Eastern & Oriental Hotel

Rated 8.8 in 3169 reviews. 212 rooms.

★★★★★

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.

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.

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  1. Eastern & Oriental (E&O) Hotel

    Their tiramisu and cheese cake is a must-try! New variety of desserts! Oh, their char koay teow is surprisingly good! :)

    6 m from hotel
    10 Lebuh Farquhar

  2. Upper Penang Road (UPR)

    Party like a rockstar... Here we go upr...

    120 m from hotel
    Penang Rd.

  3. Farquhar Mansion

    Their high tea is good!

    124 m from hotel
    33 Lebuh Farquhar

  4. Dan 单

    Love the beautiful cozy and quiet space with a lot of beautiful greens! Signature is matcha series.A hidden gems# in the city

    239 m from hotel
    38/1 Lebuh Farquhar

  5. Restoran Sup Hameed

    The best sup in town! - Sup daging, ayam, kambing, perut, and even torpedo.

    272 m from hotel
    48, Jalan Penang

  6. Muntri Mews

    Lovely and tranquil heritage hotel - the fact that it used to be horse stables gives it even more character. Very attentive service staff. Love the black and white deco too.

    360 m from hotel
    77 Lebuh Muntri

  7. Tai Buan Porridge【大满清香粥】

    Best porridge in town. Go for their Chai Por Egg, Tao Kua, Kiam Chai, Lor Bak and most importantly, go a few rounds for their Moi. :)

    361 m from hotel
    173 Lebuh Muntri

  8. Kafe Mews

    Great relaxing ambiance. Perfect place to hang out on an afternoon. Local food is surprisingly great here.. High quality and tasty. Had the Nasi tomato and still thinking about it

    368 m from hotel
    Muntri Mews 馬車房

  9. Mish Mash

    Try the Mish Mash Ginger Soda, it's quite something!

    378 m from hotel
    24 Muntri Street

  10. Tek Sen Restaurant (德盛飯店)

    The best Chinese restaurant in Penang!

    0.7 km from hotel
    18 & 20 Lebuh Carnarvon

  11. Constant Gardener Coffee

    Fantastic coffee and tea!! Beautiful cafe near the Fort in Georgetown. Lovely staff

    0.7 km from hotel
    9-11, Lebuh Light, Ground Floor

  12. Penang Street Art

    To those yang suka art tu. You kena terokai everythings jenis art kat penang. Awesome 👍

    1 km from hotel
    Armenian Street