GEORGE TOWN, April 3 – Marriott International has announced a hotel management agreement with Westfield Global Sdn. Bhd. to debut The Westin brand in Penang, Malaysia. Scheduled to open in 2026 along the picturesque Gurney Drive, The Westin Hotel, Penang will offer 217 rooms and suites featuring the brand’s renowned Heavenly® Bed, with stunning views of greenery and the Andaman Sea. Positioned near Gurney Drive’s famed street food and entertainment options, the hotel overlooks the newly opened Gurney Bay Park and is close to popular attractions like George Town, Kek Lok Si Temple, and Batu Ferringhi.
For business travelers, it offers convenient access to Penang International Airport and Bayan Lepas Industrial Zone. Andree Susilo, Senior Director of Development, Asia Pacific (excluding China) at Marriott International, expressed excitement about bringing The Westin brand to Penang, while Dato Yeoh Yih Sean, Group Managing Director of Westfield Global Sdn. Bhd., emphasized their commitment to enhancing Penang’s tourism sector through world-class wellness hospitality experiences. The hotel will feature dining options, leisure facilities, and event spaces, embodying Westin’s signature well-being philosophy to empower guests to be their best selves.
