The Edison George Town, Penang was honoured with the “Excellence in Conservation and Adaptive Reuse” award at The Edge Property Excellence Awards ceremony held in Kuala Lumpur recently.
Present to receive this prestigious award was Ms Rina Teoh, Co-Founder of The Edison George Town.
The recognition celebrates the hotel’s commitment to preserving Penang’s historical architecture while delivering unique and memorable guest experiences.
“We are appreciative and grateful for the recognition which also in a way is a testament of our hard work and sacrifice to preserve the story of this beautiful building that is now 118-years-old”, said Teoh to Penang Hyperlocal.
The luxury hotel is located in the heart of the city renowned for its cultural heritage.
The century-old colonial mansion has been meticulously restored through thoughtful adaptive reuse.
They have also preserved its original architectural elegance while incorporating modern amenities.
The hotel has retained many intricate details, such as the heritage woodwork, colonial-era tiles and architectural elements which enhance the guest experience journey.
Meanwhile, the recognition also underscores The Edition George Town’s role in promoting sustainable tourism by creating a culturally rich experience celebrating local heritage. It also celebrates properties that integrate adaptive reuse into urban revitalization, inspiring the appreciation of Malaysia’s historical assets.
The Edge Property Excellence Award is one of Malaysia’s leading property awards, they recognise outstanding achievements across the real estate industry, celebrating projects that reflect sustainability, innovation and cultural preservation.
The boutique hotel located along Lebuh Leith occupies a carefully restored colonial mansion built in 1906 which was designed by noted architect David Nathaniel and offers 35 guestrooms.
Transitioned into a hotel in the 1960’s. The property underwent significant restoration in 2014 and reopened in 2016.
Today, the hotel offers an immersive culturally rich experience celebrating Penang’s storied past and unique architectural heritage.
They have received more than 20 local and international accolades and is a popular hotel for car drive clubs like Ferrari, Aston Martin, Porsche, Lamborghini for their private gatherings and events.
