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The Edison George Town

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

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Front of property
Front of property
Property grounds
Suite | Living room
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$245
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr

Explore the area

Map
15 Lebuh Leith, George Town, Penang, 10200
  • Padang Kota Lama
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • KOMTAR
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room (Premium)

Deluxe Room (Premium)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Bathrobes
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

Highlights

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

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Suite

Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bidet
Bathrobes
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

George Town

A luxury stay in the heart of George Town awaits you at The Edison George Town. Within steps you'll find Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion and Cathedral of the Assumption within a short 5-minute stroll. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free continental breakfast. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class Downtown George Town hotel, attractions include KOMTAR and Gurney Drive.

What's nearby

  • Padang Kota Lama - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Pinang Peranakan Mansion - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • KOMTAR - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Gurney Drive - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Penang Sentral - 29 min drive
  • Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.) - 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
  • ‪Gala House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Higher Ground - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Edison George Town

Luxury hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

An outdoor pool, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury The Edison George Town. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star George Town hotel is smoke free.

  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1906
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Edison George Town offers 35 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, slippers and bidets. This George Town hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and free toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

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

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 10 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child aged 10 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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

Is parking available at The Edison George Town?

Yep, The Edison George Town has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Edison George Town?

As of 19 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Edison George Town on 24 Apr 2025 start from AU$243.67, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Edison George Town?

The closest beach to The Edison George Town is Ferringgi Beach (11.5 km).

Does The Edison George Town have a pool?

The Edison George Town has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

Does The Edison George Town serve breakfast?

Yeah, free continental brekkie is available at The Edison George Town.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Edison George Town?

No, The Edison George Town does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Edison George Town?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Edison George Town?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at The Edison George Town?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Edison George Town Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 273 out of 341 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 341 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 341 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 341 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 341 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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

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

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chu xi

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cean

Travelled with partner
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

Christopher

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Burt

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

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
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tun

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 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

6/10 Okay

Shirley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The staff were attentive to our every need, from recommending local restaurants to booking a taxi to the airport. Unfortunately the noise levels just beyond us . There is singing club just across the street and will start @ 9:30 and last till 11:30 pm every night . Wi-Fi was patchy . If u need Wi-Fi , this is not the hotel for you.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Farook

Travelled with family
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

Sin Denh

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

Vincent, Rancho Cucamonga

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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy, Applecross

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is well-situated and comfortable. My only criticism concerns the noise from music at neighbouring entertainment venues at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good

Friendly and helpful staff, good quality amenities provided. Food market nearby with 3 mins walk. Convenient store nearby with 5 mins walk. But wifi and hot water supply in room are not stable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 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

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