Established in 1885 by the famous Sarkies brothers and reopened after extensive refurbishment in early 2001, the Eastern & Oriental Hotel is a Penang landmark. In the colonial period it was advertised as the 'premier hotel east of the Suez' and is still an institution today.
The original property has 100 suites and offers colonial charm and the facilities and comforts one would expect from a hotel of this class. A new wing called the Victory Annexe has 122 sea view suites offering Club facilities including full butler services. There are a large choice of dining outlets within the hotel, including the 1885 Restaurant, which offers classic, yet contemporary dining as well as a decadent, English afternoon tea between 2.30-5.00pm. There is also a less formal café offering snacks and drinks, near the swimming pool which has wonderful views over the sea to the mainland.
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Tour ideas in Penang
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at Eastern & Oriental Hotel as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can’t be bettered.
Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you’re staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident’s eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area’s inhabitants.
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Penang City Tour
Penang City Tour
Among the highlights of the tour is Fort Cornwallis, built on the site of Francis Light's historic landing in 1786, it today houses the Dutch Canon presented to the Sultan of Johore by the Dutch East India Company.
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Penang National Park
Penang National Park
This day long excursion will take you through the mangrove forest of Penang's north-western tip before trekking through the dipterocarp forest of the national park.
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Nearby places
- Belum Rainforest 69 miles away
- Langkawi 75 miles away
- Pangkor Islands 87 miles away
- Cameron Highlands 98 miles away
- Fraser's Hill (Bukit Fraser) 153 miles away