EQ, Kuala Lumpur has secured top recognition at the Travel Weekly Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2025, winning Best Business Hotel in Asia. The win marks the hotel’s first entry into these awards.
The Travel Weekly Asia Readers’ Choice Awards carry weight in the region’s hospitality sector. Winners emerge from votes by the publication’s readers, a mix of experienced travellers and travel professionals. The recognition reflects trust from both guests and industry peers.
The award positions EQ as a significant player in Asian hospitality. Since opening in 2019, the hotel has redefined city stays in Kuala Lumpur. It combines modern design and high-level service with Malaysian hospitality. The property serves both business and leisure guests well, driving its rapid growth.
EQ sits in the Golden Triangle, offering direct access to Kuala Lumpur’s business and entertainment areas. The hotel features 440 rooms and suites equipped with the technology and functionality current travellers need.
The Equator Club provides private check-in, personalised concierge service, and an executive lounge. These facilities cater specifically to business travellers seeking premium service.
The hotel acknowledges that business travel now requires balance. Guests can access dining venues, wellness facilities, and an infinity pool without leaving the property. This mix of work and relaxation defines the EQ experience.
General Manager Justin Lee said: “To be recognised as Best Business Hotel in Asia is both humbling and exhilarating. This award is a reflection of our team’s dedication to creating seamless experiences for guests — from boardroom to bedroom, from workday to winding down. It signals that Kuala Lumpur, and EQ, have earned their place among the top names in Asian hospitality.”
EQ has operated in Malaysia’s hospitality sector for over five decades. The hotel ranks #22 in Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2025. It holds the #1 City Hotel position in Malaysia for four straight years and #2 in Asia in Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific. On TripAdvisor, EQ maintains Kuala Lumpur’s #1 rating for six consecutive years since 2019.
The hotel occupies the upper floors of the 52-storey Equatorial Plaza. Facilities include state-of-the-art banquet and meeting spaces, and multiple dining venues: Bottega lounge, Nipah for all-day dining, Kampachi Japanese restaurant, and Sky51, home to Sabayon’s contemporary European cuisine and Blue bar with city views.
The property holds Green Building Index (GBI) Gold certification, placing it among Malaysia’s most energy-efficient buildings. Additional facilities include Sanctum wellness and spa, a 25-metre infinity pool, a Vitality Jacuzzi®, and a fitness centre.
The recognition sets a new benchmark for EQ as it continues to serve global travellers seeking both Malaysian authenticity and world-class service.
