Jawi Peranakan Mansion

Location: 153, Jalan Hutton, George Town, my

Star Rating: 4 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 12:00 PM

Amenities & Facilities

• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Family rooms
• Luggage storage
• Safety deposit box
• Massage services
• Non-smoking throughout
• Outdoor furniture
• Staff adhere to local safety protocols
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Physical distancing rules followed
• Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
• Physical distancing in dining areas
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Free wired internet
• Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
• Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
• Internet access
• Housekeeping on request
• Accessible train station shuttle
• No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

• Mansion Suite

  45sq m including a loft, living and sleeping area. 2 king-size beds on separate levels.

  Max Occupancy: 5 (4 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Sofa
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed

• Mansion Villa

  Based on 2 occupancies with private entrance max 4 pax, (RM100 per person including breakfast). 40sq m over 2 levels with the main bedroom upstairs sleeping area plus a private 20sq m courtyard.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Sofa
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed

• Mansion Room

  Mansion Room Based on 2 occupancies max 3 pax (RM100 per person & made up spacious daybed). 40sq m includes living and sleeping area.

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Toilet
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Sofa
  • Electric kettle
  • Mosquito net
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Pool towels
  • Bottle of water
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed

Guest Reviews

• Xavier (8/5): Loin du tumulte de la foule de touristes - Le charme de la bâtisse
• Milo (9/5): -
• joanne (10/5): The staff were very helpful and always there to answer any questions we had. Special mention to Nana and Periya. Always - The property was in a very good location, well maintained and so relaxing. The rooms were lovely, clean and maintained each day.
• David (9/5): Beautiful property in a lovely town - Nice traditional property in a great location Wifi was not that good in the room
• Sebastian (9/5): -
• Holly (9/5): -
• Jemima (10/5): Gorgeous hotel that felt really authentic and great location - Absolutely everything! Lovely staff, fantastic location with all the amazing food of Penang right on your step! Absolutely beautiful design inside the rooms and around the whole property. They even had umbrellas for us to take out on a rainy night. Would definitely stay again Nothing at all!
• Ekaterina (10/5): - Очень красивый и уютный отель, удобная кровать, рядом все достопримечательности Нет
• Anika (9/5): Tolles Hotel und - Wir hatten 3 entspannte Tage in diesem schönen Hotel,das als ehemaliges Handelshaus zu einem netten Boutiquehotel renoviert wurde. Die Lage ist gut, nicht weit von der Altstadt entfernt, der Pool hat uns an den heißen Nachmittagen gerettet. Auch das Personal ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit, wir haben uns total wohl gefühlt.
• Heather (9/5): -
• Sanjay Dev (10/5): -
• Denise (10/5): Wonderful host, kind and helpful. A very relaxing stay. - The beautiful decor. The antique furniture and the peace and tranquility.
• 627zeina (6/5): Good location but very loud - Good location but the rooms are incredibly loud with very little sound insulation from the traffic outside. Staff were ok but not particularly friendly or helpful. For example when checking out I was carrying suitcases down the stairs - the staff saw me and didn’t offer to help. Facilities are good and the property is clean
• Zein (6/5): Ok stay. Location and cleanliness are good but it’s very loud - Location Property looked beautiful Noisy traffic Hard beds Staff not friendly
• Kaylajadeh (8/5): Quaint stay - Nice spacious rooms with intricate details and history. Great central location. Friendly and welcoming staff. Light snacks and beverages provided for guests. A photogenic spot.
• Urska (10/5): -
• Urska (10/5): -
• Brittney (10/5): - This place is beautiful, the attention to detail makes all the difference. The pool is lovely to cool off in, the grounds are well taken care of and our room had everything we could want.
• 21GraemeC21 (10/5): Beautiful heritage property - If you’re looking for a stay that feels like a genuine step back in time, Jawi Peranakan Mansion is a total gem. It’s less like a hotel and more like a beautifully preserved piece of Penang’s history. I stayed in one of the Mansion Rooms: The rooms are stunning, filled with character and old-world charm. While the beds were firm, they were still very comfortable. Being in a historic building, you’ll hear some road noise in the mansion rooms, but it didn't bother me—it just felt like part of the city's energy. The pool is a wonderful. It’s the perfect, quiet oasis to cool off after a humid day of exploring. The staff are incredibly lovely and welcoming. Plus, the location is ideal—you’re right in the heart of George Town’s best food and culture. Authentic, charming, and perfectly located. I’d go back in a heartbeat. Probably one of my favourite places in a long time.
