10 FARQUHAR STREET
Deluxe Class Traditional Hotel
20 kms to the nearest airport (penang international airport)
1 km to the nearest station (malayan railway station)
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locationThis hotel is situated in Georgetown at the intersection of Farquhar Road and Penang Road, the Eastern & Oriental is 20 kilometres from the Bayan Lepas International Airport and a stone's throw from the food havens, shopping
complexes and entertainment outlets of downtown Georgetown.
generalThis hotel has a long and colourful history, and even after a major restoration and refurbishment programme it retains retains the old-world charm that it was widely recognised for. This is certainly a unique hotel, and can be recommended to the most discerning of guests. (01/08CB).
lobbyThe spacious domed lobby is of medium size and has plenty of comfortable seating.
exteriorRe-opened after a major restoration and refurbishment programme, The facade is as magnificent now as it was when it was first built in 1884 during the British Colonial era.
restaurantThere are a number of restaurants and outlets, two of the most popular are : a typical colonial coffee shop, offering all-day dining and celebrates Penang's diverse cultural heritage. Choose from a wide selection of delicious local fare, international cuisine and buffets.
roomsThis hotel offers 101 magnificient suites with either the sea or city view. Each suite is tastefully and thoughtfully furnished with essential amenities spacious bathroom, Persian carpets and retire under bedcovers made from the
finest Egyptian cotton.
Straits Suite rooms are over-sized sea facing suites with a pair of bay windows in the main lounge area, which overlooks the Straits of Penang. There is also a guest restroom, a writing desk area and a dining table. Its opulent bathroom is equipped with ‘His’ and ‘Her’ hand-basins, a traditional claw and ball long bath and a separate shower stall. Suite size : 87sqm.
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