Three Malaysia Boutique Hotels That Bring Back that Old World Charm
From being featured in the film Crazy Rich Asians to receiving recognition as one of the best hotels by the Michelin Guide, they are truly exceptional.
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Among the sea of modern developments, these boutique hotels stands out from the pack with their one-of-a-kind allure.
Cheong Fatt Tze
As a UNESCO heritage site, George Town is rife with historic buildings, and the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion is one of them. Built around the late 19th century, the Blue Mansion, known for gracing the Hollywood flick Crazy Rich Asians, represents Peranakan culture ? the backbone of Chinese migrants who settled in Penang and intermarried with local Malays. This century-old building is a symbol of love of the wealthy Chinese businessman whom the mansion was named after for his beloved wife. However, the mansion fell into disrepair when the owner passed away. It was not until Laurence Loh, an earnest institution behind award-winning restorations in Malaysia, took up the challenge to bring back the heyday of the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion. Once a down-at-heel dwelling, the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion is now an award-winning boutique hotel and a landmark that tourists do not miss out on in their itinerary.
Boasting a facade tinged in vibrant indigo facing a lotus pond, the winner of ?Global Luxury Heritage Hotel? is where every guest gets to experience the marriage of East and West. Be...
The post Three Malaysia Boutique Hotels That Bring Back that Old World Charm appeared first on LUXUO.
Among the sea of modern developments, these boutique hotels stands out from the pack with their one-of-a-kind allure.
Cheong Fatt Tze
As a UNESCO heritage site, George Town is rife with historic buildings, and the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion is one of them. Built around the late 19th century, the Blue Mansion, known for gracing the Hollywood flick Crazy Rich Asians, represents Peranakan culture ? the backbone of Chinese migrants who settled in Penang and intermarried with local Malays. This century-old building is a symbol of love of the wealthy Chinese businessman whom the mansion was named after for his beloved wife. However, the mansion fell into disrepair when the owner passed away. It was not until Laurence Loh, an earnest institution behind award-winning restorations in Malaysia, took up the challenge to bring back the heyday of the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion. Once a down-at-heel dwelling, the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion is now an award-winning boutique hotel and a landmark that tourists do not miss out on in their itinerary.
Boasting a facade tinged in vibrant indigo facing a lotus pond, the winner of ?Global Luxury Heritage Hotel? is where every guest gets to experience the marriage of East and West. Be...
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