Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, PenangvsMuntri Mews
Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa and Muntri Mews are both recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa ranks significantly better than Muntri Mews. Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa comes in at #5 in Penang with praise from 3 sources such as Condé Nast Traveler, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang
Batu Feringgi Beach, Batu Ferringhi, Penang Island 11100, Malaysia
From $97/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Oyster
Luxury
"Caters to adults looking for all the trappings of a beachfront resort, but in a more refined environment that makes serious attempts to corral small children and gym shorts in designated areas." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
96.4
"The ideal destination for those looking for some semblance of luxurious isolation, but with all the conveniences of a large resort. Rooms are separated into two areas." Full review
Time Out
"While a hotel bakery is hardly a common go-to among the town's housewives, this place serves excellent gourmet breads from dark rye to French village bread, all within affordable price range." Full review
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If you have a house guest to impress, you can source some gourmet breads here.
Time Out
"As a high-end beach resort in Penang, Rasa Sayang is still unmatched." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Spread across 30 acres, its beachside grounds shaded by historic raintrees, the Rasa Sayang is Batu Ferringhi's top resort." Full review
Muntri Mews
77 Lebuh Muntri, Georgetown, Penang Island 10020, Malaysia
From $74/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
The Telegraph
7.0
"A stylish and comfortable boutique hotel, Muntri Mews is easy walking distance to George Town’s main attractions." Full review
Time Out
"The simple interior provide clean comfort with four poster beds upstairs and double mattressed, 9-foot beds downstairs. The tropical lush garden terrace entry provides a welcoming retreat." Full review
Lonely Planet
"A breezy, spacious shophouse boasting four suites, three of which can sleep up to four" Full review
Lonely Planet
"This building’s original owners would no doubt be shocked to learn that their former stablehouse (mews) is today an attractive boutique hotel." Full review