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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

EQ Wins The Best Interior Design in The StarProperty National Awards 2020

April 6, 2020

StarProperty National Awards 2020 – EQ is honoured to have received The Creative Touch Award (City Hotel) for The Best Interior Design. The hotel is proud to share this accolade with the talented team at Blu Water Studio.

Click here to read the full list of winners

Equatorial's Response to COVID-19

March 26, 2020

Given the current situation, we are offering extra flexibility for all new bookings made directly with us. It includes no cancellation fee, refunds on pre-paid bookings and free change of date up to 48 hours prior to arrival for stays from 18 March – 31 October 2020.

If you have made bookings for stays from 18 March – 30 April 2020, and need to change them, please contact our Room Reservations at the respective hotels. If bookings were made through another channel or travel site, please contact them for assistance.

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Sanctum Spa At EQ Kuala Lumpur Will Help You Forget Last Year’s Stress Using Colours

January 8, 2020

Robb Report Malaysia – Selecting a wellness treatment that takes the edge off your fast-paced lifestyle can sometimes prove tricky, but stepping into the sacred space of Sanctum Spa by EQ Kuala Lumpur takes that out of your hands. Their spa team guides you through your treatment consultation on the basis of chromatherapy—the healing of the mind, body and spirit using colours.

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NYE 2020 Countdown: Best Places To Watch Fireworks In KL

December 26, 2019

Options – The Edge – Instead of travelling from restaurant to bar, skip the jam and spend the evening at just one spot.

For the main action, proceed to bespoke speakeasy Blue (we’ll let you figure out your way in) at Sky51 or head out to the open-air rooftop lounge and dance the night away. A panoramic view of KL Tower and Petronas Twin Towers offers the ultimate backdrop to the fireworks show.

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Drink To The New Decade At These NYE Countdown Events In KL

December 23, 2019

Lifestyle Asia – Another one of the newest spots in town that will be showcasing a great view is the rooftop of EQ Kuala Lumpur.

Start your evening at the Equator Club lounge with a fantastic selection of food, cocktails, and live music. Later in the night, you’ll be ushered to the Sky51 after-party at Blue to count down with a live band and all-night-long DJ. Internationally acclaimed singer Donny Ray Evins will also be performing throughout the evening.

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The Best Japanese Buffets In KL To Enjoy Sashimi, Sushi And More

December 18, 2019

Lifestyle Asia – As EQ reopened in July, so did Kampachi. Those who resides in KL or is a fan of its á la carte buffet will be able to rejoice once more. Kampachi EQ reintroduces its Sunday Buffet, with a nett price of RM168. You can get unlimited fresh sashimi here but we suggest finishing your meal with the Beef Sukiyaki.

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Photo credit: Lifestyle Asia

New Skyscraper In Town

November 25, 2019

The Sun Daily – The 52-storey Equatorial Plaza located along Jalan Sultan Ismail had a grand opening on Nov 19. The iconic building is an integrated development comprising premium Grade A+ office space and a 5-star hotel. It stands on the same spot as the old Hotel Equatorial in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle.

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Photo credit: The Sun Daily

How A New Breed Of Malaysian Hotels Is Attracting Sophisticated Travellers

November 17, 2019

Channel News Asia Luxury – There was a time when most Malaysian hotels were impersonal iterations of international hotel chains. While this predictability can be comforting, it didn’t leave much room for context or individuality.

But now, a new breed of well-designed hotels are attracting sophisticated travellers not just to tourist hotspots but also to the hotels as destinations unto themselves. Here is our pick of the most noteworthy ones.

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Hotel Equatorial Group Debuts EQ With A Stellar Opening Party

November 12, 2019

Malaysia Tatler – After a 7-year redevelopment, Hotel Equatorial Group reopened its flagship property in Kuala Lumpur under a new catchy name, EQ. The official opening, held at the Diamond Ballroom, saw the attendance of such prominent names in sport and high society such as Datuk Nicol David and husband-and-wife Dato’ Sri Jeffrey Raymond and Datin Sri Joyce Raymond.

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Christopher Low, Datuk Nicol David and Mary Lee

Tokyo’s Sushi Shin Arrives In Malaysia For Exclusive 10-Day Pop-Up At EQ Kuala Lumpur

November 4, 2019

Options – The Edge – Sushi master Masaaki Miyakawa and his elite culinary team from Tokyo’s acclaimed Sushi Shin is having a 10-day pop-up at EQ Kuala Lumpur’s Kampachi restaurant. Guests can enjoy an authentic omakase menu designed by chef Miyakawa, whose eponymous restaurant in Sapporo boasts three Michelin stars, until November 10.

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