http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Malacca/174034--hotel-reviews.html en-us Hotel Reviews about the Equatorial in Malacca, Malaysia Copyright 2009 AsiaRooms.com 100 28 http://www.asiarooms.com/ http://www.asiarooms.com/images/asiarooms-rss.gif AsiaRooms.com: Equatorial Hotel Reviews http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Malacca/174034--hotel-reviews/922233.html Hotel is about the best in Malacca but pretty worn out perhaps due to high occupenct rate through out the year. Check in staff at executive floor counter was not very conversent in English and service was poor. Hotel alos see a high mix of non-reside... Mr. Seah, Denison Mon, 03 Aug 2009 02:39:54 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Malacca/174034--hotel-reviews/919465.html Super nice and comfortable place to stay Ms. Lu, Bee Lay Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:15:24 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Malacca/174034--hotel-reviews/919303.html Good Location and Service... Mr. Kok Seong, Kheng Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:37:45 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Malacca/174034--hotel-reviews/902929.html The hotel is excellent. It is close to all tourist attractions and shopping centres. The facilities are great. Service was good.Would recommand it to everyone and would definately be going back and staying there again. Good value for money. Mr. Murphy, William Tue, 23 Dec 2008 07:34:16 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Malacca/174034--hotel-reviews/902716.html Good location and the hotel is perfect. will come back again for next holiday.:) Mr. Chye Wah, Lim Sat, 20 Dec 2008 14:55:21 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Malacca/174034--hotel-reviews/898525.html We checked in at 3pm and yet when we got to the room there were no towels or even bath mats and our room was an Equator Club room. Called for towels and had to wait 40min. Disappointing. Mr. Bhat, Paul Wed, 05 Nov 2008 09:55:30 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Malacca/174034--hotel-reviews/898027.html The hotel is at an excellent location but the facilities are getting dated. Hopefully the hotel get go through some renovation to bring its amenities up todate. Mr. Soon, Won Moi Sun, 02 Nov 2008 04:08:56 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Malacca/174034--hotel-reviews/895994.html We booked 2 rooms (a)Equator Club Room for our family of 4 and (b) Deluxe Room for our 2 mothers. Early check-in was a breeze, and the Club Room amenities were amazing. Bathroom size was fantastic! Our 2 kids (4 and 3 years old) enjoyed the bath t... Mrs. Tan, Jenny Mon, 13 Oct 2008 04:54:53 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Malacca/174034--hotel-reviews/894453.html Hotel is located in the historical area close to the water. Within walking distance of historical sites and very good shopping. Mr. Voss, James Sun, 28 Sep 2008 06:37:07 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Malacca/174034--hotel-reviews/893570.html we ennjoyed the location and the town of Melaka as a 2-3 day stop Mr. Odd, Paul Thu, 18 Sep 2008 09:47:18 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Malacca/174034--hotel-reviews/890443.html Very good location. Resonable value for money. Helpful staff. Mr. Costa, Antonio Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:42:17 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Malacca/174034--hotel-reviews/889991.html hotel is a little bit tired in need of refurbishment. Service is a bit slow and club class is limited and not up to expectations. Recreational facilities are good and above average, especialy for families. Mr. Parkinson, John Sun, 17 Aug 2008 06:34:10 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Malacca/174034--hotel-reviews/881483.html Checking-in and out was painless. We got a room on the 16th floor facing the sea and this half-built abandoned high rise complex on the reclaimed part of Malacca. It was sort of a pleasant view but not exactly inspiring. Strangely enough that abandon... Mr. Ng, Hock Sun Mon, 02 Jun 2008 06:11:33 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Malacca/174034--hotel-reviews/878604.html I love the location very much although the rooms were a bit old but it was still quite clean. Hope you can improve service like upgrading the interior decor andoffer better value by charging a lower rate. Mr. Soon, Won Moi Fri, 09 May 2008 07:15:10 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Malacca/174034--hotel-reviews/877322.html Nice hotel but a bit noisy during the week-end. We could expect better services and nicer food for this kind of hotel. Mr. Birch, William Sun, 27 Apr 2008 15:06:42 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Malacca/174034--hotel-reviews/827577.html The Equatorial is a very nice hotel, very clean and well organised. Staff are very helpful. Close to tourist attractions and the big new shopping centre. Excellent all round, would