The Edison George Town

White 1906 mansion at 15 Lebuh Leith, now The Edison George Town, photographed in 2002 when it was the Cathay Hotel

The Edison George Town, in George Town, is one of the hotels in Penang in the Where2Go guide. Below are its address, opening hours, prices and directions, checked in October 2026. Hours and prices can change, so confirm before you go.

Address15 Lebuh Leith, George Town
DetailsRM650โ€“1100/night
Heritage boutique
Opening hoursCheck-in 2 pm, 24h front desk
AreaGeorge Town
Typical visitAbout 30 min
Listed inHotels
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About The Edison George Town

The Edison George Town is a 35-room boutique hotel in a restored 1906 mansion on Lebuh Leith, the building that housed the old Cathay Hotel for decades. Rooms keep the high ceilings, marble floors and cast-iron columns of the original house, and there is an outdoor pool in a leafy courtyard, a library and an all-day lounge. Breakfast is included and parking is free.

It suits couples and travellers who want a quiet heritage stay with a pool. The Blue Mansion is across the road, and Penang Road, Chulia Street and the Penang State Museum are a few minutes' walk away. Rates start at about RM650 a night.

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