Eastern & Oriental

The Eastern & Oriental Hotel is a tranquil haven in the heart of Penang. A hotel of old colonial charm with the finest traditions of comfort and service. On the door step is an amazing heritage of art and architecture, festivals and food. The E&O is just a few minutes walk from the myriad of shops, restaurants, cafes, bars and clubs. And beyond the city, hills and villages, seas and beaches beckon enticingly.
From its foundation by the Sarkies brothers in 1885, the E&O was patronised by colonial administrators, planters and the local and international elite. Amongst its more famous guests it has welcomed Noel Coward, Douglas Fairbanks, Rudyard Kipling and Somerset Maugham. Today, it is still choice of many of the world's most discerning travellers