[2025 Plentong Stay] Travel Guide for St. Giles Southkey (Updated Mar)

#favouriteitinerary #travelanywhere 2D1N Johor Bahru Birthday Getaway Day 1: A Weekend of Indulgence Cleared customs and took a swift 15-minute car ride to Seven Oaks Bakery at Taman Pelangi for a leisurely brunch - Savored a diverse spread, including shakshuka, smoked duck carbonara, fusion seaweed tacos, and crispy popcorn chicken - Enjoyed a refreshing complimentary watermelon cake, a special birthday treat for members Checked into St Giles Southkey Hotel Johor Bahru (booked via trip.com), a short 10-minute drive away - Welcomed with a beautifully arranged birthday cake and elegant room decorations - Relaxed at the stunning infinity pool, offering panoramic views of the city skyline - Had easy access to Mid Valley Southkey Mall, located just downstairs for seamless shopping and dining options - Enjoyed an immersive glow-in-the-dark bowling experience at Supreme Cosmic Bowl, where neon lights and lively music elevated the atmosphere Took a scenic 20-minute drive to Eco Palladium Mall at Eco Spring, an architecturally charming shopping enclave - Explored boutique stores and specialty shops before unwinding at Charlotte’s Tearoom with a rich matcha cake and a smooth matcha latte - Strolled 10 minutes to Woodfire Ecospring, renowned for its decadent gourmet burgers - Indulged in their signature crispy fried chicken burgers, bursting with flavor and complemented by indulgent sauces - Returned to the hotel, concluding the day on a high note — Day 2: A Satisfying Finale - Started the morning with a hearty complimentary breakfast at the hotel, featuring a wide selection of local and international delights - Took a relaxed stroll through Mid Valley Southkey Mall, browsing retail outlets before checking out Drove 15 minutes to Yeon Cafe at Taman Pelangi, a stylish Korean-inspired café - Enjoyed authentic Korean comfort food, including spicy tteokbokki, freshly made kimbap, and an array of matcha-infused desserts and pastries - Stopped by KSL City Mall for some last-minute shopping and bargain hunting Wrapped up the trip with an early dinner at Dragon’s Journey Hotpot, a short 5-minute drive away - Relished a premium buffet-style hotpot experience with a wide selection of meats, seafood, and fresh ingredients - The rich, flavorful spicy mala and suan cai yu broth made for a satisfying end to the weekend Embarked on the journey back to Singapore, concluding an unforgettable birthday getaway #couplestrip #travel #staycation #myitinerary #malaysia #malaysiatrip

#staycation St Giles Southkey is a contemporary hotel in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. It has comfortable rooms and a range of modern amenities. This hotel is located conveniently in the JB City, offering easy access to local attractions and business districts. It's an ideal choice for both a business trip in Johor city center without omitting comfort and convenience.

Address: St. Giles Southkey, Jalan Persiaran Southkey 1, Southkey, 80150 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia Price: 💰💰 Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Conveniently nestled at Midvalley Southkey, St. Giles Southkey Hotel offers seamless access to a plethora of shopping arcades, entertainment hubs, and local attractions. Our check-in experience, however, left much to be desired. Upon our arrival at 1 pm, we promptly dropped off our luggage before heading out for lunch. Yet, when we returned at 3 pm to retrieve our room keys and belongings, we found ourselves queuing at the concierge for a frustrating 35 minutes. A more efficient check-in system could significantly enhance the guest experience. Despite this initial setback, the hotel did offer a redeemable welcome drink—a refreshing guava ice blend—at their rooftop bar. Complimentary Bandung drink and water were also available in the lobby, though finding seating amidst the hotel's popularity proved challenging. Entering our room, we were greeted by a spacious and luminous interior. The room boasted a cozy window lounge area, plush bedding, essential amenities including toiletries and an iron board, as well as a convenient refillable water jug (located in the corridor). While the majority of the room was pristine, one of the pillows emitted a sour odor, and we noticed slight staining on the bathroom floor. The hotel's expansive gym offered an array of equipment, while the pool, though slightly compact, afforded picturesque views of Johor. However, on our Sunday visit, we detected a faint odor emanating from the pool, possibly indicating infrequent cleaning. Breakfast surpassed our expectations, showcasing an impressive array of pastries and Malaysian delicacies, with the standout being their teh tarik. Despite the breakfast's excellence, securing a table proved challenging, especially around peak hours. This hotel excels in convenience and culinary offerings, our experience was marred by lengthy queues and cleanliness issues. Nonetheless, for those seeking proximity to shopping and entertainment options, this hotel remains a compelling choice. #familytrips2024

