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GBW Hotel

3.5 star property

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

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Hot Tub
  • 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.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Premier Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 710 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Queen Room

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Studio Queen Room

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Executive Double Room

  • 731 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 355 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Executive Twin Room

  • 731 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Studio

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin 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 Twin 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 Twin 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 Twin 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 the neighborhood

Johor Bahru

Located in Johor Bahru (Central District), GBW Hotel is within a 15-minute walk of R&F Mall and Johor Bahru City Square. .This hotel is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from KSL City Mall and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Paradigm Mall Johor Bahru.

What's nearby

  • Johor Bahru Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine Complex - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Komtar JBCC - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • R&F Mall - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Johor Bahru City Square - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • KSL City Mall - 5 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • Kranji Station - 7 min drive
  • JB Sentral - 16 min walk
  • Senai International Airport (JHB) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restoran E&Y - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪OLDTOWN White Coffee - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Reatoran Empire Bistro - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Dragon-i Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪SDS Classic - ‬17 min walk

About this property

GBW Hotel

Hotel with free parking, steps from R&F Mall
GBW Hotel offers 221 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. 40-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include slippers and hair dryers.

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

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 221 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Wired and wireless internet access is complimentary, while 40-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms have hair dryers and slippers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and 3 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 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 transportation

  • 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • 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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

Property is also known as

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Grand Bluewave
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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 traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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

Traveled 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 traveler
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Mohd

Business traveler
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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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