Eastern & Oriental Hotel
10 Farquhar Street, 10200 George Town, Malaysia – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 2865 reviews)
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Impeccable service with their attention to the fine details. Very friendly staff.
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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 free WiFi throughout the property. Eastern & Oriental Hotel is 2.1 mi from popular Gurney Drive, where Gurney Plaza and Gurney Paragon offer shopping options. It is 2297 feet to Penang State Museum and Art Gallery and 2789 feet to Penang 2D Trick Art Museum, while Fort Cornwallis is 0.7 mi away. It is 12 mi 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 features views of the sea. Other leisure options include a fitness center 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 favorite 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 cozily seated indoors, semi-formal dining, outdoors at the seafront verandas or poolside, there is something to suit every taste and fancy at the E&O.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
- 2 swimming pools
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- Spa
- 3 restaurants
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Very Good Breakfast
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Richard
Taiwan“Impeccable service with their attention to the fine details. Very friendly staff.”
Hanif
Singapore“Coming from Singapore, this hotel is equivalent to Raffles Hotel. Except they have sea view instead. Wonderful service and staff as you would expect from a 5-star establishment. The breakfast at Sarkies was also good. Highly recommended!”
Mingtao
China“The cafe, elevator, pool, cigar bar and balcony. Everything is great.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants3 Restaurants On Site
- 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 HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 9
- 2 swimming pools
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- Spa
- 3 restaurants
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Very Good Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Guest bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Slippers
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Bathtub
- Shower
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- View
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
- Coffee machine
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Cooking classAdditional charge
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Themed dinnersAdditional charge
- BowlingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Cycling
- HikingOff-site
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
- Sofa
- Sitting area
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
- 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
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Valet parking
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Suit pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Business centerAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- 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
- Open all year
- Open all year
- Kids' pool
- Locker rooms
- 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
- English
- Indonesian
- Malay
- Chinese
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
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.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash
Eastern & Oriental Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
- 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.
FAQs about Eastern & Oriental Hotel
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Eastern & Oriental Hotel has 3 restaurants:
- Sarkies
- Palm Court
- Java Tree
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Guests staying at Eastern & Oriental Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Asian
- American
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Check-in at Eastern & Oriental Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See 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):
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Bowling
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Foot massage
- Happy hour
- Back massage
- Live sports events (broadcast)
- Full-body massage
- Locker rooms
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Swimming pool
- Head massage
- Cooking class
- Neck massage
- Themed dinners
- Fitness
- Spa facilities
- Couples' massage
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Hand massage
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The prices at Eastern & Oriental Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Yes, Eastern & Oriental Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Eastern & Oriental Hotel is 0.6 miles from the center of George Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at Eastern & Oriental Hotel include:
- Suite
- Twin/Double
- Twin
