Eastern & Oriental Hotel, George TownEastern & Oriental Hotel in George Town, Malaysia has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 4 of 14 hotels we score in George Town. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.1 before correction: Booking.com 4.1, Tripadvisor 4.1. Rooms from about $419 a night (cached, not a live quote).Located on Farquhar Street in George Town, the Eastern & Oriental Hotel is a five-star seafront property within a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Originally established in 1885, this all-suite hotel combines British colonial architecture with modern interiors. It suits travellers seeking historical character and proximity to Northam Beach. The hotel provides a swimming pool, a spa, and an on-site restaurant. While the heritage setting is significant, guests may experience noise from local traffic. The property underwent a major renovation in 2019 to update its facilities.What stands out

Seafront colonial architecture

All-suite accommodation

On-site spa and pool

Walkable heritage location

Watch out for

Traffic noise

Inconsistent service

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Seven Terraces, George Town: 4.1 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms). Seven Terraces is a four-star boutique hotel located in the heritage district of George Town, Penang.

Citadines Bertam, George Town: 4.1 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $114 a night. Citadines Bertam is a newly opened three-star urban lifestyle hotel situated on Jalan Penang in George Town.

The Edison George Town, George Town: 4.0 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), from $129 a night. The Edison George Town is a 4-star boutique hotel situated on Lebuh Leith within the UNESCO World Heritage district of George Town.