Press & Media

With its recent soft-opening, EQ has redefined and further elevated the dining and culinary scene featuring a collection of new and returning food and beverage (F&B) outlets. Nipah, an all-day dining restaurant, returns, serving an eclectic mix of Asian and international fare.

The new EQ welcomed guests recently, in its soft-opening on 1 March 2019. It marks the brand’s latest take on innovation in design and technology, as well as a renewed commitment to service excellence.

EQ offers guests a refreshing mix of heritage and modernity. In line with the soft-opening, 140 guest rooms are now ready – from Deluxe rooms and Premier rooms to Studio Suites and the Presidential Suite, which all come with a complimentary in-room mini bar. Many guestrooms also have commanding views of the Kuala Lumpur city skyline.

Hotel Equatorial proudly announces the appointment of Robert Lagerwey as the General Manager for its brand new hotel, located on Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur. Robert brings 25 years of leadership experience and dedication to the hospitality industry to his new role within Hotel Equatorial. Robert was recently with Pontiac Land Group for 7 years under the hospitality and real estate division, where he held various positions including Regional Vice President of Operations for the Capella Hotel Group Asia and General Manager of Capella Singapore.