Overview of JS Hotel
JS Hotel is a compact 3-star property of 32 air-conditioned rooms, all set on a single floor within Block D of the Tebrau City Residences development. Its registered address is 01-14 Block D, Tebrau City Residences, Jalan Harmonium 24/2, Taman Desa Tebrau, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor. Because the hotel occupies one level and the listing notes that there are no elevators, it works very differently from the high-rise towers that dominate much of Johor Bahru: guests reach their rooms without waiting for a lift, and the whole operation is small enough that the front desk sits close to every room.
The property describes itself simply as being near AEON Tebrau City, and that is its clearest selling point. Traveloka's listing places AEON Tebrau City and Toppen Shopping Centre each about 0.6 km away, which puts two of the largest retail destinations in the Tebrau corridor within easy reach. For Singapore-based travellers who want a quieter base on the north-eastern side of Johor Bahru, away from the busy city-centre streets, JS Hotel offers a no-frills, practical option.
The hotel is run by a professional property host or manager, and front desk staff greet guests on arrival. The service focus is on the essentials: a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, free WiFi and free self parking on site. There is no on-site restaurant and no airport transfer service, so it suits travellers who are happy to eat out and arrange their own transport.
Room Types at JS Hotel
Traveloka's structured listing describes the hotel's 32 rooms collectively rather than as a named tier ladder, so the room names, bed configurations and sizes available on any given date are best checked on the booking page itself. What the listing does confirm is a consistent set of in-room features shared across the inventory.
Standard In-Room Features
Every room at JS Hotel is air-conditioned and fitted with an LED television with digital programming. Wireless internet access is included at no extra charge, which is useful for remote workers and for travellers keeping in touch with home across the border. Each room also has a desk, giving business visitors and students a proper surface for a laptop or paperwork.
Bathrooms
Rooms come with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a bidet, and complimentary toiletries are provided. Travellers who prefer a bathtub should note that the listing mentions showers only, so it is sensible to check the room details before booking if a bath is important.
Housekeeping and Requests
Housekeeping is provided daily. Irons and ironing boards are not left in the rooms by default but can be requested from the front desk, which is handy for anyone in Johor Bahru for a wedding, interview or business meeting.
What the Rooms Do Not Offer
Families should plan around a few limits stated in the hotel policy: no cribs (infant beds) are available, and no rollaway or extra beds can be added. Extra-person charges may apply depending on property policy, so groups travelling with children are best served by booking a room whose listed occupancy already fits the whole party.
Facilities and Amenities
JS Hotel keeps its facility list short and functional. According to the Traveloka listing, the confirmed amenities are:
- Free WiFi: listed under connectivity, with wireless internet also included in the rooms.
- Free self parking: parking is available on site at no charge, which makes the hotel practical for drivers coming up from Singapore or touring Johor by car.
- 24-hour front desk: reception is staffed around the clock for check-in, check-out and general assistance.
- Luggage storage: useful if you arrive before the check-in time or want to spend the afternoon at AEON Tebrau City after checking out.
- Disabled access friendly: the listing marks the property as accessibility friendly, and the single-floor layout means no stairs or lifts are needed to reach the rooms. Guests with specific mobility needs should still contact the property to confirm details.
- Designated smoking area: smokers have a designated area on the premises.
Facilities you will not find here include a swimming pool, gym or spa, none of which appear in the listing. The safety equipment noted by the property includes a fire extinguisher. Travellers who want resort-style amenities may prefer one of the larger hotels listed further down this page, while those simply looking for a clean, connected room near the Tebrau malls will find what they need.
Location and Getting There
JS Hotel sits in Taman Desa Tebrau, part of the Tebrau area of Johor Bahru. The listing places the hotel within a 15-minute drive of both Johor Bahru City Square and AEON Tebrau City, with KSL City Mall about 10.6 km away and Komtar JBCC about 12.9 km away. This is a residential and retail district rather than the old city centre, which means calmer streets but a greater reliance on cars or ride-hailing to get around.
