New and more new in Sydney's west. A fast-growing area, whose development is supported by the Australian government and the state of New South Wales, which are putting billions on the table to make this suburb a growth area. On the agenda: new transport infrastructure, housing and schools, but also a new international airportNancy Bird Walton Airport, due to open at the end of 2026. And right next door, the Western Sydney Aerotropolis, a new city dedicated to innovation that should generate 200,000 jobs.
Ahead of all these developments, the western region of Australia's main metropolis has just acquired aa a brand new conference centre and a new Pullman hotel. Located in the town of Penrith, this new complex with its flowing forms, designed by the Turner architectural studio, incorporates the Western Sydney Conference Centre, with a capacity of 1,000 people in theatre or banqueting format and a surface area of 1,250 m² of flexible spaces. Truly flexible, in fact, since an intelligent wall mechanism, coupled with wireless audiovisual technology, makes it possible to change the layout of the venue in less than an hourIn addition to these indoor solutions, the conference centre's terrace, located above the landscaped area that provides the complex with its fair share of greenery, is ideal for cocktails or hosting events. In addition to these indoor solutions, the conference centre's terrace, located above the landscaped area that gives the complex its greenery, lends itself to cocktails or hosting events.
For the accommodation of participants, the complex also contains the Pullman Sydney Penrith, the city's first five-star hotel. A hotel with sustainable ambitions - single-use plastics banned, use of local suppliers, recharging stations - which is equipped with 153 roomsincluding 24 junior suites equipped for longer stays with fridge, microwave and dining table.
In addition to classic amenities such as Nespresso coffee machines, a minibar and a wide selection of free movies, business travellers will find the latest technology, including intelligent room controls. A high-tech shutter with a wellness component with a sleep therapy menu accessible via the tablet controlling the room, including pre-programmed lighting and background sound selections or the ability to order pillows, face masks or aromatherapy sprays.
In the same vein, the Pullman hotel also offers a high-tech fitness centre developed in collaboration with the staff of the Penrith Panthers, currently Australia's top XIII rugby team. The result is a sports hall featuring equipment designed for top-level athletesThese include Watt bikes, Woodway treadmills and an Olympic lifting platform. This fitness area also includes a 10-seater sauna, where you can recuperate after a sports session or a long day of conferences.
While the Pullman Sydney Penrith does everything possible to enhance personal and professional performance, there is also room for relaxation with its European-inspired Marcel bar-bistro and its other bar, the Tori, located in the lobby and its hybrid spaces dedicated to both work and rest. All this in an arty atmosphere, with the hotel's floors featuring works commissioned from, among others, the Aboriginal artist Gloria Petyarre and the recently deceased painter John Olsen, known for his depictions of Australian landscapes. A reminder that the Blue Mountains Park, a World Heritage Site, is just around the corner.
