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Eastern & Oriental HotelvsThe Edison George Town, Penang
Eastern & Oriental Hotel and The Edison George Town, Penang are both praised by professional travelers. On balance, Eastern & Oriental Hotel ranks significantly better than The Edison George Town, Penang. Eastern & Oriental Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 94 with praise from 5 reviews like Hideaway Report, Lonely Planet 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
The Edison George Town, Penang The Telegraph Time Out
Mr & Mrs Smith Lonely Planet
15 Lebuh Leith, George Town, Penang Island 10200, Malaysia
From $148/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
The Telegraph8.0
"This boutique luxury hotel sees a heritage 20th-century mansion restored with beautiful Art Deco details and modern comforts, situated on the edge of a Unesco World Heritage site." Full review
Time Out "Now a luxury hotel, The Edison has led several interesting past lives, from a tycoon’s private estate to a brothel, and an opium den to a dance hall during the British occupation" Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "The Edison George Town is a glorious 1906 mansion that’s just a short stroll from the World Heritage district in Malaysia’s bustling culinary capital." Full review
Lonely Planet "Looking fabulous after a major overhaul, this spacious colonial building offers tastefully decorated rooms, a light-infused courtyard, high ceilings, latticed windows and a grand entrance." Full review
