Just back from a three night stopover followed by further one night stopover at Equatorial on way to and from Phuket.
Have to say we loved staying at the Equatorial, we paid the extra for use of club facilities were very happy that we did so.
Our room was clean and spacious, flat screen tv on wall, a dvd player and a desk. Comfy chair and footstool. The bed was very comfortable not like the usual hard as a rock beds I have experienced in Asia. Bathroom a little dissapointing due to shower over bath and no ventilation so it got steamed up, but not really a problem as we usually left our room soon after showering.
The best part was having access to breakfast, afternoon tea and evening cocktails and snacks in the club lounge . It was so relaxing to go to club lounge and be waited on at breakfast , they had selection of juices and cereals, selection of tropical fruits, three different hot dishes along with an omelete station to make eggs however you wanted.
A good selection of pastries and toasts, spreads etc.
An expressso machine that made delicious fresh coffee all day up till 11pm at night. Anytime we wanted a coffee or soft drink we just popped into the club lounge.
The afternoon snacks were generous and delicious, little sandwiches, tiny filled rolls, a selection of cakes etc. Missed a couple of afternoon teas as we were out shopping but the days we were there for afternoon tea we were mostly the only ones there.
Between 6pm and 8pm they lay out all sorts of snacks such as sushi, spring rolls, tropical fruits, cakes, tiny little trifles etc and you are allowed to help yourself to beers, Red and white wines or spirits.
The club lounge has a good selection of magazines, newpapers and plasma tvs on walls if you want to watch news. You can borrow from a large selection of dvds if you want to take one back to your room to watch.
The internet access was very good the club room has about 4-6 computers with internet access that you can use (free) at anytime the club lounge is open. We never had a problem grabbing a computer each so it was easy to keep up with whats going on at home.
The young ladies working on reception at club floor were very helpful and eager to help with getting us an adaptor or coffee whatever we asked for was delivered with a smile.
The swimming pool whilst nothing flash was very clean and in good sun with comfortable sun loungers.
Location was excellent and an easy walk to the towers, and only a couple of minutes walk to monorail.
I would be very happy to return to the Equatorial.