Eastern & Oriental Hotel
10 Farquhar Street, 10200 George Town, Malaysia – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.3/10! (score from 2074 reviews)
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Room.was very clean and comfortable.location near to tuorist spots. Sure will come again.
MalaysiaBeeakfast location and history swinmingpool bathroom
SwitzerlandThe view of the ocean was spectacular. Location wise, while it was not in the middle of town, was accessible to the main tourist spots. In fact, we were on foot most of the time. The hotel has lots of charm, character and heritage, so please do explore the other wing that you are not staying in, visit the heritage 'museum' and enjoy soaking into the history and grandeur. Needless to say the international buffet breakfast was great. The room size was great, the bathroom was luxurious (a little OTT), and the beds were very comfortable.
SingaporeThe room was so spacious. Very lucky to get a corner room which have extra space for me and my infant. The food at level 6 restaurant was quite good, can give it a try.
MalaysiaView is the best, and the room was exceeded of my expectations, as I did not expect the room was like a condo size ^^
MalaysiaI like everything about this hotel. Very nice ambiance, family friendly and superb service. Variety delicious choices of buffet breakfast. Staffs at Reception, housekeeping and Sarkies Restaurant were very amazing and made our stay very enjoyable. Thank you for the complimentary cake for my daughter and son in law birthday and wedding anniversary.
MalaysiaService of staff was excellent. Very attentive. Choices for breakfast were continental and international buffet, the spread was good. 2 separate pools where the staff was helpful. Happy hour is not to be missed, array of canapés and the view of the ocean from the pool was just perfect as the sun sets.
MalaysiaA sense of colonialism, history and style that will live forever in this extraordinary property
MaltaEverything - from cocktails in the Planter's Lounge, lunch and a cold beer in Farquar's Bar, dinner in Sarkies to the lovely suite and a trip to the Panpuri spa. Staying at the E&O was an exceptional hotel experience.
AustraliaTrue 5 star hotel with great service and facilities. We loved the pool on Level 6 and the Farquhar bar. The breakfast buffet has a huge variety of food and very hard not to over eat. Old world charm with parquetry floors and high ceilings but the rooms are spacious and very comfortable. The level of service from the staff was consistently outstanding. A perfect stay.
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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 5 dining options, including Palm Court which serves English afternoon tea and also offers a selection of ethnic Asian inspired dishes and casual international fare for all day dining. Java Tree serves Straits Nyonya recipes and classic European dishes in an elegant setting while Sarkies is a perennial favourite for its splendid buffet-spread of Malaysian and international delights. At the Planters Lounge, continental dishes are available from its menu. For refreshing and well-made cocktails or the perfect pint, the new Farquhar’s Bar is the place to be. Whether cosily seated indoors, semi-formal dining, outdoors at the seafront verandahs or poolside, there is something to suit every taste and fancy at the E&O.
This is our guests' favourite part of George Town, according to independent reviews.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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See what guests loved the most:
- Azrai
Malaysia“Room.was very clean and comfortable.location near to tuorist spots. Sure will come again.” 
Emmanuela
Switzerland“Beeakfast location and history swinmingpool bathroom”
Peiling
Singapore“The view of the ocean was spectacular. Location wise, while it was not in the middle of town, was accessible to the main tourist spots. In fact, we were on foot most of the time. The hotel has lots of charm, character and heritage, so please do...”
ChiouMalaysia“The room was so spacious. Very lucky to get a corner room which have extra space for me and my infant. The food at level 6 restaurant was quite good, can give it a try.”- ChesterMalaysia“View is the best, and the room was exceeded of my expectations, as I did not expect the room was like a condo size ^^”
NoorfizahMalaysia“I like everything about this hotel. Very nice ambiance, family friendly and superb service. Variety delicious choices of buffet breakfast. Staffs at Reception, housekeeping and Sarkies Restaurant were very amazing and made our stay very enjoyable....”- NamitaMalaysia“Service of staff was excellent. Very attentive. Choices for breakfast were continental and international buffet, the spread was good. 2 separate pools where the staff was helpful. Happy hour is not to be missed, array of canapés and the view of...”
- Nicholas
Malta“A sense of colonialism, history and style that will live forever in this extraordinary property” - Drk8
Australia“Everything - from cocktails in the Planter's Lounge, lunch and a cold beer in Farquar's Bar, dinner in Sarkies to the lovely suite and a trip to the Panpuri spa. Staying at the E&O was an exceptional hotel experience.” 
Bmc33Australia“True 5 star hotel with great service and facilities. We loved the pool on Level 6 and the Farquhar bar. The breakfast buffet has a huge variety of food and very hard not to over eat. Old world charm with parquetry floors and high ceilings but...”
- Hello. We have 2 children aged 8 & 10. Do you have a room that will accommodate us all?Kindly be informed that Corner suite can accommodate 2 adults + 2 children with two extra beds at additional cost of RM350++ per unit per night inclus..Answered on 6 March 2020
- Both my children are very young, can they share our bed? Age 4&7yrsYesAnswered on 20 December 2019
- Do you have an executive club floorOnly for Heritage Wing Suite and Corner SuiteAnswered on 2 January 2020
- Hi. We are from Bertam, Penang. I'm fully vaccinated but my husband got 7 more days after second dose to be fully vaccines. Can we check in?Both guests have to be fully vaccinated for minimum of 14 days to check in.Answered on 25 September 2021
- all room are sea view?Only Superior and Georgetown Suite is city view.Answered on 14 October 2021
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Palm Court
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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Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children aged 18 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.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
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
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
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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From the nearest airport, you can get to Eastern & Oriental Hotel by:
- Taxi 30min
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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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Room options at Eastern & Oriental Hotel include:
- Suite
- Twin/Double
- Twin
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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 offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Bowling
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Happy hour
- Head massage
- Spa facilities
- Foot massage
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Yoga classes
- Live sport events (broadcast)
- Back massage
- Themed dinner nights
- Full body massage
- Cooking class
- Couples massage
- Swimming Pool
- Hand massage
- Spa/wellness packages
- Fitness
- Neck massage
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Guests staying at Eastern & Oriental Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Asian
- American
- Buffet
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Eastern & Oriental Hotel has 3 restaurants:
- Java Tree
- Palm Court
- Sarkies
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Eastern & Oriental Hotel is 0.6 miles from the centre of George Town.
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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.
