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Eastern & Oriental Hotel vs OYO 89368 Cintra House
Both Eastern & Oriental Hotel and Cintra Heritage House are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Eastern & Oriental Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to Cintra Heritage House. Eastern & Oriental Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 94 with praise from 5 publications such as Time Out, Oyster and Hideaway Report.
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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OYO 89368 Cintra House
Lonely Planet
Time Out
no: 1, 3, 5, 7 Lebuh Cintra, Georgetown, Penang Island 10100, Malaysia
From $16 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
Lonely Planet
"Cool, spacious rooms. They aren't equipped with TV, but friendly staff and the attached cafe serve as ample distractions."
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Time Out
"Neat clutters of antique cabinets, benches and chairs from its owner Melynda Soon's personal collection, lend to the hotel's heritage feel."
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