Marriott International, Iconic Group ink agreement to launch Courtyard by Marriott on Penang mainland

PETALING JAYA (July 20): Marriott International Inc and Iconic Group have signed an agreement to introduce the Courtyard by Marriott brand to Penang mainland through the rebranding of the existing Iconic Hotel Penang into Courtyard by Marriott Penang Icon City.

The hotel will be located within the four-hectare Icon City integrated commercial development in Bukit Mertajam, and is expected to open in December, the companies said In a joint statement on Monday,  

The project marks the latest collaboration between Marriott International and Iconic following the launch of Iconic Marjorie Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel.

According to Marriott International, the hotel will be positioned to serve both business and leisure travellers visiting Penang mainland. It will have access to the North–South Expressway and Penang International Airport, while being located near key industrial areas including the Prai Free Industrial Zone, Penang Science Park, Batu Kawan Industrial Park and Kulim Hi-Tech Park.

"Malaysia continues to represent an important growth market for Marriott International, and this signing reflects our commitment to expanding in destinations where strong economic fundamentals and evolving travel demand create long-term opportunities for our owners and our brands," said Marriott International vice president in hotel development in Asia Pacific excluding China, Andree Susilo.

The Courtyard by Marriott brand, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio, offers contemporary guestrooms, flexible workspaces, meeting facilities and dining options designed to cater to both business and leisure travellers.

Following its transformation, Courtyard by Marriott Penang Icon City is expected to feature 196 guestrooms. Upgrades will include enhancements to public areas, restaurants, recreational facilities, guestrooms, and expanded fitness and wellness amenities.

The hotel is also expected to include an all-day dining restaurant, cafe, bar, outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre with sauna and steam rooms, a 640 sq m divisible ballroom, and two meeting rooms for corporate and social events.

Iconic Group chairman Datuk Seri Tan Kean Tet said the project represents another milestone in the group's collaboration with Marriott International and reflects its confidence in the continued development of Penang mainland.

"Building on the success of our previous collaboration with Iconic Marjorie Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, we look forward to introducing the Courtyard by Marriott brand to Icon City and delivering a hospitality experience backed by Marriott’s globally recognised standards while meeting the evolving needs of both business and leisure travellers,” said the chairman.

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