DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru {MYS}
Jul 16, 2019, 1:27 am
#391
Suspended
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Here
Programs: HHonors Diamond, AA EXP
Posts: 1,496
Jul 16, 2019, 5:59 am
#392
Join Date: Oct 2017
Programs: ANA,Qantas,asiamiles,Royal Skies,Enrich
Posts: 198
I always PM Hilton on twitter and a rep from the hotel will email me back confirming the request
Jul 4, 2023, 9:12 am
#394
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Singapore
Programs: SPG LTP, HH D
Posts: 729
Personally, given that the HGI Singapore (Little India) is just under US$150 before tax, I think that the Doubletree in JB is a bargain at under US$85-90 incl tax albeit usually not on weekends.
I think not a bad candidate for a mattress run, and get some less expensive shopping done too to boot.
I think not a bad candidate for a mattress run, and get some less expensive shopping done too to boot.
Dec 11, 2023, 2:44 am
#395
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Netherlands
Posts: 4,282
Quick review
I had a 3 night stay at this property. Was upgraded to a King Suite room a few days before my stay.
Check-in:
Arrived rather late at the property and was checked in by a mediocre front desk agent. Did not really give any run down of the facilities and not very friendly or welcoming.
Room:
The room was spacious with a true separate bedroom. I believe this could be turned into. 2 bedroom suite as there was an adjoining door. The living room area was spacious. The room/hotel is showing already showing some wear and tear, but still functional. There was an arrival platter of fruits and small chocolate.
View of the room was towards the causeway and neighbouring buildings.
Bathroom was large with a tub and walk in shower. It had also a part of the wardrobe in the bathroom. Toiletries were updated with the wall mounted bottles.
View from room
Coffee and tea making facilities
View from the room
Bedroom
Welcome gift
Living room
Bathroom
View of pool from the room
Bathroom
Breakfast:
This was at the Makan Kitchen, it did get crowded even during the weekdays. The spread was actually very good with mix of different dishes. Staff in general were friendly and helpful.
Lounge:
I did not expect even during the weekdays that the lounge would be crowded but it was. I felt that how they handled the crowding to be quite bad, the solution they proposed was that they will send food to your room. However I asked them to give me a call when space became available. Not sure why they do not have this as a addition option. The next day I called up first to check and did request for them to call me when space was available. Food wise it was not too bad and as expected from Asian properties it was sufficient to create a meal from it. Cocktails and hard liquor was to be ordered. White and red wine was available for self pour. Another moot point which I felt is a ridiculous requirement which seemed to be selective applies was the wearing of flipflops. They did have quite a number of other dressing code - very much like Qantas lounges.
All in all an ok stay. Staff in general a mix bag, some friendly and some not so.
Hotel entrance view
Cheers!
Check-in:
Arrived rather late at the property and was checked in by a mediocre front desk agent. Did not really give any run down of the facilities and not very friendly or welcoming.
Room:
The room was spacious with a true separate bedroom. I believe this could be turned into. 2 bedroom suite as there was an adjoining door. The living room area was spacious. The room/hotel is showing already showing some wear and tear, but still functional. There was an arrival platter of fruits and small chocolate.
View of the room was towards the causeway and neighbouring buildings.
Bathroom was large with a tub and walk in shower. It had also a part of the wardrobe in the bathroom. Toiletries were updated with the wall mounted bottles.
View from room
Coffee and tea making facilities
View from the room
Bedroom
Welcome gift
Living room
Bathroom
View of pool from the room
Bathroom
Breakfast:
This was at the Makan Kitchen, it did get crowded even during the weekdays. The spread was actually very good with mix of different dishes. Staff in general were friendly and helpful.
Lounge:
I did not expect even during the weekdays that the lounge would be crowded but it was. I felt that how they handled the crowding to be quite bad, the solution they proposed was that they will send food to your room. However I asked them to give me a call when space became available. Not sure why they do not have this as a addition option. The next day I called up first to check and did request for them to call me when space was available. Food wise it was not too bad and as expected from Asian properties it was sufficient to create a meal from it. Cocktails and hard liquor was to be ordered. White and red wine was available for self pour. Another moot point which I felt is a ridiculous requirement which seemed to be selective applies was the wearing of flipflops. They did have quite a number of other dressing code - very much like Qantas lounges.
All in all an ok stay. Staff in general a mix bag, some friendly and some not so.
Hotel entrance view
Cheers!
Dec 28, 2023, 6:03 am
#396
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: UK, Scotland
Programs: HH Lifetime Diamond; UA/*A
Posts: 277
I have found variously applied dress codes for the lounges, especially across Asia, many times. It's frustrating. Better they publish the policy then stick to it rather than be selective. It just leaves people who follow the policy annoyed. Long pants would be a great example.
The whole EL situations sounds a bit chaotic from your review.
The whole EL situations sounds a bit chaotic from your review.