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The Edison George Town

Penang • George Town • OPTIMIZE

avg. $120 / night

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Free breakfast

Breakfast-included rate options available

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At a glance

A restored Baroque Revival mansion on Penang's Millionaires' Row with period architecture and a hidden courtyard pool.

Best for: Architecture enthusiasts exploring George Town's colonial heritage

Highlights:

  • Baroque Revival mansion on historic Millionaires' Row
  • Interiors blend dark timber, exposed brick, and mid-century Malayan screens
  • Rear courtyard pool framed by frangipani and teak sun decks
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PB hotel design editorial

A cream-painted Baroque Revival mansion on Penang's Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah — the grand colonial boulevard once known as Millionaires' Row — provides The Edison George Town with an architectural pedigree that no amount of contemporary hotel design could manufacture. The two-storey facade, with its pedimented centrepiece, pilastered arches, and sage-green louvred shutters, belongs to the tradition of late-nineteenth-century mercantile grandeur that made George Town's UNESCO-listed historic core one of Southeast Asia's most architecturally layered cities. A polychrome figurative fountain anchors the motor court, its imagery drawn from the same European decorative vocabulary as the building behind it. Inside, the interiors navigate the familiar tension between colonial heritage and contemporary comfort with considerable deftness — dark-stained timber floors, slat-panel headboards, and navy velvet armchairs keeping company with exposed brick feature walls and ebonised four-poster frames in the upper-category rooms. The palette runs to teal, indigo, and warm stone, grounded by Venetian-blind light filtering through jalousie windows. A rear courtyard restaurant lined with decorative concrete breeze-block screens — a mid-century Malayan motif used here with quiet confidence — opens beneath a louvred pergola to the garden, where a narrow lap pool flanked by frangipani trees and teak sun decks with black-and-white striped loungers extends along the rear wing. The whole property carries the atmosphere of a well-restored private residence rather than a converted public building.

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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 Internet

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Public Wifi

Free Wifi

The Edison George Town Reviews

1,231 reviews

"Our stay at The Edison was fabulous. Location is central and an easy walk into George Town. The hotel is beautiful and has been well refurbished. Rooms are spacious and have good air conditioning. The lounge with complimentary snacks and a wine from 6-7pm are lovely touches. The staff were so attentive, kind and offered good suggestions. We would definitely return."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 30, 2026

"the Edison is one of the best hotel I have ever stayed. Excellent location with very friendly staff especially their manager Albert. He recommended many nice restaurants to me before my trip and booked for me. I really enjoyed staying there. Will definitely stay again next time in Penang."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 26, 2026

"We loved our stay at the Edison George Town. We had just three days to explore Penang, where we have family ties, and we wanted to be walking distance from the core of George Town. The location is ideal. We loved the big rooms with their tall ceilings, and the friendly atmosphere in the common spaces. Breakfast was perfect, as were the coffee and snacks (available anytime. The staff was caring and attentive. Manager Albert has great recommendations for restaurants and also for an excellent guide for a walking tour. Everything was clean and spacious. I would love to go back again."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 16, 2026

"This was a great stay in all aspects! The staff were all so welcoming and friendly, and shoutout to Albert with all his food recommendations around the area. The location was so accessible, and we could walk to most places even with a one-year old with us. We were at most a half an hour grab ride away from other major attractions such as Penang Hill. The hotel itself was charming with wonderful historical vibes. Even though it's a historical building, the amenities were all functioning properly and well, and the staff followed up on some minor issues we raised promptly. The all-day lounge was always well stocked with snacks, fruits and drinks, which was yet another added convenience. Will definitely stay again when we are back in Penang!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 10, 2026

"We stayed at The Edison for six nights in two rooms and highly recommend this hotel. We had a wonderful time, as every member of the staff was dedicated to making our stay exceptional. Everyone was incredibly friendly, helpful, and made us feel very welcome. The rooms are beautiful, and the complimentary snacks (fruit, yogurt, crisps, and sweets) as well as drinks available to all guests 24/7 were greatly appreciated. In addition, the hotel offers a lovely breakfast, including a made-to-order egg menu, as well as complimentary wine and cheese from 6–7 p.m. every evening. We will definitely choose The Edison again when we return to Penang. Thank you to the entire team for making our stay so special."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 10, 2026

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