Eastern & Oriental Hotel (E&O)

Frommer's Review

E&O first opened in 1884, established by the same Sarkies brothers who were behind Raffles Hotel in Singapore. Closed for many, many years (it was desperately in need of an overhaul) it reopened in April 2001. It is without a doubt the most atmospheric hotel in Penang, with manicured lawns and tropical gardens flanking a white colonial-style mansion, a lacelike facade, and Moorish minarets. Accommodations are all suites, with cozy sitting nooks and sleeping quarters separated by pocket sliding doors. You can expect molding details around every door and paned window, Oriental carpets over polished plank floorboards, and Egyptian cotton linens dressing each poster bed. Dining along the hotel's many verandas is gorgeous. One caveat -- no beach, but the pool in the seafront garden is very pretty.

Facilities:
2 restaurants; English-style pub; outdoor pool; small fitness center w/sauna; concierge; limousine service; 24-hr. room service; same-day laundry service; dry cleaning

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