Penang Marriott Hotel
Luxury hotel · Gurney Drive
Is Penang Marriott Hotel worth it?
George Town's newest upscale hotel, opened 2024 on Gurney Drive, with around 223 rooms, an infinity pool over the seafront, four dining outlets and a grand ballroom. Best for a brand-new high-end stay, business and MICE, and Gurney Drive shopping; the old town is a 10 to 15 minute ride away.
Area
Gurney Drive
Price
Type
Luxury hotel
The Penang Marriott is the city's newest high-end hotel, opened in 2024 on Gurney Drive: a brand-new tower with an infinity pool over the Gurney seafront, a clutch of restaurants and serious event and wedding facilities, steps from the malls.
Penang Marriott Hotel is an upscale hotel at 55 Persiaran Gurney, on the seafront end of Gurney Drive in George Town. It opened in 2024 as the hotel component of the Penang Marriott Complex, a landmark 55-storey tower that also holds Marriott Executive Apartments and Marriott Residences; the hotel itself has around 223 rooms. It overlooks Gurney Bay and the seafront park, with the Gurney Plaza and Gurney Paragon malls a few minutes away. Dining is a strength: Sago for all-day international food, the Italian restaurant Kucina with its Santorini-inspired interior, The Great Room lounge and Lava Java for lighter bites. There is an outdoor infinity pool with seafront views, a 24-hour fitness centre, a steam room, a Kids Club and an M Club lounge for eligible guests, plus extensive event space, an 11-room conference offering and a pillarless grand ballroom with floor-to-ceiling windows over the waterfront, all with free WiFi. As a Gurney Drive base it puts the seafront and the malls on the doorstep; the UNESCO heritage core is a 10 to 15 minute ride away.
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Nearby Landmarks
- attractionGurney Drive seafront & hawker centre~5 min walk
- shoppingGurney Plaza & Gurney Paragon~5 min walk
- attractionGurney Bay seafront parkat the doorstep
- foodPulau Tikus Market~10 min walk
Getting Around from Penang Marriott Hotel
The hawker centre, Gurney Plaza and Gurney Paragon are all an easy walk.
For Armenian Street, the clan jetties and the street-art trail.
Allow longer at peak times.
The two big Air Itam sights pair well as a half-day trip.
Check-In Tips
- 1Opened in 2024, so expect brand-new rooms and facilities throughout.
- 2Ask for a seafront-facing room, and use the infinity pool for the Gurney Bay views.
- 3It is on Gurney Drive by the malls and seafront, about 10 to 15 minutes from the old town.
- 4Strong event and wedding facilities (a pillarless grand ballroom) if you are booking a function.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Penang Marriott Hotel, and when did it open?
It is at 55 Persiaran Gurney, on the seafront end of Gurney Drive in George Town, overlooking Gurney Bay. It opened in 2024 as part of the 55-storey Penang Marriott Complex, which also includes Marriott Executive Apartments and Residences.
What dining does it have?
Four outlets: Sago for all-day international dining, the Italian restaurant Kucina, The Great Room lounge and Lava Java for lighter bites.
What facilities are there?
An outdoor infinity pool with Gurney seafront views, a 24-hour fitness centre, a steam room, a Kids Club and an M Club lounge for eligible guests, plus extensive event space and a grand ballroom. Free WiFi throughout.
Is it good for events or weddings?
Yes, notably so. The hotel has an 11-room conference offering and a pillarless grand ballroom with floor-to-ceiling windows over the Gurney waterfront, making it one of the city's newer large-event venues.
Is it close to the heritage core?
It is a 10 to 15 minute ride from the old town. It sits on Gurney Drive by the seafront and the malls, so choose it for a modern, high-end base near the waterfront rather than for being among the heritage shophouses.