Eastern & Oriental Hotel, George Town
About the Hotel
Suites and Amenities
The Eastern & Oriental Hotel, also known as the 'E&O', features suites with city, garden, pool, or sea views. Superior Suites include king-size or twin beds, a separate living area, and a bathroom with twin vanity sinks and a bathtub. Deluxe Suites offer similar amenities with seafront views. Premier Suites have a balcony or garden terrace facing the Andaman Sea. Straits Suites feature bay windows, a living lounge, a writing area, and a dining table. Writers Suites include a living lounge, a bedroom and bathroom, and a separate dining lounge with a bar. Pinang Suite features a king-size four-poster bed and private balconies. The E&O Suite has a private study, formal lounge, walk-in dressing room, and a bathroom with a spa bath and twin vanity sinks. Studio Suites include a balcony, a vintage-style claw and ball long bath. Corner Suites feature a living area, guest washroom, bedroom, balcony, and dining area. All suites have Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a coffee machine, a tea station, and a minibar. Some suites also include complimentary minibars.
Dining at the E&O
The Eastern & Oriental Hotel features five dining options. Palm Court serves ethnic Asian and international dishes, plus a three-tiered English afternoon tea. Sarkies offers a buffet with Malaysian and international dishes. Planters Lounge serves continental breakfast, Asian hi-tea, and barbecue dinner overlooking the Andaman Sea. Farquhar's Bar is a vintage cocktail bar with a long oak and brass bar. The 1885 dining room provides a place for G & T sundowners. The Cornwallis lounge is reserved for Heritage Wing and Corner Suite guests, serving breakfast and evening canapés and cocktails.
Leisure and Activities
The Eastern & Oriental Hotel provides a range of activities and facilities. Guests can access the Fitness Centre, the E&O Gallery, and the Emporium. Cooking and yoga classes are available. The Heritage Wing has a lawn swimming pool. The Victory Annexe has a swimming pool. PAÑPURI ORGANIC SPA offers treatments, including Indian Ayurvedic, Indonesian Balinese, and Japanese Shiatsu massages.
Location and Access
The Eastern & Oriental Hotel is located in George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Penang. The hotel stands at the intersection of Farquhar Street and Penang Road. Landmarks nearby include Watsons (1.5 km), Khoo Kongsi (1.5 km), Sun Yat Sen Museum Penang (1.5 km), Cheong Fatt Tze (0.5 km), Pinang Peranakan Mansion (1 km), The Top Penang (0.3 km), and Fort Cornwallis (1 km). Penang International Airport is 20 km away.
Services and Conveniences
The Eastern & Oriental Hotel provides services and conveniences. There is a team of event organizers. The Grand Ballroom seats 400. There are function suites for groups of 10 to 150 people. The Macalister Ballroom at Victory Annexe has a capacity of 290 seats. The hotel offers state-of-the-art technology, and tailor and hair styling services can also be found at the Victory Annexe arcade.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Hiking
- Bowling
- Golf course
- Yoga class
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's buffet
- Children's pool
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Location
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