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Thistle Johor Bahru

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Executive Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Front of property
Thistle Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
2 restaurants, breakfast served
Lobby lounge

Overview of Thistle Johor Bahru

Thistle Johor Bahru

4.5 star property
7.4 out of 10 Good
7.4/10 Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
Map
Jalan Sungai Chat, Johor Bahru, Johor, 80100

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationAEON Tebrau City12 min drive
  • Popular LocationLEGOLAND® Malaysia22 min drive
  • Popular LocationOrchard Road24 min drive
  • AirportJohor Bahru (JHB-Senai Intl.)37 min drive

Room options

About this area

Johor Bahru

Thistle Johor Bahru is located in Central District, a neighbourhood in Johor Bahru, and is near the airport and on the waterfront. Johor Bahru City Square and AEON Tebrau City are worth exploring if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Johor Zoo and LEGOLAND® Malaysia. Johor Bahru Old Chinese Temple and Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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What's nearby

  • Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque - 14 min walk
  • Johor Zoo - 17 min walk
  • AEON Tebrau City - 12 min drive
  • LEGOLAND® Malaysia - 22 min drive
  • Orchard Road - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • JB Sentral - 3 min drive
  • Kranji Station - 9 min drive
  • Senai International Airport (JHB) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • Steps - 1 min walk
  • McDonald's - 7 min walk
  • Restoran Yasin - 2 min walk
  • Kafeteria Balai Pelawat - 9 min walk
  • Pisang Mawar - 2 min walk

About this property

Thistle Johor Bahru

4.5-star luxury hotel near Johor Bahru City Square
Located close to Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque and Johor Zoo, Thistle Johor Bahru provides a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Enjoy a poolside location and more at the two on-site restaurants. Yoga classes and aerobics classes are offered at the gym; Thistle Johor Bahru also has a bar and a business centre. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), motorhome/coach/lorry parking and express check-out
  • Luggage storage, concierge services and a porter/bellboy
  • A computer station, a 24-hour front desk and wedding services
  • Guest reviews say good things about the pool, helpful staff and walkable location
Room features
All 382 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning and dressing gowns, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guests reviews say good things about the spacious rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and free toiletries
  • HDTVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles 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
Follows the regional cleaning and disinfection practices of Safe & Clean (Malaysia)

Social distancing

Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Temperature checks given to staff
Temperature checks available for guests
Masks are required at the property
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10:30 AM: MYR 40 for adults and MYR 20 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Restaurants on site

  • Glass
  • Oasis

Things to do

  • Aerobics classes
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness centre
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pilates classes
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Lift
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom (selected rooms)
  • Lift
  • In-room accessibility (selected rooms)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Entertainment

  • LCD TV
  • Premium channels
  • Satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Customers may be requested by the property to provide documentation of recent travel history (such as showing passport immigration stamps) and/or complete a health declaration.

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately MYR 40 for adults and from MYR 20 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
A car is required for transport to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Johor Bahru Thistle
Thistle Hotel
Thistle Hotel Johor Bahru
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Frequently asked questions

Does Thistle Johor Bahru have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Thistle Johor Bahru?

As of 6 Jun 2023, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thistle Johor Bahru on 19 Jun 2023 start from RM 264.46, 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 Thistle Johor Bahru pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Thistle Johor Bahru?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Thistle Johor Bahru?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Thistle Johor Bahru?

Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Thistle Johor Bahru located?

Located in Central District, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque and Johor Zoo. Johor Bahru Old Chinese Temple and Sultan Ibrahim Building are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Thistle Johor Bahru Reviews

Thistle Johor Bahru Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 244 out of 1000 reviews" "
" "10 - Excellent 24%
Rating 8 - Good. 422 out of 1000 reviews" "
" "8 - Good 42%
Rating 6 - Okay. 203 out of 1000 reviews" "
" "6 - Okay 20%
Rating 4 - Poor. 86 out of 1000 reviews" "
" "4 - Poor 9%
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 1000 reviews" "
" "2 - Terrible 5%

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.3/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Glen

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Air-con not cold, room are dirty
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mohd

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near stadium
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Natasha

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Pretty rundown. Did not look like the images. Peeling paint and rusted bathtub.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

LEONG FATT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall pleasant experience. Room is clean and bright. Breakfast is considered good but can be better
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

zainudin lee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
satisfied quite clean only shower water clogged
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Aawaisha

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Wai Ling

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
OK
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

JOSEPH

Travelled with family
The sea and pool view is wonderful. The housekeeping is no good. You have to check any items missing or not to the qty. Of provided. I found bath room towels missing. I was alocated to a standard king i stead of a deluxe king room. It had been fixed after complaint or reported.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Mohammed

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Still worth a stay.
The room interior certainly deserves more attention. The bath no longer drains well and many of the room fixtures need updating. The bed, pillows and undersized doona have all seen better days. Daily room service is also often neglected and outsourcing it is not a solution. On the other hand, the exterior of the hotel including facilities are being refurbished and it is good to see routine maintenance being done around the hotel. Hopefully this will extend to the rooms soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023