Name: Eastern & Oriental Hotel
Address: 10 Farquhar Street, 10200 George Town, Malaysia, 10 Farquhar Street, Penang, 10200, Malaysia
Rating: 9.2

Eastern & Oriental Hotel

–Excellent location – show map

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About this property

Historic Setting: Eastern & Oriental Hotel in George Town is housed in a historic building, offering a unique blend of heritage and modern comforts. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy spa facilities, a fitness center, sun terrace, garden, restaurant, bar, year-round outdoor and indoor swimming pools, and free WiFi. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, bathrobes, and sea views. Additional amenities include balconies, mini-bars, and executive lounge access. Prime Location: Located 9.9 mi from Penang International Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Northam Beach (16-minute walk) and Penang Hill (6.2 mi). Guests appreciate the scenic views and proximity to local landmarks.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in George Town, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Deluxe Suite King - Heritage Wing 1 king bed
Georgetown Suite - Heritage Wing 1 full bed
Premier Suite King - Heritage Wing 1 king bed
Straits Suite - Heritage Wing 1 king bed
Writers Suite - Heritage Wing 1 king bed
Studio King - Victory Annex 1 king bed
Corner Suite - Victory Annex 1 king bed
Premier Suite King Ground Floor - Heritage Wing 1 king bed
Superior Suite Twin - Heritage Wing 2 twin beds
Deluxe Suite Twin - Heritage Wing 2 twin beds
Studio Twin - Victory Annex 2 twin beds
Premier Suite Twin - Heritage Wing 2 twin beds
Writers Suite Queen - Heritage Wing 2 full beds
Deluxe Suite Two Queen Beds - Heritage Wing 2 full beds
Pinang Suite - Heritage Wing 1 king bed
Superior Suite King - Heritage Wing 1 king bed

Guest reviews

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Australia

“The Buffet breakfast was excellent , with a many varieties of food .”

Malaysia

“The breakfast and the staff managing it especially the chefs, always good manners and accomodating. Smiling faces on everyone which is hard to find nowdays.”

Clare

United Kingdom

“Great location, lovely rooms and excellent choice for breakfast”

Himangi

Singapore

“The place has a charm - it's quiet and perfect. The staff is exceptional. The rooms are sparkling clean. Breakfast spread has an outstanding variety. I only wished I stayed there longer.”

Renee

Hong Kong

“The International breakfast buffet is excellent, services are prompt. The room are kind of spacious but bright, best is have seaview and very quiet. We love the infinity pool and the gym. Love the location for easy access from rest of the town.”

Steve

United Arab Emirates

“Comfortable. Great location. Kud free. Nice pool friendly staff cant really find any fault.”

Robert

Australia

“room and view were fantastic service great food excellent”

Hugh

United States

“Immaculate; seaside excellent location; very large high floor room for $200 per night; excellent service: 4 very good restaurants”

Georges

Canada

“Beautiful UNESCO Heritage hotel… the heritage wing had a l’âge beautiful rooms and suites… we looked out from our balcony over the pool to the straits. It’s a historical gem and has wonderful accommodating professional staff . A favorite were the...”

Pervin

Singapore

“The rooms are big, the hotel is well situated. The breakfast was quality local food and you can get tea and coffee anytime at the level 6th lounge.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

3 Restaurants On Site

Palm Court

Cuisine
Malaysian • Local • International
Open for
Lunch • Dinner • High tea

Java Tree

Cuisine
Local • European
Open for
Dinner

Sarkies

Cuisine
Local • International
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner

Amenities of Eastern & Oriental Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

House rules

Eastern & Oriental Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 6 years

Extra bed upon request

MYR 413 per child, per night

Crib upon request

Free

7+ years

Extra bed upon request

MYR 413 per person, per night

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.

Groups

When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 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. 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.

- 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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.