Marriott
International has signed with Westfield Global to bring The Westin brand to the
island of Penang, marking its fourth Westin in Malaysia.
Slated to
open in 2026, The Westin Hotel, Penang will boast 217 rooms and suites,
offering guests sweeping views of greenery and the Andaman Sea.
Onsite
facilities will comprise all-day dining and speciality restaurants, lobby
lounge, pool bar, outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, spa, kids’ club and
event venues, including a grand ballroom.
The
property overlooks the newly opened Gurney Bay Park, a seafront public
recreational space including a skate park and retail areas, and is nearby
Gurney Drive’s popular attractions of local street food, with Gurney Drive
Hawker Centre and popular shopping malls of Gurney Plaza and Gurney Paragon.
Just a few
minutes’ drive from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town, the hotel is
also close to other popular Penang attractions including Kek Lok Si Temple and
Batu Ferringhi, known for its beach and water activities, with Penang
International Airport a 30-minute drive away.
“We are
delighted to bring the beloved Westin brand to the celebrated destination of
Penang and be a part of the island’s offering for both leisure and business
travellers. We are confident that The Westin Hotel, Penang will exceed
expectations in offering both leisure and business travellers a thoroughly
fresh, yet familiar and certainly enjoyable stay in Penang,” said Andree
Susilo, senior director – development, Asia Pacific excluding China, Marriott
International.
Yeoh Yih
Sean, group managing director, Westfield Global, added: “This partnership is a
significant step towards advancing Penang’s tourism sector and this underscores
our goal of providing a world-class wellness hospitality experience which
enhances the reputation of Penang as a global travel destination.”
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