Eastern & Oriental Hotel
10 Farquhar Street, 10200 George Town, Malaysia – Excellent location - show map
Lovely staff - cheerful and friendly and always willing to go the extra yard. Building well maintained and kaki g the most of its heritage appeal.
Malaysia
Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Eastern & Oriental Hotel
Located in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Georgetown, Eastern & Oriental Hotel offer 19th century heritage accommodations in Penang. It features an outdoor swimming pool and guests can enjoy meals at the in-house restaurant or have a drink at the bar. Offering free WiFi throughout the property. Eastern & Oriental Hotel is 3.3 km from popular Gurney Drive, where Gurney Plaza and Gurney Paragon offer shopping options. It is 700 metres to Penang State Museum and Art Gallery and 850 metres to Penang 2D Trick Art Museum, while Fort Cornwallis is 1.2 km away. It is 20 km from Penang International Airport. Featuring classic wood furnishings and floral prints, spacious colonial-style suites come with ample lounge and work areas. They come with a safe, cable TV and large bathrooms with a claw-foot bathtub. Complimentary newspapers are delivered daily. Guests can approach the 24-hour front desk for currency exchange, tour arrangements, luggage storage and concierge services. Lazy afternoons in the sun can be spent by Eastern & Oriental’s outdoor pool, which boasts views of the sea. Other leisure options include a fitness centre Eastern & Oriental Hotel has 5 dining options, including Palm Court which serves English afternoon tea and also offers a selection of ethnic Asian inspired dishes and casual international fare for all day dining. Java Tree’s menu offers classic dishes, complemented by selected wines and beverages, relaxed style with simple elegance. For refreshing and well-made cocktails or the perfect pint, the new Farquhar’s Bar is the place to be. Whether cosily seated indoors, semi-formal dining, outdoors at the seafront verandahs or poolside, there is something to suit every taste and fancy at the E&O.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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- 2 swimming pools
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness centre
- Spa and wellness centre
- 3 restaurants
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Trevor
Malaysia“Lovely staff - cheerful and friendly and always willing to go the extra yard. Building well maintained and kaki g the most of its heritage appeal.”
Robert
Australia“Heritage, wonderful staff, manager went above and beyond to get me a room with good air con”
Yuk
Hong Kong“The hotel itself is a historical building. Its gallery details the history of the hotel from the beginning up to now with lots of photos and interesting exhibits. The location of hotel is perfect , especially if this is your first trip to...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants3 restaurants on site
- Palm Court
- CuisineMalaysian • Local • International
- Open forLunch • Dinner • High tea
- Java Tree
- CuisineLocal • European
- Open forDinner
- Sarkies
- CuisineLocal • International
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Facilities of Eastern & Oriental HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 9
- 2 swimming pools
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness centre
- Spa and wellness centre
- 3 restaurants
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Additional toilet
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
- View
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden
- Coffee machine
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Live sport events (broadcast)
- Cooking classAdditional charge
- Happy hourAdditional charge
- Themed dinner nightsAdditional charge
- BowlingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Cycling
- HikingOff-site
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
- Sofa
- Seating Area
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kid mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Minibar
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Valet parking
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
- Lockers
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
- Babysitting/child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Trouser pressAdditional charge
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Business centreAdditional charge
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Wake-up service
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Tile/marble floor
- Private entrance
- Car hire
- Packed lunches
- Lift
- Fan
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
- Open all year
- Sun umbrellas
- Open all year
- Sun umbrellas
- Kids' pool
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Fitness
- Full body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Couples massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa/wellness packages
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Spa facilities
- MassageAdditional charge
- Spa and wellness centreAdditional charge
- Fitness centre
- English
- Indonesian
- Malay
- Chinese
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash
Eastern & Oriental Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine printNeed-to-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 authorisation 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.
- Kindly be informed that Sarkies will be temporarily closed for maintenance works from 13 April to 14 May 2024.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
FAQs about Eastern & Oriental Hotel
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The prices at Eastern & Oriental Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Eastern & Oriental Hotel is 0.6 miles from the centre of George Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Eastern & Oriental Hotel has 3 restaurants:
- Palm Court
- Sarkies
- Java Tree
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Eastern & Oriental Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Bowling
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Foot massage
- Happy hour
- Back massage
- Live sport events (broadcast)
- Full body massage
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Swimming Pool
- Head massage
- Cooking class
- Neck massage
- Themed dinner nights
- Fitness
- Spa facilities
- Couples massage
- Spa/wellness packages
- Hand massage
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Check-in at Eastern & Oriental Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
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Room options at Eastern & Oriental Hotel include:
- Suite
- Twin/Double
- Twin
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Guests staying at Eastern & Oriental Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Buffet
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Yes, Eastern & Oriental Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.
