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10 Lebuh Farquhar
PENANG 10200, MALAYSIA
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- Price Range:
Top end
- Neighbourhood:
Georgetown
- Atmosphere:
Heritage and Busy
Lonely Planet Review
The historic E&O is Penang's grandest and most famous hotel, founded in 1884 by the Sarkies brothers. The all-suite hotel has a variety of spacious, tastefully furnished rooms and it's worth the extra outlay for one facing the sea.
Like the better known, and considerably more expensive, Raffles Hotel in Singapore, the E&O was founded by the eccentric Sarkies brothers. This grand old dame, which was completely refurbished in 2001 after years of neglect, remains an evocative reminder of the romantic age of travel. The guest list from its early 20th-century heyday reads like a who's who of high society; Rudyard Kipling, Noel Coward, Somerset Maugham and others wined and dined here. These days the glamour may have worn off, and the pith-helmeted porters and gift shop may be veering towards theme-park territory, but the E&O is still an impressive and luxurious place to stay, with beautifully furnished suites, some fine restaurants and a pleasant seafront terrace to take your tiffin.
Review by author Richard Watkins
How To Get There
Eastern & Oriental Hotel Penang is situated in Georgetown at the intersection of Farquhar road and Penang road, the distance from Penang International Airport is about 22 kilometers and approximate travel time is 40 minutes.
The best way to the hotel is to take taxi or the hotel transfer option. Guests are advised to buy a ticket from the taxi counter before proceeding to the taxi stand. The hotel also provides a limousine service (surcharge).
Facilities
- 24-hour reception
- Parking
- Air conditioning
- Swimming pool
- Airport transportation
- Fitness facility
- Laundry facilities
- Meeting rooms
- Audiovisual equipment
- Babysitting or child care
- Banquet facilities
- Bar/lounge
- Business services
- Coffee shop or cafe
- Concierge desk
- Conference Room(s)
- Elevator/lift
- Express Check-in
- Express check-out
- Floor butler
- Gift shop or newsstand
- Internet public area - surcharge
- Internet public area - wireless
- Medical assistance available
- Meeting room (small groups)
- Parking (Complimentary)
- Parking (secure)
- Parking (surcharge)
- Parking (valet)
- Parking garage
- Room service (24 hours)
- Secretarial services
- Security guard
- Shoe shine
- Wedding services
Check-in/Check-out
Earliest check-in:
3:00 PM
Latest check-out time:
12:00 PM
Author Tip
The E&O has a few restaurants, lounges and bars, where you can try the house cocktail, the E&O Sling. Just across the road you'll find the pedestrianised end of Jl Penang, which has a number of upmarket restaurants and coffee bars. Nearby is Thirty-Two, another top-class restaurant and bar.