Monastic shophouse cloister
Flanking the pathway to the clan temple, restored black-and-white shophouses enclose tranquil courtyard reflecting pools and shaded loungers.
“The interiors are modern, employing a palette of wood, granite, stone, and porcelain.”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Central airwells reconfigured as shallow reflecting pools beneath open skylights with bespoke granite rice-grinder fountains.
Remarkable
Restored nineteenth-century Straits Chinese shophouses integrated directly into the historic Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi clan compound.
Remarkable
Exclusive early access to the Leong San Tong temple and curated street-food partnerships across George Town.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
UK Hot List
Condé Nast Traveler
2026
Also in Wallpaper* and AFAR.
the suites run deep like traditional shophouses, each lit by a central skylight above water features and shivling fountains.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set in the UNESCO-listed heart of George Town, the hotel sits steps from Armenian Street murals and Beach Street cafes.
The rooms
Deep shophouse suites center on trellised airwells with private reflecting pools, custom dark timber, and carved stone guardian lions.
The spa
A second-floor treatment room holds two massage beds for holistic therapies rooted in Balinese healing traditions.
The gym
Technogym cardio machines and a rack of dumbbells stand opposite mirrored walls on the second floor.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Tea Room and Library
A monolithic stone counter and bonsai share the room with shelves stocked with books on local heritage.
The suites follow the original shophouse footprint: long, narrow spines divided by original central air wells, now reconfigured as shallow ponds.
Courtyard Restaurant, Lounge and Wine Bar
Drinks and meals move between a curved marble bar and shaded tables set beside the courtyard reflecting pool.
How it began
Architect Soo K. Chan spent his early childhood inside this very Khoo Kongsi clan compound before transforming it into a hotel.
“For his hotel, Chan took a personal, memory-led approach to restoring and reimagining narrow historic shophouses in the Khoo Kongsi compound where he once lived.”
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Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
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Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
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A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
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Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
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