Hotel Muntri Grove (Georgetown, Malaysia)

Tucked away beside the World Heritage Site of downtown George Town, Muntri Grove is a boutique hotel decorated with original artworks. It occupies a row of lovingly restored two-storey terraced workers cottages dating back to the 1800s. The spacious and well-appointed rooms with private bathrooms and air conditioning are light and airy. Decorated with splashes of colour, they feature teak furniture and lounges plus high ceilings with exposed timber beams, four-poster beds, flat-screen TVs and wireless speakers. Standout facilities include an outdoor rooftop swimming pool and serene gardens. Further conveniences include a 24-hour reception, sunloungers and free Wi-Fi throughout. Pets are allowed on request. Breakfast is served on the large first floor veranda. Two minutes’ walk away, guests will find the Mews Café, which is among this hotel’s sister eateries. It serves Malaysian cuisine plus light bites in stylish surroundings. The fascinating Clan Jetties of Penang are about 15 minutes’ walk from Muntri Grove. Historic Fort Cornwallis is a mile away.