Name: Eastern & Oriental Hotel
Address: 10 Farquhar Street, Georgetown, 10200 George Town, Malaysia, 10 Farquhar Street, Georgetown, Penang, 10200, Malaysia
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £174 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.0

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Hotel Eastern & Oriental Hotel

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This is one of my favourite hotels - always a pleasure to stay, to enjoy the ambience, even through the renovations (which we weren't inconvenienced by at all)! The views over the sea are mesmerising, the restaurants and other attractions of Penang are a short walk away, and then one comes back to the calm of the hotel, the pool, the elegant rooms and huge bathrooms!

Gretchen, Australia

Everything about the hotel was superb. The food at the restaurant too -from the beef redang to the fish and chips. The steak too. We looked forward each night to trying something new. Penang's reputation as foodie heaven is no lie. The service at the hotel was also truly impeccable. Of a bygone era. Loved the design of the hotel and the view was utterly stunning whether from room balcony to the outdoor restaurant.

Kimberley, United Kingdom

The chef at the roti canai breakfast counter. Very friendly, polite and extremely helpful, unlike the rest of the staff (In particular at reception and concierge)

Elena, Ireland

The infinity pool was amazing and the food was to die for.

Mary, Australia

The overall ambience and quality of the hotel. Continental breakfast on the 6th floor was excellent and very good service by the staff.

Raymond, Hong Kong

Most comfortable bed .Lovely and clean .Our stay was magical.

Sheila, United Kingdom

The staff were very friendly and they offered assistance met my requirements

Ngar, Hong Kong

Comfort in room, variety in breakfast, yoga & gym.

Serena, Malaysia

Room attracted many mosquitoes and I was bitten badly.

Sumithra, Singapore

Elegant, spacious and what a great breakfast buffet. Gorgeous sea view from the pool and rooms. Staff were attentive and friendly.

Ru, Singapore

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What guests loved the most:
“This is one of my favourite hotels - always a pleasure to stay, to enjoy the ambience, even through the renovations (which we weren't inconvenienced by at all)!”

Gretchen Australia
“Everything about the hotel was superb. The food at the restaurant too -from the beef redang to the fish and chips. The steak too. We looked forward each night to trying something new.”

Kimberley United Kingdom
“The chef at the roti canai breakfast counter. Very friendly, polite and extremely helpful, unlike the rest of the staff (In particular at reception and concierge)”

Elena Ireland
“The infinity pool was amazing and the food was to die for.”

Mary Australia
“The overall ambience and quality of the hotel. Continental breakfast on the 6th floor was excellent and very good service by the staff.”

Raymond Hong Kong
“Most comfortable bed .Lovely and clean .Our stay was magical.”

Sheila United Kingdom
“The staff were very friendly and they offered assistance met my requirements”

Ngar Hong Kong
“Comfort in room, variety in breakfast, yoga & gym.”

Serena Malaysia
“Room attracted many mosquitoes and I was bitten badly.”

Sumithra Singapore
“Elegant, spacious and what a great breakfast buffet. Gorgeous sea view from the pool and rooms. Staff were attentive and friendly.”

Ru Singapore

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.

This property also has one of the best-rated locations in George Town! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in George Town! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Swimming pool

Free WiFi

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Bar

Good for couples - they rate the facilities 9.1 for two-person stays.

Currency exchange: Need local currency? This property offers currency exchange on site.

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Situated in the best rated area in George Town, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.1

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

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Continental, Full English/Irish, Asian, American, Buffet

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Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

