place, with amazingly helpful staff. Thank you!!!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee