First look at the new Pullman Sydney Penrith and Western Sydney Conference Centre

It has been five years in the making, but this $110 million hotel has finally been unveiled and it’s set to inject a new lease of life into the area.

First look at the new Pullman Sydney Penrith and Western Sydney Conference Centre - Penrith’s first 5-star hotel.

It has been five years in the making, but the all-new Pullman Sydney Penrith has finally been unveiled and it’s set to inject a new lease of life into the area.

Not only is it the first 5-star hotel in Penrith in Greater Western Sydney, the new $110 million project will also house the Western Sydney Conference Centre, combining business, entertainment and leisure in one destination.

Glen Erickson, general manager of the multimillion-dollar precinct, told news.com.au the vision and concept came to life in 2017 and broke ground in 2018.

“The project was put on hold throughout the Covid period before construction recommenced in February 2022, with the launch on August 11, 2023,” he said.

“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.”

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

With a new international airport on the way for Western Sydney and billions of dollars in infrastructure projects already announced, Mr Erickson said the new hotel and conference space would help “awaken” the area and boost local employment.

First look at Pullman Sydney Penrith and Western Sydney Conference Centre.

The $110 million project has been five years in the making – it will officially open on Friday, August 11.

“Penrith has a remarkable community that has somewhat been a hidden gem between the city and the Blue Mountains,” he 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.”

It’s Penrith’s first 5-star hotel and is set to inject a new lease of life to the area.

There’s 153 rooms with the cheapest starting from $300.

However, he was most excited about the impact on the local community, thanks to new jobs and community engagement.

“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.”

He said Penrith was the perfect hub for visitors who wanted to be half way between the mountains and the ocean.

Some bespoke features include access to the Sleep Therapy Menu. You pick what you want from the in-room tablet and it includes face and eye masks to aromatherapy, soothing teas.

“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.

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

In terms of what guests can expect from the new hotel, Mr Erickson said “attention to detail”.

Marcel Bar and Bistro is the hotel’s modern European restaurant.

An example of the food you can expect.

Apart from the usual valet parking to concierge services and 24-hour in-room dining, he also pointed out the 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.”

The conference centre is 1000 square metres and can host formal dinners to wedding celebrations.

He also said there would be 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.”

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

Rooms rates start from $300 per night, however, Mr Erickson said they will be running a number of opening specials to attract locals and tourists alike to come and try it out for themselves.

“The hotel will offer a range of room types from superior and deluxe rooms to junior suites,” he added.

“Everybody who visits the hotel should feel like they are the most important person in the complex and we will work incredibly hard to find the yes in every situation.”