The Eastern & Oriental Hotel , George Town / Penang / Malaysia

The Eastern & Oriental Hotel is the embodiment of a special time and a special place for over a century, this remarkable hotel known as `The E&O' to generations of travellers has stood as a testament to the grand elegance of the British colonial era., George Town, Malaysia

Hotel Location

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Situated in George Town, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008, the E&O Hotel stands at the intersection of Farquhar Street and Penang Road. The hotel is 20 kilometres from the Penang International Airport and within walking distance from the food havens, shopping complexes and entertainment outlets of downtown George Town.

Take a walk to Fort Cornwallis, the City Hall and the Penang State Museum. Browse the shops, bazaars and restaurants for great bargains and delicious treats, and discover temples, mosques and churches in quiet little corners.

Hailing a taxi or trishaw is fairly easy; otherwise limousine services (at hourly and daily rental rates) are available for those who wish to explore the Island. The hotel also arranges for transfers to Penang International Airport and Butterworth Railway Station.

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Rooms

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De Luxe Suite

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Suite size  is 58 sq m

Sea-view suite with separate living area, bedroom and luxurious bathroom.

 

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George town Suite

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Suite size is 79 sq m

City/Courtyard-view suite with three spacious areas; lounge, bedroom and luxurious bathroom.

 

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Premier Suite

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Suite size is 58 sq m

Sea-view suite with separate living area, bedroom and luxurious bathroom and a choice of either a balcony or garden terrace.

 

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Strait Suite

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Suite size is 87 sq m

Over-sized suite with two bay windows, main lounge area with guest restroom, writing desk area and dining table overlooking the Straits of Malacca. Its opulent bathroom includes a claw and ball long bath with separate shower stall equipped with "His" and "Her" hand basins.

 

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Writers Suite

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Suiet size is 135 sq m 

Over-sized suite with separate dining lounge with bar and guest restroom. The stylish bathroom includes a claw and ball long bath with separate shower stall equipped with "His" and "Her" hand basins.

 

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Pinang Suite

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Suite size is 241 sq m  

A one bedroom suite located on the 2nd floor overlooking the Straits of Malacca with a large lounge, guest restroom, dining room complete with bar, kitchenette and spacious sea-facing private balconies.

 

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Eastern & Oriental Suite

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E&O SUITE

522 sq m

A one bedroom suite located on the 3rd floor featuring a private study, lounge, walk-in dressing room with "His" and "Her" gilt bathroom complete with spa bath and television.

Equipped with a separate formal lounge linked to a private dining room for up to 22 people, supported bar and butler's kitchenette with separate male and female restrooms.

The E&O Suite can also be connected to the two adjacent suites creating an even more spacious 3-bedroom suite measuring 638 sq metres.

 

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Studio Suites

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Suite size is 55 sq m  

Club floor suite with balcony and luxurious marble bathroom with twin vanities.

 

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Corner Suites

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Suite size is 123 sq m

An over-sized suite with separate living area, guest washroom, expansive balcony and dining area with sea view. The bathroom features double vanity counters, a claw and ball long bath with separate rainforest shower.

 

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Restaurants

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Sarkies corner

This colonial coffee shop, one of Penang's best-loved eateries, offers a selection of delicious local & international fare.

Operating hours are from
10.00 am - 11.00 pm (Daily)

 

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Farghuar Bar

Robert Townsend Farquhar served only briefly as Penang's Lieutenant-Governor, but his name still graces this old English-style bar as well as the street on which the E&O Hotel stands.

With its deep armchairs and long dark wood bar, Farquhar's Bar exudes an exclusive private club room atmosphere - the perfect setting for another round of sundowners.

Operating hours are from
11.00 am - 12.00 am.

 

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Poolside Terrace

The Poolside Terrace is a unique pool bar and restaurant located on Level 6 of the new Victory Annexe.

From here, one can enjoy E&O's signature cocktails, order some light snacks and refreshments, take in the sea breeze and savour spectacular views of the sunset and the Andaman Sea.

