Set 250 feet above sea level, Equatorial Penang is a majestic 5-star hotel tucked peacefully on a hillock just 15 minutes from the Penang International Airport and the Bayan Lepas Industrial Zone. George Town, listed as a UNESCO Heritage Site, is only 20 minutes from the hotel.
The hotel houses 662 guestrooms and suites and each is exquisitely furnished and facilitated with state-of-the-art in-room amenities. It is a popular choice for executive retreats and incentive group gatherings. Equatorial Penang is also uniquely built for meetings, banquets and conventions with two column-less ballrooms – the Grand Ballroom and Matahari Ballroom – reputed to be the largest on the island, able to house up to 1,300 people and also 21 function rooms with various dimensions.
Penang is a beautiful location famed for its eclectic cuisine and the hotel mirrors that with its variety of dining outlets. There are plenty of delicious options for your palette, ranging from classic French cuisine at The View, delectable Chinese dishes at Golden Phoenix, 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 unforgettable, impeccable service to complete your 5-star stay experience.
1 Jalan Bukit Jambul
Bayan Lepas
11900 Penang
Malaysia
Tel: +60 4 632 7000Penang is one of the most culturally diverse destinations in the country. Established in 1786 as a trading post by the British, the island is now a modern metropolis with old-world charm. This is a combination that has seen Penang’s capital, George Town, recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a true potpourri of cultures with Malay, Chinese, Peranakan or Straits Chinese and Indian being the most prominent. This combination of cultures has resulted in a rich array of culinary delicacies and a depth of heritage and traditions – a microcosm of Asia on a 293 sqkm island.
Penang consists of Penang Island and a 760 sqkm coastal strip of the mainland called Seberang Prai (known previously as Province Wellesley during the British colonial rule). The two are linked by both the 13.5 km Penang Bridge and the recently opened Sultan Abdul Halim Bridge, the Penang second bridge. Sultan Abdul Halim Bridge is the longest in Malaysia and Southeast Asia and has a total length of 24 km with a length-over-water of 16.9 km.
Penang Golf Club, international 18-hole championship golf course
0.3 km
Bukit Jambul Complex
2.4 km
Nearby shopping malls, cineplex, banks and Setia SPICE Arena
4 km
Snake Temple
8 km
Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone (FIZ)
4 km
Queensbay Mall
6 km
Pantai Hospital
3 km
Penang International Airport
8 km
George Town City Centre – UNESCO World Heritage Site
15 km
Prai
21 km
Penang Bridge
7 km
Second Penang Bridge/Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge
19.5 km
Money and traveller’s cheques can be exchanged at banks and money changers. Major credit cards such as Master Card, Visa, JCB and American Express are accepted at Equatorial Penang, other major hotels, restaurants and department stores. Check on the acceptance of your credit card before making your purchase. Cash however, is needed for transport, small purchases or outside the city.
The Ringgit Malaysia is not traded nor exchanged in the international market and it is advisable to change back to your preferred currency before departing Malaysia.
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All travellers will need a passport valid for at least 90 days following your departure date from Malaysia. However, it is strongly recommended travelling with 6 months validity on your passport at all times. It is required that there are adequate unused pages in the passport, allowing for any necessary stamps upon arrival and departure.
To view entry requirements by country of origin visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia website here.
Lightweight clothing is ideal with sweatshirts for the high land areas. A shirt, jacket and tie are normal office attire and is appropriate for business. In areas outside the city and at places of worship, conservative dressing is advisable.
Travellers have little to worry about in a country where the health standards are ranked among the highest in Asia.
Tap water is best consumed after boiling. Bottled drinking water and mineral water are also widely available.
The custom of tipping is not practiced in Malaysia. To tip or not depends entirely on you. Most hotels and large restaurants have already included a service charge in addition to the Sales Service Tax to the bill (indicated by the ++ sign on menus and rate cards) so tipping is unnecessary.
E-hailing transport, and metered taxis are available in Malaysia. However, during traffic jams, it might be difficult to get one during rush hour. Buses are available but the schedule may be unpredictable. There is no common ticket accepted by all operators. Fares are usually collected on a per trip basis either by dropping coins into a till when entering a bus, or paid to a conductor. Kuala Lumpur’s rail-based transit system consists of three light rail transit (LRT) lines, one monorail, one commuter rail system consisting two lines, and two high-speed airport rail links. The high-speed KLIA Ekspress and KLIA Transit lines connect Kuala Lumpur to the international airport and can be taken from the KL Sentral train station.
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