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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 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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KL Hotel Turns Salvaged Parts Into Sculptures

October 31, 2019

The Star Metro – Malaysians, visitors and tourists alike will find an unusual point of interest amid the ceaseless traffic in Kuala Lumpur city if they are on foot, on the monorail or driving along Jalan Sultan Ismail towards Bukit Bintang. At a spot sandwiched between the hotel’s driveway entrance and the glass doors to EQ’s vast and bright lobby is one of two new sculptures by renowned artist Nizam Abdullah.

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Photo credit: Raja Faisal Hishan, The Star

A Satisfying Lunch Buffet At EQ

October 30, 2019

The Malaysian Reserve – If the name EQ seems familiar, it’s because the site it’s built on used to house Hotel Equatorial. As part of its ongoing Nipah Delight dining promotion, the hotel is offering buffet lunch at a steal. I, for one, found it worth the money if you’re going for a buffet.

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Chef Miyakawa Cooks Up A Storm At Sushi Shin Pop-Up in EQ Hotel

October 25, 2019

Free Malaysia Today – If you want to make your November a month to remember, secure a reservation at the Kampachi restaurant in EQ Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. Kampachi and EQ are joining hands to introduce Malaysians to the culinary delights of Chef Masaaki Miyakawa and his team from the famous Sushi Shin of Japan.

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Equatorial Plaza Adds Sculptures To Art Collection

October 25, 2019

Malaysian artist En. Nizam Abdullah’s newest sculptures now grace the porte cochère of Equatorial Plaza, the latest in a prominent collection showcasing local artistic talent. Click here for the Press Release (PDF).

Click on the names to download images of the sculptures: Miza, Kika & Iwa and Sorok Sorok

Watch EQ x NizamSculpture Studio The Making Of Magnificence

Crowd Favourites: TWA Readers' Choice Awards 2019

October 22, 2019

Fifty awards were handed out to travel organisations at the intimate awards ceremony held in Singapore, which saw more than 160 tourism and hospitality leaders from Asia Pacific and other regions in attendance.

EQ was honoured to have won Best New Hotel – Asia Pacific.

The hotel would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the dedicated ladies and gentlemen who work tirelessly, and especially our guests.

Click here to read the full list of winners.

Photo credit: Travel Weekly Asia

5 Of Kuala Lumpur’s Coolest Bars – For Hip Crowds, Master Mixologists And The Best City Views

October 12, 2019

South China Morning Post – Shoot up to the 51st floor of luxury hotel EQ and let the dazzling new rooftop bar that is Blue take your breath away. Here, evening feels infinite, like stepping into a sky full of stars; a magical effect created by the ceiling’s twinkling lights splayed across flanking mirrors and the city’s glittering skyline. The view afforded by the open-air lounge is mesmerising, boasting sweeping vistas of the KL Tower and Petronas Twin Towers on either end.

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Photo credit: heartpatrick on Instagram

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