Eastern & Oriental Hotel
Georgetown (Malaysia), Malaysia
Eastern & Oriental Hotel
10 Lebuh Farquhar, Georgetown (Malaysia), Malaysia
Ranking: Eastern & Oriental Hotel is ranked 1st out of 58 accommodation options available in Georgetown (Malaysia).
Classification: 5 Star Hotel
This hotel is situated in Georgetown at the intersection of Farquhar Road and Penang Road, the Eastern & Oriental is 20 kilometres from the Bayan Lepas International Airport and a stone's throw from the food havens, shopping complexes and entertainment outlets of downtown Georgetown. This hotel has a long and colourful history, and even after a major restoration and refurbishment programme it retains retains the old-world charm that it was widely recognised for. This is certainly a unique hotel, and can be recommended to the most discerning of guests. (01/08CB). Re-opened after a major restoration and refurbishment programme, The facade is as magnificent now as it was when it was first built in 1884 during the British Colonial era. The spacious domed lobby is of medium size and has plenty of comfortable seating. There are a number of restaurants and outlets, two of the most popular are : a typical colonial coffee shop, offering all-day dining and celebrates Penang's diverse cultural heritage. Choose from a wide selection of delicious local fare, international cuisine and buffets. This hotel offers 101 magnificient suites with either the sea or city view. Each suite is tastefully and thoughtfully furnished with essential amenities spacious bathroom, Persian carpets and retire under bedcovers made from the finest Egyptian cotton. Writers Suites are over-sized suites with a separate dining lounge with a bar and guest restroom. Its opulent bathroom is equipped with ?His? and ?Her? hand-basins, a traditional claw and ball long bath and a separate shower stall. These suites are named after famous guests Sir Noel Coward, Rudyard Kipling, Hermann Hesse and Somerset Maugham. Suite size : 135 sqm. 1 km to the nearest station (malayan railway station), 1 kms to city centre, 17 kms to the nearest airport (penang).
