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Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang vs The Edison George Town, Penang
Both properties are rated very highly by expert writers. Overall, Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Edison George Town, Penang. Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa is ranked #5 in Penang with recommendations 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
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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The Edison George Town, Penang
The Telegraph
Time Out
Mr & Mrs Smith
Lonely Planet
15 Lebuh Leith, George Town, Penang Island 10200, Malaysia
From $148 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
The Telegraph
8.0
"This boutique luxury hotel sees a heritage 20th-century mansion restored with beautiful Art Deco details and modern comforts, situated on the edge of a Unesco World Heritage site."
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Time Out
"Now a luxury hotel, The Edison has led several interesting past lives, from a tycoon’s private estate to a brothel, and an opium den to a dance hall during the British occupation"
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Mr & Mrs Smith
"The Edison George Town is a glorious 1906 mansion that’s just a short stroll from the World Heritage district in Malaysia’s bustling culinary capital."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Looking fabulous after a major overhaul, this spacious colonial building offers tastefully decorated rooms, a light-infused courtyard, high ceilings, latticed windows and a grand entrance."
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