Originally Posted by
txflyer77
Nobody's staying at the E&O for value, they're staying for the history.
Except you don't get the history if you stay in the new wing, which is where most of the guests at the Eastern & Oriental stay. It's like a completely separate hotel.
Originally Posted by
txflyer77
Disagree about the restaurant though. Penang is one of Asia's great food cities, much better options than either hotel.
That's fine, but the restaurant is good if you like Western food options.