Suffolk House
Malaysia's only Georgian garden mansion
An early-1800s Anglo-Indian garden house on the fringe of George Town — Malaysia's only surviving Georgian mansion and a UNESCO Award of Distinction winner. Expansive lawns (rare this close to the heritage core) host garden ceremonies up to 300 guests, while the ballroom and Marble Hall seat smaller indoor receptions. Notably, Suffolk House publishes its venue-hire rates — unusual transparency among Penang heritage venues.
Capacity
Up to 300 seated, ~30 tables
Where
250 Jalan Air Itam, George Town, Penang
Catering
Halal: confirm · in-house only
From
Venue hire from RM 6,000
Suitable for
Packages & pricing
North Lawn (4 hrs)
from RM 3,000/eventLawn hire · power · 4 hours
Whole garden (4 hrs)
from RM 6,000/eventBoth lawns · power · 4 hours
Marble Hall
from RM 4,000/eventIndoor hall hire
Prices are indicative and may be dated — confirm the current rate with the venue.
Worth knowing before you enquire
- Catering is in-house only (YKH Group) — outside caterers aren't allowed, which matters if you need a specific halal or cultural caterer.
- Hire fees exclude setup/teardown; per-pax banquet menu pricing isn't published.
Sourced from: suffolkhouse.com.my. Last updated 2026-06-25.