East Indies Mansion

Hotels
9.5 (739 reviews)
No. 25, China Street , George Town , my

Children allowed

Facilities

Television in common areas
Express check-in
Free wired internet
Internet access
Housekeeping on request
Japanese garden
Secured parking
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
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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Some reviews mention outdated bathroom fixtures, but overall cleanliness is satisfactory.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

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 739 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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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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Abbey family_with_children au
10
Pros:

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

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-03 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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Simon family_with_children gb
9
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Vivekanand solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Our stay was amazing, the staff were very friendly and helpful, especially Satya. All the amenities provided were very thoughtful and the rooms were always clean and cool. It's also located near a lot of great spots to eat and they even provided a list of recommendations and a map marked with sightseeing spots.

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Boguslaw couple pl
9
Fajny hotel dla chcących zobaczyć stare miasto
Pros:

Hotel bardzo centralnie położony. Blisko do Armenian Street gdzie można zjeść i zrobić zakupy.
Pokój czysty i przestronny. Okna wychodzą na wewnętrzny dziedziniec ale przy temp. 33 st w cieniu i tak się ich nie otwiera.
Śniadanie skromne ale smaczne.
Nie było problemu z wcześniejszym wejściem do pokoju ani z pozostaniem o godzinę dłużej.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Benoit solo_traveller fr
10
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Simone couple ch
10
Wer in die Geschichte und die Kultur von George Town eintauchen möchte, ist hier genau richtig!
Pros:

Das alte Haus wurde mit viel Liebe zum Detail renoviert und zum Hotel umgebaut und ermöglicht einen authentischen Aufenthalt in einer typischen Stadtvilla. Die meisten Sehenswürdigkeiten wie auch die Fähre sind zu Fuss erreichbar und weil wir während Thaipusam in George Town waren, haben wir die Lage in Little India besonders geschätzt. Das Personal war sehr zuvorkommend und zugleich unaufdringlich. Jeden Morgen gab es ein besonderes Frühstück mit Spezialitäten aus den verschiedenen Kulturen der Stadt: mal indisch, mal chinesisch, mal englisch - immer mit frischen Früchten dazu.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Philippa solo_traveller nz
9
Great, authentic stay in George Town.
Pros:

Beautiful building. We stayed 4 nights and really enjoyed the ambiance, and the staff were amazing. The room didn't have a window to the outside, but that is part of the experience and the design of the building. There were plenty of areas to sit and relax. It was very peaceful. We were able to get tea each morning. Breakfast was available at an extra cost, however, we didn't take this option. Great location close to Little India and the interesting streets of the heritage area. The massage place next door was good too.

Cons:

It was all great! Highly recommend.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
10
Fantastic Heritage Hotel
Pros:

Beautiful heritage mansion, so comfortable with great staff who make you feel like you are at home.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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PHILIPPE extended_group fr
9
Hôtel de charme
Pros:

Beauté de l’établissement. Charme d’antan.
Très bon emplacement.

2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Werner couple at
10
2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Juan Pablo couple us
9
2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Kunwoo couple gb
9
Pros:

Very nice looking place and very well managed. It was like a cultural experience that Ive never got. The rooms were very clean and service from the staff was great. Everything was more than adequate.

Cons:

Maybe the noise from upstairs time to time but this is inevitable I guess being an old building. Also I guess its part of the experience and didnt bother me too much.

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Patrick extended_group nl
8
Prachtige ingericht, lieve mensen maar wat een rommel in de straat
Pros:

De inrichting

Cons:

De rommelige straatwaarde het in ligt

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Silvia solo_traveller de
9
Einzigartig, authentisch, Top-Lade, sehr, sehr freundliches und aufmerksames Personal. Ich würde jederzeit wieder hier b
Pros:

Die Einrichtung und das Setup ist einmalig. Sehr schöne Details unterstreichen den ursprünglichen Charakter, der jederzeit spürbar ist.

Cons:

Es ist ein wenig hellhörig. Das liegt jedoch an der Art und Weise, wie dieses Gebäude eingeteilt ist und an den Original-Materialien. Man wird von Anfang an darauf hingewiesen, dass es hellhörig ist, also weiss man, worauf man sich einlässt. Es gibt einen Hinweis, dass ab 22h Ruhe sein soll, wenn alle sich daran halten, ist es absolut kein Problem.

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Courtney solo_traveller us
10
2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Annette solo_traveller de
10
2026-05-09 via Nuitee