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, 7 minutes to the Penang International Airport and 20 minutes to the city centre. An architectural marvel, the five star hotel which is surrounded by award winning landscaped gardens, offers 655 guestrooms and suites, and 22 apartments.
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.
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.
