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Eastern & Oriental Hotel vs Museum Hotel
Both hotels are recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Eastern & Oriental Hotel scores significantly better than Museum Hotel. Eastern & Oriental Hotel comes in at 94 with positive reviews from 5 reviews such as Time Out, 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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Museum Hotel
Oyster
Time Out
Lonely Planet
No 72 Jalan A.S. Mansor, off Transfer Road, Georgetown, Penang Island 10050, Malaysia
From $22 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Fitness Center
- Family Friendly
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Located on a quiet street on the outskirts of central George Town, the mid-range Museum Hotel offers a blend of colonial architecture, antiques, and modern amenities."
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Time Out
"The hotel’s on a quiet lane in George Town and very close to the buzzing Penang Road."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Attractive, comfortable, boasting great service and representing good value, the Museum Hotel is a gem in this price range."
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