Eastern & Oriental Hotel

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Scored 9.1
Rated wonderful

Excellent location!

9.5

Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Eastern & Oriental Hotel

Historic Setting: Eastern & Oriental Hotel in George Town offers a 5-star experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy a year-round outdoor swimming pool, indoor pool, sun terrace, and lush gardens. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature air-conditioning, private bathrooms, bathrobes, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include sea views, balconies, and terraces. Dining Options: The hotel serves Malaysian, local, international, and European cuisines at its restaurant. Breakfast is available as a continental buffet. Leisure Facilities: Facilities include a fitness center, spa, yoga classes, and hiking. Penang International Airport is 9.9 mi away. Nearby attractions include Northam Beach (16-minute walk) and Penang Hill (6.2 mi).

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

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Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Spa
  • 3 restaurants
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

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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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Chris
Malaysia Malaysia
“Greatest hotel I've ever stayed in. Fabulous view. Excellent breakfast. Great location. Beautiful decor. Friendly staff.”
Samantha
Singapore Singapore
“We have stayed in E&O before and this time our stay, the rooms are upgraded. Breakfast we had at the 6th level which is a small portion but the view is still as beautiful as i remembered it. All the staff were very friendly and helpful.”
David
Thailand Thailand
“Beautiful from the outside, and inside also lovely Christmas decorations.”
Donn
United States United States
“Very luxurious. Absolutely beautiful. Spacious rooms, beautiful pools, excellent restaurants, and very attentive staff.”
Isobel
Australia Australia
“Just the most beautiful hotel in a sublime location. An oasis to come back to after a humid day out.”
Heather
Canada Canada
“Views, comfortable room, luxurious bath, great breakfast buffets. While the buffet on the 6th floor was smaller, it was quieter and more relaxed, with lovely balcony tables.”
Aroma
India India
“We were there for three nights and stayed at the Victory Annexe. Property is located very close to George Town's UNESCO World Heritage sites. Breakfast spread at the "Planter's Lounge" was really nice. Staff very helpful. Overall experience has...”
Christopher
Australia Australia
“Beautiful room, spacious, with a lovely view over the Andaman Sea, a functional dressing room fitted with iron and ironing board and his and hers washbasins, and a lovely bathroom with excellent shower and delightful clawfoot bath”
Kok
Malaysia Malaysia
“Breakfast is great. Room very conform and exceed our expectation Great View.”
Laura
Australia Australia
“Beautiful hotel. Comfortable and stylish. Staff were attentive and helpful.”

Hotel area info

Food and Drink

Breakfast

  • Wonderful breakfast included with select options or available at the property for $21.54 per person.
  • Menu style
    Buffet
  • Cuisine
    Continental
Palm Court
  • Cuisine
    Malaysian • Local • International
  • Service
    Lunch • Dinner • High tea
  • Menu
    À la carte
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More food and drink
Meals • Restaurants • Facilities

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.

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

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
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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.