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JB Central Hotel

Merlin Tower, Jalan Meldrum, Johor Bahru 80000, Malaysia
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JB Central Hotel
Ranked #49 of 71 hotels in Johor Bahru
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2013

I had stayed there for 2 days...environmental hotel is old n lift is old. i looked around in a room (twin beds)...some things not provide for people to use as a mini bar,bathtab,etc...decoration room look old...breakfast is not attractive...matters and pillow cases are hard..blanket is not thick and not soft ..hairdryer is break. Lamp have no auto conttol (switch on/off... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2012

The room spacious but it was old room, with old,hard and uncomfortable matress as if sleep on the carpet. I think this hotel has staff management issue coz only 1 reception staff at most of the time(pity that guy). I definitely will never stay at this hotel anymore, but the location is good.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 June 2012

its a 3 star hotel but its old, the rooms is very spacious but due to the furniture n fittings and the lightnings is old n dark, so it looks spooky! anyway nothing happen tat nite~ just will not go back the 2nd time!!

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

We stayed there for one night,before leaving Malaysia and it wasn`t very good choice. Location is good - next to JB Sentral station and Woodland but it means noise all the night - forget about good sleeping time. The room looked clean before we found a bigcockroach. On the 17th floor! Breakfast - nothing special - watch out for hard-boiled... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 October 2011

Im staying from 10 oct 2011 intull 13 oct 2011 wth my boyfriend in rooom 1814. We are not feel welcoming by the reception staff,no greeting no nothing and they are not even smile. When we go the room and the room just nice with the view. The room bit old with hard mattress and the toilet is quite old.... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 July 2011

The location of this hotel is great, right next to the Malaysian border and the Causeway, and one of the first hotels you'll notice when walking from the station. Rooms are old, weary and not spotlessly clean (stains in the toilet, on the floor and in the bed linens) but very big and with nice views from the higher rooms.... More

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Singapore, Singapore
2 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2011

Compared to JA Residence Hotel this hotel is FAR MUCH MORE BETTER. First day i.e Apr 02' 2011 me and my wife check-into this hotel. Front office staff was ready to serve attitude and ready to help. Room was clean and cozy wth some coffee, water bottle, soap and other necessary things provided. Wide spread of Buffet Breakfast. Hot and... More

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singapore
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 September 2010

though this hotel is very accessible, a had a terrible experience with the services of this hotel. housekeeping service: they dont even change the beddings and the toilet is very dirty. even local calls, they will charge you and encountered this malay front desk staff as if i owe her anything. guys, avoid this hotel.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2010

Stayed with a girl friend at room 1813. This hotel is all about extremely convenient location, being right next to City Square mall and the Malaysian customs building. There is a 24-hour Indian coffee shop beside the hotel too, to pander to your late-night cravings. Delicious roti channai and tea! Since we were on the 18th floor, the hotel offered... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2009

Formerly Merlin Hotel. It's 120 RM.. so don't expect 5 stars standard. It's 3 star standard for its location and service but 2 star for everything else... The room is spacious and if you ask for a good view, you'll get it most of the time.. Ask for level 18 and above (even-numbered rooms have better view of johor) Bathroom... More

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Address: Merlin Tower, Jalan Meldrum, Johor Bahru 80000, Malaysia
Region: Malaysia > Johor > Johor Bahru District > Johor Bahru
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Ranked #49 of 71 hotels in Johor Bahru
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