For the second year running, EQ has done it again — cementing its spot as the only Malaysian hotel among the World’s 100 Best Hotels list in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2026.

And it is a well deserved award indeed. This sort of recognition is proof of the hotel’s longstanding commitment to giving its guests the very best. An accolade that further highlights how EQ is one of the hottest hotels in town. Coming in at No. 27 Best Hotel in the World and No. 4 City Hotel in Asia, backed by a jaw-dropping reader score of 99.12, it’s the type of hotel you’re confident will never disappoint.

So what’s behind the magic? EQ has never been about doing the bare minimum. It’s the little things — the warm and welcoming service, the meticulous eye for detail, the dedication — all working together to produce the best experience. And it’s these little details that make a world of difference even if the guests themselves don’t always realise it.

Rising above the iconic Equatorial Plaza in the heart of KL, EQ’s 440 guestrooms set the stage, but it’s the little universe of experiences within that seals the deal. From Sky51, one of Asia’s Top 5 Rooftop Bars according to Time Out, and its European dining venue Sabayon (a Wine Spectator favourite since 2020), to old-school gems like Kampachi, Malaysia’s original Japanese restaurant since 1974. Add in a 25-metre infinity pool and Sanctum Spa — ranked No. 3 Best Hotel Spa in Malaysia at the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2026 — and you’ve got a hotel that doesn’t just talk the talk.