Free private parking available at the hotel

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+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Deluxe Suite 2 single beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This air-conditioned suite opens up to views of the sea. The seating area is fitted with a cable TV and a desk. The en suite bathroom includes shower facilities, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Room facilities: • Tea/Coffee Maker • Minibar • Shower • Bath • Safety Deposit Box • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock • Iron • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Seating Area • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Private bathroom • Slippers • Satellite Channels • Cable Channels • Bath or Shower • Additional Toilet • Interconnected room(s) available • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Sofa • Tile/Marble floor • View • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Bidet • Sea view • Garden view • Pool view • Towels • Linen • Outdoor dining area • Upper floors accessible by lift • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed). Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Georgetown Suite 1 double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This air-conditioned suite also has a fan option and opens up to views of the city. The seating area is fitted with a cable TV, minibar and a desk. The en suite bathroom includes shower facilities, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Room facilities: • Tea/Coffee Maker • Minibar • Shower • Bath • Safety Deposit Box • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock • Iron • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Seating Area • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Private bathroom • Slippers • Satellite Channels • Cable Channels • Bath or Shower • Additional Toilet • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Sofa • Tile/Marble floor • View • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Bidet • City view • Towels • Linen • Outdoor dining area • Upper floors accessible by lift • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed). Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Premier Suite 2 single beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This air-conditioned premier suite features a private balcony that opens up to views of the sea. The seating area is fitted with a cable TV and a desk. The en suite bathroom includes shower facilities, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Room facilities: • Tea/Coffee Maker • Minibar • Shower • Bath • Safety Deposit Box • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock • Iron • Balcony • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Seating Area • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Patio • Private bathroom • Slippers • Satellite Channels • Cable Channels • Bath or Shower • Additional Toilet • Interconnected room(s) available • Laptop safe • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Sofa • Tile/Marble floor • View • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Bidet • Sea view • Garden view • Pool view • Terrace • Towels • Linen • Outdoor dining area • Entire unit located on ground floor • Upper floors accessible by lift • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed). Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Straits Suite 1 extra-large double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This air-conditioned suite features bay windows that open up to views of the Straits of Penang. The seating area is fitted with a cable TV, minibar and a desk. The en suite bathroom includes a bathtub, shower facilities, twin vanities and free toiletries. Room facilities: • Tea/Coffee Maker • Minibar • Shower • Bath • Safety Deposit Box • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock • Iron • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Seating Area • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Private bathroom • Slippers • Satellite Channels • Cable Channels • Bath or Shower • Additional Toilet • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Sofa • Tile/Marble floor • View • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Dining area • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Bidet • Sea view • Towels • Linen • Dining table • Outdoor dining area • Upper floors accessible by lift • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed). Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Writers Suite 1 extra-large double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This luxurious air-conditioned has a separate seating area fitted with a cable TV and a desk. The dining area is equipped with a bar. The spacious en suite bathroom includes a bathtub, shower facilities, twin vanities and free toiletries. Ironing facilities are available. Room facilities: • Tea/Coffee Maker • Minibar • Shower • Bath • Safety Deposit Box • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock • Iron • Balcony • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Seating Area • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Private bathroom • Slippers • Satellite Channels • Cable Channels • Bath or Shower • Additional Toilet • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Sofa • Tile/Marble floor • View • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Dining area • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Bidet • Sea view • Towels • Linen • Dining table • Outdoor dining area • Upper floors accessible by lift • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed). Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Studio - Victory Annexe 1 extra-large double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This air-conditioned suite features a private balcony that opens up to views of the sea. The seating area is fitted with a cable TV and a desk. The en suite bathroom includes a bathtub, shower facilities, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Room facilities: • Tea/Coffee Maker • Minibar • Shower • Bath • Safety Deposit Box • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock • Iron • Balcony • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Seating Area • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Private bathroom • Slippers • Satellite Channels • Cable Channels • Bath or Shower • Additional Toilet • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Sofa • Tile/Marble floor • View • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Bidet • Sea view • Towels • Linen • Outdoor dining area • Upper floors accessible by lift • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed). Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
+ Max adults: 3 Max children: 1 (up to years of age)	Corner Suite - Victory Annexe 1 extra-large double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Free parking This spacious air-conditioned suite features a private balcony that opens up to views of the sea. The separate living room fitted with a flat-screen TV. There is a dining area and a guest bathroom. The en suite bathroom includes double vanity counters, a long claw-and-ball bathtub and a separate rain shower. Room facilities: • Tea/Coffee Maker • Minibar • Shower • Bath • Safety Deposit Box • TV • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock • Iron • Balcony • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Seating Area • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Private bathroom • Slippers • Satellite Channels • Cable Channels • Bath or Shower • Additional Toilet • Flat-screen TV • Private entrance • Sofa • Tile/Marble floor • View • Hardwood or parquet floors • Wake-up service • Alarm clock • Electric kettle • Wardrobe or closet • Bidet • Sea view • Towels • Linen • Outdoor dining area • Upper floors accessible by lift • Toilet paper Free WiFi! Parking: Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed). Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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An inside look at Eastern & Oriental Hotel

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.

