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The Majestic Malacca
Melaka, Malaysia · YTL Hotels · Core Luxury
The Majestic Malacca is a restored 1920s Straits Settlement merchant mansion on the Melaka River, opened by YTL in 2008. Peranakan interiors fill its 54 rooms, set in the old fabric of the house, and Spa Village, YTL's spa brand, operates inside the mansion. The river outside once carried the trade that made Melaka's merchants rich, and the old town's lanes are on the doorstep.
- 54 rooms
- Opened 2008
- Neighborhood: Melaka River
- Rooms from 753 sq ft (70 m²)
About The Majestic Malacca
- YTL restored a 1920s Straits Settlement merchant mansion and opened it as a hotel in 2008.
- Peranakan interiors fill the 54 rooms set in the old mansion fabric, on the Melaka River.
- Spa Village, YTL's spa brand, operates inside the house.
- Entry-level rooms start at 753 sq ft (70 m²).
History
The Majestic Malacca occupies a 1920s Straits mansion on the Melaka River. YTL Hotels restored it and opened the hotel in 2008 with a Spa Village and Peranakan rooms. Fifty-four rooms sit in that mansion fabric.
Restaurants and bars
- The Mansion — Restaurant · Kristang
- Teratai Terrace — Restaurant · Contemporary Asian
- Nelayan — Restaurant · Seafood
- Uncle Lim's Kitchen — Restaurant
- Chapman's Bar — Bar
- Jamu Bar — Bar
Experiences
- Gin O'Clock — A signature experience built around Tanqueray Malacca Gin, a limited-edition spirit available exclusively at the hotel.
- Signature Events (Kristang culture celebrations) — A calendar of celebrations presented as a tribute to the unique Kristang heritage.
- Kristang Culinary Journey — A guided tour by the hotel's Kristang Culinary Chef through the region's largest local market, followed by a cooking class back at the hotel.
- Kristang Afternoon Tea — A curated array of sweet and savoury delicacies infused with Straits spices and tropical flavours, served with Kristang hospitality.
- Malacca River Cruise — A sightseeing boat tour along the Malacca River through the historic core.
- Dine at The Mansion — Dining in the mansion.
Amenities
- Spa
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