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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • 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

Deluxe Room (Premium)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Living area | LCD TV

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

DOUBLE DELUXE

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free wired internet

DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free wired internet

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
  • Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Padang Kota Lama - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Penang City Hall - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • KOMTAR - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Penang Sentral - 24 min drive
  • Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Edison George Town

4-star luxury hotel near KOMTAR
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 7.5 mi (24-min drive) from Batu Ferringhi Beach and 7.6 mi (25-min drive) from Tanjung Bungah 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. 294 out of 367 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 367 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 367 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 367 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 367 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful place to stay at a convenient location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Reto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and quiet atmosphere!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

vinh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff at Edison was top notch ! Albert was very helpful and friendly throughout our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantatic from check in to check out...outstanding will be recommending and returning
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Cyn-Young

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff; very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tom

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

10/10 Excellent

Jiwon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here, and the location was perfect, right across from the Blue Mansion. The open snack bar and breakfast were excellent as well. The building itself is beautiful and, as a historic property, it may not have all the newest features, but it has so much character and charm. The best part of our stay was definitely the staff. They made us feel like family, and everyone was incredibly helpful and welcoming throughout our visit. We were very sad to leave the hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

8/10 Good

Mattia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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

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