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JW Marriott Hotel Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru, Malaysia · JW Marriott · Accessible Luxury · Opening soon
JW Marriott Johor Bahru will be the brand's first hotel in the city, converted from the former Thistle Johor Bahru, which was bought from GuocoLand for RM150 million in December 2025. It has 410 rooms and sits minutes from the future RTS Link station at Bukit Chagar, the rail line to Singapore. The brand is due to open here in December 2026, so it is not yet taking guests.
- 410 rooms
- Neighborhood: Tasek Utara
- Not open yet
About JW Marriott Hotel Johor Bahru
- JW Marriott Hotel Johor Bahru is a conversion of the former Thistle Johor Bahru, acquired from GuocoLand for RM150 million in December 2025.
- It will be the first JW Marriott in Johor Bahru, with 410 rooms.
- It is minutes from the upcoming RTS Link Bukit Chagar station.
- The brand opening is scheduled for December 2026.
History
The hotel opened as Thistle Johor Bahru and was bought from GuocoLand for RM150 million in December 2025. It is being converted into the first JW Marriott in Johor Bahru, with 410 rooms, and is due to open under the new brand in December 2026.
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