My husband and I stayed at the Rasa Sayang for five nights recently and whilst it has a number of luxury features, we would not be rushing back. The Rasa Wing is cerainly worth the extra $$ - if you want to use the very nice Rasa Wing pool (no children being a particular attraction), although it was disappointing that massages by the pool (so common in Bali) are not available. It is a pity that the beach is not more appealing. The 'cocktail hour' between 6-7pm had the staff rushed off their feet and it was difficult to find a seat on a couple of nights. You are allowed ONE small plate of 'nibbles' and on the one occasion that we asked for another serve, we were told NO. The Deluxe rooms are similar in size and layout to the hillside rooms - but at least you do not look out onto traffic. The Spa is very good - although not cheap. Service at breakfast was not great - cold toast was the norm - and service was unorganised. We had money stolen from our room - so keep your wallet locked away. Overall, if a luxury beach holiday is what you are after - for the price - there are better options in Asia.

Thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the refurbished Rasa Sayang Hotel in Penang. Service was excellent throughout our stay.
However, true gem of this resort is their CHI Spa. It is a must-try indulgence for all! The entire spa layout resembles a Zen-like Japanese garden. Another favourite of mine is their Spice Market Cafe - where delicious Penang food is cooked right in front of your eyes! Will definitely go back again !

We recently stayed for 6 nights at the Rasa. We had upgraded to the Rasa Wing and it was well worth the money. Excellent breakfasts in the Ferrenghi Grill both a la carte and buffet style. Waited on hand and foot! The pool service was great, and the fact that no children were allowed. The staff were constantly bringing round cold drinking water and fresh fruit kebabs! Always very polite and would stop and chat but only if you wanted to! Afternoon tea was great with a choice of teas and then the little cake stands with goodies on it. Evening cocktails was well worth attending and every type of drink imaginable was available including champagne, Glasses were constantly refilled without even having to ask. Whilst we were there drinks were only available between 6 and 7, it had been reduced to one hour, but still very enjoyable. Whilst in the lounge there is free wifi access and they also have laptops available for you to use.

It was my birthday and anniversary whilst we were there and the hotel presented me with a beautiful birthday cake and an amazing anninversay cake (photos to follow!) That night we ate in the ferringhi grill and the food was divine! The steak was so tender. It was a bit more expensive than we would pay at home but what do you expect when you stay at a 5 star hotel, and I have certainly paid more for a meal in this country. You do not stay in this standard of hotel and expect to pay pie and chip prices!

All in all a fantastic place to stay.

Stayed here for seven nights in november.
This has to be one of the nicest hotels i have ever stayed in. The service is excellent as are the rooms and the pool areas are magnificent. Sit round the pool and you stick a flag on the ground
next to your sunbed and a man on a bike comes and takes your order its brill.
Even though it is quite expensive i believe its worth every penny and would thourghly recomend it.