Review of Great Eastern Hotel, Aberdeen Court
Stay Period: 17–21 June 2026
Event: Women Economic Forum ASEAN 2026, Philippines
I stayed at Great Eastern Hotel, Aberdeen Court while attending the Women Economic Forum ASEAN 2026 from 17–21 June 2026.
The hotel offers a convenient location and comfortable accommodation for event participants. However, as a Muslim guest, I found that the hotel is currently not very Muslim-friendly. There was no designated prayer (solat) room available, no qibla direction or solat guide/map provided in the room, and I did not find halal-certified food products or halal items available for purchase on the shelves.
While I understand that the hotel serves guests from diverse backgrounds, I hope management will consider introducing more Muslim-friendly facilities in the future. Providing a prayer room, qibla direction information in guest rooms, and a wider selection of halal food and products would greatly enhance the experience for Muslim travellers and international guests attending conferences and events.
Thank you for the hospitality, and I look forward to seeing further improvements that promote inclusivity and convenience for all guests.
Regards
Datin Dr Norli
President
Malaysia Women Entrepreneurs Visionary Association
WAWASANITA MALAYSIA