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The Edison George Town

4.0 star property
4-star luxury hotel near KOMTAR

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Front of property
Suite | Living room | LCD TV
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Front of property
Reception

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
15 Lebuh Leith, George Town, Penang, 10200
  • Pinang Peranakan Mansion
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • KOMTAR
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room (Premium) | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room (Premium)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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$75 nightly
$84 total
Total includes taxes and fees
Jun 2 - Jun 3
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About the neighborhood

George Town

Downtown George Town stay.A stay at this Downtown George Town hotel places you steps from Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion and within a 5-minute walk of Cathedral of the Assumption. Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site and Penang State Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pinang Peranakan Mansion - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • KOMTAR - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Gurney Drive - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

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
  • ‪Gala House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Higher Ground - ‬1 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.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay

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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

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.

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

As of May 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Edison George Town on Jun 10, 2025 start from $144.7, excluding 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.

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 George Town.

The Edison George Town Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 274 out of 342 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 342 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 342 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 342 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 342 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

Diane

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

A Special Hotel

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

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

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Cean

Traveled 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

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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

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