• nadiaolson (10/5): Amazing decor and comfortable stay! - We enjoyed staying in this lovely designed and antique place. The highlight were the staff who made our stay both comfortable and homey, like family. The front office staff were helpful in all aspects, we needed help in getting our way to Thailand and they went far and beyond to search for the right people and keeping us calm. Thankfully all went well. Our day to day interactions were fund and enjoyable. We had a great time. The room was comfortable, clean, spacious, and interestingly renovated all the way. Definitely recommend.
• M (8/5): Unique stay in heritage hotel. - Very homely with Airbnb vibe, unique furniture pieces in room, lovely entrance into courtyard, great central location and clean. Teak wood posted bed was a little noisy but it was comfortable and didn’t disturb our sleep. Hand rails around stairs in our room would have been very helpful. Locks into our villa were a bit tired and worn.
• 763paulo (10/5): When we return to Georgetown we will stay in one of Mr Ong's restored boutique hotels - The accomodations were immaculate, spacious, quiet, and comfortable. The staff were very friendly and responsive. Downtown Georgetown was easily accessable. The owner was a very generous and hospitable gentleman.
• Jenny (10/5): -
• Malvina (10/5): Perfect - A little gem in old George Town, full of character, very polite staff, great location Not having a restaurant or bar
• Barbora (10/5): - Apartmán byl čistý a krásně zařízený. Náš pobyt zde byl skvělý a jako 4 členná rodina jsme si jej užili. Personál byl vzdy vstřícný a milý. Dům je krásný, plný zákoutí, kde si můžete sednout a dát si kávu, pro děti je k dispozici např. i zmrzlina. Bazén je čistý a naprosto dokonalý. Ubytování se nachází na okraji centra s docházkovou vzdáleností k největším památkám. Food court New world park s širokou nabídkou jidla je 5minut chůze. 7/11 je asi 8 minut chůze. Ubytování vřele doporučujeme!!!
• Le (9/5): -
• Dominique (10/5): Très bonne expérience - Tres belle maison. La chambre manoir est fantastique et tres confortable. Personnels aux petits soins. Triste de n’avoir passé qu’une seule nuit. Rien
• Eve (8/5): - Beautifully presented No breakfast offered which is a shame because they have a lovely environment in which to eat breakfast!
• TSUNG CHE (9/5): -
• Hans (8/5): - Tolles altes Haus mit viel Stil und sehr nettem Personal.
• Qing (9/5): Nice property with spacious rooms - Convenient location with nice cafes and restaurants within walking distance. Love the courtyard- could feel the calmness as soon as we walk through the gate. The staff members are friendly and helpful. Free snacks, fruits and drinks for guests which are much appreciated. We didn’t get to use the pool but it is nice that it is available. The room is spacious and the bed is spacious and comfortable! And we love the decor with cultural elements! Some small things that can be improved on: - lots of ants in the bathroom (by the sink) and clearly they have a home in that room… there are also some by the bedside table close to the bathroom. - the shower pressure and hot water is not stable. - And impossible to use the head shower properly as after a couple of minutes it switches back to the other one…
• 944casparw (10/5): Great experience - Great place, loved location, the layout and interior design of our villa, the outdoor space, the sound of the birds and last but not least the very friendly and helpful staff.
• ew209 (10/5): Lovely Heritage Property - Huge room with lovely pool outside the louvered doors. Very comfortable and walking distance to many food and shopping spots. Helpful staff, good air conditioning, and easy to get Grab car for venturing further out.
• Cushla (9/5): Amazing! Would stay again! - Extremely cool heritage building in a great location. Very helpful staff.
• Katie (10/5): Charming boutique hotel, family friendly & great location - Absolutely charming boutique hotel in a nice part of Penang where you’re still in a quiet area but an easy walk or Grab to the closest places of interest, malls, eateries etc. I loved the Mansion Villa room as it was like a little house and great for our family of 3 with a toddler who could enjoy playing downstairs or in the outdoor courtyard. Our toddler also loved the outdoor fountain, pool and nearby local playground. The staff were really nice and accomodating. We also loved the communal dining table as we had multiple rooms/families on the trip we could congregate there, dining facilities to use & air con. Tiny piece was just the cot was not up to scratch on arrival, it was quite well used and didn’t have a sufficient mattress which for the price we paid per night for just the additional cot did not meet my expectation. However, the staff took my feedback and addressed it by adding/buying a mattress so we were happy with the resolution :)
