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Eastern & Oriental Hotel vs Macalister Mansion

Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Eastern & Oriental Hotel ranks significantly higher than Macalister Mansion. Eastern & Oriental Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 94 with positive reviews from 5 sources like Time Out, Hideaway Report and Lonely Planet.

Eastern & Oriental Hotel
Eastern & Oriental Hotel
8 / 10
10 Farquhar Street, Georgetown, Penang Island 10200, Malaysia
From $167 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
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Oyster 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." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"Like a venerable old relative, the E&O wears its illustrious heritage proudly." Full review
Hideaway Report Hideaway Report
92.0
"Legendary hotel dating from 1885 situated in George Town, the capital of the island of Penang." Full review
Time Out 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 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." Full review
Macalister Mansion
Macalister Mansion
7 / 10
228 Macalister Road, Georgetown, Penang Island 10400, Malaysia
From $0 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"A colonial-era mansion turned eight-room hotel in buzzy George Town." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"With its grand white exterior and stunning designer interiors, the four-pearl Macalister Mansion is a special merger of Penang's British Colonial legacy with a luxury lifestyle experience." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Located just outside the heritage zone, Macalister Mansion stands out in its white splendour. As you enter the driveway you can imagine how the original owners must have lived. " Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"One of George Town's more distinctive boutique hotels, Macalister Mansion offers 8 elegantly designed rooms in a lovely old house that's been given a slick contemporary makeover." Full review