THE BLUE MANSION IS NOW A BIG SUCCESS IN PENANG
THE BLUE MANSION IS ONE OF PENANG'S MOST FAMOUS AND HISTORIC MANSIONS
Testament of Group’s Growth in Asia
Hospitality group SAMADHI has signed a long-‐term management agreement to brand and manage THE BLUE MANSION, A Cheong Fatt Tze Legacy in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town, Penang.
This is the Group’s third property in Malaysia, adding to its existing portfolio of hotels and restaurants in Malaysia and Singapore.
THE BLUE MANSION is an iconic, late 19th century mansion and widely believed to be the favourite home of Cheong Fatt Tze (1840-‐1916), a rags-‐to-‐riches Hakka entrepreneur from China, a Mandarin of the highest Order and a man described by the New York Times as the ‘Rockefeller of the East’.
Its historical background makes it the ideal destination to enjoy Penang’s unique historical and cultural tapestry. Under the helm of SAMADHI, THE BLUE MANSION has been refurbished to its former grandeur, reflecting the opulence of the tycoon’s lavish affluence in its artful blend of contemporary comfort within its heritage space.
The mansion comprises 18 rooms, each individually themed and furnished with luxurious amenities alongside precious heirlooms from the family’s private collection.
A new addition to THE BLUE MANSION is the CHEONG FATT TZE RESTAURANT, serving exquisite modern Cantonese cuisine. The Mansion also features beautiful
Chinese gardens and SAMADHI Spa.
“SAMADHI is thrilled to be associated with
THE BLUE MANSION, which holds great
cultural value and is such an integral piece of Penang’s historical fabric. Its iconic status makes it a perfect match with SAMADHI properties, which are identified by their unique locations that are true to its strong sense of place and a perfect destinations to indulge in the SAMADHI Experience,” says Federico Asaro, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of SAMADHI.
THE BLUE MANSION is SAMADHI’s first hospitality venture in Penang and a significant milestone in its growth plans. A signature of the hospitality group is its careful selection of its properties, a process that may take years and ‘fine-‐ tooth combing’ of the region to uncover a property special enough in its location and character, to qualify as a potential SAMADHI property.
The opening of THE BLUE MANSION is also testament of the Group’s intentions to grow its portfolio in the region. It is poised to open a fourth hotel, a 22-‐room colonial escape in Singapore in September 2015, in its first hospitality foray outside Malaysia.
“The opening of THE BLUE MANSION is part of our overall Asian growth outlook. As an Asian brand, our steady and continued expansion in the region reflects not only the growth opportunities for our brands and portfolio, but also our commitment to bringing Asia to the world in our own signature way.
"In essence, our goal is about identifying the right properties and attracting the right people to enjoy and appreciate them.”
About SAMADHI SAMADHI is an established and ambitious hospitality group offering unique holiday and dining experiences in Asia. It owns and operates several award -‐winning properties including JAPAMALA in Tioman Island, a 13-‐villa and chalet award-‐winning resort that opened in 2004; VILLA SAMADHI, a 21-‐villa-‐room urban retreat in Kuala Lumpur that opened in 2011; THE BLUE MANSION, an iconic 22-‐room mansion in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town, Penang in 2014; and in September 2015, it will open VILLA SAMADHI Singapore, a restored 20-‐room residence.
It also owns and manages the TAMARIND Group of Restaurants, which include TAMARIND SPRINGS and NEO TAMARIND in Kuala Lumpur, and TAMARIND HILL in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.
“The SAMADHI Experience”
Translated from Sanskrit, ‘SAMADHI’ is the highest stage in meditation, the moment when a state of mind is achieved and one experiences a fusion with the divine universe.
Our wish is to deliver a transcendent experience where stresses and anxieties of daily life are surrendered at the door and our guests transition to an intensely relaxed state of mind, in what we call ‘The SAMADHI Experience’.
THE BLUE MANSION 14, Leith Street 10200 Penang, Malaysia T +604 262 0006 For THE BLUE MANSION reservations, please contact: (T) +603 2161 0769 (F) +603 2166 0604 Email: reservations@thebluemansion.com.my
For CHEONG FATT TZE RESTAURANT reservations, please contact: (T) +603 2144 8370 / (F) +603 262 0006
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