Surreal and relaxing, this historical hotel in Penang's centre offers spacious rooms with stunning sea views. Delight in an excellent pool, evening canap's, and a lavish breakfast spread.
Located on the waterfront, Eastern And Oriental Hotel is in Downtown George Town, a neighbourhood in George Town. KOMTAR and Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza. Don't miss out on a visit to ESCAPE Adventureplay. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our George Town travel guide
10 Lebuh Farquhar, George Town, Penang, 10200
What's nearby
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Padang Kota Lama
9 min walk - 0.5 miles
KOMTAR
17 min walk - 0.9 miles
Gurney Drive
4 min drive - 2.2 miles
Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site
10 min walk - 0.6 miles
Getting around
Penang Sentral
25 min drive
Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.)
29 min drive
Restaurants
Indigo at The Blue Mansion
5 min walk
Planters Lounge
2 min walk
Restoran Sup Hameed
4 min walk
Don Western & Grill
2 min walk
Mangga
4 min walk
About this property
Eastern And Oriental Hotel
Luxury historic hotel near KOMTAR
Located close to Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza, Eastern And Oriental Hotel provides a poolside bar, a terrace and 3 coffee shops/cafes. Treat yourself to a Thai massage at Spa L’Occitane en Provence a, the on-site spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 4 on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also find perks such as:
An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Free self-parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge)
10 meeting rooms, a reception hall and a 24-hour front desk
Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 232 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
Childcare services and free infant beds
Bidets, baths or showers and toothbrushes and toothpaste
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at Eastern And Oriental Hotel?
As of 27 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Eastern And Oriental Hotel on 2 Nov 2026 start from £226, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Eastern And Oriental Hotel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Eastern And Oriental Hotel?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Eastern And Oriental Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at Eastern And Oriental Hotel?
Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Does Eastern And Oriental Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of MYR 374.22 per vehicle applies.
Where is Eastern And Oriental Hotel located?
Located in Downtown George Town, this luxury hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from KOMTAR, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza. Penang Adventist Hospital and Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Eastern And Oriental Hotel Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Overall it was excellent stay, though the reception and the concierge were most of the time occupied, most of the time, 1 person at the reception, and 1 or none at the concierge, so it was not so convenient to sort out a few minor issues. Nice view from the balcony, good foods and service and pleasant pool and gym.
Beautiful old style colonial hotel located in UNESCO listed Georgetown.
Great choice of food and beverage options and close to many diverse and nice eateries outside of the hotel. Highly recommended
The view was great. The swimming pool was scenic. You are not to far from some of the towns attractions. The breakfast options is one of the best i've had. Felt like I was having dinner for breakfast at times.
Wonderful room, very spacious, staff were all amazing. Breakfast excellent, so many options and we went to the evening buffet which was so good and excellent value
Generally a decent hotel with great facilities and room size. Could have put more emphasis on small details like choice of light switches (looks white and very plain, not matching the vibe).
One thing to note that if you book room on the victory annexe, you’re not able to use facilities (swimming pool and breakfast) at the heritage wing. But you got your own pool and breakfast location at Victory Annexe.
Overall it’s still a great option at Penang!
Great hotel. Rooms are spacious, well appointed, great pool and amazing breakfast. What was lacking was the ability of the front desk staff to provide good restaurant suggestions. There should be a list that the hotel provides with suggestions. I would definitely recommend the Eastern and Oriental Hotel and would stay there again.
An exceptional stay from start to finish — luxurious rooms, impeccable service, and thoughtful attention to every detail. World-class amenities, elegant design, and a prime location make this hotel a true five-star experience worth returning to.
An absolutely fantastic hotel. We stayed in the heritage wing and found the staff wonderful, the food delicious and the room kept clean and tidy. We will be returning to this gem.