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Exterior
Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool
In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview of GBW Hotel

GBW Hotel

3.5 star property

7.2/10 Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Gym
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No.9R, Jalan Bukit Meldrum, Johor Bahru, Johor, 80300

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationJohor Bahru Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine Complex10 min walk
  • Popular LocationJohor Bahru City Square14 min walk
  • Popular LocationArulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple4 min drive
  • AirportJohor Bahru (JHB-Senai Intl.)40 min drive

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About this area

Johor Bahru

GBW Hotel is located in Central District, a walkable area in Johor Bahru with good shopping. R&F Mall and Johor Bahru City Square are worth exploring if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Austin Heights Water & Adventure Park and LEGOLAND® Malaysia. Singapore Zoo and Johor Zoo are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Johor Bahru Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine Complex - 10 min walk
  • R&F Mall - 11 min walk
  • Sri Raja Mariamman Temple - 14 min walk
  • Johor Bahru City Square - 14 min walk
  • Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Kranji Station - 7 min drive
  • JB Sentral - 16 min walk
  • Senai International Airport (JHB) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • SDS Classic - 17 min walk
  • Starbucks - 16 min walk
  • Oleg by gCafe - 17 min walk
  • Doi Chaang Coffee Johor - 17 min walk
  • The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf @ City Square - 16 min walk

About this property

GBW Hotel

3.5-star hotel near Johor Bahru City Square
Located close to R&F Mall and KSL City Mall, GBW Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a gym. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. In addition to a business centre and a hot tub, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), concierge services and 3 meeting rooms
  • A front desk safe, smoke-free property and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak well of the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 221 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak well of the comfortable, spacious rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hairdryers
  • 40-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Malay

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Follows the regional cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe & Clean (Malaysia)
Follows the industry cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Check-in

Contactless social distancing and check-out
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks available
Hand sanitiser provided
Individually wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch, dinner and through room service
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10:30 AM: MYR 20 for adults and MYR 20 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fridge

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms - 3

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • In-room accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 3:00 PM - anytime
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax of MYR 10.00 per accommodation, per night is imposed by the country of Malaysia and collected at the property from 1 January 2023. Permanent residents and Malaysian nationals are exempt from the tax. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately MYR 20 for adults and from MYR 20 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.

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Frequently asked questions

Does GBW Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at ?

As of 21 Mar 2023, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at on 20 Apr 2023 start from RM 147.41, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is GBW Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at GBW Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at GBW Hotel?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM - anytime.

What time is check-out at GBW Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is GBW Hotel located?

Located in Central District, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of R&F Mall and Johor Bahru City Square. KSL City Mall and AEON Tebrau City are also within 9 mi (15 km). JB Sentral is 16 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free at GBW Hotel and receive a full refund?

Yes, GBW Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to GBW Hotel cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

GBW Hotel Reviews

GBW Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 585 reviews" "
" "10 - Excellent 19%
Rating 8 - Good. 254 out of 585 reviews" "
" "8 - Good 43%
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 585 reviews" "
" "6 - Okay 23%
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 585 reviews" "
" "4 - Poor 9%
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 585 reviews" "
" "2 - Terrible 5%

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mohamad

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is clean, breakfast is decent. Pleasant to stay.

8/10 Good

Mohd

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Muhammad

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The hotel is a little old
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Mohd

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

THIAM KEE

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room is dirty and rundowns, facility is here but need overhaul
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

thakirah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Took executive queen room. Not clean as expected. The sofa and chairs and carpets have stains
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Stan

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Room was big with great views of city but hotel is old. Room walls have black mold stains… even on the shower curtains. Furnitures were dated. N lack of power points for phone charging… need to remove light plug to use.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to access
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel with cheaper price. Very satisfied. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020