Top 5-Star Hotels in Johor Bahru

Just beside the shopping mall and Monday night market. A lot of nice food near the hotel. There are 2 towers, tower 1 and tower 2. This time we stayed at tower 2 which has no view, no window even though when we booked it stated city view. Make sure you asked the reception during check in or else will ended with no view, no window. We booked for 3 pax but was given 2 towels. Need to check and informed the counter and the housekeepers would hang the extra 1 set on the door handle. Overall, the location is great and the food is yummy.

We have been to Amari around 5 years ago. It is still as clean comfortable and exceptional in services. But but, 1 thing to note. They have a smoke detector install right in the middle of the room. And the smoke detector has a green LED light that blink periodically. If you sleep in full darkness, that led light is terrible. We had a bad sleep due to the light in the first night. The next morning, i called for help and they offer to tape the green light away using masking tape. It become much much better for us. Also to add in, maybe the hotel can look into sustainability. I need to open a new pack of toothbrush just to get the toothpaste. The toothpaste is pretty tiny for me. Shower gel and shampoo can also work toward huge bottle rather than tiny tube. Would be nice to have laundro in hotel. Other than this, this hotel is really good. Good service and buffet spread.

We arrived at 2:30 PM and were promptly checked in, even though the official check-in time is 3 PM. We were assigned Room 215, a corner room at the very end of the corridor. While the receptionist assured us it had a sea view, the reality was quite different—our “view” was of trees and the highway, which was disappointing. The room itself is spacious, but the bathroom was a major letdown. It features a semi-circular bathtub that requires climbing into, which isn’t ideal. To make matters worse, there’s no shower curtain, so every shower leaves the bathroom completely flooded with water. Unfortunately, this issue persists and has made our stay quite inconvenient.

My hubby and I made a last-minute booking on December 31st for one night, checking in at 11:30 PM. The friendly and professional male receptionist briefly explained the room details to us. While the rooms are non-smoking, a designated smoking area is available on the ground floor. We booked the Studio Deluxe King and were given a room on the 39th floor. The room was clean and spacious, featuring a kitchenette with a microwave. The king-size bed was very cozy, and the bathroom was well-equipped with a bidet, an amenity kit, shower gel, shampoo, lotion and conditioner. The TV had a wide range of local channels. The next day, my hubby called reception twice, to inquire about late checkout rates. On both occasions, the female staff on the line confirmed a rate of RM12.50/hour. We decided to proceed with a late checkout. However, upon arriving at the reception desk to settle the bill, my hubby was surprised when the bill amounted to RM162. Upon checkout at 4PM, we went to the reception to clarify the discrepancy. The staff who attended, Ms Zulaila Azreen, promptly investigated the matter and helped reverse the charge on our card. She explained that it's actually RM100 or more for checkout at 3 PM or 6 PM, suggesting pre-payment upon check in for better rates. Her customer service was exceptional. Overall, we had a pleasant stay and would definitely consider returning. While the confusion with the late checkout rate was a bit frustrating, we enjoyed the comfortable rooms and peaceful atmosphere. I hope the hotel can provide further training for its staff, especially regarding accurate communication about hotel rates and charges.

My family and I stayed at this hotel for the first time recently in Oct. We came to JB for Legoland. Booked here because of the reviews and true enough, I have only wonderful things to say. Very very satisfied with our 1 night stay here. Room & bathroom were clean, bathtub was a plus point, toiletries were also provided. There was even a washer&dryer but we haven’t had the chance to use it. Breakfast was amazing, they had a lot of choices and my favorite part was their freshly pressed juices, I mean you don’t get those at most hotels anywhere. Food was delicious. Check in & check out were a breeze. We’re so satisfied that we just booked another stay here for end of this month, this time for 2 nights. Can’t wait to visit again! :)

The El Staycation provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. Visitors to Plentong will find that the El Staycation is a fantastic accommodation choice.Kempas Baru and Senai International Airport are located 17km and 29km away respectively. The nearby area boasts an abundance of attractions including Berjaya Waterfront Ferry Terminal, Masjid Jamek Taman Pelangi, Johor Bahru and Waterzuu Wet Pets Aqua.In their spare time, guests can explore the hotel's surroundings.

Forest City Marina Hotel is a resort hotel by the sea with a view of Singapore. The receiptionist are very polite and helpful. We checked in at the hotel on 17 October 2020 and the whole check in process was fast and took us less than 10 minutes from queuing to getting the room keys. The room is very spacious and big. It is equipped with wifi connectivity, big screen tv, a variety of tv channels, a chiller, bathrobes and complimentary mineral water. The bathroom/toilet comes with a bathtub and separate shower and the size is big and spacious. The room also have a balcony facing the seaview and Singapore. The downside of the hotel: 1. It’s located very far from JB city and after 8pm, the Forest City seems to be a dead city. 2. Some of the facilities are not open to the public(eg. Only one swimming pool is open out of the many swimming pools, facilities around the resort are limited to the Marina Hotel and many shops are closed) 3. Some of the equipment/in room facilities require repair eg. Shower head 4. Aircond is not switched on in many areas(maybe due to low occupancy) The positive part of the hotel: 1. Very friendly and polite staff in the hotel from receiption, restaurant, security guards to the housekeeping team. Good job everyone. 2. The room is neat and tidy. Sufficient towels and amenities are provided. 3. Operator/receiption answer the phone call within three rings 4. They have promotion set meal at rm20 each which is affordable.

Good place to go for relaxing as place is not busy. Near to Legoland and Medini Mall. Easy to book Grab ride n Food.

I’ve been wanting to try renaissance for so long and glad that we finally did! It’s under Marriott hence standards are definitely up there - hotel buffet breakfast that everyone is raving about, great room, space and amenities (24 hours gym and sauna room). Trust this review that mid valley southkey is a better option vs the aeon you see from the window. We walked there (not really a proper linked walkway, walking side by side with moving cars) and took about 10 mins and to cross the overhead bridge too, the mall has nothing 😭 not a proper restaurant but it’s similar to sg’s g*ant hyper mart at tampines. overall, recommended to stay here! just take note on the location~ 10/10 on all except the location but if you just wanna chill and relax in, this is perfect.