Hotel surroundings

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Closest landmarks *

Pinang Peranakan Mansion
0.5 miles
Fort Cornwallis
0.6 miles
Wonderfood Museum
0.6 miles
Khoo Kongsi
0.6 miles
Prangin Mall
0.7 miles
Komtar
0.7 miles
Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar
0.7 miles
1st Avenue Penang
0.8 miles
Penang Jetty
0.9 miles
Penang Times Square
1.1 miles

Restaurants and markets *

32 Mansion Restaurant
0.2 miles
Three Sixty Revolving Restaurant Restaurant
0.6 miles
1st Avenue Supermarket
0.6 miles
Chowrasta Market Market
0.6 miles
Gurney Plaza Supermarket
3.1 miles
Gurney Paragon Supermarket
3.1 miles

Natural beauty *

Indian Ocean Sea/ocean
0 miles
Penang Hill Mountain
12.4 miles

Closest airports *

Penang International Airport
9.6 miles
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport
53.5 miles

What travellers love about this location

“a) friendly staffs - kudos to the sweet indian lady who managed my check-in at the reception; took time to explain to me all that i need to know about my reserv...”

Wirnaz

Malaysia

9.1

“Location Period features Staff are amazing Facilities swimming pool, gym, yoga classes etc”

Manar

United Kingdom

9.5

“The best hotel ever. Location is great. Breakfast is fantastic. They even granted my special request for honeymoon decoration in the room. I would come here aga...”

Sahira

Malaysia

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3 restaurants on site

1885

Cuisine: International, European

Open for: Dinner, High tea
Sarkies Corner

Cuisine: Local, International

Open for: Lunch, Dinner
Sarkies

Cuisine: Local, International

Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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From 15:00 hours

Check-out

Until 12:00 hours

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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 are welcome

0 - 5 years	Can use a cot upon request or existing bed	FREE
0 - 5 years	Can use an extra bed upon request	MYR 174 per child, per night
6 years	Can use a cot upon request	FREE
6 years	Can use an extra bed upon request	MYR 174 per child, per night
7+ years	Can use an extra bed upon request	MYR 174 per person, per night

The maximum number of extra beds, cots and children allowed in existing beds is dependent on the room you choose. Please check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

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

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.

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.

The property will be going through renovation works of the Heritage Wing from Fri 01 March 2019 until Tue 31 December 2019. During this period, the Heritage Wing will be temporarily closed while the Victory Annexe remains open for business as usual.

Bar is closed from Thu 14 Mar 2019 until Tue 30 Jun 2020

Restaurant is closed from Thu 14 Mar 2019 until Tue 30 Jun 2020

“This is one of my favourite hotels - always a pleasure to stay, to enjoy the ambience, even through the renovations (which we weren't inconvenienced by at all)! The views over the sea are mesmerising, the restaurants and other attractions of Penang are a short walk away, and then one comes back to the calm of the hotel, the pool, the elegant rooms and huge bathrooms!”

Gretchen

Australia

“Everything about the hotel was superb. The food at the restaurant too -from the beef redang to the fish and chips. The steak too. We looked forward each night to trying something new. Penang's reputation as foodie heaven is no lie. The service at the hotel was also truly impeccable. Of a bygone era. Loved the design of the hotel and the view was utterly stunning whether from room balcony to the outdoor restaurant.”

Kimberley

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Newest reviews for Eastern & Oriental Hotel

Reviewed: 15 July 2019

Anonymous
South Korea
9.2

Superb
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Studio - Victory Annexe
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
a little dated here and there. sarkies buffet not bad but not great either. planters a la carte items excellent.
good location, nice pool, friendly helpful staff, early checkin and late checkout, good restaurant, hair salon in hotel

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: 14 July 2019

Ridhima
Singapore
9.6

“Colonial charm with luxury ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio - Victory Annexe
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Attention to detail was missing . The bath robe had a torn lapel/ the chairs in the balcony were hard and needed cushions / the in-house dining menu was very limited / the bathroom amenities could be better to include a comb / razor kit .
Location , architecture and colonial charm

