EQ Kuala Lumpur just scored a huge win, Best Business Hotel (Asia) at the Travel Weekly Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2025. It’s the hotel’s first time even being nominated, and boom, they walked away with the trophy. Talk about a debut moment.
If you’re not familiar, the Travel Weekly Asia Awards are basically the Oscars of travel and hospitality. Winners are voted by seasoned travellers and industry pros, so this isn’t just about fancy décor or five-star ratings. It’s a sign that both guests and peers across Asia trust EQ to deliver the goods.
Since opening in 2019, EQ has been quietly rewriting what a city stay in Kuala Lumpur can be, equal parts sleek, warm, and proudly Malaysian. Sitting right in the Golden Triangle, the hotel nails that work-meets-play balance. Whether you’re in for a quick business trip or a long weekend escape, EQ somehow makes spreadsheets and sunsets coexist.
With 440 rooms and suites packed with modern design, comfort, and just the right amount of tech, the experience feels smooth from check-in to check-out. The Equator Club, their private check-in and executive lounge space, has become a go-to for anyone who travels with both a laptop and a latte.
But EQ’s charm isn’t just in the boardroom. From its award-winning restaurants to the iconic infinity pool (you’ve definitely seen it on Instagram), this place knows how to let guests unwind in style. It’s the kind of hotel that reminds you business trips don’t have to feel like… business.
General Manager Justin Lee summed it up best:
“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.”
So yeah, EQ didn’t just put Kuala Lumpur on the map again, it proved the city’s luxury scene can go head-to-head with Asia’s finest. The next time you’re booking a stay for work (or “work”), you know where to go.