Advantages: Border town,good architecture,good dining out Disadvantages: Expensive,crowded during wekkends and public holidays
In the headlong rush north many visitors to Malaysia from Singapore through the southern gateway of JohorBahru overlook the attractions of this bustling town. The state capital, however, has a good deal to offer to those prepared to 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 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 piece of architecture.
Along Jalan Tun Dr Ismail you cannot miss the imposing Istana Besar - Big Palace - which was built in 1866 by Sultan Abu Bakar, who was ...
Advantages: Great location, wonderful facilities, very friendly staff, the swimming pool is bliss Disadvantages: smallish room, slow service
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Surroundings
I can recommend everyone to hire a car to see more of the island and the inhabitants. Driving is, as mentioned earlier, very easy and well worth it. Everyday life is very colorful and wonderfully laid-back. It was a refreshing experience to get out of the resort and see how people go about their business here.
Price
The prices are what you would expect from a 5-star hotel, but so is the offered service. The rooms may be slightly small, but the spectaculair location and swimming pool more than make up for this.
Conclusion
The Sofitel offers reasonable rooms and boosts excellent facilities. The swimming pool and juice bar are so tempting, that you might never leave the hotel premises! However, should you choose to stay here, I would strongly urge you toexplore the surroundings, as Fiji has a lot more to offer than this ...
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 JohorBahru 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 ...
