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.
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 Penang Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our George Town travel guide
15 Lebuh Leith, George Town, Penang, 10200
What's nearby
Padang Kota Lama
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Pinang Peranakan Mansion
12 min walk - 1.1 km
KOMTAR
14 min walk - 1.2 km
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
1 min walk - 0.0 km
Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Getting around
Penang Sentral
29 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
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
A 24-hour front desk, wedding services, and luggage storage
Concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and meeting rooms
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.
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
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 9 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Edison George Town on 22 March 2026 start from AED 493, 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?
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. Cathedral of the Assumption and Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site are also within 10 minutes.
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Reviews
The Edison George Town Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
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 traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
William
21 June 2024
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
Amazing place, incredibly friendly, helpful and knowledgeable staff, a wonderful location and a great vibe
Paul
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kenneth
23 August 2025
This boutique hotel offers everything. Awesome staff. Big rooms. Enjoyable breakfast. Love the happy hr. Get to meet other guests. Staff always happy to help and recommend options for dining in the local area. Albert and Phai Lee and other staff were always on hand to help out. Great old building beautifully maintained. The pool was an added bonus after a long day exploring.