The hotel, comprising four wing’s, is surrounded by award winning landscaped gardens and plush greenery. Hotel also overlooks the adjacent 18 hole international Bukit Jambul Golf & Country Club.
Good hotel with variety of facilities including a fully equipped fitness centre, squash & tennis courts and outdoor swimming pool. Complimentary scheduled shuttle service to the airport, heritage city centre of Georgetown and nearby shopping mall.

Nestled on a hillock, Hotel Equatorial Penang, the island’s only golf and convention resort, is strategically located 5 minutes to the Bayan Lepas Industrial Zone, 10 minutes to the Penang International Airport and 20 minutes to the city centre.

Hotel Equatorial Penang, which was presented the Best Deluxe Hotel, 1998/99 Penang Tourism Awards, offers 7 food and beverage outlets, while other facilities include a fully equipped fitness centre, outdoor swimming pool, squash and tennis courts, business centre as well as a scheduled shuttle service to the airport, city centre and nearby shopping mall.

The Equatorial Hotel in Penang is situated amidst lush greeneries providing a peace of the mind and soul. The prosperous natural foliage surrounding the hotel looks spectacular from an overhead view. The sprawling Equatorial Hotel in Penang is a magnificent white structure situated in the middle of this stunning green landscape. One of the finest 4 star hotels in Penang, the Equatorial offers you a very comfortable accommodation along with a mind boggling range of amenities.

The location of Equatorial Hotel in Penang is situated in the heart of Penang Island, 5 minutes to the Bayan Lepas Industrial Zone. Situated majestically 150 meters above sea level, the island's golf and convention resort is strategically located 7 minutes to the Penang International Airport and 20 minutes to the city center.

Rooms available in the hotel range from standard and superior to a host of suites. With room facilities at Equatorial Hotel in Penang offering you personalized services to maximize your benefits, your stay here will be without any discomforts. All the rooms at Equatorial Hotel in Penang are stylishly furnished and equipped with modern amenities ranging from individual controlled air-conditioning to in-room safe.

The award winning hotel houses two column-less grand ballrooms, which can serve up to 2000 people. These are reputed to be the largest in the island. Also included in hotel amenities and services at Equatorial Hotel in Penang are 21 other function rooms and an exhibition level which can easily accommodate 240 booths. The Equatorial Hotel in Penang has a number of world-class restaurants offering international and the local specialties of eclectic cuisine. Other services at Equatorial Hotel of Penang include a fully equipped fitness center, outdoor swimming pool, squash and tennis courts, business center, and scheduled shuttle service.

You will have a wonderful vacation in the Equatorial Hotel at Penang, surrounded by the best 4 star facilities and amidst the peace and calm of the lush tropical vegetation.

Room and Accommodation

Superior rooms are in the main wing, the rooms are spacious at 41 square metres. Rooms have light colour wall, writing desk and are well maintained. Double rooms have 1 king size bed and twins have 2 single size beds. All rooms come with an individual balcony and are equipped with modern facilities such as high speed internet access, electronic in-room safe, key card lock system, coffee/tea making facilities.

The Equator Club rooms are in the Executive Wing and are 33 square metres in size. Rooms have light colour wall, writing desk and are well maintained. The room has either 1 king size bed, 2 single size beds or 2 adjoining single beds. All rooms come with individual balcony and are equipped with modern facilities like high speed internet access, electronic in-room safe, key card lock system, coffee/tea making facilities. Guests staying in the Equator Club rooms will enjoy the Club facilities.

Deluxe rooms are in the main wing and are slightly more spacious than Superior rooms at 44 square metres. Rooms have light colour walls, writing desk and are well maintain. Double rooms have 1 king size bed and twins have 2 single size beds. All rooms come with an individual balcony and are equipped with modern facilities such as high speed internet access, electronic in-room safe, key card lock system, coffee/tea making facilities.

Executive deluxe rooms are in the Executive Wing and are 33 square metres in size. Rooms have light colour walls, writing desk and are well maintained. The room has either 1 king size bed, 2 single size beds or 2 adjoining single beds. All rooms come with individual balcony and are equipped with modern facilities like high speed internet access, electronic in-room safe, key card lock system, coffee/tea making facilities.

An architectural marvel, the four 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. Our suites provide the added luxury, quality and thoughtful amenities many guest appreciates

The first sight of Equatorial Hotel in Penang, a grand white architectural marvel dominating the expansive landscape of lush green fields, bushes and trees, is sure to steal your heart. One of the premium 4 star hotels in Penang, the Equatorial presents a fine blend of comforts and amenities, satisfying even the toughest skeptic. Room facilities at Equatorial Hotel in Penang bring to you an extensive range of rooms and a mind-boggling array of amenities.

