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Eastern & Oriental Hotel

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4.5 of 5 stars 115 reviews
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#1 of 22 hotels in Georgetown
Description: Historic All-Suite Hotel with British East Indies Colonial facade, dating from 1885, recently renovated.
  • Address
    10 Farquhar Street
    Georgetown, Pulau Penang 10200
    Malaysia
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars Based on 114 traveller reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 4.5 based on 93 reviews Rooms
    • 4.5 based on 93 reviews Service
    • 4.5 based on 90 reviews Value
    • 4.5 based on 93 reviews Cleanliness
    • 4 based on 10 reviews Pool
  • Recommended For:
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Reviews of Eastern & Oriental Hotel

( 1-10 of 115 )
20 Aug 2008

We got an excellent deal for $100 a night including breakfast in 2005. It was a great experiece. The view from the room was lovely. The bathroom was huge. The butler service is available 24/7. The food is great. All in all you feel like you are in a different era. Taxis and cabs are pretty cheap so you can... more

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5 of 5 stars
Wellington Point
11 Aug 2008

Treat yourselves at this hotel, it realy is everything that you have been told! It was my birthday treat ...marvellous! Beds are a bit on the hard side but if you let the butler know he will arrange a soft top for you...no charge of course! Open the big windows and take in the Andaman Sea views, early morning watch... more

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3 of 5 stars
California
9 Aug 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

The E&O was a sponatenous decision. (You can read my Bayview review for why that is.) We were given a junior suite at a reasonable price. The room was rather large with nice dark wood furnishings in a sitting area, sleeping area, and bathroom. It was just what I would expect from the E&O. Unfortunately, the first room we were... more

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5 of 5 stars
Ireland
8 Aug 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

A wonderfully luxurious hotel with such a nice colonial atmosphere - fantastic value for money and superb service, and such a lovely treat! Reminded me a little of another wonderful colonial hotel - the Sofitel Central in Hua Hin, Thailand. more

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5 of 5 stars
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
8 Aug 2008

Stayed there 2 nights from 02 August. Yes, this is absolutely 5 star ambience, but it comes with the price tag. I was very lucky to get on short notice a suite with 2 Kingsize beds & oceanview for approx 750MYR a night, believe usually nothing under 1000 MYR. Everything is perfect, couldnt find any shortcomings. Valet Parking for free... more

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4 of 5 stars
amsterdam
30 Jul 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Raffles or the Oriental or a trip on the Orient Express, but for the price it doesnt fall short, at a fraction of the cost of the above mentioned, The E&O was the highlight of our Penang trip, had we have not stayed there our vacation would have been totally dissapointing (sorry to have to say this but I found... more

21 Jul 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Thoroughly enjoyed the E & O's old world charm and its position in the heart of Geore Town, it is perfect for exploring the older parts of town. Our George Town suite was huge & exellent value. I found the staff very helpfull & friendly. more

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5 of 5 stars
Warrnambool, Australia
20 Jul 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

My wife and I were lucky with our booking at the E&O Hotel. When we presented ourselves at the reception desk for our 3 night stay in July 2008 we were politely told that our Straits Suite had been double booked. This news is normally a vacationer's nightmare. But instead of any anguish we were upgraded at no extra cost... more

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5 of 5 stars
Elmhurst,Illinois
12 Jul 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Definitely, Penang's Grande Dame! Old word charm everywhere! We stayed at the E&A 3 nights in June. What a wonderful stay. The rooms and bathrooms are very spacious. We had a beautiful balcony/terrace with amazing views of the ocean. The food was excellent, both at breakfast & dinner. Incredible selection of Asian & Western items. They offer a dinner buffet... more

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5 of 5 stars
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
11 Jul 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

This was one of the two best hotels my wife and I stayed in during our month in Malaysia and Singapore (the other was Trader’s in Kuala Lumpur). We were at the E&O for 4 nights during May ‘08. For charm, comfort, service, and location we highly recommend it. If you are seeking a beach resort, this isn’t for you... more

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10 Farquhar Street, Georgetown, Pulau Penang 10200, Malaysia