Eastern & Oriental HotelvsOYO 1093 Ali's Motel
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional travelers. Overall, Eastern & Oriental Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to Ali's Guesthouse. Eastern & Oriental Hotel is ranked #1 in Penang with accolades from 4 reviewers like Andrew Harper, Oyster and The Telegraph.
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
OYO 1093 Ali's Motel
Lot 358, Teluk Bahang, Teluk Bahang, Penang Island 11050, Malaysia
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Family Friendly
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Fax / photocopying
- 24-hour front desk
Lonely Planet
"Small, plain and somewhat musty rooms are on offer at this place, the first you'll encounter as you enter town." Full review