 

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Planters Lounge

The Planters Lounge in the Victory Annexe is a private lounge exclusively for guests staying in the Victory Annexe, serving complimentary breakfast as well as coffee and tea throughout the day. However, guests from both wings are welcome to dine at Planters Lounge and order from the ala carte menu.

 

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Sarkies Restaurant

This new addition to the culinary oasis of George Town excites the senses and takes your dining experience to a whole new level by offering a wide selection of local and international fare served buffet style.

Operating hours are from
6.30 am - 10.30 pm (Daily)

Breakfast from
6.30 am - 10.30 am (Daily)

Buffet Lunch
12:00 noon - 2:30pm (Daily)

Buffet Dinner
7.00 pm - 10.30 pm (Daily)

 

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Activities

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Penang Heritage Trail

Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008, George Town, was cited as 'A remarkable example of historic colonial towns on the Straits of Malacca that demonstrate a succession of historical and cultural influences arising from their former function as trading ports linking East and West.'

From the time Captain Francis Light (1740-1794) established Britain's trading post in Penang, settlers from all over the world have made Penang, especially George Town, their home. Their presence is seen and felt strongly in the diverse architecture, places of worship, food and historic monuments around the Island.

There are two "American Express Heritage" trails which you can explore on foot or by trishaw. And these trails begin right at the E&O's very own doorstep.

Penang Heritage Trail

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Eastern & Oriental Gallery

The E&O Gallery is a unique project put together by the hotel and Think City Sdn Bhd which manages the George Town Grants Programme.

Housed at the new Victory Annexe, the aim of the Gallery is to develop an 'experiential' narrative of Penang's rich history via the hotel's own experiences stretching back a century and a quarter.

The intention is to relate the story of Penang - its history as well as social and cultural milestones - as seen through the eyes of the E&O Hotel.

To achieve this, we would like to invite all visitors and guests - local and foreign - who have a shared experience with the E&O to help us with objects, artefacts and personal anecdotes that have played a role in the life of Penang and the hotel.

Your contribution need not have any monetary value but may have some cultural, social or historical value in the telling of the island's rich story.

By adding your mementos, stories and recollections to ours, we will be helping to preserve the heritage and historical record of this magical island; a heritage the E&O Hotel is very proud to be part of.

Items and objects displayed at the Gallery are on loan to the hotel for a fixed period as part of the exhibits.

 

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Business Services

Perfectly situated close to Penang's financial district and with the opening of the Victory Annexe designed for the modern business traveller, the E&O Hotel is fast becoming the business destination of choice.

In addition to high speed wifi internet in every suite, a full-service Business Centre is also available.

Our Concierge will also be happy to help arrange postal and courier services, limousine transfers and airline reservations should the need arise.

 

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Cooking Classes

The E&O conducts special cooking classes for guests to experience, first-hand, what goes into making some of Penang's and Malaysia's world-famous cuisine. Learn about exotic local ingredients, cooking techniques as well as the history behind the region's favourite dishes, some of which originate from recipes handed down over the generations.

For more information about our cooking classes, please ask our Concierge or enquire at the front desk.

 

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Wedding en events

For events, banquets and meetings, the E&O in Penang is a peerless venue for grandeur and prestige, with state-of-the-art technology and a professional team of event organisers.

At the Heritage Wing, the Grand Ballroom comfortably seats 400, complete with a full stage, royal boxes and gallery. There are also six function suites that can accommodate groups of 15 to 180 people.

At the Victory Annexe, there is the 300-seating capacity Macalister Ballroom and five function suites that can be tailored to accommodate between 20 to 600 people.

 

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Emporium boutique

EmpOrium is a charming souvenir outlet which carries a wide selection of items and collectibles with the E&O trademark, as well as prestigious brands such as Royal Selangor, Ipa-Nima and Jonathan Yun Jewellery.