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Our stay was really fantastic! Room was clean and spacious. The pillow and bed were completely comfy. The view also very calming! They got big modern lobby as well. Facilities: 24 hours front desk/gym or fitness centre/swimming pool/restaurant Location: 📌: The location is really convenient, just next door to the Southkey Midvalley shopping mall in Johor Bharu. Price 💰: Rm300++ with breakfast included Rate ⭐️: 4.3 out of 5 #freehotelstay

#wheretogo St Giles South key Johor Bahru is a 10 minute drive from KSL City Mall and Johor Bahru City Square. This hotel is very convenient and is easily access to the shopping mall. The staff is friendly and the room is clean. The price is also affordable. Good to have a short getaway from Singapore. There is complimentary parking for hotel guests. Had an enjoyable stay, will stay there again. #tripblazers #mytripvlog

#malaysia Address - Mid Valley Southkey 1, Persiaran Southkey 1, 80150 Johor Bahru Malaysia. Ambiance/Facilities - New with 5* facilities Highlights - Beside Mid Valley Southkey Mall Avg. Price per room - S$80 Rating - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thank you to Trip.com for having a good deal with St Giles Southkey JB. We got 2 rooms for just $160 per night! Now it’s not easy to meet with such prices without codes and Trip coins. Its our first visit. While there’s a queue at check-in, the Front Desk was doing their best with all 4 counters opened. I am hearing Singlish all around me and you can imagine how popular it is with Singaporeans. We were lucky enough to be given adjoining rooms with one which is a corner room. The size is much bigger and more comfortable. I like that the hotel supports sustainability and there is a water dispenser outside for guests to fill up. No single-use bottles to reduce plastic use. The hotel is so popular and it is running full house. Hence we were not successful in a late check-out request. No worry as they very quickly offer to watch over our multiple bags at the concierge while we continued our shopping. Hope to be back soon when Sister Trip again offer good rates with attractive promo codes. #staycation #johorbahru #southkey #hotelstay

#malaysia Over the long weekend holiday, I had a staycation in St Giles Hotel at South Key Johor Bahru. It was my time staying in a corner king room at the hotel. If given the opportunity, do give the corner room a try. Both the room and the bathroom are more spacious than the regular corridor room. The bathroom is also very clean. Overall, corner room feels somewhat newer than regular corridor room. I always like staying at St Giles hotel because it is very conveniently located at Mid Valley South Key shopping mall. I will be back! My rating of the corner room at this hotel: 4 ⭐️ out of 5!

Address - St Giles Southkey Hotel, Causeway Cafe Level 3 Ambiance/Facilities - Avoid peak period after 8am as there will be a long snake like queue to wait to get seated. A restaurant with alot of tables and chairs spread across the restaurant. Highlights - International Buffet spread which includes Western food like eggs, hotdogs, baked beans, hams, wide spread of breads and crossaint, pancakes, waffles, variety of yogurts to choose from and chocolate and plain cereals. Asian Cuisine like Nasi Lemak, Lontong Sayur lodeh, Mee Goreng, Dishes like Oyster fish, beef with spices, Steamed buns. Hot and cold drinks available like cappuccino, latte, teh tarik, coffee tarik and Americano. Cold drinks like Guava juice, milk and water. Avg. Price per Person - Breakfast included if booked under Trip app! $235 for 3D2N for 2 Adults with Daily Breakfast! Thabks Trip for the affordabilty! Rating - 5/5 #familyfun #familystaycation

