Thistle Johor Bahru, Johor BahruThistle Johor Bahru in Johor Bahru, Malaysia has a corrected score of 2.3 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 14 of 18 hotels we score in Johor Bahru. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 1.9 before correction: Booking.com 1.1, Tripadvisor 2.3, Google 2.3. Rooms from about $98 a night (cached, not a live quote).Thistle Johor Bahru is a five-star hotel situated on Jalan Sungai Chat. It contains 382 air-conditioned rooms and caters to business travellers and families. The property features a modern interior and provides views of the city skyline and the Straits of Johor. Guests have access to an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, a gym, and four on-site restaurants. The location is near the Johor Bahru business hub, KSL City Mall, and Johor Bahru City Square. While the hotel offers many facilities, the selection and quality of the food is described as average.What stands out

Outdoor swimming pool and tennis courts

Proximity to shopping malls

Views of the Straits of Johor

On-site fitness facilities

Watch out for

Food quality is mediocre

Limited Western dining options

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