"One night stay @ Rasa Sayang Resort!"

Received several reminders that my Asia Miles points (from flying Cathay Pacific) were going to expire soon.



Had a check on the redemption items available and decided on a free one night stay at Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort at Batu Feringghi! Haha... holiday in Penang. But then again, this is no ordinary hotel. The cheapest rate for a one night stay in Rasa Sayang costs RM7XX!!! Holee cow~~ Well, lets see what they had to offer for the insane amount they are charging!



Upon check-in, we are served a welcome drink :) Very nice~~ Then they brought us to our room and explain to us where is the temperature control, what is free (coffee/tea/water), what's not (mini-bar) etc etc.



we have our own balcony :)



And the bathroom


hot shower


ah, a bathtub


Wide, spacious area outside of the room


Room number 1505

After unpacking, we head outside to the Gym. They have an extensive gym where you can work out while enjoying the view of the gardens outside. The place was empty except for the instructor, who was busy weighlifting. We played with every equipments for awhile, then bored dy (and injured!)

"Done already?", muscular instructor asked.
"Hehe, yeah" :P

Went outside for a walk instead...



They have these seats everywhere


Fountain


Gigantic trees providing nice shady environment.


From the resort can walk outside to the beach...


... and watch the superb sunset~~




As we walked around, we reached Chi The Spa, which Rasa Sayang endlessly tries to promote:

Nice eh... it costs RM220 per person! :P

After a quick rest, we went out in search for dinner. We went out to the night market, walked around. Wanted to try the new Hard Rock Cafe, but that place was so packed, even the parking entrance is closed. Screw it. Then decided on The Ship. The queue was very long as well here, but we got a seat eventually. Food arrived relatively fast considering that it was full house that day.

Snails in garlic sauce :D Yumm~~


Their tagline is "Best Steak in Town"... Umm, it's nice la.. but the best?


Wife ordered grilled salmon. Nice also.

The side dishes (cream soup, mushroom soup, brownies) are so-so bordering on poor. The meal came up to RM120++, sakit~~. But since we're on "holiday" nvm la, close one eye -_-''

Tired after the workout and walking, we decide to go back to hotel early and watch TV :P Ah, and catch the night view of the swimming pool from our balcony...




... and next morning catch the morning view :) The bed is nice and firm, but I usually don't sleep well at places other than home. Woke up early and enjoy the view from the balcony.



The good thing is that there is breakfast buffet provided! The buffet costs RM150++ for outside guests :-S


There are local delicacies (nasi lemak, roti canai), chinese food (congee, dim sum), western (bread, pancake etc etc). Unfortunately, the quality of the food was rather unsatisfactory. RM150 for these?? Go mamak stall, pay 10% of that and it tastes so much better! :P

After meal, go for a walk outside




As you walk past, people will greet you "Good morning Sir" :P That's great hospitality :) In fact, the guests (mostly elderly ang mohs) will also greet you. Gosh, I feel like I'm the foreigner here!


12 PM check out. Snap a few more pics in the lobby, then bye! "Holiday" over~~


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NOT!

When we reach home found that we left one bag at the lobby! Oh no~~ have to go all the way back to Batu Feringghi :-S

In conclusion, it's a nice place with peaceful environment but not really worth the price if you have to pay for it yourself!