Hotel Equatorial Penang
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    Company overview

    Industry

    Hotel & Accommodation Services

    Company size

    101-1,000

    Primary location

    Hotel Equatorial Penang Jalan Bukit Jambul George Town Penang Malaysia
    Set majestically 250 feet above sea level, Hotel Equatorial Penang is a 5-star hotel peacefully tucked away on a hillock just 15 minutes from the Penang International Airport and the Bayan Lepas Industrial Zone. George Town, listed as a UNESCO Heritage Site, is only 20 minutes from the hotel.The hotel houses 662 guestrooms and suites, each classily furnished and facilitated with state of the art in-room amenities. It is a popular choice for executive retreats and incentive group gatherings. Hotel Equatorial Penang is also uniquely built for meetings, banquets and conventions. It houses two columnless Grand Ballroom and Matahari Ballroom – reputed to be the largest on the island able to house up to 1,300 people; and also 21 function rooms with various dimensions.Penang island is famed for its eclectic cuisine and the hotel is no different with its variety of dining outlets. The hotel houses several delicious options for your palette ranging from classic French cuisine at The View to authentic Japanese fare at Kampachi. Other hotel facilities include a fully equipped fitness centre, outdoor swimming pool, squash and tennis courts, a business centre, scheduled shuttle services and impeccable service to complete a 5-star stay experience.

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    Reviews overview

    4.219 ratings in total
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    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at Hotel Equatorial Penang?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Hotel Equatorial Penang offers a positive work environment where colleagues are friendly and supportive of each other. Employees value the learning opportunities available to develop their hospitality skills and appreciate the benefits package which includes year-end bonuses and staff meals.

    The main challenges include managing multiple responsibilities that sometimes extend beyond original job descriptions, particularly in the IT department. Staff also need to balance overtime and on-call duties, which can impact work-life balance. Additionally, employees must develop skills to handle various guest attitudes while maintaining high service standards.

    Recent reviews

    5.0
    Technician Multi Skill
    Apr 2023
    11 to 12 years in the role, former employee
    A company that cares for the welfare of all employees
    The good thingsAll staff is friendly and help each other
    The challengesHaving to deal with various attitudes from customers.
    5.0
    Finance Executive
    Mar 2021
    Penang5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Good working environment
    The good thingsThe successful and accomplishment achieved
    The challengesMultitasked over multiple different jobs scope
    5.0
    Account Assistant
    Mar 2021
    Bayan Lepas Penang5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Good job, good environment
    The good thingsenjoy lots of benefits from hotel, colleagues all were good
    The challengessome politics happen between colleagues
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