Eastern & Oriental Hotel

The Eastern & Oriental in Penang on the NorthWest coast of Malaysia is a charming, seaside hotel that it is widely recognised for its colonial-style and classic look which has withstood the test of time.

Penang, Malaysia
Eastern Oriental Hotel

A brainchild of the Armenian Sarkies brothers, the Eastern began its history back in 1884 and gained popularity almost overnight and a year later, in 1885, when the Oriental was established the hotels combined to form the Eastern & Oriental Hotel, Penang.

Known simply as `The E&O' to generations of travellers, The Eastern & Oriental Hotel is the embodiment of traditional luxury. For well over a century, this remarkable hotel - has stood as a testament to the grand elegance of the British colonial era and it's design honours the island's history.

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Penang, Malaysia

Situated in George Town, Penang, the E&O Hotel is 20 kilometres from the Penang International Airport and within walking distance from the food havens, shopping complexes and entertainment outlets of downtown George Town.

12-hour international flight to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. There are daily flights from Kuala Lumpar to Penang which take just under a hour

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