Penrith celebrates its first 5-star hotel

Western Sydney has a new destination hotel with the opening this week of Pullman Sydney Penrith and Western Sydney Conference Centre.

The new $110 million precinct features Penrith's first five-star hotel, a conference and events space, a wellness and fitness centre, and European-inspired Marcel Bar and Bistro with its sister lobby bar, Tori.

The hotel is being billed as a central base for exploring Sydney and the Blue Mountains region.

The fluid, ribbon-like shape of the building is inspired by the nearby Nepean River.

Executive chef Colin Chun will oversee the food vision for the entire precinct, including Pullman Sydney Penrith, Marcel, Tori and the Western Sydney Conference Centre.

Pullman Sydney Penrith has 153 rooms with 24 Junior Suites, 96 Superior Rooms and 25 Deluxe Rooms of various configurations.

"This stunning hotel is a magnificent addition to our portfolio and showcases the essence of Pullman's brand promise, offering an innovative and elevated experience combining comfort, and intuitive service,” said enthusiastic Accor Pacific Chief Executive Officer Sarah Derry.

“We are confident that Pullman Sydney Penrith will elevate the hospitality landscape in the region and provide an unforgettable stay for both business and leisure travellers."

All rooms are equipped with smart integrated controls and a digital compendium.

Luxury hotel earmarked for Penrith

Penrith in Sydney's outer western suburbs, is to get a luxury hotel complex.

Accor has signed an agreement with Panthers Group for a new five-star Pullman hotel at the Penrith Panthers precinct.

The 153-room Pullman Sydney Penrith hotel, which is slated to open in the fourth quarter of 2023, will form part of Panthers Group’s transformation of the precinct to create a business and entertainment destination.

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The hotel will adjoin the new Western Sydney Conference Centre (WSCC), which remains on track to open in Q4 2023, and will boast a range of onsite facilities, including a restaurant and bar with private dining rooms, along with a ground-floor café.

Pullman Sydney Penrith will service the WSCC, which will host trade shows, exhibitions, seated functions for up to 1,000 people, along with other major events.

Panthers Group chief executive officer Brian Fletcher said: “Pullman Sydney Penrith will be a welcome addition to Western Sydney’s tourism offering and builds upon the existing and upcoming new amenities within the Panthers precinct and the wider Penrith locale. It is part of our ongoing commitment to deliver world-class facilities to the local community. This development will enhance Penrith’s reputation as a world-class event and tourism destination.”

The future Western Sydney International Airport - due to open in 2026 - is a 30-minute drive away.

The Accor group also operates Mercure Penrith, which is located adjacent to the Penrith Panthers precinct.