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.
The Westin Hotel, Penang will become the fourth Westin property in Malaysia
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.”
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.”