Hotel Equatorial Penang

How to Get There
Driving Guide to Hotel Equatorial Penang

• Keep to the left as you approach the end of the Penang Bridge.
• Take the Bayan Lepas exit and drive on.
• At the first overhead signage (Bayan Lepas/Taman Perindustrian Bayan Lepas), keep to your right and drive straight.
• At the second overhead signage you encounter, take the Taman Perindustrian Bayan Lepas lane and drive straight.
• At the third overhead signage, take the Bayan Baru/Bayan Lepas/Arena Sukan PISA lane (left).
• Drive up the flyover towards the roundabout - landmarks  on your left and right respectively:  MC Industry Sdn Bhd and Kristal Suites.
• At the roundabout - take the Bukit Jambul/PISA lane at 12 o'clock,
• Once you have taken 12 o'clock, continue driving straight - you will encounter 2 traffic lights.
• At the second traffic lights (landmark: the Bukit Jambul Golf & Country Club on your right), turn right and drive on.
• A few metres more and you will see the Hotel Equatorial Penang sign board. Turn right to Hotel Equatorial Penang... Selamat Datang.

Near by Attraction

• Bukit Jambul Country Club, international 18-hole championship golf course - 1 km
• Nearby shopping mall, banks, Pantai Hospital and Penang International Sports Arena (PISA) - 2 km
• Snake Temple - 5 km
• Bayan Lepas Free Trade Zone, industrial estate - 6 km
• Airport - 7 km
• City Centre - 18 km

Each room, which comes with a private balcony, is tastefully furnished and well equipped to bring one the warmth and comfort of home. Our suites provide the added luxury, quality and thoughtful amenities many guests appreciate. The Equator Club floors located on the 8th, 9th and 10th floors of the Executive Wing are designed to answer the needs of the discerning business traveller.

All rooms are equipped with high speed internet access.

Room Type:

Superior Room (Main Wing)

• Size: 41 sq metres
• Bedtypes available: 1 king size bed or 2 single beds
• Amenities: Standard room amenities
• Smoking and non-smoking rooms available

Deluxe Room (Main Wing)

• Size: 44 sq metres
• Bedtypes available: 1 king size bed or 2 single beds
• Amenities: Standard room amenities available
• Smoking and non-smoking rooms available

Junior Suite (Main Wing)

• Size: 70 sq metres
• Bedtypes available: 1 king size bed
• Amenities: Premium room amenities available
• Features: Guests are entitiled to full club facilities and services
• Smoking and non-smoking rooms available

Senator Suite (Main Wing)

• Size: 85 sq metres
• Bedtypes available:  1 king size bed
• Amenities: Premium room amenities available
• Features: Guests are entitiled to full club facilities and services
• Only non-smoking rooms available

Presidential Suite (Main Wing)

• Size: 150 sq metres
• Bedtypes available:  1 king size bed
• Amenities: Premium room amenities available
• Features: Guests are entitiled to full club facilities and services
• Only non-smoking rooms available

Executive Deluxe (Executive Wing)

• Size: 33 sq metres
• Bedtypes available:  1 king size beds, 2 single beds or 2 adjoining single beds (Hollywood twin)
• Amenities: Standard room amenities available
• Smoking and non-smoking rooms available

Junior Suite (Executive Wing)

• Size: 77 sq metres
• Bedtypes available:  1 king size bed
• Amenities: Premium room amenities available
• Features: Guests are entitiled to full club facilities and services
• Smoking and non-smoking rooms available

Executive Suite (Executive Wing)

• Size: 67 sq metres
• Bedtypes available: 1 king size bed
• Amenities: Premium room amenities available
• Features: Guests are entitiled to full club facilities and services
• Smoking and non-smoking rooms available

Senator Suite (Executive Wing)

• Size: 85 sq metres
• Bedtypes available:
• Amenities: Premium room amenities available
• Features: Guests are entitiled to full club facilities and services
• Only smoking rooms available

The Equator Club Floor is designed to cater to the needs of the discerning businessman which calls for privacy, efficiency and convenience.
The Equator Club Floors occupy the 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th levels of the Executive Wing.

