Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Pinang Peranakan Mansion - 12 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 - 2.7 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 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 with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Free self-parking
Meeting rooms, a banquet hall and wedding services
Luggage storage, concierge services and tour/ticket information
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Edison George Town offer perks, such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and bathrobes.
Extra 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.
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
More
2 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1906
Smoke-free property
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
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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
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 any lifts
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
Does The Edison George Town have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at The Edison George Town?
As of 15 Jun, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Edison George Town on 24 Jun, 2025 start from S$295.27, 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.
Is The Edison George Town pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Edison George Town?
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?
Checkout 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. Cathedral of the Assumption and Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site are also within 10 minutes.
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The Edison George Town Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 274 out of 342 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 342 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 342 reviews
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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
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
Diane
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
10/10
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!
June
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10
This is my sixth visit at The Edison. The staff makes our stay very welcoming & warm every time.
Chin W
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
8/10
Good stay, best part is the service.
D T
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
8/10
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)
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10
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.
Cean
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10
Loved this little gem.
Chu xi
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10
Amazing place, incredibly friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff, a wonderful location and a great vibe
Paul
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
10/10
Great stay
Quiet, comfortable, friendly with excellent service
Good location
Nice pool
michael b
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10
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.
Farook
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
8/10
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
Christopher
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10
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
Burt
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10
Excellent hotel in the heart of old Georgetown. Staff are wonderful and attentive. An oasis of calm
Craig
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
10/10
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.
Edward
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10
The best customer service
Vincent
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10
It was my second time staying at The Edison and it was as lovely as the first time I stayed there pre-Covid. The service was impeccable and the hotel is beautiful, central to attractions and well maintained.
Gabriel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10
The location is excellent. Most places walkable. The staff are most attentive to the needs of the guest. We were made to feel like part of of family. Albert in particular went out of the way to make us feel comfortable. Eddy was the consummate host.
A most memorable stay.
Kwong Fah
10/10
Pros- friendly and great staff especially Albert. 24 hrs pantry with unlimited drink and snacks. Private parking area with security. Spacious room.
Cons- minor cleanliness issue with birds feathers on the floor.
TAN CHEE
10/10
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.
Adam
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
8/10
The staff there were super friendly and helpful just like expected, I love the pre dinner drink session and 24hours lounge.
Understanding the house is a vintage property, the structure condition may not as good as the new built, however some of the hardware facilities were slightly disappointed. Like the bathing robe, and bed sheets.
In general it was a present stay and definitely will revisit Penang.
Katie
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
6/10
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.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10
Diane
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10
Michael
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10
Beautiful small hotel in the centre of Georgetown. Super relaxed / at home vibe when staying there, and the building is very interesting.