Hotel in Penang

The Edison George Town

8.8/10 V. good | 112 Reviews
4-star hotel
The Edison George Town

15 Lebuh Leith George Town | Penang, 10200, MY View Map

8.8 V. good 112 Reviews View Map
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Rooms

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In every room: Air conditioning · Free internet · Flat-screen TV · Bath or Shower

01 Deluxe Room

216 ft²

Scale

03 Suite

625 ft²

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The Edison George Town at a glance

Location, travel times, listing details and guest feedback

The Edison George Town is in Central George Town at 15 Lebuh Leith. The nearest airport is Penang International Airport, around half an hour by car without traffic. Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion is a couple of minutes on foot, and Goddess of Mercy Temple and Chowrasta Market are a short walk away.

Quick facts

Airport
Penang International Airport (PEN): 19.7 km by road, about 30 min by car without traffic (route computed 31 Oct 2026)
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
0.1 km, about 1 min walk (route computed 31 Oct 2026)
Goddess of Mercy Temple
0.7 km, about 8 min walk (route computed 31 Oct 2026)
Chowrasta Market
0.7 km, about 8 min walk (route computed 31 Oct 2026)

Overview

Highlights, description and the facilities guests use most.

  • Front desk [24-hour]
  • Airport transfer
  • Great for activities
  • Located in heart of Penang

About The Edison George Town

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at The Edison George Town. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hotel. Effortlessly arrange transportation to and from the airport using the hotel's airport transfer services.

Discovering Penang becomes even more accessible through the taxi and car hire amenities provided at the hotel. For visitors traveling by automobile, complimentary parking is available. During your stay at this fantastic hotel, the attentive front desk personnel can provide you with a range of amenities such as concierge service, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes.

Obtaining passes for the town's top entertainments becomes effortless with hotel's tours. For extended visits or whenever required, the laundry service ensures your preferred travel garments remain fresh and accessible. During leisurely days and evenings, on-site amenities such as daily housekeeping enable you to fully enjoy your accommodation.

Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the hotel to ensure fresher air for all visitors. For visitors wishing to smoke, designated smoking zones can be found. At The Edison George Town, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay.

Enhance your experience at hotel with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with linen service and air conditioning for your convenience. Certain rooms boast in-room amusement features such as daily newspaper, television and cable TV, offering guests an enjoyable stay. In select rooms within the hotel, bottled water and mini bar is available to cater to your requirements when desired.

It is worth noting that certain guest bathrooms feature a hair dryer, toiletries and bathrobes for your convenience. Be sure to stop by the elegant executive lounge where you can experience the lavish amenities and ambiance. Begin your day carefree at The Edison George Town, as complimentary breakfast is offered for your convenience.

Top Amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Breakfast

Location

15 Lebuh Leith George Town | Penang, 10200, MY

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Top attractions

2
  • 1Penang HillLandmark · about 15 min drive6.6 km
  • 2Kek Lok Si TempleLandmark · about 20 min drive7.2 km

Getting around

1
  • 3Penang International Airport (PEN)Airport · about 20 min drive15 km

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Services & Facilities

49 amenities in 10 categories.

Food & Drinks

2 items
  • Free Breakfast
  • Snack bar

General

4 items
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Non-smoking property
  • Seating area
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available

Languages spoken

3 items
  • English
  • Chinese [Mandarin]
  • Malay

Media & Technology

3 items
  • Free Internet Access
  • TV & Movies/Shows
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room Amenities

20 items
  • Window
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Closet
  • Complimentary drinking water
  • Air Conditioning
  • Slippers
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  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Bathrobes
  • Room towels provided
  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Soundproof rooms available
  • Mini bar
  • Ironing amenities
  • Telephone
  • Toiletries provided
  • Family Rooms

Security

2 items
  • CCTV security in common areas
  • 24-hour security
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Services and Conveniences

8 items
  • Luggage storage & lockers
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • Wake up call
  • Concierge services
  • Designated Smoking Area
  • Laundry services
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  • Desk/workspace available
  • Tour services

Transportation

5 items
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Free Parking
  • Taxi service
  • On-site parking
  • Car rental available

Health Services

1 item
  • First aid kit available

Business facilities

1 item
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities

Policies

Check-in, check-out and house rules.

  • Check-in
    14:00
  • Check-out
    12:00
  • Front desk [24-hour]

FAQs about The Edison George Town

How do I travel from Penang International Airport to the hotel?
A car trip from Penang International Airport takes around half an hour without traffic. The airport code is PEN.
What can I walk to near Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion?
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion is a couple of minutes on foot. Goddess of Mercy Temple and Chowrasta Market are also a short walk away.
What is in the rooms at The Edison George Town?
Every room has a fridge and a desk. Rooms also have a coffee maker or kettle.
What do guests like about The Edison George Town?
Guests praise the helpful staff and the hotel’s central location. Guests also like the breakfast, lounge, pool, drinks and snacks.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Edison George Town?
Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is until 12:00.
Which facilities does The Edison George Town have?
Facilities include free breakfast, free parking, airport shuttle, bar, free Wi-Fi and family rooms.
Is parking available?
Yes, free parking is available.
Is breakfast available?
Yes, free breakfast is available.
Is there a restaurant or bar?
Yes, there is a bar.
Does The Edison George Town offer business services?
Yes, it offers meeting rooms.

