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Eastern & Oriental Hotel vs G Hotel Kelawai
Both Eastern & Oriental Hotel and G Hotel Kelawai are recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Eastern & Oriental Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to G Hotel Kelawai. Eastern & Oriental Hotel is ranked #1 in Penang with recommendations from 5 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, 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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G Hotel Kelawai
Oyster
Time Out
Lonely Planet
2, Persiaran Maktab, George Town, Penang Island 10250, Malaysia
From $102 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Upscale
"The four-pearl G Hotel Kelawai is a modern, swish property located between two shopping malls and a 10-minute drive from the city’s heritage center."
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Time Out
"This second G Hotel in Penang has 208 rooms with innovative design and modern furniture."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The hipper sibling of the nearby G Hotel Gurney, this place is particularly popular with local visitors over the weekends, so book ahead if you wish to check in then."
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