Eastern & Oriental Hotel
George Town, Malaysia
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Is Eastern & Oriental Hotel good? Overview, pros and cons
Verdict: 7.6/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: charm; service; breakfast. No recurring complaint stands out.
Staylist AI overview · based on 8 public guest reviews
“E and O's charm”
Eastern & Oriental Hotel is an excellent lovely stay — a charming Southeast Asian property with wonderful historic colonial character, a calm elegant atmosphere, spacious clean rooms with loved interiors, top-notch warm hospitality, excellent service, and a delicious breakfast spread; guests describe a really pleasant experience and a definite place to return.
- Rooms
- Spacious clean rooms for guests on most stays.
- Service
- Top notch hospitality praised here here.
- Location
- George Town for guests exploring the area.
- Food
- A delicious spread praised by guests.
- Facilities
- Colonial character for guests staying here.
- Value
- A definite return verdict noted here.
- Cleanliness
- Clean for guests on most stays.
- Charm
- Service
- Breakfast
- Rooms
- 2 Outdoor swimming pools
- Spa
- Gym
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How it compares
Eastern & Oriental Hotel ranks #14 of 63 hotels Staylist lists in George Town and #9 of 16 5-star hotels there. At about $358 a night it is 134% above the median for 5-star hotels in George Town ($153). The closest listed alternative is lyf Georgetown Penang, 200 m away (score 7.9).
About the hotel
- Address
- 10, Lebuh Farquhar, George Town, Penang, 10200, Malaysia
- Hotel class
- ★★★★★ 5-star
- Opened
- 2001
- Check-in / out
- From 15:00 · by 12:00
- Distance to centre
- 0.9 km
- Getting there
- Airport: Penang Intl. Airport (20.24 km) · Train Station: Bukit Tengah (24.1 km)
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Nearby hotels
- lyf Georgetown Penang200 m · 7.9 · $92
- The Edison George Town300 m · 8.4 · $129
- Swing & Pillows @ 87 Chulia St, Georgetown Penang400 m · 8.6 · $9
- Some Place Else400 m · 9.4 · $10
- Cititel Penang400 m · 7.2 · $57
Amenities
- 2 Outdoor swimming pools
- Spa
- Massage room
- Gym
- Private parking
- Airport pick-up
- Car rentals
- 2 Restaurants
- Taxi booking service
- Airport drop-off
- Conference room
- Children's pool
- Childcare service
- Tour and ticket booking service
- Currency exchange
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Luggage storage
- Laundry room
- Pool with view
- Pool umbrellas
- Towels
- Infinity pool
- Valet parking
- Sarkies
Frequently asked questions
- What time is check-in at Eastern & Oriental Hotel?
- Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
- Does Eastern & Oriental Hotel have a pool?
- Yes: 2 outdoor swimming pools, children's pool, pool with view, pool umbrellas, infinity pool.
- Is there parking at Eastern & Oriental Hotel?
- Yes: private parking, valet parking.
- Does Eastern & Oriental Hotel offer an airport transfer?
- Yes: airport pick-up, airport drop-off.
- What wellness facilities does Eastern & Oriental Hotel have?
- Spa, Massage room, Gym.
- How far is Eastern & Oriental Hotel from the airport?
- The nearest airport is Penang Intl. Airport, about 20.24 km away.
- How far is Eastern & Oriental Hotel from the centre of George Town?
- About 0.9 km.
- Is Eastern & Oriental Hotel suitable for children?
- Children of all ages are welcome at this property.