A reputable, delicious Coffee joint at the lobby of St Giles South key Hotel! What a great way to relax, clead your mind and enjoy your staycation at the lobby of St Giles Southkey Hotel by sipping on your favourite cup of coffee while waiting to check into the hotel room! Ice coffee or Hot Coffee! A variety and vast menu for you to pick and choose your favourite! Definitely one of the better cafe that serves great coffee! The aroma of the coffee beans lingers in the lobby area. A dedicated area is available to sit, read books and daze away, drinking your coffee at the cafe area. Address - St Giles Southkey Johor Bahru Hotel Lobby. The side entrance takes you directly into Midvalley Mall shopping centre. Indeed very convenient! Ambiance/Facilities- A therapeutic and calm lobby where you can sit at the sofa and drink your coffee. Highlights - We love the wide range of coffee available. Especially all the iCe coffee. Avg. Price per Person - 12 ringgit per cup! Affordable and nice coffee! Rating - 5/5 #familystay #coffee

True as what is mentioned on social media that the room is clean and new however there are few points I would like to highlights. There is no bathtub for all room types if you are looking for a bathtub stay this hotel not suitable. There is no room services so I suggest that if you are not driving then better pre-buy some snack and keep in your room as the mega mall is open from 10am to 10pm. Tried there breakfast true too as mentioned in social media their spread is too little variety. However the hotel customer services are good and they served you patiently. Please also take note their check in time is at 3pm will not be able to check in early if during peak period I was only able to check in at 3.30pm 😅😅. Overall I still preferred KSL hotel as over there have more local foodstuffs 🤭🤭#Hotel #Travel

Dream away across the causeway, soaking and relaxing in the Infinity pool @ St Giles Southkey Hotel. The infinity pool overlooks the city, a nice view and atmosphere to swim in after a whole day of shopping and eating at Midvalley Mall shopping centre. There is a few rocking chair by the side of the pool where you can lie down and swing on while looking at the kids swim. The pool is separated, 1 is 0.6M which is nice for toddlers, the other one is 1.2M where the older kids can enjoy in. There is a skybar where you can order drinks and watch the city view. #familyfun

Address - St Giles at Southkey Mid Valley Johor Bahru Ambiance/Facilities - Business Hotel, convenience for weekend gateways of shopping breaks. Well facilities of the gym and pool with beautiful sunrise Highlights - Not really worth if you have some estimated to the property. Just a basic hotel with the link to the mall and many Singapore residents to have the short shopping break stay over. Super crowded! Avg. Price per Person - MYR 500 + per room per night with breakfast Rating - 3 out of 5 Remark: That’s some little suggest to the property, 1. Bedsheets quality 2. Breakfast peak hours control 3. Body lotion 4. Cleanliness of the shower room 5. As of pic 9, less services crew for checking out time (around 1050am) 6. Long queue for checking in around 4pm.

Amazing location and accessible to all places in JB 🥰 there’s a variety of halal range of food you can choose from Mid Valley Southkey! ✨🎉 Another to improve would be the timing of breakfast as at times unfortunately it can be very crowded , despite it the team during breakfast tried their very best to clear the line for all the customers! Thank you 👏🏻 #johortrip #tripblazers #stgilessouthkey

St Giles Johor Baru has it all. Great view from the hotel, a new shopping centre Mid Valley just below it and the best halal Korean fast food chain by far in terms of taste and value for money, Mr Dakgalbi. In addition to that there many well-known coffee joints to satisfy coffee lovers. What more can you ask for? #stgilessouthkey #MrDakgalbi #shoppinghaven #foodie

Address: Mid Valley Southkey, 1 Persiaran Southkey 1, Kota Southkey., Johor Bahru, Johor 80150, Malaysia Opened in August 2022, St. Giles Southkey is one of the most recently opened hotels in Johor Bahru with direct connection with a big shopping mall - The Mall, Mid Valley Southkey. It's very convenient for hotel guests to shop, dine and relax all under one roof and need not go elsewhere. The big hotel lobby looks stylish and cool with lots of seats and iced drinks for hotel guests to enjoy while waiting for check-in. There is also a gym (of which we did not go), rooftop infinity swimming pool, a rooftop bar and the in-house cafe which is also where the breakfast is provided.

