The First Holiday Day Inn Express & Suites Officially Opened Its Door To Public At Johor Bahru

 Dear Readers, 

Malaysia Welcomes The First Holiday Inn Express & Suites In Johor Bahru

Congratulation To Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru For The Soft Opening

 

A hearty congratulation to IHG Hotels & Resorts for the official launch of the first Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Malaysia. This Express & Suites is the first of its kind and it is located in the bustling city of Johor Bahru.

 

It is strategically located in the town where MICE and business travelers will appreciate the convenience that this hotel can offer as it is in close proximity to the commercial parks, the Persada Convention Centre, and the key government offices like KWSP and UTC. Johor Bahru has gained traction as a hub of "Iskandar Malaysia" which is the southern economic corridor that earn-marked for economic expansion. 

 

The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Scheduled Shuttle Services

 

Furthermore, Senai International Airport is just 30-minutes drive away and this making it a perfect choice for jet-setters and if you would like to add Singapore into your traveling itinerary, the Woodlands Checkpoint and the upcoming Singapore - Johor Bahru Rapid Transit System (RTS) are both close by to the hotel. 

 

This contemporary hotel will be championing its brand's "Simple, Smart Travel" philosophy and they strongly believe that this will set to be the first choice for guests that travel to Johor Bahru. It is perfect for savvy travelers that are seeking for a simple yet engaging place to rest, recharge and get a little work to be done, too!

 

Simple, Smart Travel - Perfect Hotel For Leisure Or Business Trip

 

Holiday Inn Express first launched its brand back in 1991 and this year, they are celebrating its 30th Anniversary as one of the most beloved, frequented, largest and fastest growing brands in the worldwide hotel industry. This is made possible when Holiday Inn Express makes travel so simple so that guests can be there when they want and need to be there, whether it is for business or leisure trip purposes. 

 

I am truly honored to be one of the earliest travelers to experience the smart traveler experience here at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru and be part of their soft opening guests that took place on the 15th December 2021. 

 

The First Hotel Guest Checked-In On The Soft Opening Day - Forever "Very Important Guest" (VIG)

 

"I am excited to unveil Holiday Inn Express & Suites as the latest addition of IHG Hotels and Resort's portfolio of hotels in one of the vibrant cities in Malaysia. Johor Bahru is an important city and acts as a connecting hub between Singapore & Malaysia. Our hotel concept will enable even more business and leisure travelers to experience a smarter way of traveling, in providing what matters the most to travelers." said Melanie Rahayu, General Manager, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru. 

The soft opening event was witnessed by the hotel staff, agencies, invited guests and last but not least, the friends of the media with a Welcoming Speech given by Keyin Tay, Marketing Manager and an Opening Speech delivered by Melanie Rahayu, the General Manager of this hotel.

 

The event is officially launched after the Festive Drum performance followed by the balloon popping by the VIPs. 

 

Welcoming Speech by Keyin Tay, Marketing Manager of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru

Opening Speech by Melanie Rahayu, General Manager of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru

Auspicious Festive Drum Performance Before The Opening Gimmick

 

Now, Holiday Inn Express & Suites is officially opened to the public. Let us explore the hotel facilities and the comfort that this hotel can offer to us during our staycation journey.

 

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Guest Rooms 

There are a total of 203-room with new and refreshed offerings that were created with comfort in mind where each room offers more of what matters the most, especially a great night's sleep with comfortable beds. 

 

The room options available here are Standard Queen or Twin Beds Room or suite with options of One (1) or Two (2) Bedroom Suite that suit your preference and needs depending on the number of travelers for your trip. As we were traveling in a group, we had the opportunity to experience the staycation in both the Twin Bed Room and Two (2) Bedroom Suite.  

 

Standard Twin Bed Room

 

In the room, you can choose the pillow that suits your preference, either you go for the soft or firm pillow with a plushy duvet. Most importantly, there are plenty of bedside power outlets available for you to charge your phone, electronic devices, powering up your laptop for work and even a covered one at the sink for safety purpose near the sink. How brilliant and mindful it is when they designed the room setup. 

 

The Firm For My Neck Support And Soft For My Hugable Pillow

Covered Power Outlet Socket

 

During my stay, I am still Working From Home but on that special day, I am actually Working From Hotel. The table size is just enough for me to place my 15.6" laptop and space to move my mouse around. Each stay in this hotel comes with a high-speed complementary WiFi that I can use without any connection interruptions. 

 

Besides the workstation available in the room, you can also work from the hotel lobby where the area is pretty much conducive as it is equipped with plenty of power socket outlets, comfortable seating area suitable for you to hangout with family and friends or chit-chatting with your business partners. 

Conducive Hotel Lobby With Plenty Of Seating Area - A Perfect Hangout Place Or Work Station

 

The room also comes with an attached bathroom which is really spacious and what attracted me the most is the body wash and shampoo brand that used by this hotel. It is my all-time favourite brand too, none other but Dove. The scents are so pleasant and really make my day after taking shower. Oh yes, even the handwash is using the same brand too!

 

Attached Bathroom In The Room But Separated Between Shower And Toilet

Separate Toilet From The Standing Shower Room

 

The sink is located outside of the toilet and makes it so convenient especially for us to get ready without delaying others to take bath or need to do an "urgent" personal business. You know what I meant, right? It has a huge mirror and enough room to place all personal care products on it.

