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Doubletree By Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

12 Jalan Ngee Heng, Johor Bahru, Malaysia | (618) 248-8274

Upper-middle-range | Kid-Friendly | Business | Romantic
1/65
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Overview

Pros
  • Central location in the Johor business district; six-minute walk to Persada Convention Center

  • Fresh and modern rooms with flat-screen TVs and minibars

  • Two restaurants, a snack store, and a lobby lounge

  • Outdoor swimming pool; plus a shallow kids' pool

  • 24-hour fitness center with whirlpool and steam room

  • Small spa for massages

  • Event and meeting facilities available

  • Free Wi-Fi available throughout

  • On-site parking (for a fee)

Cons
  • Breakfast not included in all room rates

  • Additional fee for on-site parking

Bottom Line

The upper-middle-range Doubletree By Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru is centrally located in Johor's business district, a six-minute walk from the Persada Convention Center. The nearby businesses, dining and shopping outlets, and theme parks are ideal for both leisure and business travelers. The 333 guest rooms feature modern and fresh decor along with amenities like flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi. On-site dining includes two restaurants, a snack store, and lobby lounge. Additional features include an outdoor swimming pool with an adjacent shallow kids' pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and small spa. Meeting and event space is also available. Parking and breakfast cost extra. For a nearby alternative, travelers can also consider The Puteri Pacific Johor Bahru with similar features, plus squash courts, at a lower rate. 

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12 Jalan Ngee Heng, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Amenities
  • Air Conditioner
  • Balcony / Terrace / Patio
  • Cabanas
  • Cable
  • Children's Pool
  • Concierge
  • Cribs
  • Dry Cleaning
  • Fitness Center
  • Full Kitchen
  • Internet
  • Kids Allowed
  • Laundry
  • Meeting / Conference Rooms
  • Mini Bar (with liquor)
  • Pool
  • Poolside Drink Service
  • Rental Car Service Desk Onsite
  • Room Service
  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space
  • Smoking Rooms Available
  • Supervised Kids Activities
  • Swim-Up Bar
  • Airport Transportation

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Full Review

Scene

Chain hotel with comfortable and casual atmosphere

Doubletree By Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru offers a comforting space for both leisure and business travelers. Guests are welcomed into a large and open lobby, with shiny tiled floors, large central pillars, and small lounge areas. The welcome signature chocolate chip cookies and juice are a nice touch. The main restaurant, Makan Place, features modern Malaysian flair in its decor with black and white checkered tiled floors, brown wooden walls with pattered white panels, simplistic decor placed on the shelves surrounding the room, and cafe-style seating. Axis Lounge provides an ideal spot to relax or for casual business meetings with low-back sofa chairs, traditional sofas with coffee tables, and mood lighting creating a relaxed atmosphere. The outdoor area has lovely views overlooking the city, and includes a swimming pool with surrounding sun loungers and trees. Overall, the atmosphere is casual with a mix of family travelers, couples, and business travelers.

Location

Central location in downtown Johor; close to dining, shopping, and business district

Doubletree By Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru is ideally located in downtown Johor, in the middle of the business district. It's surrounded by numerous offices and the Persada Convention Center is a six-minute walk away. There are several restaurants, bars, and shops within close walking distance from the hotel. For more shopping, the Komtar JBCC shopping mall is a seven-minute walk away and City Square Mall is nine minutes on foot. Nearby theme parks include the Angry Bird Activity Park (nine-minute walk), Puteri Harbour Theme Park (25-minute drive), and Legoland Theme Park (30-minute drive). For travelers going to Singapore, it's a 12-minute drive to the Woodlands Crossing via the Johor-Singapore Causeway. The closest bus stop is four minutes on foot and the JB Sentral Train Station is a 15-minute walk from the hotel. It's a 40-minute drive to Senai International Airport and an hour's drive to Changi Airport Singapore.

Rooms

Fresh and modern rooms with flat-screen TVs and minibars

The 333 guest rooms at Doubletree By Hilton Hotel are fresh and modern. Decor throughout the various room categories remains fairly similar with colorful striped carpeted floors, contemporary furniture, white walls, beige curtains, brightly colored modern artwork, and a colorful corner chair. Amenities in all rooms include air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, minibars, tea- and coffee-making facilities, desks, safes, irons and ironing boards, and free Wi-Fi. The door into the bathroom is made up of clear glass (with a blind for privacy if needed), creating an open-plan feeling between the bedroom and bathroom. Bathrooms feature walk-in showers and come with hairdryers, magnifying mirrors, bathrobes, slippers, and Aroma Actives toiletries. All rooms feature either city or Straits water views.

Features

Two restaurants, snack store, lobby lounge, outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, and event space

Features at Doubletree By Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru are focused on both leisure and business travelers. Makan Kitchen is the hotel's all-day dining restaurant, serving traditional Malaysian-inspired cuisine including a buffet breakfast (though this is not included in all room rates). Tosca Italian Trattoria serves Italian fare for lunch and dinner. The Food Store is open all day for eat-in and takeaway snacks and light meals. Takeaway snacks can also be enjoyed in the lobby lounge, Axis Lounge. Room service is available. There is a medium-sized outdoor swimming pool with an adjacent shallow kids' pool and surrounding sun loungers; including loungers in the pool. The 24-hour fitness center includes a selection of modern TechnoGym cardio and weight-training equipment; plus free towels. A small spa is available on the ground floor. There is a total of 13,993 square feet in event space, including two ballrooms, five meeting rooms, and an outdoor terrace. Business facilities like printing, faxing, and copying are also available. Wi-Fi throughout the property is free. Additional features include 24-hour reception, luggage storage, laundry service, tour desk, and concierge. On-site parking has an additional fee.