4-Star Holiday Inn by IHG Hotel@Johor Bahru
by Travel with Geo
Oct 15, 2023
#johorbahruhotels
π¨ Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre β
π Location is superb β right above / connected to Komtar JBCC & City Square Mall, and very close to the CIQ (customs/checkpoint). Great if you want shopping, food, or crossing over.
ποΈ Rooms are clean, modern & comfy β many say the rooms are spacious with good amenities, nice beds, good views.
π Friendly staff & good service (mostly) β check-ins are smooth, staff helpful, guests generally satisfied with hospitality.
π₯ Breakfast / food variety β good spread, local + international options. Though busy times affect speed.
πβοΈ Amenities & facilities β rooftop sky pool, 24-hour gym, good lounge, views of Johor Bahru from higher floors.
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π What Guests Mention Could Be Improved
β³ Lift / Elevator delays & access logistics β you often have to change lifts (mall to lobby, lobby to room), especially during peak hours. Waiting times can be long.
π Sound issues β walls / doors are thin, noise from other rooms, hallways or plumbing sometimes disturbing.
π Inconsistency in housekeeping / amenities β reports of missing toiletries, slow room service or delays, lapses like unclean spots (tables, corners).
π³ Breakfast chaos during peak times β especially egg station / hot food counters get crowded, sometimes long wait or slow replenishing.
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ΏοΈ Parking & entrance issues β carpark access can be narrow, entrance via mall or multi-level parking lot; sometimes confusing or inconvenient.
π‘ Air-conditioning / ventilation issues β some guests reported AC not cooling well, heat in room, or smells / stale air in certain areas.
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β Overall Thoughts
Holiday Inn JBCC is a very good option especially for short stays, weekend getaways, family trips, or for travelers who want easy access to malls, food, and the border. It delivers strong value: good location, modern amenities, generally clean rooms and friendly staff make up for the few rough edges.
If youβve a low tolerance for noise, need flawless service & amenities, or expect luxury, then some of the issues might matter more.
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π Review with Emojis & Hashtags
Holiday Inn JBCC β often called βnice, modern, and super convenientβ β
What stands out:
π The location = βοΈ β connected to malls, steps to CIQ, food everywhere.
π Room comfort & aesthetics are solid; new-hotel feel, good views.
π Amenities like the rooftop sky pool & gym are enjoyable escapes.
π Staff mostly friendly and helpful β gives good impression.
What to be aware of:
πͺ Elevator waiting can be long, especially during busy hours.
π Noise from corridors / other guests can disturb.
π³ Breakfast can get messy / crowded β donβt go in late!
π§Ό Occasional slips in cleanliness & on-time service.
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Rating: 4/5
π Great choice for location & convenience.
π Minor improvements needed in service consistency & infrastructure.
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