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Thistle Hotel Johor Bahru

4.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Property entrance
Lobby
Thistle Suite

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Jalan Sungai Chat, Johor Bahru, Johor Bahru, Johor, 80720
  • 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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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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View from room

Executive Seaview King Room

  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite | Living room

Junior Suite

  • City view
  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Suite 1 King Bed & 1 Single Extra Bed only (2 Adult +2 Children)

Family Suite 1 King Bed & 1 Single Extra Bed only (2 Adult +2 Children)

  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Seaview Twin Room

Deluxe Seaview Twin Room

  • Sea view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive King Room

Executive King Room

  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Twin Room

Executive Twin Room

  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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View from room

Executive Seaview Twin Room

  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Thistle Suite

Thistle Suite

  • Sea view
  • 72 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe King Room

Deluxe King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Seaview King Room

Deluxe Seaview King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Johor Bahru

A luxury stay in the heart of Johor Bahru awaits you at Thistle Hotel Johor Bahru. Within a 30-minute stroll, you'll find Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque and Johor Zoo. Highlights at this hotel include 2 restaurants, an outdoor swimming pool and a nightclub. .The restaurant, Glass, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Enjoy the gym, steam room, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Business amenities include a meeting room, a conference centre, and a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 4.5-property class Central District hotel, you'll be 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Johor Bahru Old Chinese Temple and 3.3 km (2 mi) from Johor Bahru City Square.

What's nearby

  • Johor Zoo - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Beletime Danga Bay - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Istana Besar - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Sultan Abu Bakar Royal Palace Museum - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • JB Sentral - 8 min drive
  • Kranji Station - 9 min drive
  • Senai International Airport (JHB) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restoran Yasin - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Kafeteria Balai Pelawat - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sedap Corner - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Vamos Coffee Roastery - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Thistle Hotel Johor Bahru

Thistle Hotel Johor Bahru offers its guests a kids' pool, an outdoor pool, a steam room, and a fitness centre. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business centre and a meeting room are available. A nightclub, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Thistle Hotel Johor Bahru. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Johor Bahru hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 382 guestrooms or units
  • 17 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • Nightclub
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
Thistle Hotel Johor Bahru offers 382 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, bidets and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • Golf driving range
  • Gym
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

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)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • 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

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

Entertainment

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately MYR 48 for adults and from 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Couples who want to share a room are obligated to provide proof of marriage.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Thistle Hotel Johor Bahru?

Thistle Hotel Johor Bahru offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Thistle Hotel Johor Bahru?

Yep, Thistle Hotel Johor Bahru has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

Does Thistle Hotel Johor Bahru have a pool?

Thistle Hotel Johor Bahru has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The property will be renovating one of the swimming pools from September 27 2025 until September 30 2026 (completion date subject to change).

What luxury perks are available at Thistle Hotel Johor Bahru?

Thistle Hotel Johor Bahru features a nightclub, an outdoor pool and a steam room.

Does Thistle Hotel Johor Bahru serve breakfast?

Yeah, buffet brekkie is served daily between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Thistle Hotel Johor Bahru?

No, Thistle Hotel Johor Bahru does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Thistle Hotel Johor Bahru?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone? The dining venue is closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The dining venue is closed seasonally each year from September 28 until December 31. The property will be renovating its dining venue from September 27 2025 until September 30 2026 (completion date subject to change).

What time are check-in & check-out at Thistle Hotel Johor Bahru?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Thistle Hotel Johor Bahru?

No, pets are not allowed.

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

10/10 Excellent

Shailesh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very Good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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6/10 Okay

Nurul

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
good for family convenience location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Azmi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good enviroment easy accessable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Md Shafiullah Bhuiyan

I am very happy for this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Bin Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big pool for water recreation and excellent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

T S Tengku

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Weng Sheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location. Great for families.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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6/10 Okay

PENG SOON

Liked: Staff & service
Overall ok convenient for a quiet stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
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8/10 Good

CONSTANCE

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

8/10 Good

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quiet and spacious. Good for family with kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Wan Roselaily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room Seaview is ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Airina

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Housekeepers are very friendly n helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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6/10 Okay

Sriman

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Good location. Staffs were cooperative. Breakfast is decent.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Could possibly get better quality room slippers and a some form of a bathrobe :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Mouldy walls and smell
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Adrian

Gomfy

Comfortable spacious
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nizam

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

10/10 Excellent

Mohd

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

8/10 Good

Bin Madon

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
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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
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8/10 Good

Mansoor Bin

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

8/10 Good

Lukasz

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

10/10 Excellent

Mazidah

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

8/10 Good

Muhammad Syafiq Bin

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