Eastern & Oriental HotelvsNoordin Mews
Both Eastern & Oriental Hotel and Noordin Mews are rated very highly by experts. Overall, Eastern & Oriental Hotel ranks significantly better than Noordin Mews. Eastern & Oriental Hotel comes in at #1 in Penang with positive reviews from 5 publications such as Hideaway Report, Time Out and Lonely Planet.
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
Noordin Mews
53 Lebuh Noordin, Georgetown, Penang Island 10300, Malaysia
From $91/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Time Out
"The rooms are all equipped with a large en-suite bathroom and are spacious with built in beds underneath thick mattresses covered in crisp, white sheets. " Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"These two restored shophouses boast an attractive 1920s and '30s feel, down to the antique adverts and retro furniture." Full review