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Shangri-La Golden Sands, PenangvsRen i Tang
Both hotels are praised by professional travelers. On balance, Ren i Tang ranks significantly better than Golden Sands Resort by Shangri-La. Ren i Tang scores 85 with praise from 3 publications like Lonely Planet, The Telegraph and Time Out.
Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Batu Feringgi Beach, Batu Ferringhi, Penang Island 11100, Malaysia
From $54/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
OysterUpscale
"Right on the beach, the 387-room Golden Sands Resort by Shangri-La is a sprawling, upscale family-friendly property with indoor and outdoor entertainment for children of all ages." Full review
Lonely Planet "Rooms move into the modern age and are spacious with marble bathrooms." Full review
Ren i Tang
The Telegraph
Time Out Lonely Planet
82-A Penang Street, George Town, Penang Island 10200 , Malaysia
From $53/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast buffet
- Baggage storage
The Telegraph8.0
"This lovingly restored heritage building was home to an old medical shop for more than 100 years." Full review
Time Out "Rooms are spacious, minimalist in design with interesting nooks and crannies and done up really well...this hotel’s very central and situated in a terrific spot within the UNESCO world heritage site." Full review
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Bear in mind and be relieved to know that little of the clatter and noise from below seep into their sleeping quarters.
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"A careful restoration has transformed this former Chinese medicine wholesaler's into a warm, inviting small hotel." Full review
