We have created a list with the best five star hotels in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Isa Weber & Adam Hansen. Updated February 2024.
Luxury Hotel.Highly elegant. Superb breakfast. Renaissance Johor Bahru offers luxurious and modern guestrooms with a flat-screen satellite TV in Johor. Featuring 2 restaurants and a pub, it also has fitness centre and outdoor pool. The Mall Mid Valley Southkey is a 5-minute drive from Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel. Lego Land, Hello Kitty Theme Park and Desaru Beach are all within a 35-minute drive away. It takes 1-hour to reach Singapore by car. The air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV, desk and electric kettle. Each room also includes a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi in the hotel’s common areas and free parking nearby. Luggage storage facilities are available at the 24-hour reception. Wan Li Restaurant specialises in Chinese and Cantonese cuisines while Café BLD serves international dishes. After dinner drinks can be ordered from R-Bar.Show full description
This is the most elegant and luxurious five-star hotel in Johor Bahru.
Luxury Hotel.Delightful property. Cosy rooms. Conveniently located in Johor Bahru city centre, Amari Johor Bahru offers elegant guest rooms and suites with free WiFi throughout. It houses an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and a spa. Johor Bahru City Square is 600 metres from the property. Decorated with warm colors, each unit is appointed with a 40-inch satellite TV and a minibar. Selected units have executive lounge access, while others offer direct pool access. The en suite bathroom includes a shower and free toiletries. Buffet breakfast is served at Amaya Food Gallery, with options include Asian and international dishes. Drinks and snacks are offered at Amaya Cafe and Dip Bar. Alternatively, plenty of dining options are located in the shopping mall nearby. Guests can approach the 24-hour front desk for local area information, concierge services and luggage storage. A gym is available for guests who wish to work out and you can also indulge in various treatments at Breeze Spa. Amari Johor Bahru is 3 km from Danga City Mall and 3.5 km from Johor Zoo. JB Sentral railway station is 2.9 km away, while Senai International Airport is a 31 km drive from the property.Show full description
In my judgement this could be the most beautiful, cool and stylish five-star hotel in Johor Bahru. WOW!
Luxury Hotel.Charming. Superb interior design. Popular among women. Set in Johor Bahru, Suasana Suites Hotel Johor Bahru features free WiFi and units fitted with a kitchenette, balcony and seating area. All units feature air conditioning and a cable flat-screen TV. A toaster and kettle are also offered. A set breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At the apartment you will find a restaurant serving Malaysian, Local and International cuisine. The property has a fitness centre. Guests can enjoy the outdoor swimming pool at Suasana Suites Hotel Johor Bahru. Angry Birds Activity Park is 2.8 km from the accommodation, while JB City Square is 1.6 km from the property. Senai International Airport is 31 km away.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most WELL DESIGNED luxury hotels in Johor Bahru.
Luxury Hotel. Conveniently located inside KSL Shopping Mall in the city centre’s Taman Century, KSL Resort offers modern rooms with free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. Guests can enjoy on-site facilities such as the fitness centre, swimming pool, golf simulator, cinema, karaoke centre and spa. KSL Resort is a 5-minute walk from Holiday Plaza Mall and a 7-minute drive from Johor Bahru City Centre. Johor Premium Outlet is a 20-minute drive away, while the Singapore-Johor Bahru Causeway is 5 minutes away. Popular destinations such as Legoland and Puteri Harbour are within 25 minutes' drive away. The hotel provides shuttle bus services to Legoland, Universal Studios Singapore and Resort World Casino Singapore. Modern rooms are air-conditioned and fitted with tea/coffee-making facilities and a personal safe. Free toiletries and a hairdryer are provided. Guests traveling on business will find fax and photocopying services in the business centre. The hotel also houses 20 fully-equipped function rooms. Guests can pamper themselves with a treatment in the barber and beauty shop. Babysitting services are offered. International cuisine is served in the 24-hour Infusion Café while Mission Golf Bar and Grill serves a selection of Western dishes. Light snacks and cocktails can be enjoyed in Twilight Lounge.Show full description
Luxury Hotel. Boasting 4 dining options and a free-form swimming pool, Thistle Johor Bahru is situated 6 km from Johor-Singapore Causeway. The property features tastefully decorated accommodation as well as a vast array of health and wellness activities on site. Free WiFi is accessible throughout and free parking is provided for guests who drive. Fitted with soft colors and floor-to-ceiling windows, every room and suite is appointed with a flat-screen TV and air conditioning. Guests enjoy Johor Bahru skyline or Straits of Johor view. Certain units have a separate seating area. The en suite bathroom includes a hairdryer and free toiletries. Ironing facilities are available upon request. Overlooking the landscaped gardens, Fresh serves daily buffet breakfast. Italian cuisines are offered at the poolside Oasis, while guests can enjoy a la carte dining at Glass. Drinks and light meals are available at Steps and The Hive. Adults can relax in the sun loungers while kids can play in the children's pool. You can also exercise at the modern fitness centre or play a game of tennis. Staff at 24-hour reception can assist you with currency exchange and valet parking. Thistle Johor Bahru is 1.7 km from Monash University and Danga City Mall is 3.6 km from the property. Senai International Airport is 34 km away while Changi International Airport is a 38 km drive.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Opened December 2022. D'Pinetrees Hotel is set in Johor Bahru, 23 km from Singapore Zoo and 23 km from Night Safari. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The hotel features family rooms. The units in the hotel are fitted with a kettle. The private bathroom is equipped with a bidet and a hairdryer. At D'Pinetrees Hotel, every room has air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Holland Village is 36 km from the accommodation, while ION Orchard Mall is 37 km away. The nearest airport is Senai International Airport, 21 km from D'Pinetrees Hotel.Show full description
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