Mutiara Hotel, Johor Bahru

Advantages: Good nightlife; Some attractive buildings, Shopping is quite good
Disadvantages: Traffic jams; Crowded at weekends;

...In the headlong rush north many visitors to Malaysia from Singapore through the southern gateway of Johor Bahru overlook the attractions of this bustling,surprising, town. The state capital, however, has quite a offer to those prepared to dwell and seek out its attractions. Architectural pride of place has to be given to the Sultan Abu Bakar mosque which undeniably ranks amongst the loveliest in Malaysia. It took eight years to build and the intricate architecture was designed by one Tuan Haji Mohammad Arif; the building was completed in 1900, a few years after the death of Sultan Abu Bakar, the ruler it was named after. The Islamic Centre nearby is a very recent building but it too is a fine modern piece of architecture. Along Jalan Tun Dr Ismail you cannot miss the imposing Istana Besar - Big Palace - which was built... Read review

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Advantages: 10-minutes away from Singapore
Disadvantages: Exterior looks run-down

...Simply because people said this is the best hotel in Johore Bahru (JB), I decided to stay here for a night during my short visit. The hotel is about 30 minutes away from the Senai Airport (nearest airport to JB). My friend picked me up from the airport and sent me straight to the airport. I was told that the way he took to the airport used to be the only road going to Singapore from Malaysia. Hyatt Hotel is up on a steep road and when I saw it from a distance, I thought 'oh no, i shouldn't believed what people have told me'. But, wait ! When I stepped into my room, I thought 'don't judge a book by its cover'. (Sorry guys, I forgot to bring my camera along - no pictures here) I booked a single room and was given a room with twin beds. The beds are so big they could easily fit 4 people in the room. The rate I got was about RM280... Read review

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Advantages: English is widely spoken
Disadvantages: Not Well Publicized

...the states in Malaysia • State of KELANTAN Darul Naim • State of TERENGGANU Darul Iman • State of PAHANG Darul Makmur • State of JOHOR Darul Takzim (Johore) • State of NEGERI SEMBILAN Darul Khusus • State of MELAKA Bandaraya Bersejarah (Malacca) • State of SELANGOR Darul Ehsan • State of PERAK Darul Ridzuan • State of PULAU PINANG Pulau Mutiara (Penang) • State of KEDAH Darul Aman • State of PERLIS Indera Kayangan • State of SARAWAK Bumi Kenyalang • State of SABAH Negeri Dibawah Bayu • Federal Territory of KUALA LUMPUR • Federal Territory of PUTRAJAYA • Federal Territory of LABUAN <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< KELANTAN DARUL NAIM <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Located at the east coast of Malay Peninsular and well known with their food that is very sweet... Read review

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