Penang, 1 January 2020 – Eastern & Oriental (E&O) Hotel, the grande dame of British colonial heritage hotels on Penang island has stepped up its dining experiences boasting a touch of heritage flair.   Three new dining outlets, namely Java Tree, Palm Court and Farquhar’s Bar will be introduced in conjunction with the reopening of … Continued

Penang, 1 December 2019 – Classic Christmas decorations of all sorts welcomed guests at the Eastern & Oriental (E&O) Hotel lobby during its signature Christmas tree lighting ceremony. The annual affair was more joyous and significance this year with the reopening of the newly-refurbished Heritage Wing. Standing resplendent in the middle of the refreshed lobby is … Continued

Penang, 1 December 2019 – The Eastern and Oriental (E&O) Hotel officially announces the much-anticipated re-opening of its Heritage Wing following an extensive refurbishment exercise which began in March 2019. Widely regarded as the grande dame of hospitality in Penang, this milestone event heralds an exciting new chapter in this heritage landmark’s rich legacy. Maintaining its … Continued

Penang, 19 September 2019 – Helming the renovation of the Eastern & Oriental Hotel (E&O) Heritage Wing is the founder of Interiors International Sdn Bhd Datin Tham Oi Wah. Born with creative instinct, Tham came to realise that she had a knack for interior architecture and design when she was designing a house for her family … Continued

Penang, 18 July 2019 – With 134 years of history, the Eastern & Oriental Hotel (E&O) is a treasure trove of memories that evoke a sense of nostalgia from those who have walked its hallways. Guests who have been to the hotel would remember the times they sat beneath the echo dome or enjoyed the buffet … Continued

Penang, 26 June 2019 – The Eastern & Oriental (E&O) Hotel has added another initiative as part of its effort to reduce carbon footprint by sending food waste to be converted into bioorganic fertiliser. Working with a local company Future Earth which was established in 2010, the partnership saw them producing bio-organic fertiliser from food … Continued

Penang, 10 June 2019 – While the Heritage Wing of Eastern & Oriental (E&O) Hotel is undergoing an extensive refurbishment, some parts of its rich history are still being cherished and protected. As one of the few historical hotels around the globe, the management has placed great emphasis to preserve elements of the hotel’s 134-year old … Continued

Penang, 2 April 2019 – The Eastern & Oriental (E&O) Hotel was abuzz recently with its pre-loved furniture sale held in conjunction with the renovation of the hotel’s Heritage Wing. Loyal hotel guests as well as avid furniture collectors travelled far and near for a chance to own a cherished piece of this heritage landmark. Among … Continued

Penang, 15 March 2019 – Imagine indulging in fine cuisine surrounded by heritage architecture while enjoying the magnificent views of the Andaman Sea.   This is exactly what the Eastern & Oriental (E&O) Hotel offers at its Planters Lounge and Poolside Terrace now. Located on the sixth floor of the Victory Annexe, the once exclusive dining … Continued

Penang, 8 January 2019 – The Eastern and Oriental Hotel is delighted to announce the appointment of Ms Alison Fraser to the position of General Manager. In the 134 years since the E&O was established by the Sarkies brothers, we are proud to have a lady general manager helm the social beacon of George Town … Continued