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Eastern & Oriental Hotel vs Queen's Hostel
Both properties are praised by professional travelers. On balance, Eastern & Oriental Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to Queen's Hostel. Eastern & Oriental Hotel comes in at #1 in Penang with recommendations from 5 sources like Oyster, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.
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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Queen's Hostel
Time Out
Lonely Planet
20 & 22 Lebuh Queen, Georgetown, Penang Island 10200, Malaysia
From $0 /night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Air Conditioning
- Baggage storage
- Safe
Time Out
"The highlight is the dorm itself, sprawled with thick comfy mattresses divided by make shift curtains for privacy."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"If you're a female backpacker concerned about sharing a mixed-sex dorm, this women-only hostel will suit you fine."
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