definetly stay again. Nic Thu, 17 Jan 2008 06:41:34 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Malacca/174034--hotel-reviews/810819.html This hotel is near the Dataran Pahlawan Megamall and Mahkota Parade, and also near the stadhuis/famosa tourist spot and Jonker Street. Lots of shopping and good food nearby, great for shoppers. Price a little on the high side. I would certainly st... Ms. Tan, Susan Sat, 29 Dec 2007 18:47:10 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Malacca/174034--hotel-reviews/797555.html Hotel Staffs are friendly and general areas cleanliness are very good. We are satisfied with the location of the Equatorial Hotel which is within amenities. Thank you. Mr. Chin Hin, Bay Sun, 09 Dec 2007 13:43:13 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Malacca/174034--hotel-reviews/642256.html Excellent location. Walking distance to the city centre, malls and other places of interest. Also liked the room size, toilet cleanliness and breakfast. Was not impressed with the in room TV channels and hotel lobby. Mr. Shaikh, Faraz Fri, 17 Aug 2007 05:01:38 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Malacca/174034--hotel-reviews/190771.html Excellent location and value for money. Ms. Chin, Mabel Mon, 11 Jun 2007 03:09:45 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Malacca/174034--hotel-reviews/190510.html Good quality motel with excellent staff, great place to explore Malacca from. Mr. Wroblewski, John Sat, 09 Jun 2007 07:36:59 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Malacca/174034--hotel-reviews/190413.html Room service too slow.Hotel breakfast is very commonly seen outside.And the varieties are limited. Even the Coffee and Tea are cold when served. Mr. Ghim Her, Tan Fri, 08 Jun 2007 13:18:58 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Malacca/174034--hotel-reviews/182209.html Conveniently located for site seeing. Mr. Shephard, Iain Sun, 22 Apr 2007 19:20:47 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Malacca/174034--hotel-reviews/174869.html Great Service; good location; Mr. Seewann, Rainer Thu, 15 Mar 2007 19:24:12 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Malacca/174034--hotel-reviews/172817.html I stay at 6th floor facing main road very noise. Billing system for breakfast require for improve. B'cos confuse for signing bill showing amount, in which breakfast provided. Counter staff very friendly and helpful. Mr. Gee Kai, Hah Mon, 05 Mar 2007 04:14:38 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Malacca/174034--hotel-reviews/172208.html The hotel staff are very polite and helpful, service is rendered fast and very efficiently. However, the hotel needs to upkeep its facilities more. I stayed there in Dec last year, and the bed had bed bugs which bit and left blood stains. I stayed th... Mr. Seah, Ken Thu, 01 Mar 2007 13:37:43 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Malacca/174034--hotel-reviews/170856.html Good value hotel right in the heart of Malacca. Minutes stroll from tourist sights and the old Chinese quarter. A tonne of very good value restaurants within walking distance. Construction of a new mall in front of the hotel is very noisy, but hopefu... Mr. Lowe, Julian Thu, 22 Feb 2007 21:19:41 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Malacca/174034--hotel-reviews/164174.html The room seems a bit rundown compare to my last visit in 2003 and the shower water was sometime hot and and sometime cold. Room had a mouldy smell and some common accessories were not there when we arrive. Check in was fast though and the hotel was... Teo Wed, 10 Jan 2007 08:13:47 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Malacca/174034--hotel-reviews/161619.html Room service was quick and prompt. Masriah Mon, 25 Dec 2006 10:37:51 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Malacca/174034--hotel-reviews/161006.html great hotel Mr. Hashim, Nazari Wed, 20 Dec 2006 07:18:13 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Malacca/174034--hotel-reviews/160032.html My family had a great stay at the Equatorial Hotel Malacca. We were given a high floor room, the view was refreshing. The hotel is near major shopping centres and food places. The hotel staff were polite and helpful. I would definitely stay in the sa... Mr. Chee Keong, Ng Wed, 13 Dec 2006 15:03:42 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Malacca/174034--hotel-reviews/147990.html I noticed that there are availabe single beds in twin sharing but my request was turned down. I suspected that the hotel staff must have observed that I was travelling with my husband and kids and the priority was given to others. Hence, it is not ... Ms. Wong, Corrine Mon, 18 Sep 2006 04:05:07 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Malacca/174034--hotel-reviews/145510.html Very poor standard. How it calls itself a 5 star hotel I do not know. Only advantage it was close to tourist sights. Other than that it was dreadful. Mcgann, Orian Wed, 30 Aug 2006 05:19:52 