More than just a luxury boutique hotel, Soori Penang represents a deeply personal homecoming for award-winning architect Soo K. Chan, who transformed his childhood shophouses within George Town’s UNESCO World Heritage Site into this refined retreat. Nestled beside the ornate Khoo Kongsi Temple—the 1906 ancestral seat of Chan’s own maternal clan—the property bridges the gap between historic Straits Chinese craftsmanship and modern, design-led luxury. Joining the prestigious Soori Collection alongside sibling properties in Bali and New York, the hotel offers an intimate lens into the soul of Penang, providing guests with curated, authentic experiences shaped by the memories and heritage of the man who knows these halls best.
