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Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang vs G Hotel Kelawai
Both hotels are endorsed by experts. On balance, Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa ranks significantly higher than G Hotel Kelawai. Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa comes in at #5 in Penang with positive reviews from 3 sources like Condé Nast Traveler, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
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
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."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Spread across 30 acres, its beachside grounds shaded by historic raintrees, the Rasa Sayang is Batu Ferringhi's top resort."
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G Hotel Kelawai
Oyster
Time Out
Lonely Planet
2, Persiaran Maktab, George Town, Penang Island 10250, Malaysia
From $102 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Upscale
"The four-pearl G Hotel Kelawai is a modern, swish property located between two shopping malls and a 10-minute drive from the city’s heritage center."
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Time Out
"This second G Hotel in Penang has 208 rooms with innovative design and modern furniture."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The hipper sibling of the nearby G Hotel Gurney, this place is particularly popular with local visitors over the weekends, so book ahead if you wish to check in then."
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