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Eastern & Oriental HotelvsCheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion
Eastern & Oriental Hotel and Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion are both endorsed by professional travelers. Overall, Eastern & Oriental Hotel scores significantly higher than Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion. Eastern & Oriental Hotel scores 94 with accolades from 5 publications such as Lonely Planet, Time Out and The Telegraph.
Eastern & Oriental Hotel
Oyster
The Telegraph
Hideaway Report
Time Out
Lonely Planet
10 Farquhar Street, Georgetown, Penang Island 10200, Malaysia
From $167/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
OysterLuxury
"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 Telegraph8.0
"Like a venerable old relative, the E&O wears its illustrious heritage proudly." Full review
Hideaway Report92.0
"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
Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion
Frommer's
Fodor's Time Out Lonely Planet
14 Leith Street, Georgetown, Penang Island 10200, Malaysia
From $76/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "The mansion is a sight to behold. Cheong spent lavishly for Chinese detail that reflects the spirit of his heritage and the fashion of the day, as well as the rules of traditional feng shui. " Full review
Fodor's "Indigo-color outer walls of the former home to 19th-century millionaire Cheong Fatt Tze are responsible for this property's well-known nickname, the "Blue Mansion." Full review
Time Out "With their philosophy of 'treading lightly and touching softly', The Blue Mansion was brought back to life and has become one of Penang's most famous boutique hotels." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Occupying one of George Town's most emblematic buildings, the Blue Mansion wrote the book on how to craft the ideal heritage hotel." Full review
