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Art Deco George Town hotel in Bayan Lepas with 5 restaurants

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
24-hour front desk
Multilingual staff

With a stay at Hotel Equatorial Penang in George Town (Bayan Lepas), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Queensbay Mall and Penang Hill. This family-friendly hotel is 8.7 mi (14 km) from Gurney Drive and 8.1 mi (13 km) from KOMTAR.

Make yourself at home in one of the 413 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.

Relax and unwind with massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including outdoor tennis courts, an outdoor pool, and a spa tub. Additional amenities at this Art Deco hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting. If you'd like to spend the day shopping, you can hop on the complimentary shuttle.

Enjoy international cuisine at nada lama, one of the hotel's 5 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include limo/town car service, a computer station, and express check-in. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 19 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary at scheduled times.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

In addition to a children's pool and an outdoor pool, Hotel Equatorial Penang provides outdoor tennis courts and a spa tub. Dining is available at one of the hotel's 5 restaurants and guests can grab coffee at the coffee shop/café. The property also has a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 5-star property offers access to 19 meeting rooms and limo/town car service. This Art Deco hotel also offers a fitness center, a sauna, and spa services. A roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and an area shuttle are complimentary for guests. Complimentary covered self parking is available on site, along with a car charging station.

Hotel Equatorial Penang has designated areas for smoking.

  • Express check-in
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Babysitting or childcare
  • Number of hot tubs - 1
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • Free airport transportation
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Covered parking
  • Secured parking
  • Express check-out
  • Free self parking
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Computer station
  • Number of meeting rooms - 19
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Concierge services
  • Conference center
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 2
  • Airport transportation
  • Total number of rooms - 413
  • Number of floors - 12
  • Number of buildings/towers - 2
  • Tennis on site
  • Couples/private dining
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Number of swim-up bars - 1
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 1989
  • Electric car charging station
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Steam room
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Sauna
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Free area shuttle
  • Spa services on site
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Number of restaurants - 5
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Gated community
  • Wedding services
  • Golf cart
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Multilingual staff
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Outdoor tennis courts - 2
  • Free area shuttle
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Indonesian
  • Malay
  • Chinese (Mandarin)

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Hotel Equatorial Penang offers 413 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Free newspaper
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium bedding
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • Premium TV channels
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room massage available
  • Slippers
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Cable TV service
  • Down comforter
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • LCD TV
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Lever door handles
  • Telephone accessibility kit
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available

Where to Eat

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Nada lama - Overlooking the pool and garden, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.

The View - Overlooking the ocean and golf course, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Kampachi - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Golden Phoenix - This restaurant specializes in Chinese cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.

Nadaba - This poolside bar serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Things to Do

An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include outdoor tennis courts, a sauna, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Racquetball/squash on site
  • Golf driving range on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Fitness classes on site

Spa Services

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 6 treatment rooms and outdoor treatment areas. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body scrubs, and detox wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

  • Hot stone massage
  • Number of treatment rooms 6
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Reflexology
  • Body treatments
  • Detoxification wrap
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-in time ends at midnight

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 150.0 per night.

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Contactless check-out is not available

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Security system

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 11

Social distancing measures are in place

Guest will receive an email before arrival 72 hours

Contactless check-in is not available

Property follows regional sanitization guidelines Safe & Clean (Malaysia)

Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions

Carbon monoxide detector

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Children stay free

Service animals not allowed

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch

Parking height restrictions apply

Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner

Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service

Debit cards

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: MYR 200 per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 3.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately MYR 55 for adults and MYR 34 for children
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 150.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Children 11 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Parking height restrictions apply.

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