Malaysia Hotels Penang

HOTEL DESCRIPTION

Welcome to Hotel Equatorial Penang!

Set majestically 150 metres above sea level, Hotel Equatorial is the island's only golf and convention resort - strategically and peacefully tucked away on a hillock. It is just 7 minutes to the Penang International Airport and a mere distance to the Bayan Lepas Industrial Zone. The UNESCO Heritage Site listed George Town is only 20 minutes from the hotel. The 5-star luxury hotel embraces a splendour of contemporary design. It houses 655 guestrooms and suites, each classily furnished and facilitated with state of the art in-room amenities. The only hotel on the island which has an 18-hole international golf course, it is the top choice for executive retreats and incentive group gatherings. It houses two Grand Ballrooms which have been intelligently built with no obstruction of columns in between - reputed to be the largest on the island that can house up to 2,000 people. There are also 21 other function rooms and an exhibition level that can easily accommodate 240 booths. Penang island is famed for its eclectic cuisine and the hotel is no different with its variety of dining outlets. The hotel houses 5 innovative options ranging from classic French cuisine at The View to authentic Japanese fare at Kampachi. Other hotel facilities include a fully equipped fitness centre, outdoor swimming pool, squash and tennis courts, a business centre, scheduled shuttle services and impeccable service to complete a 5-star experience stay.

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ACCOMMODATION

An architectural marvel, the five star hotel which is surrounded by award winning landscaped gardens, offers 655 guestrooms and suites, and 22 apartments. Each room is tastefully furnished and well equipped to bring you the warmth and comfort of home. Their suites provide the added luxury, quality and thoughtful amenities many guest appreciates

» IDD (International Direct Dial) & DID (Direct Inward Dialling) telephone with bathroom extension
» High speed Internet access in the Executive Wing and Club floor rooms
» Satellite radio and TV (English & Japanese)
» Keycard lock system
» Voice mail system
» Individually programmed wake-up call
» Fully stocked mini-bar, refrigerator
» Tea and coffee making facilities
» In-room electronic safe
» Longbath with shower (deluxe rooms and suites feature longbath and individual cubicle shower)
» Hairdryer
» Individual balcony

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HOTEL FACILITIES AND AMENITIES

• High speed Internet access of up to 4 Mbps in guestrooms
• Wireless Internet Access in Equator Club Floor rooms and designated public areas
• Internet services to all function rooms
• Business Centre with Internet and E-mail facilities
• Conference Facilities
• 24-hour Room Service
• Designated non-smoking floors
• Safe Deposit Box
• Medical clinic
• Baby sitting services
• Express Check-in and Check-out
• Express laundry and valet services
• Car jockey services and covered car park
• Limousine and taxi services
• Complimentary shuttle service to airport and nearby shopping malls (includes Queensbay Mall - the largest shopping mall in Penang)
• Tour & travel desk
• Drugstore
• Currency exchange

Recreational facilities available:

• 18 hole International golf course
• Driving range
• Putting green
• Outdoor swimming pool with waterfall and Jacuzzi
• Equinox Fitness Centre - a fully equipped Fitness Centre with weights room and Aerobics studio
• Indoor Squash courts
• Outdoor floodlit Tennis courts
• Separate male / female facilities for sauna, steambath and Jacuzzi
• Massage treatments (by appointment only)
• Reflexology path

Additionally, the hotel's team-building park located at the Mezzanine Garden has vital physical structures that promote creative thinking, improve communication skill, develop leadership skills and enhance self-esteem.

Some of the structures are :

• Trust Fall
• The Crossing
• Crocodile Pit
• Spider's Web
• Mount EQ
• Caterpillar Walk
• Acid Pond

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