Pearl Of The Orient..

The Eastern & Oriental Hotel before..

The Eastern & Oriental Hotel now..

Founder of E&O Hotel, the Armenian Sarkies brothers

Since a few years ago, I always have an intention to visit Eastern & Oriental Hotel (E&O), Georgetown. When you see the charming building from outside, you'll interested to find out more and to know what it look like inside. I read a lot about his hotel's review in magazines and online. I was so eager to discover more about this old colonial building especially after I've seen Joe pics when he stayed here during his last visit to Penang.


On our 3rd day in Penang, my sister would like go for a sightseeing in Georgetown and it surrounding area. This is my best chance to visit the E&O Hotel and to take as much photo as possible (since we're not staying there! Sad!!). Told my sister about my plan, and she agreed. I was very excited!! :)


Finally, we reached at the E&O Hotel.. parked our cars at the hotel's basement car park. Walking through the back yard of this building really mesmerized me. It was built in 1885 by the Sarkies brothers, who also ran the legendary Raffles Hotel in Singapore, there are obvious similarities in architecture and style. Everything here brings back mind the past grandeur of the old times.. the beautifully craved ceiling in the reception, the wood and gold paneled bar lounge and the English tiled floor. The poolside located on the ground level at the back of the hotel building overlooks the Malacca Straits sea..


E&O Hotel had became a place to stay for a lot of famous celebrities, Head Of Countries and top people for their visit in Penang. I took some pictures for you guys.. and if any of you guy had a chance to visit Penang, don't forget to drop by at The Eastern & Oriental Hotel, you'll be glad that you visit it!