Some Place Else vs The Edison George Town
Both are in Penang, 160 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelGeorge Town
Some Place Else
- Guest rating
- 9.5 Exceptional
- Location score
- 7.7
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Hotel★★★★George Town
The Edison George Town
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 7.9
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 160 m apart.
Choose Some Place Else if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.5 / 9.3)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 35)
Choose The Edison George Town if you want
- to be closer to the beach (1.0 km / 1.2 km)
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 35 / 1)
Why is Some Place Else better than The Edison George Town?
No clear advantages in our data.
Why is The Edison George Town better than Some Place Else?
- 1Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Some Place Else vs The Edison George Town: which hotel is better? | Some Place Else | The Edison George Town |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.5 | 9.3 |
| Location | 7.7 | 7.9 |
| Facilities | – | 6.7 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.5 |
| Beach access | 6.2 | 6.8 +0.6 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.5 +0.2 | 9.3 |
| Guest rating | 9.5 +0.2 | 9.3 |
| Number of reviews | 915 | 1,680 +765 |
| Google rating | 4.6/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 112 | – |
| Rank in Penang | top 1% | top 3% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.7 | 7.9 +0.2 |
| Distance to George Town centre | 1.0 km | 1.0 km |
| To the beach | 1.2 km | 1.0 km −160 m |
| To the airport | 15 km | 15 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 330 m | 400 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 12 | 13 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 35 |
| Floors | 2 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2016 |
| Listed amenities | 4 | 16 +12 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
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Location
160 m apart
Some Place Else: city centre: 2.0 km, Penang International Airport (PEN): 15 km, beach: 1.2 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
The Edison George Town: city centre: 1.9 km, Penang International Airport (PEN): 15 km, beach: 1.0 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Some Place Else or The Edison George Town: common questions
Which is better, Some Place Else or The Edison George Town?
The Edison George Town leads in 1 of 3 categories, including beach access.
Which is cheaper, Some Place Else or The Edison George Town?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
The Edison George Town is 1.0 km from the nearest beach; Some Place Else is 1.2 km.
How far apart are Some Place Else and The Edison George Town?
The two hotels are 160 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score