The original Hotel Equatorial opened its doors in 1973, and gained a reputation as a one of Kuala Lumpur’s premier five-star hotels. It closed its doors in 2012 for redevelopment and reopened in early 2019 as EQ, a 52-storey tower that has risen in the heart of the famed Golden Triangle. EQ is the centrepiece of Equatorial Plaza, which offers, 440 guestrooms and suites with impressive panoramic city views. Guests can rest and recharge at Sanctum Wellness on level 29, an entire floor dedicated to those who want to be rejuvenated. The fully equipped Sanctum Gym is open day or night while a Himalayan salt sauna offers purifying powers. The hotel features an infinity pool and Sky51 on level 51 and, on lower floors, dining outlets some of which are reintroductions of acclaimed restaurants from the original Equatorial (including Kampachi and Nipah plus a vibrant new concept, Bottega Lounge). Meetings are accommodated with ten meeting and banquet rooms plus the 1,025m2 Diamond Ballroom and Gallery. www.eqkualalumpur.com
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