Eastern & Oriental Hotel
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About this property
Historic Setting: Eastern & Oriental Hotel in George Town is housed in a historic building, offering a unique blend of heritage and modern comforts. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy spa facilities, a fitness center, sun terrace, garden, restaurant, bar, year-round outdoor and indoor swimming pools, and free WiFi. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, bathrobes, and sea views. Additional amenities include balconies, mini-bars, and executive lounge access. Dining Experience: The hotel serves Malaysian, local, international, and European cuisines at its restaurant, offering lunch, dinner, and high tea. Breakfast is continental or buffet. Prime Location: Located 9.9 mi from Penang International Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Northam Beach (16-minute walk) and Penang Hill (6.2 mi).
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- 2 swimming pools
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- Spa
- 3 restaurants
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Paul
United Kingdom“Attentive and friendly staff Clean and stylish old colonial vibe Sea front location Very large room with spacious bathroom and sea view balcony Huge choice of food at breakfast Complimentary tea and coffee in lounge” - Leema United Kingdom“The spacious rooms, unique character/history Pool was lovely, best sun loungers to date. Fluffy beach towels.”
- Mehzabeen
United Arab Emirates“Beautiful property in the heart of Georgetown - super accessible but still a hideaway from the hustle and bustle” - Gregory
Australia“The included breakfast choices were excellent. My room was massive and well appointed although there was a strange noise that seemed to come and go and I could not locate its origin. Two great swimming pools to choose from which I used every day.” - Bec Australia“Location of the E and O was perfect for walking to sightsee the cultural sights of Georgetown. Hotel was elegantly furnished and had a pleasing ambiance. Staff were courteous and room was cleaned exceptionally well, loved the turn down touch! The...”
Peter
Thailand“Excellent hotel, with staff friendliness and professionalism a standout.”- Pascale
Lebanon“Just Wow! The vintage style with the modern touch give this hotel a special value and charm. The room is spacious and unbelievably nice bathroom with a tub. Food, staff , ambiance .. everything was just perfect.” - Jamilah
United States“I loved my spacious room and view of the sea. The accommodations were tastefully designed” - P
Taiwan“Facilities are very comfortable, staff are nice, food is delicious, the location is convenient and has a great sea view. It provides complimentary yoga classes on every Tuesday and Thursday, and the teacher is very nice and experienced!” - Delon
Singapore“Perfect!! Room was spacious and clean, view from the room was spectacular. There is such a wide selection for breakfast and everything was delicious!! Staff were polite and helpful.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Palm Court
- CuisineMalaysian • Local • International
- Open forLunch • Dinner • High tea
- Java Tree
- CuisineLocal • European
- Open forDinner
- Sarkies
- CuisineLocal • International
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Amenities of Eastern & Oriental Hotel
Most popular amenities
- 2 swimming pools
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- Spa
- 3 restaurants
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Guest bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
View
- View
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Coffee machine
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
Activities
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Cooking classAdditional charge
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Themed dinnersAdditional charge
- BowlingAdditional chargeOff-site
- HikingOff-site
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
Living Area
- Sofa
- Sitting area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Valet parking
- Parking garage
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Business centerAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Wake-up service
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Tile/Marble floor
- Private entrance
- Car rental
- Packed lunches
- Elevator
- Fan
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 – indoorFree!
- Open all year
- Beach umbrellas
Pool 2 – outdoorFree!
- Open all year
- Beach umbrellas
Spa
- Kids' pool
- Locker rooms
- Yoga classes
- Fitness
- Full-body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Couples' massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Spa facilities
- MassageAdditional charge
- SpaAdditional charge
- Fitness center
Languages Spoken
- English
- Indonesian
- Malay
- Chinese
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted. Effective 1 June 2014, the Penang State Government will be imposing a local government fee of MYR 3 per room per night, payable directly to the hotel upon check in.
- The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property. For reservations made by a third party, you will need to complete an authorization form and present a copy of the person's ID and credit card.
- Please note that for bookings of 3 rooms or single booking with more than 3 nights and above, the hotel requires a 30% prepayment upon reservation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
