During World War II, it was used by the United States Army Air Forces as a rehabilitation center.

[1] Business and real estate tycoon Ahmad Adaya purchased the hotel in 1983.

[2] The hotel was renamed The Beacon in February 2023, when Sonder Hospitality Group assumed management.

The hotel utilises many energy saving features, such as a solar powered pool, Natura Green toiletries, low-flow dual flush toilets and an on-site water filtration system.

Melrose Place and reality TV show The Bachelor have featured Hotel Shangri-La.