Hard Rock Hotel PenangvsEastern & Oriental Hotel
Both properties are rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, Eastern & Oriental Hotel scores significantly better than Hard Rock Hotel Penang. Eastern & Oriental Hotel comes in at #1 in Penang with accolades from 5 sources including The Telegraph, Oyster and Hideaway Report.
Hard Rock Hotel Penang
Oyster
Time Out
Lonely Planet Time Out
Batu Ferringhi Beach, Batu Ferringhi, Penang Island 11100, Malaysia
From $68/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
OysterLuxury
"The luxurious Hard Rock Hotel Penang caters to families with all-ages pampering and nonstop entertainment." Full review
Time Out "Part of the successful Hard Rock chain, this resort is extremely popular with families and those looking for a fun-filled beach stay." Full review
Lonely Planet "If you can stomach the corny, hyper-corporate vibe, this resort can be a fun place to stay." Full review
Time Out "Kids rule at this family-friendly, American-style resort which the Hard Rock brand is known for. Rooms here were recently refurbished in 2016, offer views of either the hills or the sea,..."
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Eastern & Oriental Hotel Oyster
The Telegraph
Hideaway Report Time Out Lonely Planet
Condé Nast Traveler
10 Farquhar Street, Georgetown, Penang Island 10200, Malaysia
From $167/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
OysterLuxury
"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." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Like a venerable old relative, the E&O wears its illustrious heritage proudly." Full review
Hideaway Report92.0
"Legendary hotel dating from 1885 situated in George Town, the capital of the island of Penang." Full review
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. " Full review
Lonely Planet "Dating back to 1885, the E&O is one of those rare hotels for which historic opulence has gracefully moved into the present day." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Celebrating its 140th anniversary in 2025, Eastern & Oriental Hotel traces its origins back to the Suez Canal's opening and the advent of the steamship. The privileged few, bored of the..."
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