Set amidst acres of tropical gardens facing the sea, it is located on the white sandy beaches of Batu Feringgi. The hotel is only about 20 mins away from the town. Deluxe Sea Facing Rooms offer spacious luxury accommodation with traditional Malay touches, inspired by Minangkabau wood carvings and fabrics. All rooms feature balconies. The room features views of the tropical landscapes of Penang Island. The room has high-speed Internet access, international television channels, and international direct dial telephones. Bathrooms feature extra towels, exclusive Shangri-La toiletries, and a shower cubicle separate from the soaking tub. The room dimensions are 42 sqm/452 sqft. Spice Market Cafe - an innovative dining experience with a 'theatre-style kitchen'concept serving Asian & International favourites. The award winning Ferringgi Grill serves fine continental cuisine and houses an excellent wine cellar. The Lobby Lounge allows private conversations while you enjoy your favourite beverages. The resort embraces the best of contemporary Malaysian architecture. Its two wings are seamlessly integrated within a beautifully lanscaped 30-acre tropical garden that gracefully descend onto the sands of Batu Feringgi beach. The lobby is very spacious and bright with state of the art deco and an exclusive check-in desk where guests can sit down while waiting for check-in procedures. The hotel has just reopened in Sept after a most ambitious RM100 million redevelopment programme. It is now aimed at positioning as one of the most luxurious resort in Asia. sg 03/09 Guest to pay directly MYR3.00 to hotel for the Heritage/ Council Fee from 1 June 2014 onwards.