Nearby Landmarks
Distances below are as listed on Traveloka:
- AEON Tebrau City: 0.6 km
- Toppen Shopping Centre: 0.6 km
- Hospital Sultan Ismail: 1.1 km
- Sunway College Johor Bahru: 2.5 km
- Austin Heights Water & Adventure Park: 3 km
- Austin Hills Country Club: 4.3 km
- Tiram Indoor Water Park: 8.6 km
- Mid Valley Exhibition Centre: 8.8 km
- Tan Sri Hassan Yunus Stadium: 10.3 km
- Holiday Plaza: 10.9 km
- Plaza Pelangi: 11.1 km
- Johor Bahru Ferry Terminal: 12.9 km
The short distance to Hospital Sultan Ismail makes JS Hotel a practical choice for families visiting patients, while the proximity to Sunway College Johor Bahru suits parents dropping off or visiting students.
Airports
The nearest airports listed are Senai International Airport (JHB) at about 32.8 km, Seletar Airport (XSP) in Singapore at about 33.2 km, and Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) at about 49.8 km. The hotel does not offer an airport transfer, so plan your own taxi, ride-hailing or rental car for the final leg. If you are travelling from further afield, you can compare flights into Senai or Singapore on Traveloka and then continue by road to Tebrau.
Arriving from Singapore
For travellers crossing from Singapore by car, the free on-site parking is the main practical advantage, since there is no need to hunt for a public car park after the drive. If you arrive outside normal hours, the 24-hour front desk means someone is available to receive you, though it is still worth noting the check-in window described in the booking tips below.
Dining near JS Hotel
JS Hotel has no on-site restaurant, and breakfast is not listed among its facilities, so meals are taken outside the property. Check the rate details at booking in case a specific offer includes a meal arrangement, but plan on eating nearby by default.
The hotel's location makes that easy. AEON Tebrau City and Toppen Shopping Centre, each about 0.6 km away, are large shopping centres where food courts, cafés and restaurant outlets are typically found, giving guests plenty of choice within a short trip. Further afield, Johor Bahru City Square and KSL City Mall offer more dining and shopping. Opening hours and outlets change, so check what is open on your dates.
Because there is no in-house dining, a stay at JS Hotel pairs naturally with exploring what the surrounding area has to offer. If you want to fill a day between meals, you can browse things to do around Johor Bahru on Traveloka, from water parks such as Austin Heights Water & Adventure Park and Tiram Indoor Water Park to attractions closer to the city.
Why Stay at JS Hotel
The strongest reason to choose JS Hotel is convenience to Tebrau's shopping cluster. Being about 0.6 km from both AEON Tebrau City and Toppen Shopping Centre means a short hop for groceries, meals or a day of shopping, without the traffic of the city centre.
- Small and easy to navigate: 32 rooms on a single floor, with no lifts to wait for and a front desk that is never far away.
- Good for drivers: free self parking on site suits road-trippers from Singapore and anyone touring Johor by car.
- Connected: free WiFi plus in-room wireless internet and a desk in every room.
- Practical for hospital and college visits: Hospital Sultan Ismail is about 1.1 km away and Sunway College Johor Bahru about 2.5 km away.
- Staffed around the clock: the 24-hour front desk and luggage storage help with early arrivals and late departures.
It is less suited to travellers who want a pool, an on-site restaurant or family extras such as cribs and extra beds. For those guests, comparing options in the same area makes sense. When you are ready to plan the wider trip, the Traveloka homepage brings flights, stays and activities together in one place.
Tips for Booking JS Hotel on Traveloka
- Mind the check-in window. Check-in starts from 15:00, and the listing shows a check-in window running until 18:30. If you expect to arrive later, contact the property in advance to make arrangements. Check-out is by 12:00.
- Bring a card, not cash. The property accepts credit cards and debit cards, and the listing states that cash is not accepted. A per-night deposit is collected at the property, and government-issued photo identification may be required at check-in.
- Budget for tourism tax. Non-Malaysian guests, including visitors from Singapore, should expect the hotel to collect Malaysia's per-room, per-night tourism tax at check-in.
- Leave pets at home. No pets and no service animals are allowed at the property.
- Plan family bedding in advance. No cribs or extra beds are available, so choose a room that already fits your group.
- Arrange your own transfers. There is no airport transfer, so plan transport from Senai or Singapore before you travel.
- Check room details on the day. Room names and availability change, so review the room descriptions and inclusions shown on Traveloka for your chosen dates.
Special requests are subject to availability on check-in and cannot be guaranteed. If JS Hotel is full on your dates, you can compare other hotels in Johor Bahru on Traveloka and filter by area, facilities and guest reviews.
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