St Giles Southkey in Johor features a small rooftop infinity swimming pool on level 28. There are a few cushioned pool chairs by the pool for hotel guests to rest, and towels are available for those who need one. The pool overlooks the city and well, it's not exactly a fantastic view to me. There isn't a separate swimming pool for kids but there is a part where the water is shallower around 0.6m. In the evening, hotel guests can also visit the rooftop bar which is just by the pool to enjoy a drink.

#wecreate So glad to make it to come on this trip! Once again, we created a lot of great memories! Unloading of common topics, uploading of new knowledge and great vibes, rejuvenating and shopping non-stop. Located not too far from the custom, first time trying St Giles at Mid Valley South key. well connected to the mall, easy access to food and shops. Let me begin with checking in first! Due to school holidays, there were alot of people. we arrived at 11am to do the paper work check in but was told to wait till after 3pm to get the keys. Hence, returned at 2pm but not ready and then 3pm to see super long queue. Took 1 hour in the queue and thankfully we got our key at 4pm. (The next day was the same and it is definitely weekday we are here) Just be abit prepared! Rooms was worth price paid, breakfast is local food like Nasi Lemak, bread, soup noodles, coffee is available. Check out the view we got. TV channels come with YouTube so even if chilling at hotel is quite alright. There’s an infinity view swimming pool. Just a small comfy size. Gym is available too. First time at the mall and took some time for familiarization. ST Giles is located at the end of North wing. Hence, plan your route so that you be back at North area at the end of your itinerary.

Address - Mid Valley Southkey, 1, Persiaran Southkey Ambience/Facilities - gym, bar, cafe Highlights - infinity pool Avg. Price per Person - SGD45 Rating - 4/5 The hotel is tucked away from the bustling CIQ which makes it ideal for a relaxing getaway. There is an infinity pool with an awesome unobstructed view of the surroundings. Staff service is warm and professional. Nearby, there is a mega mall with a supermarket, departmental store and many retail shops for hours of endless shopping. #infinitypool #getaway

It was a nice weekend escape at St Giles, mid valley. Plenty of shops and food, restaurants you can spend a day or two just walk around, buys, watch movie then back to hotel to rest. Breakfast wasn't good at hotel No bath tub Shops close around 10pm Address - St Giles Hotel Johor Bahru, Malaysia Ambiance/Facilities - Nice feel, lots of sofa to rest your feet at lobby Highlights - shops which link to hotel Avg. Price per Person - $45 Rating - 3.5

St Giles at Mid Valley South Key Johor Bahru is a modern accessible hotel which is a popular choice for tourists and business travelers alike. The hotel is very conveniently located at Mid Valley South Key Mall and is close to many food and shopping options! One can consider this hotel for a Valentine’s getaway at a reasonable rate. Room is clean, comfortable and cosy, and also offers an unblocked view. You can also chill or go for a swim at their infinity edge pool with your date. I highly recommend this hotel for its good value and convenient location! #valentinescape

St Giles Hotel Johor Bahru is a well-appointed and modern hotel that offers an excellent experience for travelers visiting the city. The hotel is located in the heart of the central business district, which provides easy access to the area's many shops, restaurants, and tourist attractions. The rooms are spacious, well-designed, and come equipped with all the amenities that travelers need for a comfortable stay. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, always available to assist guests with anything they may need. The dining options at St Giles Hotel Johor Bahru are not fantastic. We had the high tea for RM98 which is not value for money and the food are not that nice. Even the breakfast spread is not great. I would sugges to book a room without breakfast and head down to the mall next door for a good meal instead. The hotel also offers a range of recreational facilities, including a fitness center, swimming pool, and spa. Overall, I highly recommend St Giles Hotel Johor Bahru for anyone looking for a comfortable and enjoyable stay in the city. #valentinescape #jb #stgilessouthkey

Address - Mid Valley Southkey, 1, Persiaran Southkey 1, Kota Southkey, 80150 Johor Bahru, Johor Ambiance/Facilities - Hotel on top of Mid valley southkey shopping mall Highlights - Modern room with a very good lighting Avg. Price per Person - RM300++ for 2 pax Rating - 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 A convenient stay for us to shop with lots of food choices to choose from. Rooftop pool with great city view. Breakfast is good and is wide spread. Easy access to the mall. #stgilessouthkey #citystay #midvalleysouthkey

