The Ardens Hotel, Johor Bahru, Malaysia

HOTEL RATING: 7/10

Greetings, my dearest readers! I'm back with a new blog post that'll be on one of my most fancied boutique hotels in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. This hotel is none other than The Ardens Hotel!

Overview

Let's start with the overview, shall we? The Ardens Hotel is a small luxury boutique hotel located at No.19, Jalan Austin Perdana 2/22, Johor Bahru, Malaysia. This hotel's location is in the middle of a semi-industrial area, so do expect it to be rather quiet especially at night. The closest shopping mall would be Aeon Tebrau City Shopping Centre which would be around a 5-minute drive away, and the Senai International Airport would be a half an hour's drive away. 

The Ardens Hotel

I checked-in this hotel on the 8th of January, 2016, and it was RM298.92 for a 2-night stay in their Grandeur Queen room. The price was inclusive of tax and service charge but excludes breakfast. 

The sitting area near the concierge, and yes, I promise you that it was candid

The Grandeur Queen room is a 14sqm room with only a choice of only a 1 double bed. This hotel states that they use quilt and feather pillows with soft beddings which would definitely give you a good night's rest. A 32" LED TV with Digital Ready System and USB port sits in front of the bed on the wall, and right beside the bed would be a small working desk. Below the desk, you'll be able to find a mini bar offering complimentary snacks and beverages like a bottle of Coke, Soya Bean, and a few small packets of peanuts and chocolates. It is indeed a small treat for all the guests staying there. A coffee & tea maker set and Wifi is provided as well. 

The Grandeur Queen room

The queen size bed and small work desk

The mini bar below the working desk

The Bathroom

One step into the Grandeur Queen's bathroom is all it took for me to fall in love. With 3 of my favorite colors in play and the simple floor to wall tiles, this bathroom will definitely be one of my to-use ideas for my future bathroom. Hahaha! Although this bathroom only comes with a rain shower, trust me, it is more than enough because the water pressure is on point. They do provide all the basic toiletries, but the highlight here would be their tea inspired bath amenities. A hair dryer, mugs and extra towels are all provided as well, and they are kept in the storage compartments below the basin area. How organised, right? A frosted glass wall divides the bathroom and the bedroom, so don't worry about getting peeked. Well, well, too bad for all you playful monkeys then ;)

The rain shower and toilet bowl

The frosted glass divider on the left

The basin area and storage compartments, and yes, that's me

The Ardens Hotel also provides self laundry facilities in the Convenient Room too! How cool is that? I mean, its cool if you know how to operate them. (I have friends who have never touched a washing machine before, so mind you). There is a washing machine, a dryer, and an iron and ironing board that you can use at any time of the day. A small packet of detergent powder can be bought at RM1 from the concierge and you're good to go.

The Convenient Room

You can wash, dry, and iron

This hotel also has its own restaurant called The Stag Bistronomy which can be seen from the entrance of the hotel and which sadly, I did not try. I absolutely love the layout and the theme. It is said to be of "Alice in the Wonderland" design, and I absolutely dig it.

 The Stag Bistronomy

This hotel is by far one of my favorite because of its interior and design. Although small, it sure has all the basic amenities that you'll need. There is nothing bad to write about this hotel except that it is slightly out of the way to any convenience store or shopping malls. This hotel would definitely be a no for those who wants to be near the city, but if your idea of a holiday is just to rest and relax, then this hotel would be ideal for you.

Facilities and Services include:

• 1 Restaurant On Site
• Front Desk Services- 24-hour Front Desk, Luggage Storage

Check-in time: From 2pm - 4pm

Check-out time: Until 12pm

I would definitely rate this hotel a 7/10 as the hotel is relatively new, meaning that everything would be in their best form. I absolutely love the hotel's decor, and I love the idea of having a guard who sits outside the entrance and is on duty 24/7. Safety first, right? Hahaha!  I hope this has helped you narrow down your options if you're looking for a place to stay around Johor Bahru, Malaysia! Till then. xx

Disclaimer: This write-up and the opinions shared are all mine. I was not paid to promote or to review this hotel whatsoever. All pictures provided are mine.