• Lee (3/5): -
• Maria (9/5): Small and quaint/ poor wi fi. - Small and quaint Wi fi wasn’t the best.
• capa d'umbello (10/5): - room and building style confort of the beds
• Brook (9/5): -
• pernille (9/5): Fantastisk fint hotel med super service og central beliggenhed - Fantastisk fint hotel - super smagfuld indretning. Hotellet har en lille pool og fri kaffe, te, is og brød. Meget god og hjælpsom service. Super beliggenhed- tæt på restauranter og caféer Savnede lidt bedre og flere stole ved poolen
• wommy (10/5): -
• Chloé (10/5): C’était parfait, un excellent séjour - Maginifique demeure très bien placée qui vous plonge au coeur du passé paranakan de l’île, ambiance familiale et très sympathique, personnel très aidant et attentif Rien
• Lisa (9/5): -
• Lisa (8/5): Great immersive stay in a beautiful mansion in the heart of Georgetown. Room was very well decorated and Priya and the o - Ideally situated in Georgetown where we could immerse in the town’s rich history by staying at the mansion. Windows in room couldn’t be opened so there was a persistent musty odor due to lack of aeration.
• xiaozhe (10/5): - 满意 无
• Gareth (9/5): -
• Susan (10/5): Great stay - This is a lovely historic hotel with very spacious comfortable rooms Staff on check out day let me stay on and kindly looked after my luggage Nothing was too much trouble Very clean and excellent facilities
• Yu-hsing (10/5): - The unique historic ambiance created by the design and furnishings. The quiet and peacefulness. Family suite- very comfortable for 4 people but since 4 people is sharing one space, you can easiy step out of the room to the thoughtfully arranged common areas to speak without disturbing your room mates. The mansion was surrounded by several good eateries within 5 mins walk.
• Sharafunnisa (9/5): Amazing stay - It was clean and a good stay Very quiet and less people.
• Valerio (5/5): Dirty and not well maintained - - Friendly staff - 24h reception - Strong smell of old age and dust in the house. - The house and the sheets were dirty, and the place did not feel clean overall. - Sewer odor coming from the bathroom.
• spencer the rover (10/5): - Beautiful heritage building, all the amenities you need, good size rooms, good location. Plenty to recommend staying here
• spencer the rover (10/5): -
• sioned (10/5): - Lovely accomodation, great location. 5 stars !! Nothing
• Bilal (10/5): - Excellent location and comfortable room Everything was perfect
• Jesper (9/5): Dejligt hotel der ligger centralt en lille oase. - Meget venligt personale, stille beliggenhed og meget rent Ingen morgenmad
• Sabine (10/5): Wunderschön! - Das Hotel hat außergewöhnliche Zimmer wir hatten eine Suite mit zwei Doppelbetten. Das zweit Bett stand auf einer Empore, dadurch war räumlich alles etwas getrennt, was sehr angenehm war. Das Zimmer war sehr groß und extrem liebevoll eingerichtet. Auch der kleine Pool ist sehr nett.
• RosiesTravels2 (8/5): Charming Heritage Hotel in the Heart of George Town — Not for Light Sleepers - I stayed in this beautiful heritage house right in the heart of George Town for four nights with my family. The positives of our stay: We had two courtyard rooms, which were very characterful and thoughtfully designed, with original furniture set over two floors, lots of wood, colourful tiles, and a lovely chill-out area downstairs with a TV and a small courtyard. The hotel itself is really pretty and full of heritage features. There’s a lovely swimming pool (more of a plunge pool, but perfect for cooling off), everything was clean, and the staff were genuinely lovely and welcoming. The location is excellent — right in the old town and close to lots of great places to eat. The hotel doesn’t offer breakfast, but that wasn’t an issue at all, as George Town has lots of cafés and food spots nearby. The negatives: The beds were extremely hard, and after four nights I did end up with a backache. The rooms also faced the road at the back, so there is noticeable traffic noise, and the nearby mosque’s early morning call to prayer (around 6am) did wake me for the first few nights. I eventually got used to it and wore earplugs, but light sleepers should be aware. Overall, it’s a lovely and atmospheric place in a fantastic location, and we really enjoyed our stay. That said, due to the uncomfortable beds and the noise, it’s probably not somewhere we would choose to stay again — though it may suit travellers who prioritise heritage charm and location over absolute quiet and comfort.
