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Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, PenangvsSweet Cili Hotel
Both hotels are endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa ranks significantly higher than Sweet Cili Hotel. Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa is ranked #5 in Penang with accolades from 3 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Condé Nast Traveler 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
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
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
"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.
"As a high-end beach resort in Penang, Rasa Sayang is still unmatched." Full review
Top choice
"Spread across 30 acres, its beachside grounds shaded by historic raintrees, the Rasa Sayang is Batu Ferringhi's top resort." Full review
Sweet Cili Hotel
Lonely Planet
No.6, Gat Lebuh Melayu,, Georgetown, Penang Island 10300, Malaysia
From $14/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
- Dry Cleaning
Top Choice
"Equal parts handsome and functional, Sweet Cili is that rarest of things in George Town: a midrange hotel – and one worth recommending." Full review