Eastern & Oriental Hotel

This waterfront heritage hotel dates back to 1885 when it was opened by the famed Sarkies brothers, and maintains much of its original charm including its stately facade and a cavernous atrium with a white grand piano. The Heritage Wing, a restored arm of the original hotel, feels like the set of a period drama with vintage fixtures and antique furniture. The newer Victory Annexe Wing, built in 2013, puts a contemporary spin on Penang's iconic colonial style, with deep timber floors and marble-tiled bathrooms with free-standing tubs.