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Eastern & Oriental Hotel vs Muntri Mews
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Eastern & Oriental Hotel ranks significantly higher than Muntri Mews. Eastern & Oriental Hotel is ranked #1 in Penang with endorsements from 5 publications including The Telegraph, Lonely Planet 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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Muntri Mews
The Telegraph
Time Out
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet
77 Lebuh Muntri, Georgetown, Penang Island 10020, Malaysia
From $74 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
The Telegraph
7.0
"A stylish and comfortable boutique hotel, Muntri Mews is easy walking distance to George Town’s main attractions."
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Time Out
"The simple interior provide clean comfort with four poster beds upstairs and double mattressed, 9-foot beds downstairs. The tropical lush garden terrace entry provides a welcoming retreat."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A breezy, spacious shophouse boasting four suites, three of which can sleep up to four"
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This building’s original owners would no doubt be shocked to learn that their former stablehouse (mews) is today an attractive boutique hotel."
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