The $110M Pullman Sydney Penrith to breathe new life into Greater Western Sydney

The all-new Pullman Sydney Penrith, the only five-star hotel in Penrith in Greater Western Sydney, has finally been unveiled after being put on hold through the pandemic.

The hotel is part of the Accor stable and will have 153 rooms including 24 Junior Suites, 96 Superior Rooms and 25 Deluxe Room.

The $110 million project is expected to bring new life to the area and will house the Western Sydney Conference Centre, giving it a foot in business, entertainment and leisure. 

The vision for the hotel was first conceived in 2017.

“The project was put on hold throughout the Covid period before construction recommenced in February 2022, with the launch on August 11, 2023,” Pullman general manager Glen Erickson told news.com.

“We have been really fortunate to work with an amazing builder in Richard Crookes construction and Architecture and design studio, Turner, to have the project delivered on time and within budget.”

Not only is Western Sydney getting the only five star hotel within a 50km radius, a new international airport is also on the way.

Mr Erickson said there’s nothing within 50km to get something of this magnitude and level of product and service.

In fact billions of dollars in infrastructure projects have been announced for the area that are expected to boost local employment.

“Penrith has a remarkable community that has somewhat been a hidden gem between the city and the Blue Mountains,” Erickson told news.com.au.

“Pullman Sydney Penrith and Western Sydney Conference Centre will draw many new visitors to Penrith through a new calibre of large conferences, meetings and events as well as overnight stays and restaurant diners from further afar.”

Erickson is excited by the impact on employment and community engagement the new infrastructure will have.

“The majority of our team come from the Penrith LGA and therefore by now working locally, it becomes more convenient to shop, dine and meet locally at surrounding businesses.”

Penrith is half way between the mountains and the ocean.

“With recent upgrades to infrastructure, Penrith is now only a 45-minute drive from the coast and a 45-minute drive to the top of the Blue Mountains,” Erickson said. 

“Visitors have everything that they could want from shopping to leisure activities and a growing number of dining experiences.”

The new hotel will feature valet parking, concierge services, 24-hour in-room dining and an in-room technology and Sleep Therapy Menu.

“The Sleep Therapy Menu allows guests to order everything from night lights to background noise machines, pillow sprays and face masks,” Erickson said.

Guests can also enjoy herbal tea menus, relaxation shower bombs and eye masks to additional pillows, blankets and ear plugs also for order. 

“However, we also cannot forget about the wine cellar that features over 150 different wines and the cocktail bar that will introduce mixology techniques that are rarely seen in this part of the world.”

Rooms rates start from $300 per night, however, there will be a series of opening specials to attract locals and tourists.

Jonathan Jackson, 10^th August 2023