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The Edison George Town

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Front of property
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Front of property
In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Terrace/patio

Overview of The Edison George Town

The Edison George Town

4.0 star property
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
9.6/10 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
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15 Lebuh Leith, George Town, Penang, 10200

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationPadang Kota Lama10 min walk
  • Popular LocationKOMTAR14 min walk
  • Popular LocationSwettenham Pier Cruise Terminal15 min walk
  • AirportPenang (PEN-Penang Intl.)29 min drive

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About this area

George Town

Located in George Town, The Edison George Town is in the city centre. Camera Museum and Dr Sun Yat Sen’s Penang Base are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pasar Chowrasta and Prangin Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at City Stadium or Penang International Sports Arena.
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What's nearby

  • Padang Kota Lama - 10 min walk
  • Penang City Hall - 11 min walk
  • Kapitan Keling Mosque - 12 min walk
  • KOMTAR - 14 min walk
  • Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal - 15 min walk

Getting around

  • Penang Sentral - 28 min drive
  • Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restoran Sup Hameed - 4 min walk
  • Indigo Restaurant at The Blue Mansion - 1 min walk
  • Red Garden Food Paradise & Night Market - 1 min walk
  • Higher Ground - 1 min walk
  • Gala House - 2 min walk

About this property

The Edison George Town

4-star hotel located in Downtown George Town
At The Edison George Town, you can look forward to free continental breakfast, a terrace and a garden. 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
  • Free newspapers, concierge services and smoke-free property
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket information
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 35 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews speak positively of the overall comfort rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 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.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Follows the regional cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe & Clean (Malaysia)

Social distancing

Guest rooms kept vacant for 24 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks available
Hand sanitiser provided
Individually wrapped food options available for breakfast
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Library

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Accessible bathroom (selected rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (selected rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Slippers
  • Soundproofing

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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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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:

  • 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 2 Jun 2023, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Edison George Town on 29 Jun 2023 start from RM 479.62, 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.

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 hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, KOMTAR and Gurney Drive. Camera Museum and Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site are also within 10 minutes.

The Edison George Town Reviews

The Edison George Town Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 240 out of 298 reviews" "
" "10 - Excellent 81%
Rating 8 - Good. 50 out of 298 reviews" "
" "8 - Good 17%
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 298 reviews" "
" "6 - Okay 2%
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 298 reviews" "
" "4 - Poor 0%
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 298 reviews" "
" "2 - Terrible 0%

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.7/10

Staff & service

9.3/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.5/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Qin

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

10/10 Excellent

alexander

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

NoorLihi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Calm in the heart of the city
Excellent hotel in the heart of old Georgetown. Staff are wonderful and attentive. An oasis of calm
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kwong Fah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.

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

10/10 Excellent

TAN CHEE

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022