East Indies Mansion – A timeless heritage destination



Welcome

East Indies Mansion is a landmark authentic heritage building in the heart of the UNESCO Heritage Core Zone in George Town. Steeped in history, this former residence of Koh Lay Huan, a founding father of Penang, has been painstakingly restored to it’s original design and detail,  transporting guests back in time to reside in the private mansion of a prominent wealthy merchant in 18th century Penang. Stay with us to experience the real heritage experience of George Town!

Our home is your home

We think you’ll find the stay with us very special. Enjoy the quiet courtyards. Relax and read a book. The breakfast is served in a dining room by the green courtyard.

Our suites

The mansion features ten unique well appointed suites of varying types each tastefully decorated and uniquely designed.

The East Indies Hotel is a carefully restored historic Straits-Chinese home which is now divided into a collection of ten spacious and unique accommodations. Each room at the East Indies Mansion is peerless and painstakingly restored, offering its own unique welcoming atmosphere and incredibly rich history to discerning guests. Exploring the house you will find a number of elegant living spaces for you to enjoy and relax and relive the nostalgia of this historic place.

Our amenities

Our friendly concierge has extensive local knowledge and can happily help with all your needs.

  • Free Wifi Internet

  • Airport Transportation

  • Concierge

  • Laundry Service

  • Streetside Parking

    Besides the street parking, there are private parking lots available approximately 200 meters away from our hotel.

East Indies Mansion Courtyard

Warm atmosphere, peaceful oasis

Located in the heart of the most vibrant and historical part of the island city

The warm atmosphere of this charming house and the comfort of the room is an oasis of serenity in penang

A great stay!

A gorgeous, tasteful, and peaceful oasis in the middle of a hectic and vibrant part of the island city

Staff are friendly and helpful too

Our heritage and history

The current owner of No. 25 China Street, Mr. Wong, was mesmerized when he toured the mansion while it was still the home of the Wilkinsons. To him, the homeliness of the mansion was like a window into a past world seeping in history and culture.

As someone of overseas Chinese heritage, the visit sparked a curiosity into his own ancestry, and he began to avidly learn about Georgetown’s entrepôt history.

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