The Edison George Town, Penang
15 Lebuh Leith, George Town, Penang Island 10200 Malaysia
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A beautifully restored Anglo-Colonial mansion, the interior design is a quirky take on Penang with whimsical touches of heritage within. The fresh concept combines timeless elegance, extending a blend of modern and traditional elements with quality and charm. Offering 35 luxuriously appointed guestrooms and an unyielding commitment to comfort, exceptional guest service and gracious hospitality; one is bound to remember - The Edison Experience.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Free breakfast
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Amazing, comfortable stay at The Edison. Albert and team provided us with excellent service by sharing recommendations for to-do during our stay and also thoughtfully decorated the room with lovely balloons as it was my partner's birthday too. Not forgetting the comfortable pantry, and wine o'clock after a hot day out exploring the streets! Overall will return back again. Thank you!
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Team Edison, Guest Services / Front Office at The Edison George Town, Penang
Responded 1 week ago
Thank you for choosing to stay with us during your recent visit to Penang and your kind review. We are happy that you enjoyed #TheEdisonExperience. It is important to us that we provide to all guests our signature localized experience, to ensure that they get that authentic experience of visiting Penang. We look forward to welcoming you again to The Edison George Town.
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We spent 4 nights here and it was a wonderful experience. The staff is amazing. Albert, Guest Experience Manager is a wonderful hotelier. Everyday he gave us ideas about which hawker center or restaurant to go to, where to get the best massages, etc,.. nothing was a trouble for him, he arranged everything. Our room was large and tastefully decorated. The whole mansion is beautiful. Lounge staff is great, breakfast is delicious. Thank you Edison staff
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Team Edison, Guest Services / Front Office at The Edison George Town, Penang
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Thank you for your wonderful review. We were also pleased to know that our recommendations worked out and they had met your expectations, this we consider an important hallmark of #TheEdisonExperience provided by #TeamEdison. Your heartfelt comments will be passed on to everyone, Thank you and hopefully we get to welcome you back again in the future.
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What a lovely place. Beautifully restored, very comfortable with modern facilities. If you are looking for a grand eating experience, Penang is right outside the door, starting with the Red Garden right across the road. Refreshments are available FOC in the lounge and were most welcome, and the in-house breakfast of eggs and salad, or continental, was very good. The staff were very professional (hello Albert and David). The Red Garden can be a little noisy so if you are a light sleeper, make sure you bring earplugs (though it did not bother me).
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: The pool is not huge, but it is most welcome
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Response from Team Edison, Guest Services / Front Office at The Edison George Town, Penang
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We are delighted to hear that our Guestroom and TheLounge had met your expectations. It is lovely to receive feedback from someone that has been able to experience all aspects of #TheEdisonExperience and what George Town have to offer. It is also obvious #TeamEdison have left such a wonderful impression during your stay with us. Thank you and hope that we will be able to welcome you again in the future.
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Beautiful historic building and interior. Quite a romantic setting. Rooms large, cool, and very neat and tidy. Good Wifi. Daily free wine & cheese at 6PM in the lounge, also well stocked with free snacks and drinks for any time. Free breakfast is simple but generous and very nice (scrambled eggs, toasted breads, salad, yogurt, fruit, juices, coffees). Staff are friendly without being bothersome and are very efficient in their duties. After arriving, Albert gave us a walking tour map of old Georgetown, marking where to go, where to find the best Penang specialty foods (and the hours of the places!) -- that marked map was our guide to follow. We did not hire a car for our 3 day stay -- all is within walking distance. The beautiful peranakan Blue Mansion is just across the street, and the extraordinary Peranakan Museum (mansion) is a 25 minute walk. A terrific value all around. 100% recommended. …
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Team Edison, Guest Services / Front Office at The Edison George Town, Penang
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We are happy that you had been able to Experience the Exceptional. It is important to us that we provide to all guests our signature of personalized service and localized experience, to ensure that they get that authentic experience of visiting Penang. It is certainly great to hear that we were part of making your travels to Penang much more memorable. We thank you for your recommendations and we look forward to welcoming you again to experiencing more of #TheEdisonExperience
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The Edison is in an excellent location for access to the street markets, street art and Esplanade of George Town and of course the street food! It is also close to the convenient bus transport system which was fun to take to the various attractions and parks in Penang. The hotel has a lovely historical ambience and we particularly liked the natural light well providing ventilation and a focal point. The air-conditioned rooms and lounge area provided a cooler and welcome environment. The rooms were sparsely furnished but quiet and cool and the beds were extremely comfortable. The friendly staff were brilliant at offering advice for activities, transport, shopping and food. We had a great stay.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Team Edison, Guest Services / Front Office at The Edison George Town, Penang
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Thank you for your wonderful review and choosing to stay with us during your recent visit to Penang. We are delighted to hear that you had a enjoyable experience especially with our personalize service from #TeamEdison. It was indeed our pleasure taking care of you and your husband, hopefully we get to welcome you back again on your next trip to Penang.
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This trip was to celebrate my birthday and the first overseas trip after COVID. Though the team has changed but we were impressed by the same, if not more, hospitality and thoughtfulness We were grateful to Phei Lee who went out of her way to assist us with the touch and go card and tips on driving in Penang. Yen Thin had her attention to details and remembered our likes and dislikes. Albert was knowledgeable with the local delicacies and shared his personal favourites. We were fortunate to meet Mr Eddy who shared his personal stories and yes, his motivation for his early morning cycling was to ‘catch the sunrise’. Thank you to the rest of the team who made our stay so memorable and special.
