By / 5th July, 2014 / Our story / Off

FU YUAN , a three storey building located in Tanjung Sepat (T-7, Jalan Gelama). Named after the owner Mr. Lee Nam Hock who has passed away, this building was built in 1982. The owner’s initial plan was to give all his children a large family home. He has 5 children and there are about 20 family members in the family now. This ordinary residential building has been transformed in a home-stay with an artistic atmosphere. It is because the owners are art lovers.

On the first floor is a coffee bar cum art gallery. Here, you can enjoy traditional local coffee from surrounded by art. There will also be some art activities for the guests.

The second floor and the third floor are bedrooms for guest and each floor comes with different character. There are 8 guest rooms on second floor, 5 of them are standard room with full facilities (Ka Wu Ding), have a view of colorful roof tops from the neighbors, 2 of the family rooms (Fu Yuan Ge) with Japanese style futons and 2 queen size bed to fit in the whole family. The family rooms are attached with a small kitchen as well. And the last room here is completely decorated with antique furniture (Balik Kampung).

There are a total of 10 rooms on third floor. 2 are sea view room (309 Wind Whispering, 312 Clear Sky). Just imagine how relaxed you will feel when you standing In front of a huge window enjoying the sea view and see breeze. Others 8 rooms (Wind Whispering, Clear Sky and Mango Tree) have a view of blue sky, colorful rooftops from the neighbors and a huge mango tree planted by the owner, Mr. Lee. The old Christmas tree in front of the house is the best proof on how old the building is. Mr. Lee who loves nature and gardening decorated the yard with all kind of colorful flowers. Since Fu Yuan emphasizes the artistic atmosphere for their home-stay, interior and exterior is tastefully designed. It is decorated with art pieces and paintings collected from all over the world. Each piece has a story to tell.

Welcome to FU YUAN, drink coffee, enjoy sea breeze, and listen to stories while being surrounded with art.