• Darya (8/5): - Very nice property and friendly staff. Convenient distance to old town and a nice swimming pool. Our room (no 9) was beautiful but had a distinct smell of mould. The common areas did not smell in that way so do not know if that was the case only for our room.
• Vincent (10/5): Homely. - Historical mansion, staff and the pool. Nothing.
• Wannida (6/5): Unresponsive to Health Concerns - The overall design is beautiful and it’s located in a good area. This is one of my very few negative review after over 10 years on Booking.com. I originally booked a 3-night stay. The check-in and initial experience were fine, however on the first night I had difficulty sleeping due to very damp air in the room and began experiencing persistent coughing and sneezing. I have allergies, and the reaction was significant enough that my partner had to go out late at night to find antihistamine medication. The next morning, after spending time outside the room, my symptoms stopped. Assuming it might be dust-related, I requested housekeeping. When we returned, the cleaning appeared incomplete, and additional cleaning was done after a second request. Unfortunately, after spending more time in the room, my allergic reaction returned and was noticeably worse. Due to health concerns, we decided we could not continue the stay. We informed the front desk and were advised to contact the hotel via Booking.com regarding a refund for the remaining nights, as payment had already been made through the platform. To date, we have received no response from the hotel, nor any information regarding the situation, room condition, or steps taken to ensure a clean and safe environment. This lack of communication was especially disappointing, as we also stayed at another property within the same group during this trip and had a very positive experience there. Overall, the issue was not only the room, but the absence of follow-up, explanation, or reassurance regarding guest health and safety. I strongly recommend to avoid staying here, especially if you have allergies and prioritize responsiveness.
• Kuan Heng (5/5): - 隔音不好
• Vero (10/5): Superbe - Superbe hôtel. Prestations et personnel de qualité Notre suite donnait sur la rue, les boules quies sont nécessaires pour pouvoir dormir
• Lakmini (10/5): Style and comfort in a fab location. - Hotel is very well curated. Very stylish. Only a few rooms so feels very exclusive. Location is fabulous for restaurants. Nice to have a pool. Rooms are large and comfy. Staff are friendly and helpful. Really not much. Hotel is very lovely. I was in room 2 which has glass interior windows. This means light comes in through the night which was mildly distracting. But I still slept.
• Darcee (10/5): Beautiful room - The room was beautiful - very large with a sitting area. It had an old historic feel to it but was very clean and modern at the same time. Lots of light. The staff were amazing and very friendly and helpful. The location was great.
• Miriam (8/5): -
• Ho Hui (8/5): -
• Ibrahim (10/5): Homey and welcoming. - The room was amazing in every sense. The ambiance and styling were immaculate and the location was perfect for exploring Georgetown on foot, with many restaurants nearby. -
• David (10/5): - This is a beautiful property, very well maintained. My daughters had a lot of fun exploring and playing. Wonderful stay, highly recommended.
• Mohamad Arif (10/5): The place was majestic, worth the money. - Ambience Parking space
• Baschiera (10/5): -
• Thomas (8/5): We stayed at the Jawi Peranakan Mansion for two lovely nights. - The location of the hotel was good, if you want to walk then some tourist hot spots would take a bit of time. There is a swimming pool which looked nice, not the biggest but great for a refreshing dip. Sadly we didn't have much time. Our ground floor hotel room was naturally cool and we only put the airconditioning on for 30 minutes or so and then we were fine with the ceiling fan for the rest of the night. Many people didn't like the bed because it's too firm, actually we booked this hotel because many people complained about the mattresses being too firm. I found them to be firm but still quite nice. The bathroom area was spacious with a large walk in shower. The staff were helpful and overall very friendly. The highlight of our time at the hotel must be the neighbours cat who roams around looking for pets. The rainshower head wouldn't be as hot as I would have liked. When I switched back to the sprayer head I got much hotter temperatures. Keep in mind there is a mosque close to the hotel, this might wake you up in the morning.
• Amina (10/5): For the price point - it was super luxurious. A great escape for those looking for a place to stay in Penang. As if you’ - Everything! None
• Christoph Steeb (9/5): Klasse Aufenthalt - Tolle Lage um die Stadt zu entdecken. Das Personal ist super freundlich. Wir können das Hotel empfehlen.
• Eleanor (10/5): Beautiful property and great location, fantastic staff. - Beautiful property in the heart of Georgetown. Wonderful staff who were very helpful. WiFi is a bit temperamental but plenty of cafes with wifi close by.