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: 12 July 2019

Michael
United Kingdom
9.6

“Overall fantastic and the best place to stay in George Town”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Studio - Victory Annexe
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Service at breakfast could be better. Better selection of foodstuffs
Beds very comfortable.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: 12 July 2019

Anonymous
Singapore
6.7

“Good”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Studio - Victory Annexe
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Maintenance! told hotel receptionist . Service at bfast, slow.. disorganized at coffee counter

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: 10 July 2019

Gretchen
Australia

2 helpful votes
9.6

“My favourite hotel in SE Asia, will always keep on coming back!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio - Victory Annexe
- • Stayed 3 nights
It is only a minor irritation, but I felt it last stay as well: the breakfast staff are erratic and some mornings actually downright grumpy, not a great way to start the day. Other days they are wonderful, and that makes for such a good mood the rest of the day.
This is one of my favourite hotels - always a pleasure to stay, to enjoy the ambience, even through the renovations (which we weren't inconvenienced by at all)! The views over the sea are mesmerising, the restaurants and other attractions of Penang are a short walk away, and then one comes back to the calm of the hotel, the pool, the elegant rooms and huge bathrooms!

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: 9 July 2019

Kimberley
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio - Victory Annexe
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Everything about the hotel was superb. The food at the restaurant too -from the beef redang to the fish and chips. The steak too. We looked forward each night to trying something new. Penang's reputation as foodie heaven is no lie. The service at the hotel was also truly impeccable. Of a bygone era. Loved the design of the hotel and the view was utterly stunning whether from room balcony to the outdoor restaurant.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: 9 July 2019

Kok
Malaysia
6.7

“Great location but poor sleep.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Studio - Victory Annexe
- • Stayed 3 nights
Rooms are poorly insulated. Noise from the corridors can be heard and so could the noise from the service elevator.
The restaurants were good and the planters lounge excellent.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: 8 July 2019

Amanda
United Arab Emirates

1 helpful vote
5.8

Okay
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio - Victory Annexe
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The renovations mean you can’t relax by the pool due to the noise. We checked out a day early due to this and hotel charged us even after discussion to explain why. The bed was very hard.
Location was great and bathroom was beautiful

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: 7 July 2019

Elena
Ireland
8.3

Very good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Studio - Victory Annexe
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The staff at reception and concierge. For such a reputable hotel, the staff could be more welcoming and helpful.
The chef at the roti canai breakfast counter. Very friendly, polite and extremely helpful, unlike the rest of the staff (In particular at reception and concierge)

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: 3 July 2019

Mary
Australia
10

“Just great!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Studio - Victory Annexe
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The infinity pool was amazing and the food was to die for.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: 1 July 2019

Raymond
Hong Kong
9.2

“An excellent hotel, well located, providing reasonable value for money.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio - Victory Annexe
- • Stayed 4 nights
Some of the staff at Sarkies resturaunt as well as the fornt Doormen were frequenlty busy chatting with each other rather than attending to hotel guests reasonable needs. This did not detract from our overall satisfaction.
The overall ambience and quality of the hotel. Continental breakfast on the 6th floor was excellent and very good service by the staff.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: 1 July 2019

Narisara
Thailand
10

“I'm impressed”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio - Victory Annexe
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The long balcony outside was a bit dusty and in-room wifi was quite weak as it kept reconnecting while i was walking through separate parts of the room
There was a tiny chaos at lobby when we were checking in due to the hotel was still undergoing renovation but the staffs did great jobs in their duties and upgraded our room to a corner suites! the room was super duper pretty and view was breathtaking and the famous e&o bathtub spot was completely impeccable. Personally i was quite impressed with the staffs here as they seemed to really care about guests.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: 29 June 2019

Sheila
United Kingdom
10

“Excellent value and a most pleasant stay .”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Studio - Victory Annexe
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The television sound was on 20 and we couldn't follow any programme as it was a little too low for us oldies .
Most comfortable bed .Lovely and clean .Our stay was magical.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: 24 June 2019

Ngar
Hong Kong

2 helpful votes
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Studio - Victory Annexe
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The staff were very friendly and they offered assistance met my requirements

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: 24 June 2019

Serena Woon
Malaysia
7.9

“Good service & location, very relax environment”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Studio - Victory Annexe
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No beach to walk.
Comfort in room, variety in breakfast, yoga & gym.

Stayed in June 2019

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