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Eastern and Oriental Hotel

FAR EAST, Malaysia, Penang​

Known to many as the ‘E&O’, this colonial-era landmark offers a choice between the original Heritage Wing, characterised by Moorish minarets and a vast domed lobby housing 100 elegant suites, or the modern Victory Annexe featuring 118 Studio Suites and an infinity pool with Andaman Sea views . Guests can enjoy quintessentially English afternoon tea at Palm Court, Malaysian buffet spreads at Sarkies, and classic European cuisine at Java Tree . The hotel also features a Pañpuri Organic Spa, a Fitness Centre on the water, and the E&O Gallery showcasing the hotel’s fascinating history .

Family Offer

Couples Offer

Hotel Overview

  • Room Only (Breakfast available – options include Continental and Buffet)
  • Room with 1 Extra Large Double Bed
  • Room with 1 Double Bed
  • Room with 2 Single Beds
  • Room with 2 Double Beds
  • Suites (available, not specified)
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom with bidet, free toiletries, and hairdryer
  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • Seating area
  • Safe deposit box
  • Coffee machine
  • Tea/coffee making facilities
  • Balcony (in some rooms)
  • City or sea views (in some rooms)
  • Bed linen and towels
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Garden
  • Sun terrace
  • 3 restaurants (Palm Court – Malaysian/international, Java Tree – European/local, Sarkies – international)
  • Bars
  • Free on-site private parking
  • Airport shuttle (fees apply, 16 km from Penang International Airport)
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge service
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Room service
  • Car rental
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Category: 5-star, Historic, Luxury
  • Brand: Eastern & Oriental Hotel
  • Style: Heritage, colonial-era luxury, historic
  • Check-in: From 15:00
  • Check-out: Until 12:00
  • Minimum age: No age restriction for check-in
  • Pets: Not allowed
  • Child policy: Children of all ages welcome. Free cots for ages 0-6 (subject to availability). Extra beds for all ages for MYR 413 per person/night (subject to availability). Children 18+ charged as adults. All extra beds/cots are subject to availability.
  • Best For: Couples, history lovers, luxury, heritage architecture, city centre
  • Approximate flight time from UK: 12-13 hours (with connections via Kuala Lumpur or Singapore) + transfer to Penang
  • Time difference: GMT+8 (no daylight saving)

Important Notes:

  • Tourist Tax: A tourist tax of RM 10 per room/night applies to foreign guests (payable at check-in; Malaysian citizens/permanent residents are exempt).
  • Local Government Fee: An additional local government fee of MYR 3 per room/night applies (payable at check-in).
  • Group Bookings: For bookings of 3 rooms or more, or single bookings of 3 nights or more, the hotel requires a 30% prepayment upon reservation.
  • Third-party Bookings: For reservations made by a third party, an authorisation form and a copy of the cardholder’s ID and credit card are required.
  • Credit card used for booking must be presented at check-in.
  • Different policies may apply for bookings of more than 8 rooms.

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