Eastern & Oriental Hotel

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Scored 9.1
Rated wonderful

Excellent location!

9.5

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About this property

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
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Free crib available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • 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

Rooms with:

  • Sea view

  • Pool with a view

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Studio King - Victory Annex
We have 1 left
  • 1 king bed

This air-conditioned suite features a private balcony that opens up to views of the sea. The seating area is fitted with a cable TV and a desk. The private bathroom includes a bathtub, shower facilities, a hairdryer and free toiletries.

592 feet²
Balcony
Sea view
Pool with a view
Rooftop pool
Air conditioning
Attached bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Minibar
Free Wifi
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Safe
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Sofa
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Towels
  • Linens
  • Socket near the bed
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Desk
  • Sitting area
  • Private entrance
  • TV
  • Slippers
  • Telephone
  • Ironing facilities
  • Satellite channels
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Iron
  • Radio
  • Hairdryer
  • Fan
  • Guest bathroom
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Electric kettle
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Cable channels
  • Wake-up service
  • Alarm clock
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
  • Toilet paper
Max. people: 2
$324 per night
Price $1,069
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: MYR 10 Tourism fee per night, 8 % VAT
  • Wonderful breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
Max. people: 2
$324 per night
Price $1,069
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: MYR 10 Tourism fee per night, 8 % VAT
  • Wonderful breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Deluxe Suite Twin
We have 2 left
  • 2 twin beds

This air-conditioned suite opens up to views of the sea. The seating area is fitted with a cable TV and a desk. The private bathroom includes shower facilities, a hairdryer and free toiletries.

624 feet²
Sea view
Garden view
Pool view
Pool with a view
Rooftop pool
Air conditioning
Attached bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Minibar
Free Wifi
Max. people: 2
$447 per night
Price $1,474
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: MYR 10 Tourism fee per night, 8 % VAT
  • Wonderful breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
Max. people: 2
$447 per night
Price $1,474
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: MYR 10 Tourism fee per night, 8 % VAT
  • Wonderful breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Premier Suite King
We have 1 left
  • 1 king bed

This air-conditioned premier suite features a private balcony that opens up to views of the sea. The seating area is fitted with a cable TV and a desk. The private bathroom includes shower facilities, a hairdryer and free toiletries.

624 feet²
Balcony
Sea view
Pool with a view
Rooftop pool
Air conditioning
Attached bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Minibar
Free Wifi
Max. people: 2
$542 per night
Price $1,787
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: MYR 10 Tourism fee per night, 8 % VAT
  • Wonderful breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • discount may be available
Max. people: 2
$542 per night
Price $1,787
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: MYR 10 Tourism fee per night, 8 % VAT
  • Wonderful breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
Corner Suite - Victory Annex
  • 1 king bed

This air-conditioned suite features a private balcony that opens up to views of the sea. The separate living room fitted with a flat-screen TV. There is a dining area and a guest bathroom. The private bathroom includes double vanity counters, a bathtub and a shower.

1324 feet²
Balcony
Sea view
Pool with a view
Rooftop pool
Air conditioning
Attached bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Coffee machine
Minibar
Free Wifi
Max. people: 2
$716 per night
Price $2,362
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: MYR 10 Tourism fee per night, 8 % VAT
  • Wonderful breakfast included
  • Total cost to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Max. people: 2
$716 per night
Price $2,362
Included: 10 % Service charge
Excluded: MYR 10 Tourism fee per night, 8 % VAT
  • Wonderful breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
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Guests who stayed here loved

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.”
Thomas
South Africa South Africa
“We like: - the breakfast on the first floor and the sixth floor - Housekeeping - The gift shop - All the staff on the property were very nice - Front desk and concierge were very helpful - the swimming pool area - the hair salon”
Yuki
Canada Canada
“It was a beautiful hotel with a lot of history. Kept very nice and you couldnt tell they were hitting 140 years!!!”
Norzila
Malaysia Malaysia
“Everything went well Thank you so much for the memorable stay Definitely will come back again”
Francesco
Italy Italy
“Excellent position, very clean and spacious room, excellent breakfast”
Takemetocroatia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Had a great time, food good, pool and hotel absolutely beautiful. Love all the history in the place.”
Mark
Australia Australia
“Sea view Large bathroom Balcony overlooking the sea Comfortable bed”
Paul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Attentive and friendly staff Clean and stylish old colonial vibe Sea front location Very large room with spacious bathroom and sea view balcony Huge choice of food at breakfast Complimentary tea and coffee in lounge”
Leema
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The spacious rooms, unique character/history Pool was lovely, best sun loungers to date. Fluffy beach towels.”

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

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. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
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.
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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.