ContactMr Philip Skitch, General Manager
Email: philip.skitch@thistle.com.my
Ms Hasnina Hafiz, Area Director Of Marketing Communications / Director of Sales & Marketing
Email: hasnina.hafiz@guoman.com
Ms Rohani Mohamed, Director of Sales
Email: rohani.mohamed@thistle.com.my
Nature of Business
About Us:
Aptly positioned just across the Singaporean border, Thistle Johor Bahru is a stunning 5-star 380-room property with 125 luxury rooms. The spacious rooms at the hotel are modern and chic, with muted tones throughout. Majestically rising 16 floors up and shaped in a half moon form, it envelopes the best that Johor has to offer in terms of accommodation, dining and facilities. Ideal for business and leisure travelers, the large property includes two contemporary restaurants, a lounge very popular among the locals, Johor Bahru's latest American Bar & Grill restaurant with live performances, a fitness centre complete with spa facilities and a beautifully landscaped outdoor swimming pool.
The hotel serves as an ideal venue for large weddings or corporate functions with its impressive events space which offers excellent facilities and conference rooms. The hotel even boasts a ballroom that can comfortably hold up to 650 persons, rivaling hotels in both Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. There are also many meeting rooms that can fit from small to larger capacity with a commanding view of the Straits of Johor.
How to Find Us:
Thistle Johor Bahru is just minutes away from the JB-Singapore Causeway and just 3 hours via the North-South Expressway from Kuala Lumpur. If you choose to travel by rail, it's only half an hour by taxi from JB Sentral. From the Sultan Ismail International Airport, it's about 40 minutes away.
Staying With Us:
380 guest rooms with 125 luxury rooms. LCD TV is a standard in every room. Choose between the city view or the sweeping views of the Straits of Johor. For a little touch of extra service, upgrade to an Executive floor and take advantage of the Thistle Club Lounge.
Staying Connected:
Each room is equipped with broadband connection and is available at a fee.
Convene Conveniently:
With a choice of 16 meeting rooms and the spacious Orchid Ballroom which seats up to 600 banquet-style Thistle Johor Bahru is the perfect venue for business or leisure. Panoramic sea views, natural sunlight and balcony; choose to have your meetings at Arondina on Level 17, your meetings will always be inspiring and stimulating. Make a date with our Meetings & Events specialists today for a tailored package tailored to your needs, event size and budget.
Eat, Drink and Be Merry:
With a total of 5 restaurants and bars, discover a world of fine dining as well as tasty casual fare. Any delicacy that you desire from Western to Eastern, Chinese to local favourites, our award winning chefs are ready to whip up a dish set to whet any discerning appetite. If your hunger pangs and our opening times don't coincide, room service is available around the clock.
Glass: Ala-cartes, buffets and specialities. While savouring delicious meals, relax with the views overlooking pools and palms.
Oasis: Lush scenery, alfresco dining, superb fusion of Japanese and Italian cuisine. Truly a perfect recipe.
Steps: Great nibbles, excellent wines and live music daily make this the coolest meeting spot in town. The wine cellar is one of southern Malaysia's largest.
Chinoise: Classic Cantonese-Szechuan cuisine in a contemporary Chinese setting.
Hive: JB's latest favourite American Bar & Grill Restaurant with live music, buzzing all night long, without a doubt the hottest chill-out spot in J Bee!
Chill Out, Wind Down, Just What the Doc Ordered:
A perfect remedy for the mind, body and soul. Spend a lazy afternoon by the large freeform pool or immerse in a bestseller by the infinity pool, or just catch up on some much needed snooze. Release those tensed muscles at the spa or work out the sweat at the gym. It's just what the doctor ordered.