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The Edison George Town is set in a restored colonial mansion with contemporary decor. The stylish guest rooms are furnished with a sofa and guests enjoy complimentary turn down service. This boutique hotel features a chic common area, a bright courtyard and a swimming pool. Free WiFi and free parking are provided. Decorated with modern furnishings, the air-conditioned rooms are appointed with a flat-screen TV and a sofa. All day snacks and nonalcoholic beverages are available in the room. The private bathroom includes premium bath amenities. Daily continental breakfast is served at The Lounge, which offers complimentary all-day snacks and beverages. Alternatively, guests can have a meal at the nearby restaurants, located a 2-minute walk away. You can relax in the poolside sun loungers or stay under the shade in the cabanas. Friendly staff at the 24-hour front desk are happy give you tips on things to do around the area. Bike hire and airport transfers are available upon request, at an additional charge. Chinatown is 1476 feet from The Edison George Town, while Little India is 2953 feet from the property. Penang International Airport is a 11 mi drive.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in George Town, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.4

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.0
High score for George Town
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Leslie
    Canada Canada
    Attentive, helpful staff (all of them). Comfortable, stylish. Large bedrooms. Well situated to visit the historic sites and interesting streets of George Town (20-25-minute walk to the former).
  • Nicola
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The style of the outside of the Hotel was welcoming. On entering, it had a clean stylish interior. Very tastefully decorated and sympathetically decorated to the style of the colonial period. The whole place had a beautiful dreamy atmosphere about...
  • Wong
    Malaysia Malaysia
    the lounge and the staff are very friendly. Regret the library is closed.

Hotel area info

Amenities of The Edison George Town
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Slippers
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Car rental
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Malay
  • Chinese

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Check-out

Until 12:30 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 11 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card JCB American Express Cash is not accepted The Edison George Town accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.

FAQs about The Edison George Town

  • Room options at The Edison George Town include:

    • Triple
    • Double
    • Suite

  • The Edison George Town offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Swimming pool

  • Check-in at The Edison George Town is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:30 PM.

  • Guests staying at The Edison George Town can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental

  • The prices at The Edison George Town may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Edison George Town is 2,300 feet from the center of George Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.