Eastern & Oriental Hotel

The room was spacious with a sea view from the window, and I could hear the waves at night, which was very comfortable. The breakfast was plentiful; the Heritage Wing offered more Western-style options, while the Victory Wing had a good blend of Chinese and Western dishes. The staff were attentive and provided excellent service. As the hotel is a bit older, it naturally shows some signs of age.

This landmark hotel is perfect for photo ops. If you're visiting Penang, a city known for its food and relaxation, and your budget allows, you absolutely must stay here. I'd even recommend staying one night in the Heritage Wing and another in the Victory Annexe, haha! My trip was rushed so I only stayed for one day. Also, for those looking to snap photos of the fan-shaped windows for Xiaohongshu, remember to book a suite on the second floor. The room type listings on Ctrip are quite confusing.

Celebrated my birthday at Eastern & Oriental Hotel. I emailed them in advance and checked in early, but wasn't given a room with a better view. The Heritage Wing I booked was beautiful, but there was a small cockroach in the first-floor room, which was a bit scary. The hotel's location is good. For breakfast, only the char kway teow on the G floor of the Heritage Wing was delicious. Happy hour was also decent. There was no Chinese-speaking staff, and I personally felt they were more accommodating towards Caucasians. The Indian doorman was very nice. No room decoration was provided for my birthday or anniversary. After some unpleasantness with the room assignment, they sent a small cake. Overall, it's a worthwhile hotel to stay at in Penang, but the service isn't as good as other five-star or resort hotels.

There was hair in the bathtub, which was cleaned after I reported it the next day. Although I was given a room at the end of the hall, I didn't mind too much. This tree is also quite legendary, so there are pros and cons to everything. Overall, I was very satisfied. The restaurant service and in-room amenities were excellent, and the hotel's view was absolutely stunning.

Extended stay. The environment is beautiful, truly perfect for a relaxing trip. The hotel offers the best views. Simply strolling around, napping, and enjoying some tea at the hotel is incredibly pleasant. Highly recommend trying it!

Everything about the hotel was great. Even with many guests, it was still well-organized. The Victory Wing has complete indoor and outdoor facilities, and the rooms are spacious and spotless. They even offer turn-down service at night. The soundproofing could be a bit better, but it was very quiet after 10 PM, and I could fall asleep to the sound of the waves. The staff provided excellent service, were helpful, and check-in and check-out were smooth. My luggage was delivered directly to my room. The breakfast buffet on the first floor offered a wide variety of delicious options. The hotel is a five-minute walk to the Blue Mansion, and getting to other parts of the city by taxi was very convenient and quick.