Golden Sands Resort by Shangri-La
About 20 minutes from Penang's main city, George Town, the Golden Sands Resort looks out over the ocean and Batu Ferringhi--one of the country's top-rated beaches. The hotel offers jungle walks, several pools (including a children's pool), a fitness center, tennis courts, tai chi and the Adventure Zone (with playgrounds, water slides and restaurants). The Golden Sands Resort boasts five restaurants, ranging from high-class sit-down to the poolside cafe. A Golden Sands Resort room, which comes with high-speed Internet, a minibar, and satellite television, began at around $100 in 2009.
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Golden Sands Resort by Shangri-La
Jalan Low Yat, Batu Feringgi
11100 Penang, Malaysia
011 (+60) 4 886 1911
www.shangri-la.com/en/property/penang/goldensandsresort
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
Built in the style of a grand Chinese courtyard house, the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion offers guests access to two historical archives rooms, a television room, a reading room, a courtyard dining area, manicured gardens and free, high-speed wireless Internet. Each room is unique, with authentic Chinese antique furniture and decor. A night at the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion typically began at about $100 in 2009 and includes breakfast for two in the courtyard.
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion
14 Lebuh Leith, George Town
10200 Penang, Malaysia
011 (+60) 4 262 0006
www.cheongfatttzemansion.com
Hotel Mingood
Budget travelers should consider the Hotel Mingood. Starting at around $40 per night in 2009, the Mingood offers rooms with satellite television (with StarSports and ESPN) and free high-speed WiFi. At the edge of George Town's city center, the Mingood is within easy walking distance of Chinatown, the Heritage Trail and Little India, as well as numerous bazaars, restaurants and shopping malls.
Hotel Mingood
Argyll Road
10050 Penang, Malaysia
011 (+60) 4 229 9922
www.hotelmingood.com
Article Written By William Jackson
William Jackson has written, reported and edited professionally for more than 10 years. His work has been published in newspapers, magazines, scholarly journals, high-level government reports, books and online. He holds a master's degree in humanities from Pennsylvania State University.