Room facilities at Equatorial Hotel in Penang offer you a pick from a variety of rooms and suites. These feature superior rooms, deluxe rooms, junior suite, senator suite, and presidential suite on the main wing, and executive deluxe, Equator club floor, and suites on the executive floor. The room facilities at Equatorial Hotel in Penang for the standard rooms feature hi-speed internet access up to 4 Mbps, IDD telephones with bathroom extension, satellite radio and TV, keycard lock system, voice mail system, individually programmed wake-up call, fully stocked mini-bar and refrigerator, tea and coffee making facilities, in-room electronic safe, long-bath with shower, hairdryer, and individual balcony.

Room facilities at Equatorial Hotel in Penang offer you a splendid stay along with all the latest amenities, making your stay in the exotic country all the more worthwhile.

Rooms Facilities

• Total Number of Rooms: 655
  
• Single rooms
  
• Double rooms
  
• Twin rooms
  
• Triple rooms
  
• Non-smoking rooms
  
• Connection for laptop
  
• Air conditioning
  
• Television
  
• Satellite television
  
• In-house movie
  
• Radio
  
• Direct dial phone
  
• Mini bar
  
• Hairdryer
  
• Trouser press
  
• Automatic wake-up call
  
• Voltage 240v
• 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

Restaurant

Your dining pleasures are many times enhanced by the splendid restaurants, which form a part of hotel amenities and services at Equatorial Hotel in Penang. The delectable choices range from local Penang specialties to Continental fare. The Golden Phoenix features excellent Szechuan and Cantonese cuisine. During the lunch hours you can avail Dim-sum selections. In Kampachi you can savor the best of Japanese cuisine at the sushi bar, teppanyaki counter, or in the privacy of tatami rooms. The Coffee Garden overlooks the swimming pool and waterfall, and offers nightly themed buffets. The View showcases authentic French cuisine, complemented by a spectacular view of the island coastline. You can enjoy classic island concoctions accompanied by a live band in the Blue Moon.

Kampachi

Savour the best of Japanese cuisine at the sushi bar, teppanyaki counter or in the privacy of the tatami room. Popular weekend buffets: lunch on Saturday and Sunday, dinner on Saturday.

Golden Phoenix

Features excellent Szechuan and Cantonese cuisine. Dim-sum selections are available during lunch hour.

Coffee Garden

Overlooking the swimming pool and waterfall, the Coffee Garden offers local and western fare and nightly themed buffets. Wireless High Speed Internet Access available using stylish Apple iBook.

The View

Provencale cuisine. Signature restaurant featuring a combination of semi-buffets and main course selection from the menu.

Blue Moon

Enjoy classic island concoctions over entertainment from our live band. Or enjoy sports events on TV or indulge in a casual game of pool or darts.

Meeting & Banquet

Hotel Equatorial Penang's columnless Matahari and Grand Ballrooms, reputed to be the largest on the island, can accommodate up to 2000 people. 21 other function rooms which cater for 10 - 300 with ease, together with the hotel’s unique ambience and convenient location, have made it a top choice for businessmen and conference organisers. The hotel’s exhibition hall can accommodate 240 booths.

A wide variety range of meeting and banqueting facilities are offered for a colourful wedding to a conference for 2000 people. The Matahari Ballroom is the largest column free ballroom on the island. All your banqueting requirements will be supported by our team of experienced professionals, which are the ingredients to any successful functions.

For business travelers, hotel amenities and services at Equatorial Hotel in Penang bring to you 21 function rooms, including the grand ballroom. The 2 column-less ballrooms are reputed to be the largest on the island and can host up to 2000 diners. An exhibition level is present which can easily accommodate 240 booths. Equipments available here include slide and overhead projectors, LCD panel and white light projector, large screen color TVs, video and audio cassette recorders and players, cordless microphones, sound system, BARCO vision, laser pointer, multi-translation system, and fiber optics internet connection.

Facilities & Services

The Equatorial Hotel in Penang has established an enviable reputation for its superior quality of personalized services, which makes each of the guests feel special, making their stay here more worthwhile. A smooth mix of comforts and services makes this hotel one of the top 4 star hotels in Penang. Hotel amenities and services at Equatorial Hotel in Penang offer an astounding range of services for your benefits.