• Ong (10/5): -
• Ching (10/5): Gorgeous historical monument in every detail - Very understanding staff, helped with moving luggage upstairs and downstairs and gave wonderful travel tips. Pool was a bit small, would be good for summer dipping but not real swimming. Free ice-cream but no breakfast option.
• Teng Hui (10/5): -
• Arianna100 (10/5): - Sehr schönes Hotel mit tollen, großen Zimmern und einem kleinen Pool. Man muss immer so 15 Min gehen, um in Zentrum von Old Town etc. zu kommen, aber das war für uns ok. Wir waren 3 Nächte hier und haben die Zeit sehr genossen. Kein Frühstück, keine Hotelbar oä.
• NOBUO (9/5): -
• Johanna (9/5): Jawi Peranakan is a lovely heritage accommodation within walking distance of everything in Georgetown. Highly recommend - Jawi Peranakan is a really lovely heritage accommodation in Georgetown. The building is beautiful and the staff were fantastic. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely visit again. We really enjoyed everything, the only thing to mention is the pool has quite a big step up to get in and may be difficult for people with mobility issues.
• Dinghao (10/5): -
• Lilly (10/5): -
• Nur (9/5): Beautiful hotel in an amazing location in Penang. - Beautiful hotel, absolutely loved the interior, the room we booked had 2 beds and the second bed was via stairs which was a lovely touch to the design! I wish we were able to stay longer but will definitely be back. Staff were friendly and nice! Facilities were great, we loved the bathroom. Location was perfect, walking distance to many places nearby! It’s such a great hotel especially for people who want to find out more about Penang heritage. There is no parking which makes it a bit difficult although there is street parking nearby! Teas and coffees were in communal area outside.
• maria eugenia (10/5): Maravilla. No lo dudes. Encantador - Todo. Si estás leyendo esto y entra dentro de tu presupuesto, no lo dudes. Alójate aquí. Bien ubicado. Tranquilo. Espacioso. Personal amable (gracias Praya por tus recomendaciones) Durante mi estancia en Georgetown (15 días) me alojé en tres sitios diferentes. Volvería a alojarme aquí con los ojos cerrados)
• Luc (10/5): Un oasis au milieu de la ville - Un endroit calme et paisible. La chambre est grande et très agréable Rien
• Kovan (10/5): Nice hotel - Nice room There isa house next door - can hear residents talking.
• 734salmai (2/5): BED BUGS BEWARE - BEWARE OF BED BUGS On the first night here, my husband noticed itchy bites all over his body - we figured it was just mosquitoes — until I saw a red crawling bed bug approaching my two month old baby 😭 I quickly picked her up and crushed the bug, hence why the picture is blurred and unclear but it was definitely a bed bug. Pic of my baby on the bed to prove I actually stayed here
• Camper05305549131 (10/5): Hotel cantik - Very cosy and nice hotel must experience this while in penang because it is so classic very traditional heritage vibe.priya and nana are the sweetest very nice and helpful
• Noelia (10/5): - Es un lugar precioso. Tiene todo lo necesario para una estancia tranquila en Georgetown. Esta muy céntrico pero es tranquilo. Habitación enorme y el baño también. Aun que no ofrecen desayuno, te puedes hacer un café y coger algún bollito que tienen en las zonas comunes. La piscina es pequeña, pero lo suficiente para refrescarte. Me ha parecido un sitio espectacular
• M (10/5): -
• Craig (10/5): Delightful - Beautiful, historic building, excellent staff. And a bonus pool that I was not expecting - very welcome on a very hot day!
• Amanda (9/5): - Casa colonial tremendamente bonita
• Siti Fatimah Anisa (8/5): -
• Faridah (10/5): - The environment
• Hannah (10/5): A beautiful place - The stunning interiors, relaxed approach and amazing location. Staff were friendly and helpful and let us have a late check out. Close to everything. Nothing
• Rico (8/5): -
• Lana (7/5): - Staff were excellent, friendly, helpful and welcoming. Loved the heritage style of the building. No hot water in our shower. Asked for this to be fixed but was still the same after maintenance had been.
• Laura (10/5): A fantastic place to stay in Georgetown - The hotel is beautiful, in a heritage building. The details of the decor are charming and functional. The room was spacious and clean. The location is perfect if you want to explore Georgetown on foot. Lots of options for wonderful food nearby. The matress was quite hard.
• GregLamma (9/5): -
• Climber10988982309 (10/5): What a fantastic place!!! - This is probably been the best hotel experience I have ever had, the place is beautiful. Everything has been done so tastefully and is aesthetically pleasing. The staff are wonderful particularly Nana who is charming and cannot do enough. I will most definitely return to this wonderful hotel.

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