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Team Edison, Guest Services / Front Office at The Edison George Town, Penang
Responded 1 week ago
Thank you for staying and celebrating your birthday with us during your recent visit to Penang. We are delighted to hear that your return visit was once again an enjoyable one and you are welcomed to the Hotel "like coming back home", we appreciate your recognition of our personalize service which is one of the many hallmarks of #TheEdisonExperience
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We stayed 3 nights at this lovely oasis in Feb 2023. Manager Albert and hotel staff (Chloe and others) made our first time in Penang so memorable and pleasant. The room is very clean, large and comfortable. 24/7 lounge with a lot of drinks and snacks is a plus. Definitely recommended!
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Response from Team Edison, Guest Services / Front Office at The Edison George Town, Penang
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Thank you for your wonderful review. It is certainly great to hear that we were part of making your travels to Penang much more memorable. We thank you for your recommendations and we look forward to welcoming you again to experiencing more of #TheEdisonExperience
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Let me preface this review by saying that if you are after a hotel with all the mod cons this isn’t the place for you… having said that, if you are after a taste of history then read on. From the minute you walk into the early 1900 converted home it get a feeling of how grand a home it used to be. Beautiful tiles and staircases surround a cute indoor seating area open to the elements as in the traditional style of a house this age. We are met by Albert who, with his colleague, promptly checked us in and gave us a brief history lesson on the mansion while escorting us around and then to our room. He also suggested a wonderful Italian restaurant, Bottega Penang, when we asked about dining options. The room itself is was a decent size with a king bed, desk and chair and behind a thick curtain was a lovely bathroom with stand alone shower, basin and toilet (the amenities smell lovely and are available to purchase). Although there was no minibar or tea & coffee making facilities, there is a staffed lounge area available to all guests with complimentary snacks, non alcoholic drinks and tea & coffee. A small breakfast of eggs, salad & toast with spreads was also complimentary and the staff were very engaging, both David and Albert asking after our daily plans and offering suggestions. Being slightly away from the tourist areas of art and museums, the pool to the side of the mansion was a lovely way to refresh after the heat of the day as too the wine and cheese served from 6:00pm-7:00pm. On our first night we could hear what sounded like karaoke nearby and when we asked about it was informed that it was live singing from the hawker market across the street (the last in old Penang still offering this free entertainment). We were encouraged to take a look and dine there which we did… find a table then go around to the stalls or wave down a table server and the food & drink will be brought to you and you then pay. We enjoyed it so much we went twice! On our final morning the owner, Reena, passed by and had a lovely chat with us. She asked after our stay giving us further suggestions of things to do near our next accommodations closer to the piers. Albert was there again to assist us on check out and welcomed us to pop in if in the area again. Our stay at The Edison was lovely and the staff were amazing & made us feel like we were visiting with family… but in a good way!…
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Embrace the live entertainment from across the road.
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Response from Team Edison, Guest Services / Front Office at The Edison George Town, Penang
Responded 1 week ago
We thank you for taking your time to write such an extensive review of us. We are delighted to hear that your experience with us started from the minute you walk into the Hotel and throughout your stay was lovely. We are glad that you have embrace experiencing George Town at it best. Indeed, we strive to provide our version of personalize service in making all of our guests feel at home during their stay with us. We hope to welcome you again to visit your #TeamEdison family in the not too distant future.
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The hotel is a little oasis of calm in the middle of the Georgetown .We had read of reviews of noise from the street food site opposite BUT we never heard a thing and we were on the ground floor. All the staff from the top down went out of there way to be helpful and to make us feel at home. Albert and David were just 2 of them I can’t recommend the hotel highly enough
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Response from Team Edison, Guest Services / Front Office at The Edison George Town, Penang
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Thank you for your wonderful review and choosing to stay with us during your recent visit to Penang. We are truly delighted to know that you had a lovely stay with us. As for the street food opposite us, it is one of the fast-disappearing food court where live entertainment is still available and you get to experience the ambience of a local food court. Thank you for your recommendation and we look forward to welcoming you again to your "little oasis" in George Town for more #TheEdisonExperience
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Was in Penang for the week and stayed at the Edison. What an amazing experience - other members of my traveling group stayed at the E&O and another renovated villa but collectively, the group all decided the Edison was the best choice. The main reason was the extremely attentive staff - led by Albert and his team, who went out of their way to ensure a comfortable stay. Clean rooms, great location, snack bar with some old classics and a decent breakfast. Only complaints was the wifi strength wasn't consistent and I got cut out sometimes. Would definitely stay again.
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Response from Team Edison, Guest Services / Front Office at The Edison George Town, Penang
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Thank you for choosing to stay with us during your recent visit to Penang. We are thrilled to hear that you had a lovely experience with us. It is lovely to receive feedback from someone that has been able to experience all aspects of #TheEdisonExperience and it is obvious #TeamEdison left such a wonderful impression. We are sorry to hear about your unpleasant WiFi connections, it was during a upgrading process of the network company. Looking forward to welcoming you back again for more #TheEdisonExperience
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US$107 - US$137 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Edison George Town, Penang
Which popular attractions are close to The Edison George Town, Penang?
Nearby attractions include Street Art in George Town (0.4 km), Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion (0.08 km), and Chulia Street (0.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at The Edison George Town, Penang?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a pool.
Which room amenities are available at The Edison George Town, Penang?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a bidet.
What food & drink options are available at The Edison George Town, Penang?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at The Edison George Town, Penang?
Yes, free parking and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to The Edison George Town, Penang?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Loft - Love Lane, Kebaya Dining Room, and Junk Cafe.
Are there opportunities to exercise at The Edison George Town, Penang?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does The Edison George Town, Penang have airport transportation?
Yes, The Edison George Town, Penang offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at The Edison George Town, Penang?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Chinese, and Malay.
Are there any historical sites close to The Edison George Town, Penang?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Armenian Street (0.6 km), George Town (0.6 km), and Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion (0.08 km).