Eastern & Oriental Hotelvs100 Cintra Street
Eastern & Oriental Hotel and 100 Cintra Street are both rated highly by writers. Overall, Eastern & Oriental Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to 100 Cintra Street. Eastern & Oriental Hotel comes in at #1 in Penang with approval from 4 sources such as The Telegraph, Lonely Planet and Andrew Harper.
Eastern & Oriental Hotel
10 Farquhar Street, Georgetown, Penang Island 10200, Malaysia
From $167/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Oyster
Luxury
"The 100-room, historic Eastern & Oriental Hotel has been in operation since the height of the British Empire when George Town was an important harbor and trading hub." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Like a venerable old relative, the E&O wears its illustrious heritage proudly." Full review
Hideaway Report
92.0
"Legendary hotel dating from 1885 situated in George Town, the capital of the island of Penang." Full review
Time Out
"Everything here harks to an opulent British past but the old-fashioned (intentionally so) rooms do now come with TVs, telephones and every conceivable modcon. " Full review
Lonely Planet
"Dating back to 1885, the E&O is one of those rare hotels for which historic opulence has gracefully moved into the present day." Full review
100 Cintra Street
100, Cintra Street, George Town, Penang Island 10100, Malaysia
From $5/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
- Express check-in / check-out
- Sun terrace
Lonely Planet
"Offers old-school backpacking accommodation, with its rock-bottom price, fan-cooled dorms and sort-of private rooms (they have very flimsy walls) with shared bathrooms." Full review