The Edison George Town vs The Leith
Both are in Penang, 30 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★George Town
The Edison George Town
- Guest rating
- 9.3 Exceptional
- Location score
- 7.9
- Score by category
- 3 of 5
Hotel★★★George Town
The Leith
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.9
- Score by category
- 0 of 5
The short answer
Pick The Edison George Town
It leads in 3 of 5 categories. 30 m apart.
Choose The Edison George Town if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.3 / 9.0)
- breakfast included
Choose The Leith if you want
- a newer or recently renovated building (2024 / 2016)
Why is The Edison George Town better than The Leith?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.3 vs 9.0)+0.3
- 2Has a swimming pool
- 3Includes free breakfast
- 4Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 5Offers an airport transfer
Why is The Leith better than The Edison George Town?
- 1Newer or more recently renovated (2024 vs 2016)+8y
- 2Has an on-site restaurant
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| The Edison George Town vs The Leith: which hotel is better? | The Edison George Town | The Leith |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.3 +0.3 | 9.0 |
| Location | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Facilities | 6.7 +0.9 | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 +1.5 | 0.0 |
| Beach access | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 9.3 +0.3 | 9.0 |
| Guest rating | 9.3 +0.3 | 9.0 |
| Number of reviews | 1,680 +154 | 1,526 |
| Google rating | – | 4.3/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 158 |
| Rank in Penang | top 3% +15% | top 18% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Distance to George Town centre | 1.0 km | 1.0 km |
| To the beach | 1.0 km | 1.0 km |
| To the airport | 15 km | 15 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 400 m | 420 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 13 +4 | 9 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 35 | 44 |
| Floors | 2 | 4 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2016 | 2024 +8y |
| Listed amenities | 16 | 18 +2 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.
Nightly price by month
The Edison George TownThe Leith
- The Leith is cheaper in 12 of 12 months
- The Edison George Town: €140 a night on average · The Leith: €61 a night on average
Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.
Hotel prices in Penang by month
All months
| Month | The Edison George Town | The Leith |
|---|---|---|
| December | €161 | €46 |
| January | €138 | €49 |
| February | €139 | €51 |
| March | €139 | €48 |
| April | €139 | €47 |
| May | €138 | €58 |
| June | €138 | €61 |
| July | €138 | €79 |
| August | €138 | €82 |
| September | €138 | €73 |
| October | €138 | €73 |
| November | €138 | €62 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 11 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
The Edison George Town prices by monthThe Leith prices by month
Location
30 m apart
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.
The Leith: city centre: 2.0 km, Penang International Airport (PEN): 15 km, beach: 1.0 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
The Edison George Town or The Leith: common questions
Which is better, The Edison George Town or The Leith?
The Edison George Town leads in 3 of 5 categories, including guest rating, facilities, spa & wellness.
Which is cheaper, The Edison George Town or The Leith?
Over the year The Leith costs about €61 a night on average against €140 at The Edison George Town, and it is cheaper in 12 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
How far apart are The Edison George Town and The Leith?
The two hotels are 30 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