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The Edward

Durban, South Africa

Built 1911 · Last completed renovation 2011

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Renovation forecast · estimate

Likely due for renovation now

Past its typical ~8-year renovation cycle. A model estimate, not a sourced fact.

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The Edward, Durban

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Location

Satellite view · Durban, South Africa

Timeline

  1. 1911

    Built

  2. 2011

    Renovation

Facts

Stars

4★

Built

1911

Last completed renovation

2011

Sources

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Secondary · renovation 2011weight 0.70 · retrieved 2026-06-23view source →

Year Built · 1911 · Year Renovated · 2011

Weak source · builtweight 0.50 · retrieved 2026-06-23view source →

This world-famous hotel in Durban, South Africa has played host to princes and presidents, field marshals, millionaires and movie stars since 1911.

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Frequently asked

When was The Edward built?+

The Edward (Durban, South Africa) was built in 1911.

When was The Edward last renovated?+

Its most recent completed renovation was in 2011.

What is the Chrono Score of The Edward?+

Its Chrono Score is 0.5/10 (Tired) — a pure freshness metric, separate from its 4-star rating.