A Resort In The City
The Destination For Exclusivity
3 OVERVIEW Thistle Johor Bahru is centrally located in the city of Johor Bahru and within the Iskandar Development Region, one of Malaysia s most important business and tourist centres. Being only 10 minutes from the Singapore Causeway, it s a great destination for meetings and events. And if you re here for recreation, we re within the vicinity of Legoland, the 2nd Link Expressway and Nusajaya. Choose to get around with our limousine transfers or just hop on our free shuttle service and head down to the many shopping malls and Johor Premium Outlets. A luxury 5-star hotel, it has all the facilities you could wish for, access to free Wi-Fi in guestrooms and throughout the whole hotel, swimming pools, and fitness centre & spa to restaurants and bars. The hotel is also an ideal base from which to explore this fascinating part of South East Asia, with Singapore just a few minutes drive away. Whether it is for business or pleasure, Thistle Johor Bahru provides the very best of Malaysia, including its legendary hospitality. It has 382 fully refurbished bedrooms, including 125 executive luxury rooms with spectacular sea views over the Straits of Johor. It also has superb meetings and events facilities making the hotel a prime destination for business. Thanks to its beautiful landscaped grounds, sea views and tropical climate, it has become a popular venue for weddings.
4 ROOMS Everything in the bedrooms has been chosen with one thing in mind: the guest s comfort. And with free Wi-Fi available in all guest rooms and throughout the hotel, you are never more than a couple of clicks away from home, the office, or the rest of the world. All 382 rooms in this refurbished hotel are air-conditioned, en-suite and have free Wi-Fi. Facilities available King Sized Bed Twin Beds Flat Screen LCD TV Satellite TV Channels and Radio Stations Complimentary Toiletries Hairdryer Iron & Ironing Board Luggage Rack Prayer Mat Room Safe Stationery Complimentary Water Daily Newspapers Yukata / Bath Robes Coffee Machine with Coffee and Tea Pods In-room DVD Player Kitchen with Utensils in Apartments Our room types include Presidential Suites, Terrace Suites, Suites, Apartments, Executive, Deluxe and Superior Rooms. All our rooms have a commanding view of the Straits of Johor whilst the Superior Rooms provide an eye-catching view of the city skyline. Smoking and Non Smoking Floors Valet Parking Shuttle Service Gift Shop Business Centre Executive Lounge Executive Check-in Express Check-out Laundry and Dry Cleaning Services Access to Fitness Centre & Spa Surau
Luxury Meets Comfort
Delighting All The Senses
7 RESTAURANTS & BARS Overlooking the Straits of Johor, the restaurants and bars at Thistle Johor Bahru offer a huge range of cuisine and dining options, whether you are entertaining business associates, enjoying a quiet dinner for two, or enjoying time with the entire family. Our restaurants include Glass, Fresh and Oasis. Hive Bar is open on weekends and Steps Lounge throughout the day. If you re starting early, or staying up late, there is a full room service menu round the clock. Glass offers a culinary feast of local and international cuisine from a-la-carte meals to lavish lunch and dinner buffets. It has unparalleled views across the swimming pools and landscaped gardens. All day dining available. Steps is the lobby lounge to just wind down and relax - the perfect antidote after a long day with stunning views of the gardens. All day snacks, afternoon tea, fine wines from the cellar and cocktails are available. Fresh offers guests a hearty breakfast experience overlooking the tranquil landscaped swimming pool and green palm trees. Enjoy the magnificent view of the clock tower, one of Johor s most iconic landmark. Oasis is an innovative Italian and Japanese poolside restaurant with distinct dining areas and a bar where diners can watch the chefs compose in the open kitchen. Open air concept by the pool offers unabashed views of the garden and swimming pool.
