News & Announcements

The Malaysian Reserve – EQ hotel, which recently opened its doors after a massive redevelopment that cost over RM1 billion on what was once the site of the iconic Equatorial Hotel, is envisioned to claim the top spot in the Kuala Lumpur hospitality market.

KL Lifestyle Magazine – Once again joining the dazzling skyline of KL city, the newly reconceived EQ – previously Equatorial – is back in a glossy new skyscraper. What we loved was that you could find touches of Malaysian elements embedded in the hotel’s interior – from subtle songket details to carved copper panels at the lobby, showcasing Malaysian festival activities from the yesteryear panning the wall like a museum piece.

Going Places by Malaysia Airlines – After closing its doors seven years ago, the former Equatorial Hotel Kuala Lumpur is reborn as EQ, a towering 52-storey gem of luxury in the heart of the city. The new hotel sports a modern and sophisticated look that is reflected in each of its 440 guest rooms and suites, and has numerous venue options for events, conferences and conference meetings alike.

Prestige Online – “I’ll leave it up to you.” That’s exactly what ‘omakase’ translates to, a term we hear a lot of in Japanese fine dining. It’s a win-win situation for both chef and customer; the chef gets to flex his creativity and the customer gets to sit back and enjoy a quintessential dining experience.

The Malaysian Reserve – A famous Belgian designer once said — when you get into a hotel room and lock the door, there is secrecy, luxury, comfort. There is reassurance. It is in the finest details of every surface, every smile and quality of the people within the building that make the difference. A night at an iconic hotel like the EQ Hotel is a pleasantly impressive affair.