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Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang vs Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion

Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Golden Sands Resort by Shangri-La is preferred by most writers compared to Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion. Golden Sands Resort by Shangri-La is ranked #17 in Penang with accolades from 2 reviews such as Lonely Planet, Oyster.

Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang
Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang
7 / 10
Batu Feringgi Beach, Batu Ferringhi, Penang Island 11100, Malaysia
From $54 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
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Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"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 Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Rooms move into the modern age and are spacious with marble bathrooms." Full review
Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion
Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion
7 / 10
14 Leith Street, Georgetown, Penang Island 10200, Malaysia
From $76 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The mansion is a sight to behold. Cheong spent lavishly for Chinese detail that reflects the spirit of his heritage and the fashion of the day, as well as the rules of traditional feng shui. " Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Indigo-color outer walls of the former home to 19th-century millionaire Cheong Fatt Tze are responsible for this property's well-known nickname, the "Blue Mansion." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"With their philosophy of 'treading lightly and touching softly', The Blue Mansion was brought back to life and has become one of Penang's most famous boutique hotels." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Occupying one of George Town's most emblematic buildings, the Blue Mansion wrote the book on how to craft the ideal heritage hotel." Full review