"Great location, clean rooms, well-maintained premises. Most importantly, observant and proactive staff. From front desk to security staff, everyone we met was friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!"
"Our arrival was good given top floor level 8 so fair to good views of the sea ( paid for extra when booking the ticket price)
The hotel is ‘mature’ lets say. Seasoned not old.. it requires some updating but not to lose its heritage feel.
Rooms smaller than expected but has most modern features you need.
Perhaps a duplicate of usb or c-2-c ports beside both sides of the bed would be useful for couples having similar technology that requires charging!
Food was good - we chose b&b as local food is great, fresh & cheap too so saved lots of ringgits!
All staff pleasant friendly & professional and happy to help.
Pool is small and family friendly no shouty children thank goodness but small families enjoying the precious quality time spent together in sunshine & luxury.
Grab taxis were a blessing and cheap enough to get you where you need to be so used them daily. Recommend using @GetYourGuide tour with G-Shen for the Penang Hill tour - worth every penny & learned so much from him!
We stayed 8 days and loved everyday even the exhilarating lightning storms across the sea in front of our balcony! They were alternating evenings after sunset in April.
Shangri la hotels are good.. would like to experience all their hotels around the world eventually!
*if they’re reading!!😀"
"Great hotel. Rooms are spacious, well appointed, great pool and amazing breakfast. What was lacking was the ability of the front desk staff to provide good restaurant suggestions. There should be a list that the hotel provides with suggestions. I would definitely recommend the Eastern and Oriental Hotel and would stay there again."
"Breakfast was amazing lots to choose from. Omelette and pancake stations. Dim sum. We stayed for 6 nights and had something different everyday.
Staff were very attentive.
Couldn't swim in the sea as there were lots of jellyfish. But the hotel beach was beautiful, definitely worth seeing the sunsets.."
Are you in need of a romantic getaway? Our guests also love George Town for its major shopping area, top museums and array of dining options. If you want to explore the area, you might head to 1st Avenue Mall, Pasar Chowrasta or Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site. If you're interested in staying near a certain attraction, you can sort by neighbourhood or distance to top landmarks, so you'll be able to see everything on your list.
When is the best time of year for a romantic getaway to George Town?
If you're hoping to get lost in the rain on your romantic getaway, take a look at these details about year-round temperatures in George Town: The hottest months are usually March and April, with an average temperature of 28°C, while the coldest months are January and December, with an average of 27°C. The rainiest months in George Town are November, October, December and May, with each month seeing an average of 338 mm of rainfall.
What is there to do in George Town?
There's nothing better than seeing a new destination with your sweetheart, so consider taking time to discover all there is to see and do in George Town. If you're hoping to see some of the area's cultural attractions, you and your partner will love George Town for its major shopping area and top museums. 1st Avenue Mall, Pasar Chowrasta and Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site are worth a stop when you're out and about.
What's the best way to get to George Town and around town during my romantic getaway?
These transportation options in George Town might help your romantic trip get off to a smooth start: Make your way to George Town with a flight to Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.), which is the closest major airport located 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from the city centre. If you'd like to explore around the area, consider renting a car to explore more sights.