Malaysia

Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang is a charming tropical retreat where holidays come to life where a beachfront escape means barefoot bliss and lazy sun-drenched days. Whether you are a couple seeking a relaxing sanctuary or families seeking family fun together, our resort has an array of signature dining experiences, spa services that re-awaken, tranquil gardens that nurture through nature and a warm service that bring guests back again.

The building was commissioned and built in 1906 as a residence for a tycoon named Yeo Wee Gark. It was designed by David Nathaniel, a popular architect at the time, and was only transformed into a hotel after the Second World War. During the Japanese Occupation of Penang, the building was used as their administrative centre. The building was designed with many of the opulence associated with the wealthy, for instance generous open space planning and the extensive use of timber, metal, tile and glass. In the mid-1940s, the owner converted the building into a hotel. Thereafter several architectural and interior enhancements were made in the 1960s to better the hotel's offerings. It wasn't till late 2014 that a comprehensive transformation of this beautiful Colonial mansion - planning, design, restoration, renovation and it’s rebranding as The Edison George Town, Penang began and was rebirth mid-July 2016.