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 of up to 250 guests on the West Lawn, 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 250, setup not stated
Where
250 Jalan Air Itam, George Town, Penang
Catering
Halal: confirm · catering policy: confirm
From
Venue hire from RM 3,000
Suitable for
Packages & pricing
Ballroom, Sunday to Thursday (4 hrs)
from RM 3,000/eventSeats 90 on round tables · verandah · RM4,000 on Friday and Saturday
North Garden (4 hrs)
from RM 3,000/eventMarquee for 200 · power
Marble Hall, Sunday to Thursday (4 hrs)
from RM 4,000/event200 standing · RM5,000 on Friday and Saturday
Entire garden (4 hrs)
from RM 6,000/eventBoth gardens · power
Prices are indicative and may be dated — confirm the current rate with the venue.
Worth knowing before you enquire
- Suffolk House runs its own catering team; ask whether outside caterers are allowed.
- Hire fees exclude setup/teardown; per-pax banquet menu pricing isn't published.
Sourced from: suffolkhouse.com.my, suffolkhouse.com.my. Last updated 2026-09-27.