Eastern & Oriental HotelvsSweet Cili Hotel
Both properties are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Eastern & Oriental Hotel ranks significantly higher than Sweet Cili Hotel. Eastern & Oriental Hotel ranks #1 in Penang with recommendations from 5 sources including The Telegraph, Lonely Planet and Hideaway Report.
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
Sweet Cili Hotel
No.6, Gat Lebuh Melayu,, Georgetown, Penang Island 10300, Malaysia
From $14/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
- Dry Cleaning
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Equal parts handsome and functional, Sweet Cili is that rarest of things in George Town: a midrange hotel – and one worth recommending." Full review