Cheong Fatt Tze, The Blue Mansion
Indigo heritage mansion-hotel at 14 Lebuh Leith in George Town's UNESCO core, the restored former home of Chinese merchant Cheong Fatt Tze. Guests stay inside the landmark; day visitors can tour the courtyards and architecture. Dining includes Indigo upstairs plus courtyard and Café Mangga options; confirm current menus and tour hours on cheongfatttzemansion.com. Book rooms early around Chinese New Year and festival weeks, and treat overnight stays as the quietest way to see the blue façade after tour groups leave.
- Address
- 14 Lebuh Leith, 10200 George Town, Penang, Malaysia
- Official website
- Visit site ↗
- Country
- Malaysia
While you're there
Lebuh Leith sits above the harbour edge of George Town. Tour the mansion museums by day, then walk toward China House or book Auntie Gaik Lean's Old School Eatery for Nyonya dinner. Confirm tour-ticket versus in-house guest access before you arrive.
Pro Tip: State clearly whether you want the museum tour, the overnight, or both; day visitors and in-house guests use different access rules, and mixing them up at the Leith Street gate wastes the coolest morning hour.
- Best for
- A indigo mansion overnight or museum morning on Lebuh Leith.
- Pair with
- Nyonya dinner at Auntie Gaik Lean's.
- Season / timing
- Chinese New Year and peak school holidays pack George Town heritage houses.