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The Edison George Town

4.0 star property
Luxury hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Front of property
Front of property
Reception
Library
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room (Premium)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Bidet
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Bidet
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Bidet
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in George Town, The Edison George Town is in the city center. KOMTAR and Penang Hill are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza. Kidland Penang and Chew Thean Yang Aquarium are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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15 Lebuh Leith, George Town, Penang, 10200

What's nearby

  • Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Padang Kota Lama - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Pinang Peranakan Mansion - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • KOMTAR - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Penang Sentral - 29 min drive
  • Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Indigo Restaurant at The Blue Mansion - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restoran Sup Hameed - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Red Garden Food Paradise & Night Market - ‬1 min walk
  • 东海岸海鲜烧鱼 East Coast Grill Seafood
  • ‪Higher Ground - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Edison George Town

Luxury upscale hotel near KOMTAR
Free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at The Edison George Town. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Meeting rooms, concierge services, and smoke-free premises
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Edison George Town boast perks such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1906
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 3.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Edison George Town Hotel
Edison George Town
The Edison George Town Penang
Edison Hotel
The Edison George Town Hotel
The Edison George Town George Town
The Edison George Town Hotel George Town

Frequently asked questions

Does The Edison George Town have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Edison George Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Edison George Town?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Edison George Town?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at The Edison George Town?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Edison George Town located?

Located in Downtown George Town, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion and KOMTAR. Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site and Penang State Museum are also within 10 minutes.

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The Edison George Town Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 275 out of 344 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 344 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 344 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 344 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 344 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Albert and his team did a great job hosting me for 2 nights ! Hotel is efficient but also very laid back . It’s an old mansion and some of the public areas do not have AC . Anywhere you would like to me had AC and was comfortable ! Free non- alcoholic drinks and snacks available . Breakfast prepared to order eggs were great ! Lap pool is good location to chill out after a busy day ! Looking forward to returning ! Check my postings I don’t give many 5 star ratings
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quaint interesting historic hotel

Great hotel with a lot of history. Amazingly helpful staff. However if walking up stairs is an issue for you then maybe not stay here - no lift although there are ground floor rooms
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

D T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay, best part is the service.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This hotel is an excellent choice!

This is a beautiful,1906 hotel that has been maintained its historic floors, metal post and iron works, and general appearance. The breakfast was nice and the lounge was open with drinks and snacks all day. The people were very helpful and did their best to make our stay happy! We recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chin W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is my sixth visit at The Edison. The staff makes our stay very welcoming & warm every time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

THE place to stay in George Town!

Amazing place, incredibly friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff, a wonderful location and a great vibe
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great service

Lovely room, great service, comfy bed. Fantastic welcome and orientation to the hotel and area. Room on main floor was very noisy from room above, so maybe take upper room if light sleeper (though could be noisy wirth rain)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael b

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Boutique Hotel in fab Georgetown

Great stay Quiet, comfortable, friendly with excellent service Good location Nice pool
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the historic element of the property. The location in Georgetown, Penang was also perfect. The best part of the stay was the excellent staff who offered many great suggestions for food and sightseeing and generally extended such wonderful hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chu xi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this little gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Farook

Very convenient location to all the major tourist areas around Georgetown. The staff was amazing and very helpful, always there to help plan the day with recommendations and providing tips. The only downside was the WiFi was slow. Overall, excellent hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Calm in the heart of the city

Excellent hotel in the heart of old Georgetown. Staff are wonderful and attentive. An oasis of calm
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An excellent place to stay

The hotel is reasonably small so you get personal service. It is located in a convenient location for restaurants and an easy walk into town. The facilities were very good and the staff were extremely helpful. Nothing was too much effort. A great place to stay in an interesting town.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Burt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel inside and out. Staff was extremely friendly and attentive. Breakfast and unlimited snack and drinks were great. We could not have been happier with our stay. Thank you everyone at Edison. Room 119. Burt and Aiko
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very warm welcome at a beautiful boutique hotel

I felt the contiental breakfast could have been more generous and varied. Only one small bowl of fruit available " this seems unfair in a country of marvelous fruits at v cheap price.also no fresh juice just packet Bathroom only separed from bed by curtain ok but not ideal for privacy on" the throne" Manager and staff very friendly and helpful with excellent recommendations Great location for sightseeing and restaurants- interesting historic building beautiful appointed
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Second to None

It was my second time staying at The Edison and it was as lovely as the first time I stayed there pre-Covid. The service was impeccable and the hotel is beautiful, central to attractions and well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kwong Fah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent. Most places walkable. The staff are most attentive to the needs of the guest. We were made to feel like part of of family. Albert in particular went out of the way to make us feel comfortable. Eddy was the consummate host. A most memorable stay.

10/10 Excellent

TAN CHEE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros- friendly and great staff especially Albert. 24 hrs pantry with unlimited drink and snacks. Private parking area with security. Spacious room. Cons- minor cleanliness issue with birds feathers on the floor.

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an absolute gem in Penang. It's a stunning converted mansion full of history and charm. Even better, it's a great location- we walked everywhere we wanted to get to within 25 minutes of the property. But the real amazing thing was the staff. Everyone was so kind and accommodating. They took time to sit down with us and create an itinerary to experience George Town in our short stay, had restaurant recommendations to experience local cuisine, and an amazing lounge with complimentary juices and snacks. It's easily one of the, if not the, best experiences I've had with hotel staff anywhere. If you're staying in Pengang, this is the place.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff there were super friendly and helpful just like expected, I love the pre dinner drink session and 24hours lounge. Understanding the house is a vintage property, the structure condition may not as good as the new built, however some of the hardware facilities were slightly disappointed. Like the bathing robe, and bed sheets. In general it was a present stay and definitely will revisit Penang.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful but complete lack of maintenance

Beautiful hotel, nice staff, but unfortunately it is not being maintained. Facilities are not i good condition (e g. Pool has hanging light), indoor sofa is moldy and stained, outdoor shutters are peeled off, doors don't close well, birds constantly inside the lobby entrance which from a cleanliness standing is not great Cleanliness of the rooms was subpar. Staff broke a perfume bottle while cleaning and did not report it - found out from left over glass shard and strong smell of perfume...). Such a shame as this hotel could be fantastic and the staff was nothing but helpful. However big investment needs to be made in upkeeping and training. Without this, i think it should be removed from the small luxury hotels group/website.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice place… good feeling

Albert and staff fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Special Hotel

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025