Hotel amenities and services of Equatorial Hotel in Penang also offer many recreational facilities to the delight of fitness enthusiasts. An 18-hole international golf course is present in the hotel. Other services here include floodlit squash and tennis courts, aerobics studio, beauty and health treatments, reflexology path, jogging tracks, driving range, and putting green. In addition, the hotel's team building park has structures that promote creative thinking and develop team skills.

You can unwind at the state-of-the-art gym which includes a steam bath, sauna, massage service, and swimming pools.For travelers looking for a combination of great accommodation and luxurious facilities, the Equatorial offers the best choice.

Services and Facilities

• Large sized lobby
  
• Earliest check-in at 14:00
  
• 10 lifts
  
• Porterage 24 hour
  
• Room service 24 hour
  
• 1 outdoor pool
  
• 12 floors
  
• Car parking (Payable to hotel, if applicable)
  
• Gymnasium
  
• Sauna
  
• Tennis
  
• Golf
  
• Shop
  
• Beauty parlour
  
• Car rental facilities
  
• Baby sitting
  
• Laundry facilities
  
• Business centre
  
• Disabled facilities
• Internet services to selected function rooms
• Business Centre with internet and e-mail facilities
• Designated floors for non-smokers
• Medical clinic
• Equator Club Floor
• Express laundry and valet
• Car jockey services and covered car park
• Tour & travel desk, limousine and taxi service
• Drugstore
• Currency exchange
• Complimentary scheduled shuttle service to airport, heritage city centre of Georgetown and nearby shopping mall
• Teambuilding Park
  

Recreational facilities:

• equipped fitness centre with weights room
  
• aerobics studio
  
• separate male / female facilities for sauna, steambath and jacuzzi
  
• beauty and health treatments and spa packages using aromatherapeutic products
  
• reflexology path
  
• squash and tennis (floodlit) courts
  
• jogging tracks
  
• outdoor swimming pool with waterfall and jacuzzi
  
• driving range
  
• putting green
  
• 18 hole international golf course
  

Location

Nestled on a hilltop southwest of the island , 150 metres above sea level. Approximately 1 km from the island's 18-hole championship golf course, only minutes away to Penang International Airport, Penang Bridge, industrial hub and shopping malls and 25 minutes drive to the city centre.

Strategically located on the South-Eastern part of Penang Island, the Hotel Equatorial Penang commands panoramic views that encompass the island’s striking coastline, the spectacular Penang Bridge and mainland Malaysia across the waterways.

The hotel is situated adjacent the prestigious international 18-hole Bukit Jambul Golf Course which was designed by Trent Jones and declared one of the most challenging golf courses in Asia. It is also a 3 minute drive away from the shopping mall, banks, Pantai Hospital and the Penang International Sports Arena (PISA); 5 minutes away from the Bayan Lepas Industrial Zone; 10 minutes from the Penang International Airport and 20 minutes from the city of Georgetown.

Driving Directions:

If driving, one is likely to use the Penang Bridge. When approaching the end of the Penang Bridge, take the turning to Bayan Lepas. This brings you to the main road of Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah. Continue your journey until you approach the Bayan Lepas roundabout. Take "3 o'clock" and drive straight for a kilometre (you should now be at the second traffic light along that straight road). At the traffic light, turn right uphill and take the next first two turnings to the right. You have arrived at the four-star Hotel Equatorial Penang - the island's only golf and convention resort.

Set majestically 150 meters above sea level, the Equatorial Hotel in Penang is located 5 minutes from the Bayan lepas Industrial Zone. One of the top 4 star hotels in Penang, and the island's golf and convention resort, the Equatorial is situated 7 minutes from the Penang International Airport and 20 minutes to the city center. The location of Equatorial Hotel in Penang makes it easy for the guests to venture into any corners of the island, knowing the people and culture.

The location of Equatorial Hotel in Penang offers you a scope to tour the whole island quickly. You will also find many sightseeing and shopping destinations nearby. The Bukit Jambul Country Club, an international 18-hole championship golf course, stands just 1 km from the location of Equatorial Hotel in Penang. Within a 2 km radius lie the shopping malls, banks, Pantai Hospital, and Penang International Sports Arena. Visit the Snake Temple, which stands 5 km from the location of Equatorial Hotel in Penang. Further ahead are Bayan Lepas Free Trade Zone, the airport, and city center.

The opportune location of Equatorial Hotel of Penang along with a whole range of amenities offers you a grand stay, making your vacations a memorable experience.

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