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Straits CollectionvsThe Edison George Town, Penang
Both properties are rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, The Edison George Town, Penang scores marginally better than Straits Collection. The Edison George Town, Penang scores 78 with accolades from 2 reviews including The Telegraph, Lonely Planet.
Straits Collection
Travel + Leisure
Time Out
Lonely Planet
89-95 Armenian Street, Georgetown, Penang Island 10200, Malaysia
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
- Kitchenette
- Air Conditioning
- Refrigerator
Travel + Leisure "Capitalizing on the city’s evocative history, owner Narelle McMurtrie converted two rows of Chinese shop houses into 10 suites that call to mind early-20th-century Asia." Full review
Time Out "The residences are along charming Armenian Street and have been fully renovated with air-conditioning and all the creature comforts you'd need to make it a luxurious holiday. " Full review
Lonely Planet "If, after having explored George Town, you have fantasies of living in a restored Chinese shophouse, then consider a stay here." Full review
The Edison George Town, Penang
The Telegraph Time Out
Mr & Mrs Smith Lonely Planet
15 Lebuh Leith, George Town, Penang Island 10200, Malaysia
From $148/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
The Telegraph8.0
"This boutique luxury hotel sees a heritage 20th-century mansion restored with beautiful Art Deco details and modern comforts, situated on the edge of a Unesco World Heritage site." Full review
Time Out "Now a luxury hotel, The Edison has led several interesting past lives, from a tycoon’s private estate to a brothel, and an opium den to a dance hall during the British occupation" Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "The Edison George Town is a glorious 1906 mansion that’s just a short stroll from the World Heritage district in Malaysia’s bustling culinary capital." Full review
Lonely Planet "Looking fabulous after a major overhaul, this spacious colonial building offers tastefully decorated rooms, a light-infused courtyard, high ceilings, latticed windows and a grand entrance." Full review