This retail outlet also offers a good range of leisure reading books and information books, published by renowned local and international authors, as well as fashionable accessories, framed landmark photographs of Penang, framed articles, postcards, bookmarks and daily essential items.

 

SPA & Welnness

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Pañpuri Organic Spa

Relax, revitalise and rejuvenate at the Pañpuri Organic Spa located on the 6th floor of the Victory Annexe. Pañpuri Organic Spa is a luxury Thai lifestyle brand renowned for its range of beauty, skincare and well-being products that utilises only the finest natural and organic ingredients. The spa offers a broad range of authentic treatments from across Asia by trained therapists.

For more information about the spa, please ask our Concierge  

Opening hours:
10.00am - 9.00pm

 

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Gym

The Fitness Centre located at the Victory Annexe is fully equipped with state-of-the-art cardio and strength equipment.

The Heritage Wing Gymnasium is additionally equipped with steam and sauna facilities.

Opening hours:
7.00am - 10.00pm

 

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Yoga

Discover the secrets and benefits of the ancient art of Yoga during your stay at the E&O. The hotel offers regular classes conducted by our Yoga masters, complimentary for in-house guests.

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Hotel Description

About the Eastern & Oriental

Rates and Prices are reflected in Malaysia Ringgit MYR thats average 4.7 against the EURO

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.

In many ways, it has also come to represent Penang itself; its story inextricably woven into the island's history, its traditions an indelible part of many a traveller's treasured memory, its name synonymous with the magical island once known as The Pearl Of the Orient.

The Heritage Wing

Is the historical heart of the Eastern & Oriental Hotel. Built in 1885, its Moorish minarets and soaring echo-dome lobby provide the backdrop for khaki-clad doormen and pith-helmeted bellhops to welcome guests to its 100 elegant suites.

Indeed, over its century-and-a-quarter history, the E&O's Heritage Wing has played host to some of the world's most celebrated artists, writers and heads of state.

Attended to by the E&O's legendary butler service, each suite offers the perfect invitation to step back into the refined elegance and colonial grandeur of a golden age.

Victory annexe  

With the opening of the new Victory Annexe in March 2013, an important chapter in the E&O Hotel's history has come full circle. Named after the original Victory Annexe - a magnificent 40-room addition unveiled by Arshak Sarkies in 1923 - the new Victory Annexe features 118 Studio Suites and 14 Corner Suites.

Its modern-classic design retains the essence of E&O's rich heritage yet offers the modern business traveller state-of-the-art conveniences including high-speed wifi broadband connection, a fully-equipped gym, an infinity pool with an extensive view of the Andaman sea and the E&O Gallery.

History 

As the first British trading post in the East, Penang was already well-established as a major emporium of trade with travellers and seafarers of every shade and description - merchants, missionaries, mercenaries, sailors and adventurers - converging upon her thriving port.

But it was not until the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869 and the arrival of the steamship that travels to Asia assumed unprecedented style and luxury.

From this mélange of cultures and colonial commerce, four Armenian brothers, the Sarkies, would emerge to establish some of the world's greatest hotels in the East, including The Raffles in Singapore and The Strand in Rangoon.

The first of these, in 1885, would be the Eastern & Oriental Hotel, once pronounced as "The Premier Hotel East of Suez", boasting more than 100 rooms, 40 of them with adjoining bathrooms, hot and cold running water, individual telephones and a 902-foot seafront, "the longest of any hotel in the world".

In its long and colourful history, the E&O Hotel has seen two World Wars, the wane of the British Empire as well as the birth of Malaysia. It has welcomed the glitterati of the literary and entertainment worlds including Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks, Noel Coward, Rudyard Kipling, Somerset Maugham and Hermann Hesse.

Through the highs and lows of events around the world, the E&O has retained its charm and weathered the passage of time with character and grace. Today, more than a century since its establishment, it is still nigh on impossible for travellers to think of luxury travel in the East without also calling to mind the graceful elegance and storied colonial charm of the E&O, one of Asia's truly great hotels.

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