Travelling from Singapore it is amazing how much better value are hotels in Malaysia, so even travellers on a budget should be able to afford the £35 or so you need to stay here. The Tropical Inn is a typical 3-star hotel but its huge selling-point is the fact that its spacious rooms are at the top of a very tall building, so that the views are really impressive. On the 26th floor we had a magnificent vista as far as northern Singapore. We stayed several days and so had time to get to know some of the staff, who were mostly friendly and helpful. You can walk there from customs & immigration in about 10 minutes, but the way is through busy uneven streets so if you have heavy bags you will probably need a taxi.
- Tropical Hotel Johor Bahru
