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GBW Hotel

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Gift shop
Lobby
Outdoor pool

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
No.9R, Jalan Bukit Meldrum, Johor Bahru, Johor, 80300
  • R&F Mall
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Johor Bahru City Square
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • KSL City Mall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Johor Bahru (JHB-Senai Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Premier Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 66.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Queen Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Queen Room

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Studio Queen Room

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Executive Double Room

  • 68 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 33.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Executive Twin Room

  • 68 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Studio | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Studio

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Studio twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Premier Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Executive twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Studio queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Executive queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

GBW Hotel

Hotel with free parking, steps from R&F Mall
This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a fitness centre. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a sauna and Access to hot tub are on-site.
GBW Hotel offers 221 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. 40-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include slippers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An outdoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness centre.
During your stay at GBW Hotel, you'll be within walking distance of R&F Mall. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, a steam room and a sauna
  • Steps from R&F Mall and 13 minutes on foot from Johor Bahru City Square
As a guest of GBW Hotel, you'll find an outdoor pool, Access to hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and 3 meeting rooms. The business-friendly GBW Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Johor Bahru hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
GBW Hotel has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Malay

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: MYR 28 for adults and MYR 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 1 November 2024 to 31 May 2025 (dates subject to change).
This property will be closed from 1 November 2024 to 31 May 2025 for renovations and will resume operation once the renovation is complete (completion date subject to change).
 

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately MYR 28 for adults and from MYR 20 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Property is also known as

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GBW Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 618 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 268 out of 618 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 618 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 618 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 618 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mohd

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Oon Poh Rickie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
1 night stay ay GBW
Though it was a 1 night stay, the room was large. Aircond was very cold cannot be tone down. Only have bath towels, would be good to provide the hand and face towels too for better hygiene and comfort. Hotel is abit aged need some upgrading. Construction going on outside hotel, noisy even at late night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mekala

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel staff were very nice and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mohd

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mohd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Mohd

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Mohd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Muhammad Faris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Room is excellent but toilet need to improve
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Mohd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Mohd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Mohd

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Mohd

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Zen

Early check in not allowed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Munyong

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheng Hui

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms are spacious and we got lucky to have some room upgraded. The water heather and aircon might need some upgrade as we dont seem able to get very hot water for bathing and aircon is warm for 2 rooms
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

CHEE KWONG

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
3.5 Star Hotel room is a rundown. Algae on the windows and seems long time never maintain. Pillows and beds are low quality. Shower frames broken.TV signals are so bad. Whole corridors are dark, and it was surprising that the good reviews left by previous guests are really genuine reviews or fake. To be fair, breakfast is moderately OK.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Atsushi A

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Samsiah

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check-in was easy and fast as we immediately got our rooms. Facilities are old and definitely need upgrading. Housekeeping could definitely be better as we noticed a piece of tissue paper below the study table when we first came but it still wasn't removed or thrown away when housekeeping did their work on the 2nd day. There should be a bigger shelf at the shower area for us to place our things while having a shower. The current one is too small and shallow. The location is really inconvenient to get Grab drivers. They simply do not want to take our booking from the hotel. We would need to get out of the hotel area to actually get Grab.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Julia

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall Is okay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Zahoor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Christopher

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Booked 4 Deluxe Queen rooms but was given Premier floor with 2 Suites. All 4 rooms were very cold and we have to switch it off for the 2 nights stay. Rooms were dated but comfortable. Wifi was adequate but need to change password everyday. There's a bridge to City Square about 800m away. Overall experience ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Mohamad

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is clean, breakfast is decent. Pleasant to stay.