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Eastern & Oriental Hotel vs You Le Yuen
Both properties are highly recommended by professionals. On balance, Eastern & Oriental Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to You Le Yuen. Eastern & Oriental Hotel comes in at #1 in Penang with endorsements from 5 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Time Out and The Telegraph.
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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You Le Yuen
Time Out
Time Out
Lonely Planet
7 Love Lane, Georgetown, Penang Island 10200, Malaysia
From $61 /night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
- Dry Cleaning
Time Out
"The food served here is contemporary Indian cuisine that has a touch of authentic and elegant flavours which match the gracious style and host of the hotel, also its restored, retro furniture."
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You can choose between a meal of RM49 per person to RM79, depending on the menu of the day.
Time Out
"All suites are located on the second floor of the house and downstairs is where you’ll find a spacious dining and living areas sun-lit in the daytime by the indoor courtyard. "
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Lonely Planet
Top choice
"There are just four rooms at this boutique bed and breakfast, each making the most of this lovely antique shophouse with exposed brick walls, retro furnishings and a central courtyard."
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