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Baba Guesthouse vs Eastern & Oriental Hotel
Both properties are endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, Eastern & Oriental Hotel scores significantly better than Baba Guesthouse. Eastern & Oriental Hotel scores 94 with positive reviews from 5 publications including The Telegraph, Lonely Planet and Hideaway Report.
Baba Guesthouse
Time Out
Lonely Planet
52 Batu ferringhi, Town Centre, Batu Ferringhi, Penang Island 11100, Malaysia
From $19 /night
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Beach
Time Out
"Cleanliness of the property is commendable and they have good security, which enhances the cosy stay. All rooms come with air conditioning, attached bathrooms, and - note this – mosquito nets too. "
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A turquoise-painted domestic compound belonging to a friendly Chinese family houses large and spotless rooms – although bare."
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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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