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Behind the scenes at the E & O Hotel

September 2, 2014 By Susan Blumberg-Kason Leave a Comment

I had a close call in Penang, Malaysia. Back when I traveled there with my mom, I was super stubborn and didn’t want to spend a lot of money on hotels/hostels. But my mom was determined to stay at the grand old Eastern & Oriental Hotel.

E & O Hotel, Penang, Malaysia, 1991
E & O Hotel, Penang, Malaysia, 1991

There was a youth hostel next door, where I was going to stay. But when we arrived there, it was empty and no staff person was in sight. So I caved in. And boy was I glad I did! Check out the back of the hotel.

E and O 1_edited-1

We ate inside the night we arrived and I felt like I was in a John LeCarre novel. Another guest from the hotel joined us and it was fun to talk like Old Asian Hands.

E and O 2

Then in the morning we ate outside on the verandah. Pure bliss.

E and O 3

I’ve heard the E&O has undergone massive renovations since my stay there in 1991. Thank goodness it was affordable back then!

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