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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Eastern & Oriental Hotel

Situated in George Town, 1.4 km from Northam Beach, Eastern & Oriental Hotel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers a concierge service, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests. The rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. Rooms are fitted with a coffee machine, while certain rooms come with a balcony and others also boast city views. At Eastern & Oriental Hotel every room comes with bed linen and towels. Buffet and continental breakfast options are available each morning at the accommodation. Eastern & Oriental Hotel offers 5-star accommodation with an indoor pool and terrace. The area is popular for hiking, and car hire is available at the hotel. Popular points of interest near Eastern & Oriental Hotel include Wonderfood Museum, Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar and 1st Avenue Penang. Penang International Airport is 16 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in George Town, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
2 single beds
2 double beds
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.5
High score for George Town
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Max
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It's a superb place, full of heritage, extremely comfortable and with excellent staff. Its location on the sea and just a short stroll into town is also excellent. The rooms and bathrooms in the Heritage Wing are spacious and beautifully done. The...
  • Joberry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    From start to finish the staff made me feel very welcome and looked after. Everything had the feeling of understated luxury. Fluffy towels, fine complimentary toiletries, morning paper delivered to the door and an evening check up in the room to...
  • Kent
    Malaysia Malaysia
    spacious room, quiet room, breakfast was good, fast check-in and check-out process.
  • Kevin
    Singapore Singapore
    Breakfast was extensive and the room was well-appointed (Victory Annexe).
  • Anna
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Its such a stylish beautiful venue. You can't go wrong choosing this hotel.
  • Jenson
    Singapore Singapore
    My son was surprise and overwhelmed by the hotel facilities and layout as it’s reminds him of Raffles Hotel in Singapore
  • Raymond
    Australia Australia
    Everything in that hotel was fabulous. Loved the location, the facilities and great restaurants
  • Masae
    Japan Japan
    Beautiful hotel. One of the best hotels I have stayed.
  • Ramesh
    Australia Australia
    The hotel and the heritage was just amazing. The staff was exceptional
  • Neil
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The E&O is just out of this world. Wandering the historic corridors looking at various pictures and books.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
3 restaurants on site

  • 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

Facilities of Eastern & Oriental Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • 3 restaurants
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • 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
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Lift
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service

2 swimming pools

Pool 1 - indoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • Sun umbrellas

Pool 2 - outdoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • Sun umbrellas

Wellness

  • 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
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Indonesian
  • Malay
  • Chinese

House rules
Eastern & Oriental Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 12:00
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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as 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

0 - 6 years
Extra bed upon request
MYR 413 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
7+ years
Extra bed upon request
MYR 413 per person, per night

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.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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 authorisation 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 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

  • Check-in at Eastern & Oriental Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Eastern & Oriental Hotel is 0.6 miles from the centre of George Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is just 0.7 miles from Eastern & Oriental Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • 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
    • Buffet

  • Room options at Eastern & Oriental Hotel include:

    • Suite
    • Twin/Double
    • Twin

  • Eastern & Oriental Hotel has 3 restaurants:

    • Palm Court
    • Sarkies
    • Java Tree

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Eastern & Oriental Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Fitness centre
    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Happy hour
    • Fitness
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Hand massage
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Yoga classes
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Spa facilities
    • Cooking class
    • Full body massage
    • Swimming Pool
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Spa/wellness packages
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Couples massage
    • Head massage

  • 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.