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Where to stay in Georgetown, Penang – The best area to stay and the pick of the hotels

January 5, 2024 By James Clark

Where to stay in Penang

Penang is a state in Malaysia that includes the island of Penang and the strip of adjacent land on the peninsula. For most visitors when they say they are going to Penang they mean they are going to Georgetown, on the northeast tip of Penang island (Pulau Pinang). [Georgetown in relation to Pulau Pinang and […]

Filed Under: Where To Stay Tagged With: batu ferringhi, georgetown, guesthouse, hostel, hotel, malaysia, penang

Hotel Review: Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa Penang

April 8, 2016 By James Clark

Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa Penang

Hotel Name: Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa Address: Batu Feringgi Beach, Batu Ferringhi, Penang, Malaysia I stayed at the Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa Penang as a guest of the hotel. I had previously reviewed the Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur which sets a high standard of luxury, but the Penang property is set in […]

Filed Under: Accommodation Tagged With: batu ferringhi, hotel, malaysia, penang

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