The city of Johor Bahru is the capital of Johor state. It is an important commercial and tourism hub in Southern Malaysia.

Set in a central location, JB Central Hotel Johor Bahru is near many business spots and places of interest, such as:

Key Cities

• Singapore - 3 minutes by car or bus
  
• Kuala Lumpur - 5 hours by bus

Tourist Spots and Other Places of Interest

• Grand Palace & Royal Museum - 5 minutes by car or bus
  
• Dataran Bandaraya - 15 minutes by taxi
  
• Sultan Ibrahim Building - 10-minute walk
  
• Johor Art Gallery - 15 minutes by taxi
  
• East coast beaches of Desaru, Tg. Sedili, Air Papan, and Lido - 2 hours by car
  
• East coast islands of Sibu, Rawa, Aur, and Besar - 3 ½ hours
  
• Golf courses - 15 to 45 minutes by car
  
• Mawar Handicraft Centre - 10 minutes by car
  
• Church, Sikh Temple, Chinese Temple, Mosque - 3-minute walk
  
• Meldrum Walk
  
• Tanjung Piai - 1 hour by taxi
  
• Johor Heritage Foundation - 30 minutes by taxi
  
• Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque - 15 minutes by taxi
  
• Johor Tourism Action Council Office (JOTIC) - 15 minutes by taxi

Commercial Districts

• City Square, Komtar, Kotaraya, and other shopping complexes - 1 to 10-minute walk
  
• City Tower, Merlin Tower, Menara Public Bank, and other office complexes - 1 to 10-minute walk

Transport Hubs

• Railway station - 2-minute walk
  
• Station for Singapore-bound taxis - 3-minute walk