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JW Marriott Hotel Johor Bahru

Property class: 4.5

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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Jalan Sungai Chat, Pusat Bandar, Johor Bahru, Johor, 80100
  • Place, Johor Zoo
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Beletime Danga Bay
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Johor Bahru (JHB-Senai Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Twin Room with Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room with Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe King Room with Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive King Room with Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe King Room (Newly Refurbished)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe King Room With Seaview (Newly Refurbished)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room (Newly Refurbished)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room With Seaview (Newly Refurbished)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Studio Suite (Newly Renovated)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Thistle Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Johor Bahru

In the heart of Johor Bahru, Thistle Hotel Johor Bahru is within a 5-minute drive of Johor Zoo and Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque. .This luxury hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Johor Bahru Old Chinese Temple and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Sultan Ibrahim Building.

What's nearby

  • Johor Zoo - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Beletime Danga Bay - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Istana Besar - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Sultan Abu Bakar Royal Palace Museum - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • JB Sentral - 7 min drive
  • Kranji Station - 9 min drive
  • Seletar Airport (XSP) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sedap Corner - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Restoran Yasin - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ong Shun Seafood Restaurant 旺顺海鲜 - ‬7 min walk

About this property

JW Marriott Hotel Johor Bahru

Thistle Hotel Johor Bahru offers 382 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 382 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite at Glass, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Glass - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Oasis - This poolside restaurant serves dinner only.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free covered, secured self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: MYR 48 for adults and MYR 28 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Glass
  • Oasis

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 1 building
  • 17 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from September 28 2025 to September 9 2027 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 28 to December 31:
  • One of the dining venues
  • One of the swimming pools
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Business center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area
The property will be renovating from September 27 2025 to September 30 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • One of the dining venues
  • One of the swimming pools
  • Bar/lounge
  • Business center
  • Elevator
  • Exterior
  • Fitness facilities
  • Front desk
  • Guestrooms
  • Hallway
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lobby
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.
The following facilities are closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Children's pool
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facility
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot springs
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Public bath
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub
The following facilities are closed on Monday and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Children's pool
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facility
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot springs
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Public bath
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately MYR 48 for adults and MYR 28 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 8:00 PM
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

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Thistle Hotel Johor Bahru Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 253 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 407 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 207 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 87 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1000 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very Good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
good for family convenience location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big pool for water recreation and excellent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

I am very happy for this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location. Great for families.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Overall ok convenient for a quiet stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good enviroment easy accessable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quiet and spacious. Good for family with kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room Seaview is ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Good location. Staffs were cooperative. Breakfast is decent.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good property for a family. Inconvenient location if you don’t have a vehicle.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Housekeepers are very friendly n helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Staff & service
Clean and nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Gomfy

Comfortable spacious
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and pretty view

View and room was great. Service were soso, not exactly the friendliest, but still not too bad. Microwave wasnt working in the room but cleanliness and comfort wise it is good for a short staycay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service
Quite , Easy Parking & Convenient. Minus: Swimming Pool have a musky smell Breakfast area shifted & inconvenience of table & chair arrangement
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Could possibly get better quality room slippers and a some form of a bathrobe :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You have very good staffs. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Good stay

The room was large and spacious. Day view of the seaview room is pleasant. I found the standing shower area to be too small and the shower area also looked like ut needs some deep cleaning. Overall comfortable stay but I wished the bathroom was more sparkling clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Refurbished room looks new. Service staff excellent. Breakfast spread pathetic..swimming pools need to be overhauled. Carparks neat a refreshed coat of painting. Carpark lifts need upgrading.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is actually very nice, clean and 4-5 star rating, if not for the slow check in front desk service staff. Sad as the rest of the staff such as housekeeping, security and engineering are really prompt and up to secret. For the price, ambience and comfort, well worth a repeat stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
The comfort was amazing as I got a free upgrade to the suite. It’s just that the room needs a-bit more of maintenance in terms of the sink, some loose tiles. Other than that. It was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024