The Edison George Town

Hotels
Independent
9.6 (104 reviews)
15 Lebuh Leith, George Town, Penang, 10200 , George Town , MY

Facilities

Free breakfast
Meeting rooms
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Continental breakfast
Concierge service
Hiking/biking trails nearby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional service
Beautifully maintained hotel
Great amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
9.26
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
10
Every member of the staff was amazing with impressive service across the board.
Location
9.73
Located in a vibrant area with dining recommendations.
Room Quality
9.57
Big rooms and beautifully maintained old building.
Amenities
9.72
Great pool and free non-alcoholic drinks and snacks available.
Value for Money
9.25
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.41
Enjoyable breakfast with prepared to order eggs.
Overall Experience
9.86
Exceptional experience with a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 12:36

Property Description

Welcome to The Edison George Town, where luxury meets convenience in the heart of historic George Town.

Recreation and Relaxation: Dive into our refreshing outdoor pool, or unwind on our terrace and garden while soaking in scenic views. The perfect spot to recharge after a day of exploring local attractions.

Gourmet Dining Experience: Savor delectable meals at our on-site restaurant or grab a quick snack at our deli. Wind down your evening with a drink at our cozy bar/lounge, perfect for connecting with fellow travelers.

Comfort and Connectivity: Enjoy modern conveniences in one of our 35 air-conditioned rooms, featuring LCD televisions and complimentary high-speed internet. Experience daily housekeeping and personalized attention from our 24-hour front desk to ensure a seamless stay.

Book your stay now at The Edison George Town and immerse yourself in luxury and comfort!

Important information:

  • One child 10 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: PEN

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Children and extra beds

    No cribs (infant beds) available

Location

Guest Reviews

9.6
Based on 104 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.26
Service: 10
Location: 9.73
Room Quality: 9.57
Amenities: 9.72
Value for Money: 9.25
Food and Beverage: 9.41
Overall Experience: 9.86
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Ruby couple gr
9
It was very pleasant and I will stay there again.
Pros:

The hotel serves continental breakfast, however they are happy to make eggs for the guests. The offerings were more than what we expected or needed.
Location was great. The greatest assets to thus hotel is not just its history, it is the staff. Lingish, Chris, Bryan, Albert, El Lynn and all others were exceptionally good.

Cons:

Linens and bath robes were clearly frayed and looked very old and should be changed. While it did not bother me it may be an issue for others. I would recommend the hotel to do this minor improvement.

2025-12-11 via Nuitee
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Adrian couple au
9
Pros:

The staff were so friendly and helpful.

2025-11-24 via Nuitee
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Frederic family_with_children fr
10
2025-11-23 via Nuitee
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Eupnoos couple gb
10
Pros:

Incredible property. Fantastic and personal service. Great location

Cons:

Pool closes too early

2025-10-29 via Nuitee
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Marcus couple de
10
2025-10-26 via Nuitee
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James solo_traveller gb
8
Gorgeous place, could be great with some small changes
Pros:

Beautiful property, well located, comfortable beds.

Cons:

The pool wasn’t clean on the day I swam in it, very green and cloudy. I also think the lack of a bar or any kind of purchasable items was a bit disappointing as I’d have liked to spend more time in the beautiful surroundings.

2025-10-23 via Nuitee
J
Jin couple sg
10
Lovely boutique hotel, great service and comfortable room
Pros:

From friend

Cons:

Nothing

2025-10-17 via Nuitee
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Sicco solo_traveller ch
8
Pros:

Well located in downtown George Town. Nicely renovated building, airconditioned where needs be.

Cons:

No invoice provided at checkout. First time ever I experience a Hilton affiliated hotel refusing to provide an invoice because the booking was through Booking.com instead of their own website. If providing an invoice is so much trouble for you, stop advertising hotel space through booking.com.

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
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lucy couple gb
10
Pros:

The hotel is so lovely. A real gem. With the most helpful and attentive staff and excellent advice on what to do. Would always recommend this place

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
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Patrick family_with_children my
5
2025-09-19 via Nuitee
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Sasha Yu couple tw
10
2025-09-19 via Nuitee
F
Fitrah extended_group my
8
2025-09-16 via Nuitee
C
chingchitr couple th
10
2025-09-12 via Nuitee
J
Jared
10
Pros:

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.

2025-09-11 via Nuitee
J
Jolene extended_group sg
10
Pros:

Love being able to stay at a property with beautiful architecture and full of history. We love the lounge area where all the guests meet for breakfast, tea or coffee and mingle with one another. It’s cosy and comfortable. I would like to commend Albert Tan, the operations manager for his many recommendations, making our visit to Penang very fruitful.

Cons:

The rooms were not completely comfortable as air conditioning is noisy. Place also is not convenient for those less able.

2025-09-10 via Nuitee
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Bessie family_with_children ph
9
2025-08-27 via Nuitee
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Richard extended_group gb
9
The staff were excellent and could not do enough for you
Pros:

It was a traditional atmosphere with basic amenities but exactly what we wanted when we visited Penang

Cons:

Nothing really

2025-08-24 via Nuitee
K
Kenneth partner
10
Pros:

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.

2025-08-23 via Nuitee
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LA couple gb
10
Stay here!
Pros:

Absolutely everything from the decor, comfy bed, added complimentary extras and the go above and beyond staff. Big shout out to Albert!

Cons:

We couldn't fault it.

2025-08-22 via Nuitee
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Valerie couple sg
10
Pros:

The lounge is open 24/7! Staff are lovely and helpful. Very personable and hospitable. My partner and I have been staying only at The Edison each time we visit Penang and we will not consider anywhere else!

Cons:

The beer garden across is rather noisy but they stop their ravelling at midnight so that is a good thing!

2025-08-20 via Nuitee