Didn't bring a hair dryer with you? No problem, because there is one provided in the room.

 

There is also a safety box available for you to keep all your valuable belongings while you are away from the room. Other than that, you can enjoy a cup of tea/coffee as complete set of tea or coffee maker is provided, make sure to stay hydrated all day long with the complimentary bottled drinking water, keep your item chilled with the refrigerator and be entertained with the 32-inch LCD TV with various channel up to 15 options available. 

 

Separate Sink From Bathroom And Toilet

Other Facilities Available Here At Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru

Facilities Available On The 2nd Floor

 

The hotel aims to provide a seamless and intuitive experience for business travelers to connect and be productive. Looking at this aim, Holiday Inn Express & Suites has an ample amount of Meeting Spaces that are fully equipped with projectors and PA systems.

 

These meeting spaces can comfortably accommodate up to 120 people at a time depending on the seating arrangement, making it an ideal venue for corporate or social events. 

 

24-Hour Fitness Centre

 

If you are a gym rat and you cannot skip your daily routine, no worries too because there is a 24-Hour Fitness Centre available that is well equipped and enough for your basic workout. 

 

As the room did not have the iron and ironing board, it does not mean that these items are not provided. Do visit the 24-Hour Laundromat Room at your convenience as you can do your ironing task here with two units of iron and ironing board ready to be used.

 

On top of that, you can perform your daily laundry while staying here as there is a vending washer and dryer machine available, so you can eliminate the need to bring dirty clothes with you while traveling to your next destination. 

 

24-Hour Laundromat Room

 

There are 66 indoor parking spaces available that are located at Level 3 and 4 of this hotel. At the moment, the parking is still FREE OF CHARGE (at least during my stay on the 14th -16th December 2021) specially dedicated for the hotel guests only.  

 

Free Hotel Car Park For Hotel Guests Only

 

Last but not least, the hotel also offers the complimentary Express Start breakfast at the brand's signature Great Room where you can either go for an international or local buffet spread. Meanwhile, there is a "Grab & Go" breakfast option with beverages and tasty snacks at the Express Bar. Outside of the breakfast hours, there is an all-day dining option available too. 

 

International or Local Buffet Spread

Fruits And Yogurt Corner

Great Catch Up Session With JDT Local Media Team

Your stay here can be guaranteed to be a great one as Holiday Inn Express & Suites is surrounded by nearby shopping malls where you can enjoy dining, entertainment and leisure attractions. Shopping hotspots like Komtar JBCC and City Square Johor Bahru, as well as restaurants and cafes with mouth-watering fare are within an easy reach. 

 

As we are still in the midst of fighting against the current pandemic, IHG is assured that you can have a confident, safe and hygienic stay as they perform the cleaning using a refined IHG Way of Clean. This is a new and science-led protocols and service measures in partnership with the industry leading experts known as Cleveland Clinic, Ecolab and Diversey. 

This is the redefined cleanliness under IHG Clean Promise that can give all the guests a greater confidence  since the world is adjusting to the new travel norms and expectations, and at the same time, giving the hotel teams the protection they need. 

 

Scan The QR Code For A Guide To A Smarter Stay

 

During the Soft Opening, there is an attractive promotion where you can stay at RM 99 nett for two (2) adults or RM 199 nett for four (4) adults that comes with breakfast. However, this promotion is valid until 19th December 2021 only.

 

Fred not if you have missed that promotion because Holiday Inn Express & Suites is currently having the "Book Now, Pay Later" ongoing promotion where you can enjoy a 25% discount on your stay. 

 

This ongoing promotion will end soon next year on the 31st March 2022. Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy this massive discount staycation. You can click the link below to access their website for booking purposes. 

Click To View The Hotel Website 

Beautiful And Nice Lobby With A Efficient And Seamless Check-In Process Assisted By The Friendly Staff

 

That's pretty much what I want to share with you on my recent staycation at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru. It is indeed a great hotel and comfortable enough to define my staycation as a perfect one. Everything that I need is pretty well catered here. 

For more information about Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru, you can visit their website by clicking the link below and remember to follow their official social media platforms for the latest promotions and events updates. 

Website: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru

Facebook: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru Facebook

Instagram: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru Instagram

Address: Lot 512, Jalan Syed Mohamed Mufti, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia (https://goo.gl/maps/oPgpigLzeDf6fDcB8)

Telephone: +607-218 3333

 Email: info.jhbjb@ihg.com

 

About Holiday Inn Express

For travelers on the go, Holiday Inn Express provides more where it matters most - a great night's sleep with our Restful Recharge program, focused service from genuine people, and the Express Start breakfast included in the rate, all designed to help guests feel more than ready for their day. As the fastest growing brand for IHG Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn Express aims to enable real, human connections for our guests by providing a simple, smart travel experience. For more information, visit www.holidayinnexpress.com, and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

 

About IHG Hotels & Resorts

IHG Hotels & Resorts is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good. With a family of 17 hotel brands and IHG Rewards, one of the world's largest hotel loyalty programmes, IHG has nearly 6,000 open hotels in more than 100 countries, and a further 1,800 in the development pipeline. 

 

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InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group's holding company and is incorporated and registered in England and Wales. Approximately 350,000 people work across IHG's hotels and corporate offices globally. 

 

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