Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion Penang is better known as The Blue Mansion is an architectural wonder. Out of all the places to visit in Penang, you can actually stay overnight at this beautiful place!
Built towards the end of the 19th century, this boutique hotel is now a historical attraction and even has its own UNESCO Conservation & Heritage award.
Visitors can join daily tours of the mansion, dine at the elegant on-site restaurant or stay at one of the luxurious suites!
Table of Content:
- About The Blue Mansion
- Entrance Fee
- Opening Hours
- Guided Tour
- Wedding
- Hotel
- Hotel Review
- Getting To The Blue Mansion
About Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion – The Blue Mansion
Discover the story behind the name Cheong Fatt Tze, the original owner of the Mansion.
You will also learn about the intense restoration work that brought the building back to its former glory!
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion History
In the late 19th Century, Cheong Fatt Tze made plans to build a grand house for his family, having consulted a top Feng Shui master before doing so.
While the architectural trend back then might have Indian or British influences, Cheong Fatt Tze remained loyal to traditional Chinese architecture, complete with courtyards!
Note: To be specific the architectural style is known as Straits Chinese Eclectic.
No expense was spared into building The Blue Mansion which included importing building materials and master craftsmen from mainland China.
Spectacular detail went into every inch of The Blue Mansion, as it served a dual purpose as both a home and meeting point in which Cheng Fatt Tze conducted his business ventures.
Formal gatherings took place at the center of the building, while back rooms remained private for family use.
Outside the Mansion are several stables and outhouses, and the numerous staff who managed the mansion and household affairs stayed in separate buildings close by.
Despite its grandiosity, the Mansion sadly fell into neglect years after Cheong Fatt Tze passed away in 1916, before eventually being sold to avid Penang conservationists who wanted to restore the Mansion.
Carried out using Penang craftsmen and local materials:
The lengthy restoration work strictly relied on traditional building methods and took 6 years to fully complete in 1995.
Fun fact: A catastrophe in 1996 damaged the Blue Mansion, which led to a ruling that no hammer piling is to be allowed in Penang or wherever there would be a risk of damage to any heritage building!
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion Architecture
Upon entering the Blue Mansion, see if you can notice the use of metal, wood, earth, fire and water; all of which represent the basic Feng shui elements.
As with many traditional Chinese residences with a courtyard, the main hall is central to the whole building with two wings on either side of it.
But while the Hakka and Teochew-style Chinese architecture are certainly prominent:
Western architecture was prevalent in Penang during the late 19th Century. And some of it certainly seeped into the design of the Blue Mansion. Like the Scottish cast-iron balusters!
Although, you do need a keen eye for details to notice these different influences!
Cheong Fatt Tze Blue Mansion Entrance Fee
Price:
RM25.00 per adult
RM12.50 per child (6-12years old)
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion Opening Hours
Check the availability of tours on your intended date to visit on the official website.
Location: 14, Leith St, Georgetown, 10200 George Town, Penang
Opening Hours: Daily only at the tour hours (11am, 2pm and 3pm)
Contact Number: +604-262 0006
Blue Mansion Penang Guided Tour
Plan your visit for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, at 11 am or 2 pm if you want to join the guided tours for Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion.
It’s better to go on a weekday too to avoid being herded around in a large group!
The tour will take place at the reception hall as well as the courtyard. With a stop at an exhibition display on the second floor!
Duration: ~ 45 minutes
Tour Times: 11 am, 2 pm, Friday – Sunday
Max Capacity: 35 pax per tour
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion Wedding
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion has their own team of planners should you wish to have your special day at the Oriental Garden of this historic and luxurious venue!
You can even book out the whole mansion for a private party with a maximum capacity of 100 people!
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion Hotel
Expect luxury, elegant surroundings, and comfort at the Blue Mansion hotel! Even if just for a night!
All guests can enjoy the complimentary daily evening tours of the mansion at 6:30pm!
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion Rooms
Tastefully furnished, there are 18 gorgeous rooms hidden within the premises of Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion!
