Kuala Lumpur’s EQ Tops Travel + Leisure’s World's Best Awards 2023 for Malaysia

EQ Kuala Lumpur — The stellar hotel won three coveted Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards 2023 awards.

PERCHED ON THE TOP FLOORS of Kuala Lumpur’s 52-storey Equatorial Plaza are the 440 stylish rooms, modern banquet and meeting facilities, and array of signature restaurants and bars that make up the award-winning EQ.

The multiple awards earned by the five-star EQ — which debuted as Hotel Equatorial Kuala Lumpur in the 1970s and recently underwent a redevelopment — mark a milestone in Malaysia’s hospitality offerings.

The hotel won the highest position for city hotels in Malaysia, fifth in Favourite City Hotels in Asia category, and 35th out of 100 in the Favourite Hotels in the World category in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards 2023.

“Travel + Leisure’s impeachable record for transparency and integrity makes its awards one of the most coveted in the hospitality sphere. As a Malaysian-owned and grown hospitality brand, EQ has delivered warm, luxurious and memorable hospitality experiences for the past five decades. To win the number one city hotel in Malaysia in the year of our 50th anniversary is a very special thing indeed, and I hope, a continuing portent of greater things to come,” said Gerard Walker, General Manager of EQ.

Green and Gorgeous

Helping to secure these awards are the hotel’s range of bars and restaurants and its outstanding amenities, including Sanctum Wellness, featuring a unique spa, 25-metre infinity pool, vitality Jacuzzi and state-of-the-art fitness centre.

A deep commitment to eco-friendly initiatives and energy efficiency has also helped to raise the hotel’s profile. Equatorial Plaza — and EQ — is one of the country’s most energy and resource-efficient buildings. It has attained Gold certification in the Green Building Index (GBI).

Delectable Dining

Throughout the hotel, guests will discover opportunities to taste the unique flavours of Malaysia as well as top-quality international fare. Choose from decadent afternoon tea at Bottega, which can easily be replaced with a glass of Prosecco, to sumptuous buffet spreads at Nipah and authentic Japanese cuisine at the iconic Kampachi, which has been serving Malaysians for five decades.

Sky51 is considered a must-visit for fine dining and a great evening out, featuring fine wines and creative cocktails. The experience includes Sabayon, a contemporary European restaurant with dégustation menus, Blue, a bespoke bar and lounge, and the air-deck Sky51, which offers stunning panoramas of the city—all combining to create an unforgettable night in Kuala Lumpur.

EQ has earned acclaim for its exceptional commitment to sustainability, generous hospitality, prime position at the heart of Kuala Lumpur, and an extraordinary range of culinary experiences from authentic Malaysian dishes to global fine dining outstanding food and drink selections, from authentic local dishes to global fine dining and vibrant alfresco nightlife.

For more information on the hotel and its accolades, please visit www.eqkualalumpur.equatorial.com

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