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The Edison George Town

4.0 star property
Luxury hotel with outdoor pool, near KOMTAR

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In the heart of Downtown George Town, The Edison George Town offers a tranquil retreat with continental breakfast and a lush garden. Relax by the outdoor pool or explore nearby KOMTAR and Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal. With free WiFi, meeting rooms, concierge services, helpful staff have made guests feel welcome.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travelers

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry service

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is CNY1,194
CNY1,431 total
includes taxes & fees
May 21 - May 22

Why we love this property

Dining delights
This hotel tempts taste buds with a restaurant and bar. Free continental breakfast kicks off the morning, adding extra value to any stay.
Luxury in every detail
Slip into soft bathrobes in each elegant guestroom of this luxury hotel. Every detail ensures an indulgent stay for discerning travelers.
Views of historic center
Admire the city center's historical charm from this luxury hotel's tranquil garden retreat. Urban elegance meets natural beauty in one perfect spot.

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)
  • 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
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Living area | LCD TV

Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
15 Lebuh Leith, George Town, Penang, 10200

What's nearby

  • Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Penang State Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Padang Kota Lama - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • KOMTAR - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) - 28 min drive
  • Penang Sentral - 29 min drive
  • Tasek Gelugor Station - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Indigo at The Blue Mansion - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪东海岸海鲜烧鱼 East Coast Grill Seafood - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restoran Sup Hameed - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Lighthouse Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Higher Ground - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Edison George Town

When you stay at The Edison George Town, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from KOMTAR and Gurney Drive. After having fun at the outdoor pool, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 35 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (10 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Built in 1906
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • An outdoor pool
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)

Special features

Awards and affiliations

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

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 3.00 per accommodation, per night

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

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

Is there a pool at The Edison George Town?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Edison George Town?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Edison George Town?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Edison George Town?

You can check in starting at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at The Edison George Town and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Edison George Town?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Edison George Town like?

The Edison George Town is in Downtown George Town, a short 14-minute walk from KOMTAR and 5 minutes' walk from Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site.

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Reviews

The Edison George Town Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was great, with prepared to order eggs and a variety of options available. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and quiet atmosphere!
Reto, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff and amazing tips for restaurants, cafes and bars. Really enjoyed our stay!
Katjana, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The staff was very friendly and helpful. The hotel looks nice but it’s a bit worn out, especially inside the room I noticed a few broken things and the overall quality didn’t seem great. It was a pleasant stay overall.
Mattia, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful staff!
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Staff were wonderful very helpful and polite The room was clean and comfortable Bathroom water no hot water for the whole of our stay😩 breakfast good and again staff very friendly and accommodating
Susan, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

everythings all are good Staff are nice and friendly and provided very good recommendation for me to experience the city
Sik Wa, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great hotel in a great location. Staff were wonderful and made us very welcome. Lots of great ideas of things to do. Noise from hawker market opposite was very loud but the ear plugs helped massively. Probably nicest hotel in Georgetown from what we saw.
Matthew James, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Customer service outstanding in all aspects. Everyone helped make our stay enjoyable. Front desk had many restaurant recommendations and sightseeing tips. All were good. Can’t say enough about how helpful the staff was.
James, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved the whole old work vibes of the Edison. A wonderful oasis, with large well appointed rooms that feel lux in an understated way. Great bathroom, comfy bed. The hospitality of every one of their staff was outstanding. Had some great food recommendations from Albert. Loved the all day lounge where you could grab a drink or a snack and the we one hour where as a solo traveler I got to meet so many wonderful people. Overall, an excellent experience.
Michelle, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This property is exceptional. Every member of the staff was amazing with impressive service across the board. I would love to return and will recommend the Edison without hesitation. Amazing hotel.
Jared, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Calmness in the heart of Georgetown

Beautiful small hotel in the centre of Georgetown. Super relaxed / at home vibe when staying there, and the building is very interesting.
Jo, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Boutique Hotel in fab Georgetown

Great stay Quiet, comfortable, friendly with excellent service Good location Nice pool
michael b, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice place… good feeling

Albert and staff fabulous
Kenneth, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This is my sixth visit at The Edison. The staff makes our stay very welcoming & warm every time.
Chin W, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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
Diane, 8-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Cean, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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!
June, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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)
3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

A true boutique hotel

The band across the street played loud music until 2330. The staff were amazingly wonderful and good. This is a true boutique hotel not to be confused with anything modern, but it was truly comfortable and charming.
William, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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
Burt, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Edison, we will come back again!

top attendance of service staff. great ambience of the old colonial Penang near to everything you want to see of Georgetown
Richard, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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
David, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
Katie, 5-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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
Christopher, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A modern colonial boutique gem.

The Edison is a comfortable friendly boutique style hotel with a modern colonial vibe. Very well located in the heart of heritage Georgetown. Decor is elegant and understated. The real strength of the place though is the staff. Really nice service at all terms. Friendly and seemingly informal but ever helpful and anticipating needs, with nothing ever too much trouble. My stay was for 6 nights and it never faltered and if anything just kept on getting better. If you have mobility issues be sure to ask for a downstairs room as there are mo lifts. Only slight quibble was that wifi data rates were patchy. But overall it’s strongly recommended.
Christopher, 6-night trip