Located on Lebuh Leith, and named after Sir George Alexander William Leith, the first Lieutenant-Governor of the Prince of Wales Island. It is one of the island's earliest streets and an affluent enclave where wealthy Hakka tycoons made their home.
Bike hire is available at this hotel and the area is popular for cycling. The hotel also offers car hire. Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar is 900 m from The Edison George Town, while 1st Avenue Penang is 900 m from the property. The nearest airport is Penang International Airport, 15 km from The Edison George Town.