The Edison George Town, Penang

“A Perfect Stay at The Edison Georgetown, Penang” My stay at The Edison Georgetown was absolutely delightful! This boutique hotel, set in a beautifully restored heritage mansion, blends history and modern comfort in the most elegant way. The rooms are spacious, tastefully designed, and impeccably decorated, with super comfortable beds and gorgeous bathrooms — every detail feels carefully thought out. The location couldn’t be better: right in the heart of Georgetown, with the famous Blue Mansion just next door and plenty of great restaurants and bars within walking distance. It’s also incredibly easy to get anywhere from here, whether you’re exploring the historic streets or heading out to other parts of Penang. The hotel’s swimming pool is beautiful — a calm and stylish oasis perfect for relaxing after a day out. I also loved the Edison Lounge, where breakfast is served. Throughout the day, guests can enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, cold drinks, and light snacks — such a thoughtful touch that adds to the sense of comfort and hospitality. A special mention goes to Albert Tan, the Operational Manager, who was exceptionally attentive and kind. He and his team went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect, offering fantastic recommendations for places to eat, visit, and explore — including less touristy local spots with amazing and affordable food (especially seafood!). I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay. If I ever come back to Penang, I’ll definitely stay at The Edison Georgetown again. Highly recommended!

Location was very conveniently located to many of George Town’s notable food highlights. Service of the whole team made our stay very comfortable and welcoming, special mention to Albert who was always there to check in on how we were going and provide us with new suggestions for food and activities! What a legend 🙏🏼 Definitely recommend to all - though some things to note: - there is no door separating bedroom to the bathroom aside from a curtain - sounds of karaoke from hawker centre across the road can continue late into the night, but this didn’t keep us up.

The Edison is a beautiful, historic hotel full of old-world charm. The building itself is impressive, though it's showing its age a little and could use some maintenance and a bit of love in places to truly shine. However, any minor shortcomings are completely overshadowed by the excellent staff. They are exceptionally well-trained, genuinely warm, and always eager to help. They provided fantastic recommendations for local eateries and hidden spots in Georgetown that we would have otherwise missed, which greatly enhanced our trip. Overall, a very pleasant stay thanks to the superb service. If you appreciate character over pristine modernity, this is a wonderful choice.

I am ruined. I didn't know what to expect but I will never want to stay anywhere else in George Town or perhaps anywhere again. There is a reason The Edison is currently ranked #3 of all the hotels i George Town. This is a great example of the benefit/beauty of the Hilton/SLH partnership. What an exquisite hotel/building but you can have a beautiful building and if the staff are not great, it means nothing. At the Edison, you will not have that problem. I received letters of welcome/introduction prior to arriving, then was greeted so warmly by Albert and Aaron at the front desk and continued to be cared for attentively and genuinely throughout our too short stay. One example of their attentiveness - I went for a swim one afternoon and after getting out of the pool a towel and drink were waiting for me poolside. The staff notice and are proactive and seem genuine in their care for guests and love for their jobs and Penang. I cannot say enough good things about this place - the aesthetics of this restored building are hard to capture completely in words , add in free drinks and snacks all day long in addition to a delightful breakfast, espresso machines in your rooms, refilled glass water bottles, very little plastic waste... If you have stayed here, you have experienced something genuinely special. Don't even hesitate to book one night or as many nights as you can.

This isn’t normally the kind of hotel I’d pick, but my partner said it was a small, special luxury hotel we just had to check out. We ended up staying for three nights. When I first saw it, I was a little taken aback, this wasn’t what I expected, since we usually stay in higher end hotels. After checking into the room, I was still a bit surprised, and at night there wasn’t quite enough hot water. (Though that might just be me — I take long showers and wash my hair every night!) In the end, I came to understand and appreciate the charm of the little town and the hotel itself. It’s actually a beautiful old mansion that’s been converted into a boutique hotel, which made it feel unique and full of character. Lastly, I want to thank the manager, Ricky, who went above and beyond. He took the time to send a detailed email with recommendations before our arrival and gave us such a warm welcome and farewell. He’s such a friendly, talkative person, and you can tell all the guests love him. Thank you for everything!

We had such a wonderful time at the Edison. The staff were amazing and nothing was ever any trouble. In fact they predicted our every need. The pool was gorgeous and felt like our own private oasis. Very central to all that Penang has to offer. |Albert’s recommendations were spot on. We didn’t want to leave and we will be back.

We had a wonderful three nights stay at the Edison. We were greeted at reception with friendly and very helpful reception staff. The room was very comfortable with a large comfortable bed in a boutique style hotel. The staff could not be more friendly (especially Albert who went above and beyond)and more helpful giving us tips on restaurants, places to go and showing us on a map where all the amenities and tourist attractions were in the city. There was no problem with ordering taxis to the airport and even getting tickets to a couple of the attractions when we were unable to get tickets online..|Breakfast was limited but eggs prepared “as I like it”. |The refreshments were always available without extra charge. Nice happy hour 6-7pm with x1 free glass of wine. ||Would stay again

A group of us stayed at the Edison and we had such a good stay. Albert, the manager, emailed a list of local recommendations a day before arrival, and upon our arrival, the staff was already prepared and greeted us. I really enjoyed the little tour before they guide us to our rooms as we were able to learn about the history of the building. The room was spacious and clean. The location was great, walking distance to many restaurants and cafes. Although breakfast was simple, it was really nice to have the 24 hours lounge where room guests can grab some cold beverages and snacks anytime. I strongly recommend staying here if you find yourself in Penang, it offers comfort and convenience that will definitely make your trip more enjoyable!

Beyond pleased with the overall experience at the Edison boutique hotel in Georgetown on Penang Island in Malaysia. Big shout out to Albert Tan for the very warm welcome email providing an abundance of recommendations and relevant details on the best dining options around based on various preferences all clearly documented for my convenience upon arrival. These little gestures are really appreciated especially after a full day of travel. When my Uber pulled up to the hotel, Albert immediately greeted me and offered to assist me with my heavy belongings. Right after the check in process, the staff gave me a brief tour of the hotel even educating me on the history of this Peranakan mansion that's been renovated over the years with the core historical components kept in tact. Lounge access and complimentary breakfast are included in my stay with complimentary snacks and beverages throughout the day. The hotel room was extremely spacious, clean and comfortable considering the age of the building. It is situated a bit in the quieter part of town, but it is still within walking distance to many attractions. Catching a GrabCar is also convenient and affordable even if it is only a 5-min ride away.