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Eastern & Oriental Hotel vs Ren i Tang
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Eastern & Oriental Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to Ren i Tang. Eastern & Oriental Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 94 with accolades from 5 reviews including Oyster, Lonely Planet and Time Out.
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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Ren i Tang
The Telegraph
Time Out
Lonely Planet
82-A Penang Street, George Town, Penang Island 10200 , Malaysia
From $53 /night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast buffet
- Baggage storage
The Telegraph
8.0
"This lovingly restored heritage building was home to an old medical shop for more than 100 years."
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Time Out
"Rooms are spacious, minimalist in design with interesting nooks and crannies and done up really well...this hotel’s very central and situated in a terrific spot within the UNESCO world heritage site."
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Bear in mind and be relieved to know that little of the clatter and noise from below seep into their sleeping quarters.
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"A careful restoration has transformed this former Chinese medicine wholesaler's into a warm, inviting small hotel."
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