Why merely tour one of Melaka's heritage buildings when you can stay overnight in one? Inhabiting a superbly renovated 1822 Peranakan mansion, this hotel has an elaborate lobby with beautiful old cane and inlaid furniture, opening to a lush courtyard garden with a fountain. Rooms have crisp sheets, shuttered windows and a regal crimson-and-white colour scheme.
A small on-site museum holds lavish antiques. There's also a spa (treatments from RM145).