Puchong is set to welcome its first internationally branded five-star hotel following a formal signing ceremony between IOI Properties Group Bhd (IOIPG) and Marriott International. The Westin Puchong will be built at IOI Rio City in Bandar Puteri Puchong with an investment of nearly RM500 million, targeting a completion date by mid-2030.
The upcoming hotel forms a key part of Phase 1 of the IOI Rio City town centre, which also features IOI Mall Rio—a lifestyle shopping mall development costing over RM1 billion with more than 92,903 sq metres (1 million sq ft) of net lettable area.
Key Highlights of The Westin Puchong:
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Room Capacity: 324 rooms, ranging from 40 sq m deluxe rooms to a 160 sq m presidential suite.
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Event Spaces: 2,000 sq m of total event and meeting space, including a 1,500 sq m grand ballroom.
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Retail Anchor: Integrated with IOI Mall Rio, which will offer diverse retail, entertainment, and gastronomic options.
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Economic Impact: Expected to create around 220 direct jobs and generate local business spillovers for Bandar Puteri.
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Wellness Concept: Focuses on premium hospitality, wellness, and lifestyle amenities.
Impact on Puchong Residents & Infrastructure
As Bandar Puteri Puchong continues to evolve into a major commercial hub, large-scale projects like IOI Rio City will significantly boost local economic growth and hospitality options. With a RM1 billion shopping mall and a 5-star hotel being built over the next few years, traffic flow and road accessibility along the LDP and internal routes connecting to nearby LRT stations will remain a key focus for local residents and business owners.
What do you think about a 5-star hotel and a major new mall coming to Bandar Puteri Puchong by 2030?
Source: The Star — Puchong to get first five-star hotel
2026-08-03T01:34:00Z