Penang, 1 December 2023 – Guests ushered in the festive season with a spectacle of lights, music, and holiday cheer at the much awaited Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Eastern & Oriental (E&O) Hotel. Hundreds of guests were captivated by the stunning 6-meter-tall Christmas tree – a towering symbol of holiday magic, which was … Continued
Penang, 1 December 2022 – The holiday spirit is once again in full swing at the Eastern & Oriental (E&O) Hotel as guests came together for an early Christmas celebration after a two year hiatus. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the E&O had to cancel their annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony for the past two … Continued
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
