Strategically located 150 metres above sea-level on the South-Eastern part of Penang Island, the Hotel Equatorial Penang commands panaromic views that encompass the island’s striking coastline, the spectacular Penang Bridge and mainland Malaysia across the waterways.The opening of the new Executive Wing in the 1st quarter of 1999 will see an additional 272 guestrooms, restaurant, 6 function rooms and the 1186 square metre Matahari Ballroom which will cater for up to 2000 people.

An architectural marvel, the five star deluxe hotel which is surrounded by award winning landscaped gardens offers 668 guestrooms that feature modern amenities. Guestrooms in the Executive Wing are equipped with high speed internet access.
 

The Hotel Equatorial Penang has the two largest column free ballrooms on the island; the Grand Ballroom and the Matahari Ballroom accommodate 1500 and 1800 persons respectively. The ballrooms are supported by 23 other function rooms. The Exhibition Hall can accommodate 240 booths.The hotel offers 7 food & beverage outlets with cuisine ranging from Provencale to Japanese. Recreational facilities include outdoor pool; fully equipped fitness centre; health, beauty and spa treatments; tennis and squash; jogging tracks; team-building park and complimentary scheduled shuttle service to nearby shopping malls and heritage city centre. Wireless internet access is available at selected areas of the hotel.

Perched 150 metres above sea-level, the Hotel Equatorial Penang-the island's only golf and convention resort commands panaromic views that encompass the island's striking coastline, the spectacular Penang Bridge and across the waterways to mainland Malaysia. It is strategically locaed adjacent the prestigious 18 hole Bukit Jambu;Golf Course, and minutes to the shopping malls, trade zone, Penang International Airport, and 25 minutes to the heritage city of Georgetown.The hotel is situated adjacent the prestigious international 18-hole Bukit Jambul Golf Course which was designed by Trent Jones and declared one of the most challenging golf courses in Asia. It is also a 3 minute drive away from the shopping mall, banks, Pantai Hospital and the Penang International Sports Arena (PISA); 5 minutes away from the Bayan Lepas Industrial Zone; 10 minutes from the Penang International Aiport and 20 minutes from the city of Georgetown.