Construction of the first Westin Hotel and Residences Penang has begun on Gurney Bay along Gurney Drive. 

A sneak peek photograph shows construction steadily underway progressing at the site.

Signages announcing the construction on site have recently been put out too.

The new 5-star Westin Hotel, Penang is expected to open its doors in 2026 to bring the hospitality industry here to greater heights.

It will be the fourth WestinHotel in Malaysia with the other three being in Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi and at the Desaru Coast in Johor Bahru.

Located along the Gurney Bay area, the hotel will offer 217 rooms and other facilities like the all-day dining and speciality restaurants, a lobby lounge and a pool bar along with additional leisure facilities such as an outdoor swimming pool.

Other facilities include the Fitness Studio, Heavenly Spa by Westin™ as well as the Westin Family Kids Club. 

Their 1,000 capacity ballroom can cater for weddings and corporate gatherings while various event spaces and meeting rooms are also available.

Other major hospitality brands under the  Marriott International Group are the Ritz-Carlton, St Regis, W Hotels, Sheraton, Le Meridien, The Renaissance, Courtyard, Four Points and Aloft to name a few.