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Corporate Office

Tel: +60 3 2275 7883
Fax: +60 3 2031 1123
Email: rafina@hec.equatorial.com

Hotel Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City

Tel: +84 28 3839 7777 ext. 8061
Fax: +84 28 3839 0011
Email: pr@hcm.equatorial.com

Hotel Equatorial Melaka

Tel: +60 6 282 8333 ext. 3310
Fax: +60 6 286 1260
Email: christopher@mel.equatorial.com

Hotel Equatorial Penang

Tel: +60 4 632 7000
Fax: +60 4 632 7100
Email: gillian.tan@pen.equatorial.com

Kampachi Restaurants Sdn. Bhd.

Tel: +60 3 2275 7849
Fax: +60 3 2275 7898
Email: kampachi-marketing@equatorial.com

New Straits Times, The EQ has opened to carry on the legacy of its predecessor in a different hospitality landscape. Like an icon reborn onto the same prestige and stature as its predecessor, only at a different time.

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Bazaar Picks: Staycation Hotels

September 24, 2019

Harper’s Bazaar Malaysia, The newly renovated EQ marks another milestone for the Hotel Equatorial Group. Proudly standing at 52-storeys in the heart of the city, the 440-key establishment exudes class and luxury without losing its familiar charm and neighbourliness that is well-loved by Malaysians throughout the years.

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Meet The All-New Successor Of Hotel Equatorial: EQ

September 24, 2019

Female Magazine, Nestled right in the centre of Kuala Lumpur is an iconic name you may have heard from the ’70s, Hotel Equatorial. Since its inception, it’s garnered international fame as a premier five-star destination. However, the hotel officially closed its doors in 2012 to usher in something bigger and better.

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The Iconic Hotel Equatorial Returns As The Snazzy EQ

September 4, 2019

Free Malaysia Today, If the names Blue Moon, Sabayon, Kampachi, Nipah and Etoile bring back memories then you’re in luck as they’re back. Bigger, better and trendier with tantalising newcomers Bottega Lounge and the swanky Sky51, this is the continuing story of the Equatorial, now re-branded EQ, a name that embodies high standards of service and hospitality.

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Kampachi — Let The Chef Decide

September 4, 2019

The Malaysian Reserve, Omakase, interpreted as “I trust you”, is a sequence of dishes that lets the chef decides their customer’s menu. In a good Japanese restaurant, being hesitant about what to order also means that the chefs could flaunt their skills and creativity, making omakase one of the exclusive orders. At Kampachi Restaurant — located on the ground floor of the refurbished EQ Hotel, the omakase menu highlights both cooked and raw dishes.

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EQ Hotel Guns For Top Spot In The Hospitality Market After Massive Redevelopment

August 16, 2019

The Malaysian Reserve, EQ hotel, which recently opened its doors after a massive redevelopment that cost over RM1 billion on what was once the site of the iconic Equatorial Hotel, is envisioned to claim the top spot in the Kuala Lumpur hospitality market.

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Brand New Identity

August 1, 2019

Fireflyz Magazine, Formerly the iconic Hotel Equatorial, EQ opened earlier this year with 440 luxurious guest rooms and suites, offering spectacular views of the surrounding city from the new 52-storey Equatorial Plaza. EQ’s quality food and beverage offerings bring together old favourites and new additions.

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EQ - Rebirth Of An Icon

August 1, 2019

KL Lifestyle Magazine, Once again joining the dazzling skyline of KL city, the newly reconceived EQ – previously Equatorial – is back in a glossy new skyscraper. What we loved was that you could find touches of Malaysian elements embedded in the hotel’s interior – from subtle songket details to carved copper panels at the lobby, showcasing Malaysian festival activities from the yesteryear panning the wall like a museum piece.

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Redeveloped Hotel Stands Tall In KL

July 29, 2019

The Star Metro, Amid the rapid development that is reshaping the Kuala Lumpur skyline is the brand-new EQ. Those in their 40s and older who grew up in the city will surely remember the site of the former Hotel Equatorial, a well-known landmark in the heart of the Golden Triangle with popular spots such as Blue Moon and Kampachi.

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Luxury City Escapes

July 22, 2019

Going Places by Malaysia Airlines, After closing its doors seven years ago, the former Equatorial Hotel Kuala Lumpur is reborn as EQ, a towering 52-storey gem of luxury in the heart of the city. The new hotel sports a modern and sophisticated look that is reflected in each of its 440 guest rooms and suites, and has numerous venue options for events, conferences and conference meetings alike.

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