Eastern And Oriental Hotel, Penang

Location.
Opened in 1885, this landmark hotel is within 0.6 miles (1 kilometer) of the financial, entertainment, cultural, and historical districts in downtown Georgetown, Penang Island. Penang International Airport is 10.3 miles (16.6 kilometers) away.

Hotel Features.
Along the hotel's 750-foot (229 meter) seafront promenade, are small gardens, al fresco dining areas, a swimming pool, and a poolside bar. 4 cannons dating back to 1797 are also preserved here. There are 4 restaurants at the hotel, and guests can start their day with buffet breakfast. Room service is available 24 hours a day. Facing the veranda and the sea, a health club offers fitness facilities, a connecting sauna, shower, and locker facilities. There is a 24-hour business center on site and 24-hour check-in is available. Free self parking and valet parking are offered, and a free area shuttle is available. Airport transportation can be arranged directly with the hotel at a surcharge (contact hotel at least 48 hours prior to arrival). There are also 14 meeting rooms and free WiFi and wired Internet access.

Guestrooms.
The 232 suites at this Georgetown luxury hotel feature high ceilings, dark timber floors, and marble bathrooms with bidets and separate bathtubs and showers. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Each suite has 32-inch TVs, and also include minibars, coffee/tea makers, and complimentary bottled water. Guests are welcomed with complimentary fruit plates. The hotel provides turndown service each evening.