• Size: 33 sq metres
• Bedtypes available:  1 king size bed, 2 single beds or 2 adjoining single beds (Hollywood Twin)
• Amenities: Equator Club room amenities available
• Smoking and non-smoking rooms available

Room Facilities

• Satellite radio and television (English and Japanese)
• IDD Telephone with bathroom extension
• 2 IDD lines in deluxe rooms, executive rooms and suites
• Direct inward dialling
• Keycard lock system
• Voice mail system
• Individually programmed wake-up call
• Mini bar
• Tea/coffee making facilities
• In-room electronic safe
• Hairdryer
• Longbath with individual cubicle shower in deluxe rooms and suites
• Daily local newspaper
• Individual balcony
• High speed internet access

Hotel Facilities:

• 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 selected function rooms
• Business Centre with internet and e-mail facilities 
• Designated floors for non-smokers 
• Medical clinic 
• Baby-sitting 
• Express laundry and valet 
• Car jockey services and covered car park 
  
• Tour & travel desk, limousine and taxi service 
  
• Drugstore 
  
• Currency exchange 
  
• Complimentary shuttle service to airport and nearby shopping malls (includes
• Qeensbay Mall - the largest shopping centre in Penang)

Recreational facilities available:

• 18 hole international golf course
• Outdoor swimming pool with waterfall and jacuzzi
  
• Equinox Fitness Centre, a fully-equipped Fitness Centre with weights room 
• Squash and tennis (floodlit) courts
  
• Aerobics studio 
• Separate male / female facilities for sauna, steambath and jacuzzi
• Beauty and health treatments and spa packages using aromatherapeutic products 
• Reflexology path 
• Jogging tracks 
• Driving range 
• Putting green
  

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

The View
The View Restaurant showcases authentic French cuisine complemented by majestic scenery of the island’s coastline that can be viewed through the entire length of the 10-metre windows.

Opening hours:
Mondays to Fridays : 12.00 noon – 2.30 pm
Mondays to Saturdays : 6.30 pm – 10.00 pm

Closed on Sundays and selected Public Holidays.

Golden Phoenix
Renowned for its dim sum lunches and Szechuan specialties, the Golden Phoenix Restaurant features a quaint Chinese theme. Low dividing walls with authentic Chinese ceramic bamboo roof tiles predominate a setting complemented by traditional furniture while pools of light-filled alcoves in the ceiling provide illumination and set the mood for the dining area.

Opening hours:
12.00 noon – 2.30 pm , 6.30 pm – 10.00 pm
Dim sum is available on Sunday from 9.00 am – 2.30 pm

Kampachi Japanese Restaurant
Minimalist in its traditional decor yet full of charm is the signature Kampachi Restaurant. Mouthwatering Japanese delicacies beckon to be tried at the Sushi Bar, Teppanyaki Tables, Tempura Counters or in the Tatami Rooms. Weekend buffets continue to be popular.

Opening hours:
12.00 noon – 2.30 pm , 5.30 pm – 10.00 pm
Saturday & Sunday buffet lunch : 11.30 am – 2.30 pm
Saturday buffet dinner : 6.30 pm – 10.00 pm

Coffee Garden
The atmosphere at the Coffee Garden is enhanced by picture windows that look out into tropical greenery, a cascading waterfall and landscaped pool. Its menu represents a variety of both western and local fare that ranges from quick snacks to more satisfying meals. Besides the a la carte menu, buffet lunch and dinner are also available daily.

Opening hours:
Mondays to Thursdays : 6.00 am – 1.00 am
Fridays to Sundays : 6.00 am – 2.00 am

BLUE MOON
Live entertainment lends an air of gaiety at the Blue Moon where one can sit back and relax with choice cocktails. TV sports channel, pool, darts and board games keep the evening going.

Opening hours:
Weekdays : 5.00 pm – 1.00 am
Weekends & eve of Public Holidays : 5.00 pm – 2.00 am

The Hotel’s meetings, conventions and exhibition capabilities have made it the top choice among seminar and function organizers. The hotel has the two largest column free ballrooms in the Northern region that are supported by an additional 23 function rooms – some of which serve as hospitality suites and break-out rooms. Combined, the ballrooms and function rooms offer a total area of 5160 square metres. Set in theatre style, the Matahari and Grand Ballrooms can cater up to 2000 and 1500 persons respectively. The Exhibition Hall that covers another 4100 square metres can place 240 booths. The convention facilities are backed with state of the art audio-visual equipment and employ the latest in business aids and communication technology.

Video conferencing facilities are available in the Executive Boardroom. Set up to comfortably seat 20 persons, the Executive Boardroom is equipped with state of the art equipment and WiFi access

Equipment Available

• Slide & Overhead Projectors
• 46 inch LCD TV
• Dual Cassette & Disk Player
• Cordless Neck & Hand Microphones
• Rostrum with Microphone
• Sound System
• LCD Projector
• Laser Pointer
• Wireless Internet Connection for Multiple User