"A blindingly white, late-19th-century seaside hotel established by the Sarkies brothers that stands as a surviving emblem of colonial-era hospitality in Penang: historically rooted, visually striking and centrally placed within the island’s preserved urban plan." - Kevin West Kevin West Kevin West is a writer, food consultant, and “canning evangelist” (according to NPR). He’s the author of the cookbook “Saving the Season,” and his work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, Martha Stewart Living, Condé Nast Traveler, Bon Appétit, and Food & Wine. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines