The Edison George Town: old-world attraction meets trendy class in Penang’s Unesco-listed capital

The quaint and charming metropolis, which in 2008 was named a Unesco World Heritage web site, has at all times been a high vacation spot amongst travellers to Southeast Asia, however in recent times it’s been attracting a brand new cohort of tourists on the lookout for that good Instagram publish.

Like many resorts within the coronary heart of town, The Edison is housed in a heritage constructing. Dating again to 1906, the Anglo-colonial construction, designed by architect David Nathaniel, was established because the residence of a rich Chinese tycoon, Yeo Wee Gark.

While many renovation tasks usually strip legacy buildings of their souls, The Edison has managed to maintain its old-world attraction whereas additionally offering an impeccable expertise for travellers who could also be intimidated by the concept of staying in an outdated mansion. With its inexperienced shutters, carved wrought-iron colonnades, vibrant tiles and luxurious vegetation within the outside areas, the lodge is a celebration of George Town’s multicultural structure.

The superbly appointed rooms are welcoming and heat. Decorated with retro furnishings that pays homage to the constructing’s origins, they’re outfitted with snug sitting areas and spacious bogs.