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The Edison George Town, Penang vs Ren i Tang

Both Ren i Tang and The Edison George Town, Penang are highly recommended by travel writers. Overall, Ren i Tang scores significantly higher than The Edison George Town, Penang. Ren i Tang has a TripExpert Score of 85 with positive reviews from 3 reviewers including Time Out, Lonely Planet and The Telegraph.

The Edison George Town, Penang
The Edison George Town, Penang
8 / 10
15 Lebuh Leith, George Town, Penang Island 10200, Malaysia
From $148 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"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 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 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 Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"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
Ren i Tang
Ren i Tang
8 / 10
82-A Penang Street, George Town, Penang Island 10200 , Malaysia
From $53 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Air Conditioning
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Baggage storage
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The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"This lovingly restored heritage building was home to an old medical shop for more than 100 years." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Rooms are spacious, minimalist in design with interesting nooks and crannies and done up really well...this hotel’s very central and situated in a terrific spot within the UNESCO world heritage site." Full review
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Bear in mind and be relieved to know that little of the clatter and noise from below seep into their sleeping quarters.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"A careful restoration has transformed this former Chinese medicine wholesaler's into a warm, inviting small hotel." Full review