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Malacca/174034--hotel-reviews/122432.html Great location, close to all the historical sights of melaka. A slight faded grandeur about the hotel, although the lobby and pool area are fantastic. Reasonable free gym facilities and the restaurants are good. Room was huge but a little dated ho... Hogg, Amanda Mon, 13 Feb 2006 07:43:06 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Malacca/174034--hotel-reviews/122287.html okay, good enough for price Priscilla, Tan Sun, 12 Feb 2006 07:05:37 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Malacca/174034--hotel-reviews/121110.html WE ENJOY STAYING AT YOUR CLUB ROOM. Juliah Dahlan Wed, 01 Feb 2006 00:56:16 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Malacca/174034--hotel-reviews/116713.html Excellent location...very convenient for everything! from food to shopping to sight-seeing. Buffet breakfast was exceptionally good...wide variety and service was friendly and efficient. Would definitely stay at this hotel again. Md Shariff, Norhayati Bte Sun, 25 Dec 2005 01:54:12 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Malacca/174034--hotel-reviews/115829.html I think the location is the only recommend thing of the Equtorial hotel. I just recently stayed over for one night, room is disappointing, special the floor corridor,I can say it's really shabby and definately need to be renovated, at least the 9th f... Louise Thu, 15 Dec 2005 22:51:52 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Malacca/174034--hotel-reviews/115067.html Good location. Friendly service Vettath, Thomas Fri, 09 Dec 2005 00:56:11 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Malacca/174034--hotel-reviews/115050.html The lobby was alright though it smelt the garlic shrimps permanently. The room ( a superior) was dissapointing though.. small, poorly furnished and the carpeting in real bad condition. The bathroom was redone with no taste and though in marble, didn'... Rochard, Magda Thu, 08 Dec 2005 20:38:07 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Malacca/174034--hotel-reviews/113681.html We've stayed there many times and each time, we enjoyed ourselves. The hotel is conveniently located near the major shopping centre and many local restaurants. Irene Neo Sun, 27 Nov 2005 07:05:43 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Malacca/174034--hotel-reviews/110313.html Hotel was filthy. Hotel staff did not believe that we paid for triple share and was given a smoking room but I was adament that they moved us to another room. There were ants in the hotel, the blanket smelled and rooms look more tired than their gue... Gh Sat, 01 Oct 2005 10:08:02 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Malacca/174034--hotel-reviews/110051.html not a good hotel Gh Tue, 27 Sep 2005 05:04:35 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Malacca/174034--hotel-reviews/106485.html The pillow case, bedsheet and blanket had one kind of weird smell, I am not whether its the smell from the washing chemicals but I felt sick abt it. Ashley Tue, 26 Jul 2005 01:37:01 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Malacca/174034--hotel-reviews/105748.html Great Hotel. Parking is FREE, unlike i need to pay in KL andamp; Penang. Breakfast is wonderful. Room is nice and good location. Sortie Fri, 15 Jul 2005 05:40:35 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Malacca/174034--hotel-reviews/105213.html Very nice hotel. Helpfull staff. Excellent buffet. The Equatorial hotel is recommended! Joerg Burtschi Wed, 06 Jul 2005 11:50:20 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Malacca/174034--hotel-reviews/105211.html Very nice hotel. Helpful staff. Excellent buffet. Joerg Burtschi Wed, 06 Jul 2005 11:46:09 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Malacca/174034--hotel-reviews/103896.html Equatorial hotel is in an excellent location, right in the midst of everything. Also, excellent pool and gym - amongst the best I have seen in SE Asia. Initially given a dark, dingy room but transfer easily arranged to a room with a fantastic view ov... Shirley Chilton Sun, 12 Jun 2005 10:54:10 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Malacca/174034--hotel-reviews/100806.html Equatorial is overall - pretty satisfactory.andnbsp; Patrciai Chan Thu, 31 Mar 2005 13:34:29 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Malacca/174034--hotel-reviews/16007.html I have stayed in that hotel about seven or eight times in the last three years but have not had any good or bad experience. The service and rooom areandnbsp;normal.andnbsp;Breakfast during peak season can beandnbsp;annoying, too muchandnbsp;inconside... George Fri, 11 Feb 2005 09:33:42 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Malaysia/Malacca/174034--hotel-reviews/14312.html The hotel was well-located near the historical sites and near Makhota Parade (for those who like shopping). But the staff was inflexible in extending their check-out time. Keem Tue, 23 Nov 2004 07:06:44 +0000