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Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, PenangvsRen i Tang
Both hotels are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa ranks marginally higher than Ren i Tang. Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa comes in at 85 with accolades from 3 reviews such as Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet and Oyster.
Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang
Oyster
Condé Nast Traveler
Time Out Time Out
Lonely Planet
Batu Feringgi Beach, Batu Ferringhi, Penang Island 11100, Malaysia
From $97/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
OysterLuxury
"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 Traveler96.4
"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
i
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 PlanetTop choice
"Spread across 30 acres, its beachside grounds shaded by historic raintrees, the Rasa Sayang is Batu Ferringhi's top resort." 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
i
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