Guest Score and Reviews

Loved by Guests, Trusted for Excellence

8.8 /10
V. good
Based on 112 Reviews
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Melissa
Couple · Jan 4, 2023
10.0

Very friendly, relaxing and stylish. Liked: The rooms, building, interior design are all wonderful. The size of rooms etc are spacious. The staff are very friendly and helpful. But what I really loved about this hotel is that they have a room where you can hang out with free drinks and snacks 24/7.

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Sea
Couple · Jan 5, 2023
8.0

DIRTY PIGEON PROBLEM. Liked: The long lap pool and the free flow of canned drinks and cheap snacks. Very friendly staff (only at the dining area tho) Disliked: 1) BIG PIGEON DROPPINGS PROBLEM. The drop off porch at the main entrance into the building has pigeons on its chandelier and pigeon dropping

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Jamie
Solo Traveler · Nov 26, 2022
10.0

Room was extremely clean and comfortable, loved the furnishings. Soundproofing was good so I slept well. The Edison staff were lovely and service was impeccable - they also provided excellent recommendations on what to do. The lounge is also very convenient for midday breaks.

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Veiven
Couple · Dec 6, 2022
10.0

we would come back again to this property Liked: Very friendly & knowledgeable staff. Great location. Rina, Eugene, Albert and the rest of team were very attentive. They provided excellent suggestions on what to do and where to eat. Disliked: Nothing

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Eric
Couple · Dec 8, 2022
10.0

Staff went out if their way to be respectful and helpful! Disliked: Maybe a second choice for hot meal.

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Nadishi
Couple · Dec 11, 2022
8.0

Very good

M
Mohd
Couple · Dec 13, 2022
10.0

Exceptional

W
Wei
Family with young children · Dec 14, 2022
9.0

Superb

S
Suet
Family with young children · Dec 18, 2022
9.0

Superb

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Deborah
Family with young children · Dec 24, 2022
8.0

enjoyable stay and staff were helpful Liked: staff and lounge Disliked: Wi-Fi was weak in the rooms. rooms could be updated a little eg bath tiles were missing. more healthy snacks in lounge.

K
Kathriya
Family with young children · Dec 25, 2022
6.0

it was a decent experience Liked: location and interior Disliked: housekeeping and front desk

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Pek
Family with young children · Dec 28, 2022
10.0

Exceptional

T
Theresa
Family with young children · Jan 3, 2023
10.0

Exceptional

M
Marc
Group Traveler · Jan 7, 2023
9.0

Superb

R
Rajah
Couple · Jan 12, 2023
10.0

Exceptional Liked: Really excellent staff from manager to every other member including security staff. Went out of their way to help. Disliked: Nothing

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Chung-chee
Family with young children · Jan 12, 2023
9.0

Highly recommended and would stay there again Liked: The hotel is perfectly located for walking around the old part of George Town. Parking outside was easy and a great help. Check in was easy. The room was perfect: comfy bed, good pillows, generous space, large bathroom with good toiletries, exc

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Jane
Couple · Jan 19, 2023
8.0

enjoyable short break Liked: good location, cool style, good room layout and spacious shower room;, friendly and competent staff, especially Albert; drinks and nibbles on tap Disliked: bed rather hard for this jet-lagged insomniac; public spaces busy at certain times of day

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Timothy
Couple · Jan 19, 2023
9.0

Superb

M
Michael
Couple · Jan 27, 2023
10.0

Very comfortable and relaxed stay. Liked: Comfortable, and spacious but not a large hotel. Disliked: nothing reallys all geared towards the guests, and the staff could not do enough to ensure the stay was superb.

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David
Family with young children · Jan 31, 2023
8.0

Very comfortable stay in a heritage house with character. Staff are hard working and efficient. Liked: Manager Albert is amazing. He constantly attends to the smooth running of the hotel. He was helpful, thoughtful and ready to to assist with every request. He went above and beyond his responsibilit

R
Rong
Couple · Feb 1, 2023
1.0

Bad

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Robin
Couple · Feb 3, 2023
9.0

Wonderful Liked: The Edison is an exceptional hotel in a spectacular, airy and well kept heritage building. The location is great for exploring Georgetown on foot. All of the staff is very welcoming, professional and helpful. The facilities and rooms are in great condition and leave nothing to be de

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Yan
Couple · Feb 11, 2023
7.0

Good

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Andrew
Solo Traveler · Feb 12, 2023
10.0

Exceptional

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Agnestan06
Family with young children · Feb 14, 2023
5.0

Passable

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Jolene
Couple · Mar 4, 2023
9.0

Relaxing short break at a beautiful setting - a perfect birthday staycation! Liked: The service was very personalised and warm. Breakfast was great and enjoying it outdoors was lovely and refreshing. The wine hour was a nice touch and a great moment to sit back and enjoy a quiet afternoon or sociali

A
Anne
Group Traveler · Mar 7, 2023
10.0

Exceptional

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John
Couple · Mar 20, 2023
10.0

Great place to experience old Georgetown. Terrific value. Liked: Gorgeous historic building and interior. Friendly and efficient staff. Free wine & cheese every day at 6PM, free breakfast, and free snacks & drinks any time in the lounge. Large cool rooms, very neat and tidy. Wifi very good. Local an

M
Martin
Couple · Mar 21, 2023
6.0

Pleasant Liked: location, pool staff Disliked: couldn’t see out of rooms

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Carl
Couple · Apr 19, 2023
10.0

Beautiful boutique hotel stay Liked: + stunning old restored hotel in the heart of George Town. If you’re looking for unique, this ticks the boxes ! + booked a suite which was absolutely lovely , spacious and had a four poster bed + complementary glass of wine and cheese each evening which was sup

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