DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru {MYS}
Jun 24, 2014, 4:17 pm
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Thanks HHonorsRepresentative for looking into this, I am now able to book my stay in late Aug. using the standard room reward on the Hilton.com website.
Last edited by Backbencher; Jun 24, 2014 at 4:34 pm
Jun 26, 2014, 10:46 pm
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"Best" - Taxi from Queen St to Kotaraya. Walk to the hotel (just across the street). If you plan to cross on the weekend, avoid entering MY from 11am-4pm. Coming back, avoid going to back Singapore anytime from 6pm-9pm.
Cheapest - MRT to Kranji, change to bus 160/170, clear SG immigration, get back on 160/170, cross the causeway, enter MY. Walk to the hotel from the checkpoint. From Kranji Stn to the hotel, you can be as quick as 40 minutes, to as long as 3 hours, depending on how bad traffic/immigration is.
You may find other places online saying to take bus 950 from Woodlands. This bus isn't nearly as frequent, and you are more likely to get stuck in a massive queue at Woodlands checkpoint.
Cheapest - MRT to Kranji, change to bus 160/170, clear SG immigration, get back on 160/170, cross the causeway, enter MY. Walk to the hotel from the checkpoint. From Kranji Stn to the hotel, you can be as quick as 40 minutes, to as long as 3 hours, depending on how bad traffic/immigration is.
You may find other places online saying to take bus 950 from Woodlands. This bus isn't nearly as frequent, and you are more likely to get stuck in a massive queue at Woodlands checkpoint.
Jun 26, 2014, 11:39 pm
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"Best" - Taxi from Queen St to Kotaraya. Walk to the hotel (just across the street). If you plan to cross on the weekend, avoid entering MY from 11am-4pm. Coming back, avoid going to back Singapore anytime from 6pm-9pm.
Cheapest - MRT to Kranji, change to bus 160/170, clear SG immigration, get back on 160/170, cross the causeway, enter MY. Walk to the hotel from the checkpoint. From Kranji Stn to the hotel, you can be as quick as 40 minutes, to as long as 3 hours, depending on how bad traffic/immigration is.
You may find other places online saying to take bus 950 from Woodlands. This bus isn't nearly as frequent, and you are more likely to get stuck in a massive queue at Woodlands checkpoint.
Cheapest - MRT to Kranji, change to bus 160/170, clear SG immigration, get back on 160/170, cross the causeway, enter MY. Walk to the hotel from the checkpoint. From Kranji Stn to the hotel, you can be as quick as 40 minutes, to as long as 3 hours, depending on how bad traffic/immigration is.
You may find other places online saying to take bus 950 from Woodlands. This bus isn't nearly as frequent, and you are more likely to get stuck in a massive queue at Woodlands checkpoint.
. unfortunately will come to an end in September. Mindless greed propelling some new development to that piece of land, it will all be in Larkin from then. SUCKS.
Jun 28, 2014, 12:17 pm
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"Best" - Taxi from Queen St to Kotaraya. Walk to the hotel (just across the street). If you plan to cross on the weekend, avoid entering MY from 11am-4pm. Coming back, avoid going to back Singapore anytime from 6pm-9pm.
Cheapest - MRT to Kranji, change to bus 160/170, clear SG immigration, get back on 160/170, cross the causeway, enter MY. Walk to the hotel from the checkpoint. From Kranji Stn to the hotel, you can be as quick as 40 minutes, to as long as 3 hours, depending on how bad traffic/immigration is.
You may find other places online saying to take bus 950 from Woodlands. This bus isn't nearly as frequent, and you are more likely to get stuck in a massive queue at Woodlands checkpoint.
Cheapest - MRT to Kranji, change to bus 160/170, clear SG immigration, get back on 160/170, cross the causeway, enter MY. Walk to the hotel from the checkpoint. From Kranji Stn to the hotel, you can be as quick as 40 minutes, to as long as 3 hours, depending on how bad traffic/immigration is.
You may find other places online saying to take bus 950 from Woodlands. This bus isn't nearly as frequent, and you are more likely to get stuck in a massive queue at Woodlands checkpoint.
Seems to be a bit of a hassle from SIN airport. Private companies cant transfer directly from the airport?
Jun 28, 2014, 12:23 pm
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[QUOTE=mcgahat;23111325
Seems to be a bit of a hassle from SIN airport. Private companies cant transfer directly from the airport?[/QUOTE]
There is an hourly bus service from the sin and jhb airport(s). Keep walking in the exit direction of the cab stand and you will hit double tree in about 5.
Seems to be a bit of a hassle from SIN airport. Private companies cant transfer directly from the airport?[/QUOTE]
There is an hourly bus service from the sin and jhb airport(s). Keep walking in the exit direction of the cab stand and you will hit double tree in about 5.
Jun 29, 2014, 3:12 am
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http://www.regentstar.travel/crossborder/
$7 FROM singapore changi airport.
7rm TO singapore changi airport.
Able to board/alight from jb custom as well.
Jun 29, 2014, 12:46 pm
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Transtar TS1. Changi airport to/from larkin.
http://www.regentstar.travel/crossborder/
$7 FROM singapore changi airport.
7rm TO singapore changi airport.
Able to board/alight from jb custom as well.
http://www.regentstar.travel/crossborder/
$7 FROM singapore changi airport.
7rm TO singapore changi airport.
Able to board/alight from jb custom as well.
Jun 29, 2014, 3:00 pm
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Alternatively you can catch the MRT to Woodlands, and then follow the crowds onto the short bus trip over the border. From the second immigration stop simply walk/cab it.
Jun 29, 2014, 10:30 pm
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You have to get off the bus (twice!) to immigration. From the second stop, the hotel is only about half a mile, so you could probably dump the bus there and either walk or catch a cab the last bit.
Alternatively you can catch the MRT to Woodlands, and then follow the crowds onto the short bus trip over the border. From the second immigration stop simply walk/cab it.
Alternatively you can catch the MRT to Woodlands, and then follow the crowds onto the short bus trip over the border. From the second immigration stop simply walk/cab it.
Edited to add: I got the info below from the hotel just after typing this post so thought I would include it.
"Greeting from DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru,
A pick up from Changi Airport Singapore to DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru will cost MYR 336.00 for a Hyundai Starex ( a 10 seater MPV ). As for a Benz E class ( 4 seater ) will cost MYR 420.00.For a 6 seater Naza Ria/ Toyota Innova will cost MYR 260.00. Please do provide flight details shall a pick up is required. This would be the fastest option to DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru.Though public transportation is available but a few transit is require. For instants taking a Singapore taxi from Changi airport to Rochor Road where there are buses and taxis available straight to Johor Bahru.Taxi charges from changi airport cost approximately SGD20-25 and taxi to johor bahru cost approximately SGD 50-60. Buses(Causeway Link) to johor bahru cost SGD 2.50. Please do not hesitate to mail me shall you have any further clarification.
Thank you very much for inquiring and hope to hear from you soon."
Last edited by mcgahat; Jun 29, 2014 at 10:44 pm Reason: Add info from hotel
Jul 3, 2014, 12:14 am
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Great info- though this might change due to revision in singapore foreign vehicle entry permit pricing announced yesterday!
Looking forward to be at the property next week and report back!
Looking forward to be at the property next week and report back!