Hotel Review: Hyatt Place Johor Bahru Paradigm Mall (King Bed with Pool View) - New, Modern Hotel Connected to Paradigm Mall with Great Shopping and Food Options

The newly-opened Hyatt Place Johor Bahru Paradigm Mall in Malaysia is a new property connected to Paradigm Mall. It is also close to Taman Sutera and Bukit Indah which are both home to great local restaurants and cafes.

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Hotel Review: Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre (King Bed Suite Sea View) - Great Location for Travelers Without Private Transport

Affordable and modern rooms in a great location make Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre a great choice for travellers from Singapore without private transport.

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Hotel Review: Capri by Fraser, Johor Bahru (Club Studio Deluxe King) - Modern Hotel with Beautiful Club Lounge

The Capri by Fraser, Johor Bahru is one of the nicest and newest properties in Johor Bahru with a Club Lounge that is dressed to impress. The location of the property is great on the map but it is rather difficult to walk to places of interest. However, the hotel runs a free shuttle that will take guests to shopping malls like The Mall, Mid Valley Southkey!

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Hotel Review: Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel (Club Room) - Great Value for Marriott Bonvoy Members in Johor Bahru

The Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel is the only property under the Marriott portfolio in Johor Bahru, Malaysia and it offers great value for Marriott Bonvoy members! Check out my review of the Club Room as a Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite member.

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Hotel Review: Amari Johor Bahru (One Bedroom Suite) - Near CIQ and JB City Square

Since I have checked out the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru on a few occasions previously, I have decided to check myself in to the relatively-new Amari Johor Bahru which is located in a much better location (since it is only 5 minutes away from JB City Square) for the weekend. The hotel is located directly behind KOMTAR JBCC (which is behind JB City Square) and getting from the JB CIQ to the Amari Johor Bahru takes you less than 10 minutes on foot. Read my review of the One Bedroom Suite here!

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Hotel Review: Thistle Johor Bahru (Premium Suite)

As one of two Thistle properties that are located in the Asia-Pacific region, the Thistle Johor Bahru is just located a short drive away from the causeway. Due to its proximity to Singapore, the hotel presents an enticing opportunity for Singaporean couples and families to getaway from the hectic city life without burning a huge hole in one's pocket. Find out about my experience in a Premium Suite at the Thistle Johor Bahru. 

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