Pullman Sydney Penrith, The Region’s First Five-Star Hotel, Sets The Standard as Western Sydney Prepares For Its New International Airport
Pullman Sydney Penrith and adjoining Western Sydney Convention Centre (WSCC) at the Panthers Precinct represent a significant development for Western Sydney, one of Australia’s fastest-growing regions. Officially opened in August 2023, this AUD 110 million precinct combines business, entertainment and leisure in one exquisite, world-class destination. As Penrith’s first 5-star hotel, Pullman Sydney Penrith sets a new benchmark for sophistication in the region. The premium hotel is complemented by the European-inspired Marcel Bar and Bistro, its stylish lobby bar sibling Tori, and its purpose-built convention centre.
Construction of the first major component of Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport is now complete, with the runway and key airside infrastructure finalised ahead of the airport’s planned 2026 opening. The precinct, only 21 minutes away, serves as a central base for exploring the diverse attractions of New South Wales. Whether venturing westward into the iconic Blue Mountains, heading east to Sydney’s vibrant CBD and Harbour, or enjoying a coastal day trip, Pullman Sydney Penrith gives international travellers an authentic and luxurious alternative to the city’s traditional tourism zones.
PULLMAN SYDNEY PENRITH
Pullman Sydney Penrith offers an attentive five-star experience. This level of excellence is evident throughout the 152 rooms available, its unparalleled service, and its innovative, award-winning design elements by TURNER, and technology. The lobby lounge features a striking sandstone wall that is punctuated with commissioned paintings by a range of acclaimed artists, including award-winning Aboriginal Australian artist Gloria Petyarre.
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The hotel features 24 Junior Suites, 95 Superior Rooms and 25 Deluxe Rooms of various configurations and 8 Accessible Superior Rooms with a King Bed. Junior Suites are 38 sqm corner rooms that come with floor-to-ceiling windows, a full-sized fridge, a microwave, sitting area, and work desks. In each suite, you’ll also find a hair straightener, clothes steamer, plush robes and slippers.
All rooms offer impeccable natural skincare amenities from Australian-born Hunter Lab and Nespresso coffee machines. For entertainment, Foxtel Business IQ is available and comes with a library of over 1,000 free movies.
All rooms are equipped with smart integrated controls and a digital compendium. One of the first of its kind in Australia, guests can access a bespoke Sleep Therapy Menu on their in-room tablet that connects them with a variety of sleep services. At the touch of a button, guests can order everything from face and eye masks to aromatherapy pillow sprays, soothing teas, and an extensive pillow menu.
The elite fitness and wellness centre, developed in league with the High-Performance team from Australia’s professional rugby league club, the Penrith Panthers, is bound to challenge the everyday norms of any hotel gym. Warm and cold sweat towels are available for guests during their workout, and for respite and recovery, there’s also a custom, in-built 10-person sauna, helping visitors detoxify and destress, while also promising a great night’s sleep.
The sustainably-minded hotel is completely free of single-use plastics, and an emphasis is placed on selecting local providers where possible and ethically sourcing all produce. Charging stations for electric vehicles are also available in the hotel car park.
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SOPHISTICATED FOOD & DINING
Dining is a central part of the experience at Pullman Sydney Penrith. Marcel Bar and Bistro, located on the hotel’s first floor, is a modern European restaurant with a striking Bauhaus-inspired design. The kitchen is led by Executive Chef John Giovanni Pugliano, whose global experience includes Nobu London. He brings a focus on seasonal, ethically sourced ingredients from nearby farms in the Hawkesbury region. Tori, on the ground floor, is a contemporary take on a traditional lobby bar, offering all-day light bites, brews from local coffee bean roasters and pastries for breakfast
The name for both venues pays homage to the late Marcel Breuer, a renowned architect whose only Australian building is heritage-listed and located in Penrith. Breuer collaborated with his former chief assistant and Australia’s foremost architect, Harry Seidler on the Torin factory building, which opened in 1976. The pair also worked together on the design for the Australian Embassy in Paris which opened the following year.
Together, Pullman Sydney Penrith, Marcel Bar and Bistro, Tori, and the Western Sydney Convention Centre form more than just a hospitality offering; they represent a bold new chapter for Penrith and Western Sydney. Whether visiting for business or leisure, it promises an experience that is as memorable as it is meaningful.
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