They are grouped into 4 themes:
- The Ming Collection
- The Liang Collection
- The Tang Suites
- The Han Suites
1. The Ming Collection
Live in the incredible opulence of the 19th century, together with modern amenities when you stay in these rooms!
- Pool & Oriental Garden access
Room Type: Double & Twin Rooms
Price Range: ~RM600-750 a night for a room
2. The Liang Collection
These rooms match the elegance of the rooms of The Ming Collection.
The only difference is that they are on the ground and first floor. And with no direct access to the pool or garden!
Room Type: Double & Twin Rooms
Price Range: ~RM500-635 a night for a room
3. The Tang Suites
There are only 2 of these lavishly spacious rooms with their private plunge pool. Besides this, guests can also access the main pool.
Room Type: Double Rooms
Price Range: ~RM800-1000 a night for a room
4. The Han Suites
Suitable for families, The Han Suites have an additional sitting room besides the bedrooms!
Room Type: Triple Rooms
Price Range: ~RM750-940 a night for a room
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion Restaurant & Bar
As a guest at Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, it’s really convenient that the boutique hotel has its own restaurant and bar!
And if you’re just visiting for a day, then you can pop in for a meal or drink too!
1. Indigo
On the first floor of The Blue Mansion, Indigo is open every day for lunch until dinner. It is a suitable venue for private events too.
They serve both Asian and Western food and to avoid getting stale, the menu rotates regularly.
If you dine here, you can join the complimentary evening tours at The Blue Mansion too! These start at 6:30pm.
2. The Bar
Open daily from 11am to midnight, guests can come here to lounge after their tour.
Take your pick from their selection of cocktails, wine, coffee, and tea, alongside a bevy of bar food as well.
During the weekends, evening guests have the pleasure of listening to a live performance by a guzheng player!
3. Café Mangga
A casual café situated below an old mango tree of the mansion:
Enjoy both traditional and modern comfort foods, alongside tantalizingly refreshing drinks from 10 am to 6 pm daily.
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion Hotel Review
What You’ll Like:
- An opportunity to stay in a mansion!
- Engaging and informative guided tours
- Delicious breakfast
- Excellent staff service
- Massage services are available
- Live guzheng performances in the evenings on weekends
- Free bicycle rental
- Hotel guests have free and secure parking for their cars
- Walking distance into historic George Town
- Next to a large hawker center (Red Garden Food Paradise)
Good To Know:
- The movie, Crazy Rich Asians was filmed here!
- Depending on the current occupancy of the hotel, the guide may limit visitor access to certain areas of the building during the tour to give the hotel guests privacy.
- The Edison hotel (just opposite) is a lovely building to admire too!
- Smaller than the Pinang Peranakan museum
- 60 minutes’ by taxi to the hotel from the Penang airport
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Getting To Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
1. How To Go To Blue Mansion By Public Bus
Rapid Penang has bus routes that you can take. As long as they head towards Chulia Street! These are the bus numbers you should choose, CAT, 103, 204 and 502.
You can also take your chances with Penang taxis or e-hailing services, which are more convenient but on the pricier side of things.
For those with their own cars, there may be space to park right in front of the mansion!
But you know what’s easier?
2. How To Go To Blue Mansion By Tour
Booking a private Penang day tour with RayTheTour! Then, you won’t have to worry about your transport around Penang for most of the day!
Including drop off back to your Penang hotel after the tour!
And you’ll have your own personal Penang guide who you can discuss with on where next to go with our flexible itineraries!
We can even take you to your next destination – be it Ipoh, Cameron Highlands or Taiping!
Book a tour with us on either WhatsApp or Facebook!
Further reading:
- How To Get From Penang Airport To Georgetown (4 Easy Ways)
- How To Get To Penang Island From Kuala Lumpur (KL)
Conclusion
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion (The Blue Mansion) is more than a pretty building, doubling as both a unique boutique hotel and a heritage Penang attraction!
If you’ve always wondered what it was like to live in the world of Crazy Rich Asians, this is the place! Visit for a day or stay as long as you can afford to!
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