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Eastern & Oriental Hotel vs Loke Thye Kee Residences
Eastern & Oriental Hotel and Loke Thye Kee Residences are both rated highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Eastern & Oriental Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to Loke Thye Kee Residences. Eastern & Oriental Hotel comes in at 94 with positive reviews from 4 sources like Andrew Harper, Lonely Planet and Oyster.
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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Loke Thye Kee Residences
Wallpaper
Lonely Planet
326 Jalan Penang, George Town, Penang Island 10050, Malaysia
From $44 /night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
- Dry Cleaning
Wallpaper
"With the minimum of fuss, George Town – Penang’s original colonial quarter and UNESCO World Heritage site – is quietly reinventing itself with a growing brood of stylish, intimate boutique lodgings."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The five studio apartment style suites in this row of old shophouses offer plenty of space, kitchenettes, big showers and a great contemporary feel."
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