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CHECKING IN: A STAYCATION AT EQ KUALA LUMPUR
Buro 24/7 – When I was younger, I remember my parents mentioning Hotel Equatorial pretty often but I never understood why. It’s one of those entities I knew about as a child but never really got to know. For many Malaysians, Hotel Equatorial, which first opened in 1973, was a place filled with nostalgic memories.
Although I won’t be having the same experiences, I’m grateful to be able to carve my own at EQ Kuala Lumpur—the rebranded version of Hotel Equatorial KL. The rebranding of the hotel brand means that the legacy of one of the major landmarks in the city lives on; for some to renew their memories and for others to indulge for the first time.
Recently, I had the opportunity to do a weekend staycation in a luxury hotel room at the five-star hotel.
PREVENTIVE MEASURES IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19
At EQ, we remain vigilant and steadfast in our commitment to provide every guest with the highest standard of safety and
hygiene. The health and safety of our guests remain our top priority.
We are delighted to outline our preventive measures, from before arrival to upon arrival, during the stay, as well as our general guidelines. Please be assured that we have extremely high standards of health and safety procedures in place and will be available for any further assistance.
THESE LUXURY HOTELS IN KL ARE PERFECT TO DO STAYCATIONS AT DURING RMCO (AND BEYOND)
Buro 24/7 – Pair impressive panoramic city views with a location in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s famed Golden Triangle and you’ll get the perfect staycation combo. Since reopening in March 2019 as EQ Kuala Lumpur after Hotel Equatorial closed its doors in 2012 for redevelopment, EQ—with 440 luxury hotel rooms and suites—has continued to cement a reputation as a hotel to visit in KL. Now, an entire floor is dedicated to fitness and wellness including the Sanctum gym and spa, the 25-metre infinity pool, a large vitality pool, and the Himalayan salt sauna. On the 51st floor, there’s Sabayon, a rooftop restaurant offering contemporary European cuisine, and Blue, an open-air rooftop bar and lounge.