Hotel Eastern & Oriental Hotel
10 Farquhar Street, Georgetown, 10200 George Town, Malaysia – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.2/10! (score from 1559 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
I like the bath tub, the view was wonderful, and staying there was value for the money. Staying there was calming and relaxing.
MalaysiaEverything else. The service was attentive and friendly - all staff from reception, housekeeping, restaurant, pool and retail.
SingaporeIt's an absolutely beautiful hotel. The suites are amazing and all the staff were helpful and friendly. I cannot fault it in any way.
United KingdomFrom our greeting on arrival to our departure everything was wonderful. Staff very helpful with information, very efficient and attentive. Both buffet and al a cart breakfasts were very good we had evening meal too which was lovely.
United KingdomRoom is clean and comfy, spacious bathroom and bath tub.
MalaysiaHeritage, style, facilities (pool and Spa excellent)
United KingdomNice Hotel with wonderful atmosphere, the feeling of a bygone era. Beautiful details in the decor room were very beautiful, nice environment throughout the hotel
SwedenSuite was suburb, view was amazing, staff was wonderful. Will definitely stay again.
MalaysiaJust an outstanding renovated historical venue - feel just like in the late 1920‘s and breath the air of a colonial trading time
SwitzerlandAbsolutely Everything! Fabulous bed and bedding, highest quality furnishings all staff were wonderful and having a mini bar replenished every day was the icing on the cake!
Thailand
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Eastern & Oriental Hotel 5-star hotel
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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Eastern & Oriental Hotel
One of our top picks in George Town.Located in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Georgetown, Eastern & Oriental Hotel offer 19th century heritage accommodations in Penang. It features an outdoor swimming pool and guests can enjoy meals at the in-house restaurant or have a drink at the bar. Offering a 24-hour butler service, free WiFi is available throughout the property.
Eastern & Oriental Hotel is 2.1 miles from popular Gurney Drive, where Gurney Plaza and Gurney Paragon offer shopping options. It is 750 yards to Penang State Museum and Art Gallery and 950 yards to Penang 2D Trick Art Museum, while Fort Cornwallis is 0.7 miles away. It is 12.4 miles from Penang International Airport.
Featuring classic wood furnishings and floral prints, spacious colonial-style suites come with ample lounge and work areas. They come with a safe, cable TV and large bathrooms with a claw-foot bathtub. Complimentary newspapers are delivered daily.
Guests can approach the 24-hour front desk for currency exchange, tour arrangements, luggage storage and concierge services. Lazy afternoons in the sun can be spent by Eastern & Oriental’s outdoor pool, which boasts views of the sea. Other leisure options include a fitness centre and bicycle rental services.
Eastern & Oriental Hotel has 6 dining options, including The 1885 which serves traditional English afternoon tea. Sarkies Corner offers a range of international and local dishes.
This is our guests' favourite part of George Town, according to independent reviews.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 9.2 for two-person stays.
Currency exchange: Need local currency? This property offers currency exchange on site.
Guests love...
“breakfast buffet”
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“sea view”
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“friendly staff”
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“boutique style”
Situated in the best rated area in George Town, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast info
Continental, Full English/Irish, Asian, American, Buffet
Good coffee!
Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent
Free private parking available at the hotel
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The Eastern & Oriental Hotel is the embodiment of both a special time and a special place. For well over a century, this remarkable hotel - known simply as `The E&O' to generations of travellers - has stood as a testament to the grand elegance of the British colonial era.
What's nearby *
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Pinang Peranakan Mansion0.5 miles
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Fort Cornwallis0.6 miles
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Wonderfood Museum0.6 miles
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Khoo Kongsi0.6 miles
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Prangin Mall0.7 miles
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Komtar0.7 miles
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Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar0.7 miles
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1st Avenue Penang0.8 miles
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Penang Jetty0.9 miles
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Penang Times Square1.1 miles
Restaurants and markets *
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32 Mansion Restaurant0.2 miles
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Three Sixty Revolving Restaurant Restaurant0.6 miles
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1st Avenue Supermarket0.6 miles
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Chowrasta Market Market0.6 miles
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Gurney Plaza Supermarket3.1 miles
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Gurney Paragon Supermarket3.1 miles
Natural beauty *
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Indian Ocean Sea/ocean0 miles
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Penang Hill Mountain12.4 miles
Closest airports *
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Penang International Airport9.6 miles
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Sultan Abdul Halim Airport53.5 miles
Most popular landmarks *
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Gurney Plaza2.1 miles
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Gurney Drive2.2 miles
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Straits Quay2.9 miles
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Penang Hill4.2 miles
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Sunway Carnival Mall4.6 miles
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Kek Lok Si Temple4.6 miles
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Penang Bridge4.9 miles
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Penang Hill16.9 miles
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Kek Lok Si17.6 miles
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Queensbay Mall18.5 miles
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Cuisine: Malaysian, Local, International
Open for: Lunch, Dinner, High tea
Java Tree
Cuisine: Local, European
Open for: Dinner
Sarkies
Cuisine: Local, International
Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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One of our top picks in George Town
Facilities of Eastern & Oriental Hotel Great facilities! Review score, 9.1
Most popular facilities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Live sport events (broadcast)
- Cooking class Additional charge
- Happy hour Additional charge
- Themed dinner nights Additional charge
- Bowling Off-site Additional charge
- Cycling
- Hiking Off-site
- Library
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
- Golf course (within 3 km) Additional charge
Food & Drink
- On-site coffee house
- Bottle of water
- Wine/champagne Additional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kid meals Additional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
- Accessible parking
- Parking garage
- Secured parking
Pool and wellness
- Swimming pool
- Kids' pool
- Fitness/spa 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
- Indoor pool (all year)
- Outdoor pool (all year)
- Outdoor pool
- Indoor pool
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa and wellness centre Additional charge
- Fitness centre
Reception services
- Lockers
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
- Children television networks
- Babysitting/child services Additional charge
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Trouser press Additional charge
- Shoeshine
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopying Additional charge
- Business centre Additional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Shops (on site)
- Car hire
- Packed lunches
- Gift shop
- Lift
- VIP room facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers
- Room service
Languages spoken
- English
- Indonesian
- Malay
- Chinese
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Children of any age are welcome.
Children aged 6 years and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
| 0 - 6 years |
Can use a cot
upon request
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FREE |
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Can use an extra bed
upon request
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MYR 174 per child, per night | |
| 7+ years |
Can use an extra bed
upon request
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MYR 174 per person, per night |
Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the room you choose. Please check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Eastern & Oriental Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
A tourist tax of MYR 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.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
FAQs about Eastern & Oriental Hotel
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Check-in at Eastern & Oriental Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
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Eastern & Oriental Hotel has 3 restaurants:
- Sarkies
- Java Tree
- Palm Court
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Eastern & Oriental Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Indoor pool
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
- Bowling
- Library
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Indoor pool (all year)
- Spa Facilities
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Spa/wellness packages
- Back massage
- Neck massage
- Foot massage
- Couples massage
- Head massage
- Hand massage
- Full body massage
- Fitness
- Yoga classes
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Themed dinner nights
- Happy hour
- Cooking class
- Live sport events (broadcast)
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Guests staying at Eastern & Oriental Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.7).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Asian
- American
- Buffet
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Eastern & Oriental Hotel (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private parking
- Secured parking
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
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Room options at Eastern & Oriental Hotel include:
- Suite
- BBasic Room
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The prices at Eastern & Oriental Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Eastern & Oriental Hotel by:
- Taxi 30min
