Sashidaran Gunathevan
GreenTree Hotel Johor Baru has opened in Permas Jaya with 205 rooms and a 600-seat ballroom. It is the first GreenTree hotel in South-East Asia, according to a launch report on 30 October. The hotel adds to the new rooms entering the market as the RTS Link nears.
The hotel is in eastern Johor Bahru, with direct access to the Eastern Dispersal Link. The city centre and the Causeway are minutes away, the report says. GreenTree Hospitality Group chairman Alex Xu officiated at the launch.
Overall, here is what the hotel offers, who is behind it and what has not been said.
What the GreenTree Hotel offers
The hotel has 205 rooms and suites. It also has a 600-seat ballroom and five meeting rooms. In addition, guests get an infinity pool with a pool bar, a gym, a business lounge and a cafe.
The hotel is aimed at business and leisure travellers. It sits in Permas Jaya, an area with homes and offices. Meanwhile, the launch report did not give room types or rates.
Road access is a key selling point. The Eastern Dispersal Link connects the area to the city and the Causeway. Therefore, drivers may avoid some city centre traffic, though the report gives no journey times.
The report also mentions the upcoming Johor Bahru to Singapore RTS Link. Our own story says the line is targeted for February 2027. However, the hotel is not next to the RTS station, and the report does not say how far it is.
Who is behind GreenTree Hotel
The owner and developer is Malpakat Group. It has owned the 357-room Holiday Villa Johor Baru City Centre since 2016, the report says. Therefore, this is its second hotel in the city.
The hotel operates under a licensing agreement with Holiday Villa Hotels and Resorts. That company is GreenTree’s licensee in Malaysia. Moreover, the Holiday Villa group’s chairman, Tan Sri Azman Shah Haron, attended the launch.
Malpakat Group chairman Tan Sri Daing Malek Daing Rahaman also attended. So did managing director Char Hon Loong. Meanwhile, Alex Xu said Malaysia is GreenTree’s gateway to South-East Asia.
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Xu said Kuala Lumpur is the next priority for the brand. He added that partners are looking at other major cities in Malaysia and the region. However, no projects or dates were named.
The report gives no investment value. It also gives no room rates or opening offers. Therefore, travellers should check current prices with the hotel.
The hotel was announced in 2024 with 206 rooms and a 500-seat ballroom. The launch report gives 205 rooms and 600 seats. In short, GreenTree Hotel Johor Baru is open with 205 rooms, and prices and room types are still to be published.
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