8 MEETINGS & EVENTS Located in the heart of modern Johor Bahru, Thistle Johor Bahru s meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions facilities include state-of-the-art function and meeting rooms. The largest function room, the Orchid Ballroom, seats up to 1000 people theatre-style, making it suitable for large conferences, tradeshows, exhibitions, banqueting and as a wedding venue. It can also be divided into three smaller spaces if required, each seating 200 to 250 people. The hotel has seven further meeting rooms, which can be hired in any combination and layout you require for board and team meetings, training sessions, presentations, interviews and private dining for parties of up to 50 guests. All meeting rooms come fully equipped with LCD projector and screen, free Wi-Fi connectivity, dedicated events team, stationery, bottled water and light snacks. Day Delegate Rates and Residential Packages are available and can be tailored to meet your needs. MEETING ROOM CAPACITY Function Venue Dimension LxWxH (ft) Theatre Classroom U-shape Boardroom Banqueting Standing Cocktail Orchid Ballroom 65x102x24 800 480 90 100 400 600 Orchid Ballroom + Pre Function Area (open partition) 86x102x24 1000 500 120 130 650 1000 Orchid 1 65x30x24 200 100 48 54 120 120 Orchid 2 65x42x24 250 140 54 60 180 150 Orchid 3 65x30x24 200 100 48 54 120 120 Orchid 1 & Orchid 2 65x72x24 400 240 70 80 260 300 Orchid 2 & Orchid 3 65x72x24 400 240 70 80 260 300 Hibiscus 25x26x9 20 18 10 10 40 30 Alamanda 25x24x9 20 18 10 10 40 30 Hibiscus + Alamanda 25x50x9 50 30 30 20 80 60 Ixora 20x25x9 12 10-10 30 30 Rafflesia 25x25x9 30 24 16 18 30 30 Jasmine 25x25x9 30 24 16 18 40 30 Rafflesia + Jasmine 25x50x9 100 48 36 30 100 60 Dahlia 25x17x9 30 16 10 10 30 30 Seroja 25x21x9 30 16 10 10 30 30 Dahlia + Seroja 25x38x9 60 36 20 15 70 60 Kenanga 22x24x9 - - 10 - - Arodina 1 (Room No: 1707) - 20 12-10 20 - Arodina 2 (Room No: 1708) - 20 12-10 20 - Arodina 3 (Room No: 1709) - 10 9-6 10 - Arodina 4 (Room No: 1710) - 20 12-10 20 - Fresh 115x22x8 - - - 150 - Note: The above capacity is based from wall to wall Fresh - setup for round table/banquenting with the existing buffet line
The Smarter Choice For Business
Signature Experiences Second To None
11 MEETINGS & EVENTS FACILITIES Orchid I, II and III is our pillarless Ballroom which offers an elegant atmosphere for meetings, events, conferences and conventions of any size. You will have access to free Wi-Fi, latest equipments incorporating the newest in presentation capabilities. Our meeting rooms are Hibiscus, Alamanda, Ixora, Rafflesia, Jasmine, Dahlia, Seroja, Kenanga and Arondina Rooms. For a memorable wedding or an outdoor event, you can throw an exciting bash at our Rio Garden and the Oasis Restaurant outdoor pool area. So when you re searching for a wedding venue or doing business in Malaysia, look no further than Thistle Johor Bahru.
12 WEDDINGS Offering a complete bespoke wedding service, you get more than you can imagine when you choose to have a memorable wedding with us. From preparing an ideal room layout, a complete wine list to food and floral arrangements, we will customise it to suit your taste and style. Our experienced team of professional wedding planners are more than willing to tailor make wedding packages to help you create a memorable event that would best suit your budget, event size, theme and menu preference. Our wedding menus and buffets are extensive, comprising of Western, Malay, Chinese and Indian as well as poolside barbeque menus. Prior to the event, we can arrange a free food tasting session for you. We have a selection of wedding cakes to choose from. We provide great locations for your Registration of Marriage (ROM) ceremony such as the poolside and Fresh Restaurant. There are great photographic spots that include our free form swimming pool surrounded by our manicured landscape and unique spiral staircase to commemorate your wedding moments. You can opt to have a classic cultural reception at any of our ballrooms or a spectacular poolside wedding with wonderful panoramic views or just a simple close-knit soiree at any of our restaurants.
Enchanting Moments, Unforgettable Union
Relish Feelings Of Utter Bliss
15 LEISURE FACILITIES There is an outdoor two-level resort style swimming pool, plus a separate children s pool and sun loungers to relax, surrounded by palm trees and mature landscaped gardens. Our one of a kind poolside service lets you enjoy your favourite beverages and light snacks by the pool. The gymnasium is a fully-equipped fitness centre with a complete range of weights and cardiovascular machines. Aerobics and yoga classes are conducted daily by our fitness experts. We also have two tennis courts and a spa equipped with a sauna, whirlpool, plunge pool and steam room offering various spa packages to rejuvenate you.
17 E Senai Selatan exit 253S Senai Utara exit 253U N W S Kuala Lumpur North-South Expressway Johor Bahru Jalan Lingkaran Dalam Second Link Expressway Jalan Skudai Jalan Sri Gelam Jalan Sg. Chat Dataran Bandaraya Johor Bahru Jalan Mahmoodiah Hospital Sultanah Aminah Jalan Yahya Awal Istana Park Johor Bahru Town Johor/Singapore Causeway Second Link Bridge (Tuas Checkpoint) Jalan Skudai (Danga Bay) Thistle Johor Bahru Jalan Sungai Chat, 80100, Johor Bahru, Malaysia Hotel: +607 222 9234 Fax: +607 222 0153 Email: info@thistle.com.my www.thistle.com/johorbahru
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