St. Giles Southkey is a 575-room, 31-storey hotel that forms part of the Mid Valley Southkey development in the Tebrau area of Johor Bahru. Traveloka's listing records the property as built in 2021, which places it among the more recent large-scale hotels in the city, and it carries a five-star classification on Traveloka. The hotel's official website describes it as belonging to the city-centre Mid Valley complex, with integrated access to the Mid Valley Southkey shopping mall, so guests can walk from their room to a wide range of international and local brands, entertainment options and dining venues without stepping outside.
The address is Mid Valley Southkey, 1, Persiaran Southkey 1, Kota Southkey, Tebrau, 80150 Johor Bahru. According to the official site, the hotel sits around 7 km from the Singapore-Johor Causeway and around 26 km from Senai International Airport, a combination that makes it a practical base for travellers crossing over from Singapore for a weekend of shopping, food and family time, as well as for business visitors attending meetings and events in Johor Bahru.
The room inventory runs from Urban Rooms up to Two Bedroom Suites with kitchenettes, and the on-site line-up includes an all-day café on the sixth floor, a bar and lounge on the 28th floor, an outdoor pool, meeting and banquet facilities, and a business lounge reserved for Premier Room and Suite guests. Check-in starts from 15:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
The official website lists five room categories at St. Giles Southkey. They are presented below from the smallest to the largest. Rooms are fitted with air conditioning, and Traveloka's facility list for the property includes a desk, TV, refrigerator, in-room safe, hairdryer, bathrobe and shower. As configurations can vary by room, check the individual room details on the listing before you book.
The Urban Room is the entry category, at 28 square metres. It is offered with either one king bed or two single beds, which makes it suitable for couples as well as friends or colleagues who prefer separate beds. The hotel describes these rooms as decorated with warm hues and modern lighting, with city views. This is the natural choice for short shopping trips or a one-night business stay where you will spend most of your time in the mall or out in the city.
The Family Room measures 39 square metres and comes with one king bed plus a sofa bed, finished in a warm colour palette with contemporary décor. It is aimed at small families who want to share one room rather than book two. Traveloka's listing also notes that the property offers connecting rooms and family rooms, which is useful for larger groups travelling together; request connecting rooms in advance, as they are subject to availability.
At 58 square metres, the Premier Room is roughly double the size of an Urban Room and has one king bed. The hotel describes it as decorated with vibrant hues and tactile furnishings, with views of the city skyline. Premier Room guests also have access to the business lounge, which the official site says offers refreshments throughout the day along with massage chairs.
The One Bedroom Suite covers 69 square metres and pairs a king-bed bedroom with a separate living room and a kitchenette. It suits longer stays, travellers who want to entertain or work in a separate space, and anyone who simply prefers more room to spread out. Suite guests also have access to the business lounge.
The largest category is the Two Bedroom Suite at 89 square metres. It has one bedroom with a king bed and a second with two twin beds, plus a separate living room and kitchenette, and the hotel states it can accommodate up to four people. For families with older children or two couples travelling together, this is often a more comfortable option than booking two standard rooms.
Extra beds can be requested at an additional charge; the current rate is shown in the hotel policy section of the listing. The hotel's electrical supply is 240 volts, so travellers from Singapore can generally use their usual chargers and appliances.
For a hotel connected directly to a major mall, St. Giles Southkey offers a broad set of facilities of its own. Traveloka's structured listing data and the official website together confirm the following:
On the service side, the front desk operates around the clock, and the hotel also offers concierge, bellhop and doorman services plus a laundry service. Note that Traveloka's listing shows in-room dining as not available, so plan to eat at the café, the bar or the mall. Parking is available on site for a fee.
Some house rules are worth knowing before you arrive. St. Giles Southkey is a non-smoking hotel: smoking is not permitted in guest rooms or in any other area inside the building, and a fine applies for violations. Durian and mangosteen are also not allowed on the premises, again with a fine for breaches. If you are bringing fruit back from a market in Johor Bahru, keep this in mind.
St. Giles Southkey is located in Kota Southkey, Tebrau, within the Mid Valley Southkey development. The official site describes the hotel as being in the vibrant heart of Johor Bahru, with easy access to key shopping, dining and entertainment destinations. The main advantage of the address is its direct connection to Mid Valley Southkey mall, which means that shops, entertainment and restaurants are reachable on foot even in heavy rain.
Distances and nearby points mentioned on the hotel's official website include:
For travellers coming from Singapore, the Causeway is the most direct route. Once you have cleared immigration on the Johor Bahru side, the drive to Southkey is short, and the hotel offers parking for guests who arrive by car. Those arriving by public transport can head towards JB Sentral and then continue by taxi or e-hailing to Southkey. If you are travelling from further afield, you can compare flights to Johor Bahru on Traveloka and land at Senai International Airport before transferring by road to the hotel.
Weekend and public-holiday crossings at the Causeway can be busy, so it is worth allowing extra time on both the inbound and outbound journeys, particularly if you have a check-out deadline or onward plans in Singapore.
St. Giles Southkey has one restaurant and one bar, according to Traveloka's listing, and the official website names both outlets:
Breakfast is available at the hotel, with buffet and continental options listed on Traveloka. Breakfast is charged separately unless your rate includes it, so check the rate details when booking. A poolside bar and a coffee shop round out the on-site options.
Beyond the hotel, the connected Mid Valley Southkey mall offers a wide choice of dining venues under one roof, from quick meals to sit-down restaurants, which is especially handy given that in-room dining is not listed. For a taste of local street food, the official site points guests towards Medan Selera Meldrum Walk in the city centre. You can also browse things to do and food experiences around Johor Bahru to round out your trip.
The single biggest reason to choose St. Giles Southkey is convenience. Because the hotel is integrated with Mid Valley Southkey, a shopping trip, an evening's entertainment and dinner can all happen within one building, and you can drop shopping bags in your room between outings. For Singapore residents planning a short break across the Causeway, that makes the most of limited time.
The hotel also has the scale to suit very different travellers. With 575 rooms over 31 floors, it handles families, groups and business delegates alike. Families can choose a Family Room, connecting rooms or a Two Bedroom Suite with a kitchenette, while business travellers benefit from conference and meeting facilities plus the business lounge in the upper room categories.
Other reasons guests pick this property include:
If you would like to weigh up other options before deciding, you can compare more hotels in Johor Bahru and beyond on Traveloka.
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As announced by Royal Malaysian Customs Department, Tourism Tax is imposed starting 1 January 2023 for all hotel guests that are non-Malaysian or non-permanent Residents of Malaysia. Please expect that hotel will collect the Tourism Tax from you during check-in at the hotel. The Tourism Tax rate is 10 RM per room per night.
Popular Facilities | |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 15:00 - to 12:00 |
Breakfast Availability | Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast |
Available rooms at St. Giles Southkey | 575 |
Number of floors in St. Giles Southkey | 31 |
Another facilities in St. Giles Southkey | Bar, Breakfast, Buffet breakfast, Cafe, Continental breakfast |
