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The Edison George Town

4.0 star property
4-star luxury hotel near Gurney Drive

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Library

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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15 Lebuh Leith, George Town, Penang, 10200
  • Place, Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Padang Kota Lama
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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Living area | LCD TV

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

George Town

Downtown George Town stay.You'll be steps from Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion and within a 10-minute walk of Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site with a stay at this Downtown George Town hotel. Penang State Museum and Loo Pun Hong are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Penang State Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Padang Kota Lama - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • KOMTAR - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Penang Sentral - 29 min drive
  • Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) - 28 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
  • ‪Higher Ground - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mangga - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Edison George Town

4-star luxury hotel near Gurney Drive
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
  • Meeting 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 bottled water. LCD televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets. This George Town hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 each accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child 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

How close is The Edison George Town to the airport?

The Edison George Town is 11.5 mi (28-min drive) away from the Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Edison George Town have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Edison George Town.

How close is The Edison George Town to the beach?

This hotel is 10.1 mi (32-min drive) from Ferringgi Beach and 7.5 mi (24-min drive) from Batu Ferringhi Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Edison George Town offer free breakfast?

Yes, The Edison George Town offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Edison George Town?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

Is there free parking at The Edison George Town?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Edison George Town have a pool?

The Edison George Town features an outdoor pool.

Does The Edison George Town have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Edison George Town have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Edison George Town to downtown George Town?

The Edison George Town is 0.4 mi away from Little India.

The Edison George Town Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 293 out of 366 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 366 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 366 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 366 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 366 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katjana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and amazing tips for restaurants, cafes and bars. Really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was incredible
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sik Wa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everythings all are good Staff are nice and friendly and provided very good recommendation for me to experience the city
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff at the Edison were superb, and its location, in historic George Town, is excellent. However, despite being a member of "Small Luxury Hotels of the World", it is not a luxury hotel: it is a decent 'heritage' hotel, but it would need a lot of detailed improvements to earn the cachet of 'luxury'. Nevertheless, it is a decent hotel and the staff are outstanding.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Matthew James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome heritage building in the middle of Georgetown
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Qin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stylish boutique hotel Would like to see more breakfast options
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely heritage building, wonderful staff and a centrally located make this an ideal spot to stay !! Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meor Zarin Azmir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Attentive and helpful staff. 24 hour lounge was a hit for jet lagged travelers
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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

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