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The Edison George Town

4.0 star property
Guests enjoy a peaceful outdoor pool with sun loungers and umbrellas at this George Town hotel, ideal for exploring nearby landmarks like KOMTAR.

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The Edison George Town, in Downtown George Town, offers a peaceful garden setting and continental breakfast. Enjoy the outdoor pool, explore KOMTAR and Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal. Free WiFi, meeting facilities, and attentive concierge service provided.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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

Located in George Town, The Edison George Town is in the city center. KOMTAR and Penang Hill are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza. Kidland Penang and PKSA Penang Water Sports Centre are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our George Town travel guide
Map
10200, Penang, George Town, 15 Lebuh Leith

What's nearby

  • Cheong Fatt Tze the Blue mansion
    Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Padang Kota Lama or simply called The Padang, is the parade ground and playing field created by the British colonials in the civic district of George Town
    Padang Kota Lama
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Penang City Hall
    Penang City Hall
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Penang,Malaysia-December 25th,2018:Georgetown cityscape view of the old heritage buildings rooftop against the KOMTAR building.Penang is one of the heritage city given by UNESCO.
    KOMTAR
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site
    7 min walk - 0.6 km

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

  • Luxury upscale hotel near KOMTAR
  • Free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at The Edison George Town. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self parking
    • Meeting rooms, wedding services, and smoke-free premises
    • Concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at The Edison George Town boast perks such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and bathrobes.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
    • LCD TVs with cable channels
    • Daily housekeeping and desks

Awards and affiliations

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

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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 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

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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1906
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Does The Edison George Town have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Edison George Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

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

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Edison George Town located?

Located in Downtown George Town, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion and KOMTAR. Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site and Penang State Museum are also within 10 minutes.

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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
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

Reviews

Verified

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

William

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Burt

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025