The area around the Esplanade is home to several architectural buildings constructed during the British colonial era. Many of the buildings here are similar in architecture with the colonial buildings seen along Singapore's Riverside. It's not surprising, since Penang and Singapore were once part and under the administration of the British's Straits Settlement.
Landmark buildings include Penang City Hall (1903) with its Edwardian Baroque architecture. The Penang State Assembly (1874) and Courthouse (1903) encompasses Classical Greek and Palladian architecture. The E&O Hotel (1885) has elements of Moorish designs while the Standard Chartered building (1930) includes Palladian, Classical and Art Deco architecture.
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| Old City Hall (1903) |
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| The Courthouse (1903) |
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| Penang State Assembly Building (1874) by Gryffindor |
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| E&O Hotels (1885) |
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| Standard Chartered Building (1930) |
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