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Eastern & Oriental Hotel is a hotel destination wedding venue in George Town, Malaysia, hosting 400 at dinner.

Eastern & Oriental Hotel

George TownPulau Pinang, Malaysia

A historic seafront hotel in George Town, the Eastern & Oriental offers 232 all-suite rooms, gardens, a pool and sea views across its Heritage Wing, Victory Annex and main building.

Guests
400 at dinner
Rooms
232 rooms
Cost
MYR 209 to MYR 348a head
Ceremony
Outdoor ceremonies
Getting there
PENabout 30 min by car

About the venue

A historic seafront hotel in George Town, the Eastern & Oriental offers 232 all-suite rooms, gardens, a pool and sea views across its Heritage Wing, Victory Annex and main building.

Ceremonies can be held outdoors and receptions indoors, with a ballroom and additional meeting and banquet space seating up to 400 guests for a seated dinner.

In-house catering is priced per head from MYR 208.80 to MYR 348, inclusive of service and VAT, and there is a bar on site plus space for dancing.

Penang International Airport (PEN) is a 30-minute transfer away, and children are welcome.

  • 232 suites, including Heritage Wing, Victory Annex, Writers, Straits, Pinang and Georgetown Suite categories
  • Seated dining for up to 400 guests in the ballroom and meeting/banquet spaces
  • In-house catering from MYR 208.80 to MYR 348 per head, including service and VAT
  • Outdoor ceremony options, indoor reception, gardens, pool and sea views

Short answers

How much does a wedding at Eastern & Oriental Hotel cost?
The venue quotes mYR 209 to MYR 348 a head.
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How many guests does Eastern & Oriental Hotel hold?
Eastern & Oriental Hotel holds 400 at dinner.
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Can guests stay at Eastern & Oriental Hotel?
Yes. 232 rooms.
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How do guests get to Eastern & Oriental Hotel?
Fly into PEN, about 30 min by car.
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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
400 guests

Staying over

Rooms
232 rooms
Room types
27 listed

House rules

Pets
No
Children
Yes

Getting there

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Nearest airport
PEN, 30 min by car

Questions about the venue

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How many guests can the venue seat for dinner?
Up to 400 guests can be seated for dining, using the ballroom and the hotel's meeting and banquet space.
What does the per-head price include?
Catering is handled in-house and ranges from MYR 208.80 to MYR 348 per head, with service and VAT included.
Can we marry outdoors?
Yes. The hotel accommodates outdoor ceremonies and has gardens, a pool and sea views, with indoor space for the reception.
How far is the airport?
Penang International Airport (PEN) is approximately a 30-minute transfer from the hotel.
Are children and pets allowed?
Children are allowed. Pets are not permitted.

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Sources for individual venue facts

  • Seated dinner: 400 guests

    “At the Heritage Wing, the Grand Ballroom comfortably seats 400, complete with a full stage, royal boxes and gallery.”
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  • Rooms: 232 rooms

    “The Eastern & Oriental Hotel has 232 rooms and suites split between the original Heritage Wing and the much more recent Victory Annexe.”
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  • Room types: 27 listed

    “Superior Suite Twin - Heritage Wing”
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  • Outdoor ceremony: Yes

    “For your solemnization, you can choose to have an elegant outdoor garden ceremony by the seafront.”
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  • In-house catering: Yes

    “Chinese set menus: Duchess (RM2,488 per table), Imperial (RM2,988 per table) and Opulence (RM348 per person).”
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  • Bar on site: Yes

    “The new Farquhar’s Bar, now a handsome vintage cocktail bar with a view of Penang’s waterfront outside its expansive windows, is perfect for pre- and after-dinner drinks.”
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  • Price: MYR 209 to MYR 348 per head

    “RM2,088 – RM3,480 per table RM208.80 – RM348 per person”
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  • Included: Service and VAT

    “All prices are nett, including service charge and SST.”
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  • Pets: No

    “Pets are not allowed.”
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  • Children: Yes

    “Children of all ages are welcome.”
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  • Nearest airport: PEN, 30 min by car

    “PEN”
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  • Event spaces: Ballroom and banquet room

    “Meeting/banquet facilities”
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  • Reception indoors: Yes

    “For your lunch or dinner reception, Eastern & Oriental has two illustrious ballrooms that are unmatched for its grandeur and prestige, making it one of the most sought-after wedding venues in Penang.”
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  • Space for dancing: Yes

    “E&O’s stately grand ballroom is perfect for hosting formal banquets, replete with viewing balconies and polished timber floors to honour the era and romance of debutante’s balls and black tie dinner and dancing.”
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  • Swimming pool: Yes

    “Ensuring further privacy and exclusivity, the Heritage Wing’s lawn swimming pool is reserved for Heritage Wing and Corner Suite guests only, as is The Cornwallis, the dedicated lounge for evening canapes and cocktails.”
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  • Sea view: Yes

    “The Eastern & Oriental, popularly known as the ‘E&O’, is an all-suite luxury hotel and the only one with a seafront in the George Town UNESCO World Heritage Site.”
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  • Gardens: Yes

    “For your solemnization, you can choose to have an elegant outdoor garden ceremony by the seafront.”
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  • Historic building: Yes

    “Widely revered as the grande dame of heritage hotels, the E&O was established in 1885 by the famed Sarkies Brothers whose architectural landmarks include the Raffles Hotel in Singapore and The Strand in Rangoon.”
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MYR 209 to MYR 348a head

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