Eastern & Oriental Hotel (Penang/Georgetown) - Hotel Reviews

Address: 10 Farquhar Street, Georgetown, Penang Island 10200, Malaysia

Region: Malaysia > Penang > Penang Island > Georgetown

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge Business Center Fitness Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access

Hotel Style:

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Price Range: $$$

Hotel Class:5 star (5*)

Official Description (provided by the 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.In many ways, it has also come to represent Penang itself; its story inextricably woven into the island's history, its traditions an indelible part of many a traveller's treasured memory, its name synonymous with the magical island once known as The Pearl Of the Orient. ... more less

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Also Known As:: Eastern And Oriental Hotel; Eastern Oriental Georgetown; Eastern Oriental Hotel; Eastern & Oriental Hotel Penang/Georgetown

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GeoffAnnabel

Sydney, Australia

Senior Reviewer

10 reviews

7 hotel reviews

Reviews in 8 cities

5 helpful votes

“A Superb Experience”

Reviewed June 18, 2013 NEW

The E & O well and truly lived up to its reputation and more so during my overnight visit. I was in an ocean view suite in the Victory Annex and the room was huge and opulent. I ate a number of times at Sarkies and the food was always top notch. The ambience of the hotel is amazing and... More

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Tess S

Jakarta, Indonesia

Reviewer

3 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

2 helpful votes

“Going back in time, the 5 star way”

This hotel is one of the best accommodation we had in our frequent travels. The rooms are spacious and very clean. It evokes antiquity in a very good way. The location is perfect and the service is satisfactory. Their buffet breakfast is limitless in choices. My family felt like we were transported back in the days with their old fashioned... More

aster_palms

Ripley, United Kingdom

Top Contributor

54 reviews

21 hotel reviews

Reviews in 32 cities

21 helpful votes

“afternoon tea at E & O Hotel”

Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

E & O Hotel FEB 13 Tea at $83 (Ringgit) per head. Expensive I would say but then my sister is a member of the hotel so there were some discounts, otherwise I would say the price for the Afternoon Tea is the same as in London. Beautiful bone china all laid out served by staff all dressed as if... More

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“Buffet dinner was simply divine”

Reviewed December 23, 2011

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you once again for your review on Trip Advisor and your recognition of the Eastern and Oriental Hotel as first class hotel and ambience. Great to hear that you enjoyed our Traditional English Afternoon Tea served in The 1885, which is quite popular with many good reviews from other guests. I am impressed by the fact... More

thedragon67

Miri, Malaysia

Contributor

16 reviews

10 hotel reviews

Reviews in 7 cities

7 helpful votes

“boom, awesome”

Reviewed June 13, 2013 NEW

Note: this is a nice hotel, it is not a resort Upon check in (2 hours early as well) I was given a cocktail, a warm towel and my bag taken to my room. The staff were friendly and professional with no hiccups. I relaxed the second I walked in. I stayed in the old wing - this has pluses... More

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Dear Valued Guest, It is great to see a full breakdown of your experience with us and I am glad for your appreciation of the welcoming upon arrival and that you had enjoyed your accommodation in the large and quiet room at the Heritage Wing. Thank you for your kind recommendation of this hotel. We greatly appreciate the compliments on... More

travelMonki

Melbourne, Australia

Senior Contributor

21 reviews

12 hotel reviews

Reviews in 16 cities

28 helpful votes

“Rooms are grand but service is far from 5 star”

Reviewed June 10, 2013

We stayed at the E&O for 3 nights in the Victory Annexe - Superior Suite with ocean views. We paid $166 AUD per night via HotelClub. During our stay we attended a wedding in the grand ballroom. If we had paid the room rack rate, my review rating would be a dismal 2 / 5. Rooms are grand and beautiful.... More

Dear Valued Guest, Your feedback is important to us and I am naturally concerned to read your comments on certain aspects of your stay that did not meet the expectations. On a positive note, I am glad you found your accommodation at the Victory Annexe wing to be grand and beautiful. Thank you also for your endorsement of our infinity... More

fender202

Brisbane, Australia

5 hotel reviews

3 helpful votes

“Amazing Hotel!”

Beautiful old world charm, a real experience. The staff were genuinely happy and helpful. The interaction with the staff in fact was one of the many highlights. The rooms were huge, palatial, gorgeous and comfortable. Big comfortable Victorian bed. Absolutely nothing to complain about at all and a real experience we will never forget. Thanks again to the wonderful front... More

Dear Valued Guest, I am delighted that your recent stay with us was memorable and we have exceeded your expectations in both the product and services. It pleases me to read that the staff were friendly and helpful, including the head chef. I shall ensure that such compliments are passed on to the staff and that their service is duly... More

colinandkathdudley

south tyneside

20 reviews

29 helpful votes

“This the hotel you are looking for!”

Reviewed June 9, 2013

This review is part of a series covering our travels in Kuala Lumpur (6 nights), Singapore (5 nights) and Penang (7 nights) between May 10th and May 28th 2013 to celebrate our daughter’s birthday. Our party comprised of my wife, daughter (30) and her partner (36). My wife and I have previously visited these areas, my daughter and her partner... More

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Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your comments with us and fellow travellers. It was with great pleasure to read this feedback and that the quality of the hotel surpassed all expectations as well as your compliments to the team. It is very rewarding for the entire team to receive such praises. I will gladly... More

ST44

sydney

“Lovely hotel but yoga was the highlight”

Steeped in history, the E& O Hotel is a lovely, calming place to stay all in the centre of Georgetown. Rooms are large and well appointed. Hotel is very well located - in walking distance from the historic parts of Penang and also walking distance to the Red Garden hawker markets (a fun and cheap way to eat and absorb... More

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Dear Valued Guest, It has been a pleasure having you as our resident and we are glad to have provided you with a memorable experience. I am delighted that you found our hotel a lovely place to stay, with large and well-appointed rooms. We are fortunate to be located very central with close proximity to shops, famous street food and... More

Prashant8

5 reviews

Reviews in 5 cities

9 helpful votes

“Ancient experience once in a lifetime.”

Reviewed June 6, 2013 via mobile

My name is Prashant thakur . I am from navi Mumbai , India . I am a hardcore traveller who choose all small things in detail before travelling so why not hotel. I stayed in this hotel for 3 nights in the month of may . I really like this hotel for 3 reasons . 1) location 2) ancient &... More

Dear Valued Guest, It is so rewarding to hear that you enjoyed your accommodation experience in particular the location. The Eastern & Oriental Hotel is indeed located very central with close proximity to cafes, shops, famous street food and places of attractions and it was great that this helped making your stay convenient. Thank you for your appreciation of the... More

WynnTan

51 reviews

4 hotel reviews

Reviews in 6 cities

“Sharkies Corner Coffee House Restaurant”

Reviewed June 5, 2013

Actually we made a booking for the buffet at Sharkies but it was somehow mixed up and we couldnt go for it. We ended up at Sharkies Corner where we have to order alacarte. I had cod fish with asparagus. It was good! Dessert, apple pie was delicious as well... One thing... while eating, we saw a rather big RAT... More

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Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for posting your review in which I regret to learn of your experience with the dining booking and the unfortunate encounter with the rat while having dinner. Rest assured that we are addressing this matter with great importance and taking every steps to prevent such encounters. The Hotel has in place an on-going pest control... More

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