By V. Sivaji
Located smack in the heart of Johor Bahru city is the first ONYX Hospitality Group’s hotel in Malaysia – The Amari Johor Bahru.
They offer some 242 non-smoking rooms and suites which are close to the Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) centre in JB.
They are also a quick walk away to the Komtar JBCC and City Square.
Among their facilities includes the all day dining – Amaya Food Gallery, Amaya Cafe, Dip Bar, Breeze Spa, Fit Centre, outdoor salt water swimming pool among others.
They are also within a 30-40min drive from the Senai International Airport and about 80-90mins to Changi International Airport in Singapore.
Their category of rooms are the Superior/Deluxe room, Deluxe Pool Access & Grand Deluxe Room, Junior Suite Room and the fine 1-Bedroom Suite Room.
Their main ballroom can accommodate around 250 guests for private and corporate events located on the 6th floor where their lobby is located too.
Other meeting room facilities are also on the same floor.
They also offer their exclusive Executive Lounge on the 20th floor for guests to experience dining and to enjoy a range of cocktails or to just choose a cozy corner for work and privacy purposes.
The Library is the business centre for busy executives on the go to carry out their work functions. The warm and cosy setting with wi-fi facilities is a favourite among guests.
Being a Thai inspired brand, the hotel strives to bring the best of Thai cuisine in the likes of Tom Yum, Som Tam, Pad Thai, Green Curry, Thai Fried Rice, Sticky Rice with mangoes and many other mouth watering dishes.
The team at the Amari Johor Bahru is led by well-travelled general manager, Pauline Chua who also served in several Onyx branded hotels in Bangkok.
The hotel is located at 82C, Jalan Trus, Bandar Johor Bahru, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor.
Call 07-266-8888 or email [email protected] for more details and information.
Other Amari branded hotels in Malaysia are in Kuala Lumpur and Penang.
