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Eastern & Oriental Hotel vs 1926 Heritage Hotel
Both hotels are endorsed by experts. On balance, Eastern & Oriental Hotel ranks significantly better than 1926 Heritage Hotel. Eastern & Oriental Hotel comes in at 94 with approval from 5 sources such as Oyster, 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
Oyster
Luxury
"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."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"Like a venerable old relative, the E&O wears its illustrious heritage proudly."
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Hideaway Report
92.0
"Legendary hotel dating from 1885 situated in George Town, the capital of the island of Penang."
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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. "
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Dating back to 1885, the E&O is one of those rare hotels for which historic opulence has gracefully moved into the present day."
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1926 Heritage Hotel
Lonely Planet
Time Out
227 Jalan Burma, Georgetown, Penang Island 10050, Malaysia
From $0 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Lonely Planet
"A row of shophouses has been converted into an Olympic-length family hotel that's been gutted of every ancient artistic aspect and refilled with blandness."
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Time Out
"24 link houses (standard rooms), as well as heritage and VIP ones to choose from. Guests can spend time with a good book by the swimming pool or get a style update at their Sanritz Hair Salon."
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