Marriott International brings the Le Méridien brand to Penang

MARRIOTT International Inc. has announced that it has signed an agreement with Rackson Hospitality Sdn Bhd to bring the Paris-born Le Méridien brand to Penang, the ‘Pearl of The Orient’.

“This signing underscores Marriott International’s commitment to further growing its footprint across Malaysia,” said Mariott International’s area vice president for Singapore, Malaysia and the Maldives Rivero Delgado.

“We are confident that Le Méridien Penang Airport will enhance the hospitality offering on the island and will inspire travellers to explore the world in style, savour the good life and enjoy experiences that offer something more than meets the eye.”

The 200-room Le Méridien Penang Airport will be located by the Penang International Airport on the main Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah.

It will be part of the mixed-use development that will also include an independent residential tower, medical centre, commercial and retail space as part of the Penang Gateway development.

Apart from that, Le Méridien Penang Airport will feature a sky bridge connecting guests directly to the adjacent shopping mall.

It also offers guests convenient access to Bayan Lepas industrial areas and Georgetown, which are only a 15- and 25-minutes’ drive respectively.

The hotel’s construction work is scheduled to begin in mid-2022 and estimated to be completed by the end of 2026.

Meanwhile, Rackson Group CEO Kelvin Lor said, “We are proud to be associated with such a prestigious brand. This means a lot to us and represents a big leap forward for an up-and-coming developer like us.

“The hotel building façade will stand out prominently with its interesting design elements.

“It will be almost impossible for business clientele and holidaymakers, both local and international, to miss this landmark upon touching down at the airport.

“Upon completion of Penang Gateway, I believe it has the potential to become an accessible iconic landmark in the heart of Bayan Lepas that will raise the economic and architectural standards of the city.”

Moreover, Penang is a melting pot of cultures and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its beautiful soft sandy beaches, art, architecture, and affectionately known as Malaysia’s cuisine capital.

Over and above that, Le Méridien Penang Airport’s distinct timeless chic mid-century layout is designed by SA Architects Malaysia who obtain their inspiration from the brand’s roots in the glamorous halcyon days of travel, something that permeates throughout the Le Méridien experience.

The hotel will have the brand’s trademark Le Méridien Hub, a modern reinvention of the conventional hotel lobby where guests can mingle, socialise, and simply absorb the moment.

Furthermore, the hotel is expected to have 186 visually stunning bedrooms and 14 suites, including a Presidential Suite of 2,000 square feet.

A diverse range of dining options, including an all-day dining restaurant with a modern European and Asian buffet, a specialty restaurant, a café with fresh baked goods, and the brand’s iconic Latitude Bar can also be expected, alongside a Club Lounge, fitness facilities, a pool area with a sundeck and 7,000 square feet of comfortable meeting and event space. – Jan 6, 2022

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