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The Re-birth of Kuala Lumpur’s Historic Five-Star Hotel Proves Exquisite Hospitality Will Always Be In Style
Escape, Kuala Lumpur, 5 July 2024 – Holding court as Malaysia’s finest 5-star hotel since the 70’s, The Equatorial was the darling of high-society and high-end travellers alike for decades. But in 2012, when it was completely razed to make way for its new incarnation; EQ, the hotel was masterfully elevated to claim unrivalled city views. Adding a sky deck to its crown, a full floor dedicated to wellness, plus the re-imagining of its seven iconic restaurants.
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The Return Of A Legend
Kuala Lumpur, 27 June 2024 – This July through August, EQ will bring back the Old World charm and grandeur of Chalet Suisse Restaurant in a special pop-up event which will see the venerable restaurant being recreated. Running from 29 July to 17 August 2024, the Chalet experience will take place nightly from 6pm, with a special menu featuring the most memorable of its offerings. These range from the famed Raclette Valaisanne, an elegantly luxuriant dish of melted raclette cheese served with new potatoes and cornichons; Classic Swiss Cheese Fondue with truffles for two (Fondue Au Fromage), Viande De Grison (Swiss air-dried beef with pickles), freshly minced Steak Tartare, and pan-fried duck liver in port reduction.
Tradition With a Twist– EQ’s Celestial Treasures Mooncakes Fuse Tradition With Creativity
Kuala Lumpur, 19 June 2024 – This Mid-Autumn Festival EQ will be presenting a delicious array of 2024 mooncakes in both traditional and modern interpretations. In preparation for the festival on 17 September 2024, which in China marks the end of the harvest period, the award-winning hotel will be presenting 11 flavours of mooncakes for guests to choose from.
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