The nearest place for us to go overseas is just across the border and within a few hours you can reach JB (Johor Bahru) for a short holiday. You can either take a bus, or train or drive yourself in, without having the need to spend a bomb on airfare. What is new and cool in JB right now? That would be the St Giles Southkey Hotel. The hotel is accessible to the mid valley southkey complex, which includes a mall and exhibition halls. A huge establishment for entertainment and shopping. Inside the mall, there is even the popular Japanese departmental store Sogo. We stayed in the St Giles urban room and it was spacious, clean and bright. The hotel lobby also had a warm and welcoming feel. At the top, there is an infinity Pool with a great view. Stay here and enjoy your stay in Jb! #celebratewithtrip #tripblazers

#celebratewithtrip Address - Mid Valley Southkey, 1 Persiaran Southkey 1, Kota Southkey, 80150 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia Average price per night - ~SGD100 St Giles hotel is one of Johor Bahru’s newest hotel. Newly opened in September 2022, this hotel is connected to Mid Valley Southkey complex that comprises a retail mall and exhibition centre. The room is very spacious and comfy, there is a bay window where it overlooks the city. Shower gel and shampoo are mounted to the bathroom wall. There is water filter dispenser on every floor for guest to refill. I like that there is a air purifier in every lift, and a hand sanitizer machine at each lift lobby. #tripblazers #johor #johorbahru

With the upcoming Halloween, a trip to Johor Bahru, Malaysia is not complete with a visit to Lavender Bakery for some treats! Lavender Bakery at Mid Valley South Key has come up with a wonderful Halloweeen display of cakes, bread and cookies. E N J O Y ! #spooktaculartrip

Address - Mid Valley Southkey, 1, Persiaran Southkey 1, Kota Southkey, 80150 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia Ambiance/Facilities - Room is spacious and infinite pool Highlights - Connected to JB Mid Valley Southkey Avg. Price per Person - $52-60 Rating - 10/10 Breakfast was nice at causeway cafe #jb

St Giles hotel is one of the newly opened four star hotel in mid valley JB. It is situated right above the mall. Stayed at this hotel with my friend during our JB overseas trip. Upon check in, we were served by the friendly front desk staffs and welcome drink was provided. Cool! The room we got was facing a river and highway . Quite a nice view. Room was very new that equipped with modern facilities. Bed was comfortable. In room amenities was adequate. The infinity pool at the top floor has a spectacular view of the city and sky . Most beautiful pool. Beside the pool , there is a bar . A peaceful hotel that is away from busy traffic . Breakfast was provided for our package. Buffet breakfast was delicious with variety of food option to choose from . The mall at the ground floor has many shops ranging from f&b , retail , services and hyper market . Most convenient hotel to stay at. Overall we enjoyed our stay here. #passionpassport #mustvisit #hotel #tripblazers #bucketlistreboot #mytripvlog #awesomepic #urbanexplorer #infinitypool

Room was clean , breakfast nice but not much option can choose location very good bedside is mid valley can walk over just take less then 5minute #mytripvlog #tripblazers #stgilessouthkey

#bucketlistreboot Name of Hotel: St. Giles Southkey Address: Mid Valley Southkey, 1, Persiaran Southkey 1, Kota Southkey, 80150 Johor Bahru, Johor The breakfast at St. Giles Southkey is served at the causeway cafe which is located on the 6th floor. As it was a Sunday I wanted to check out the cafe before the peak hour starts, so I went down at about 8.15am to find the cafe to be having very few other guests. It was very quiet and peaceful,I requested a table by the window and went ahead to hit the buffet. I was surprised to see such a large buffet spread for breakfast. They had Asian/western and Indian food selections, with an egg station cooking up all types of eggs upon order. I tried a little portion of the Nasi lemak and some rice cakes with peanut sauce (Satay sauce) which was super delicious. Lastly, I had to try the freshly made waffles and pancakes as it looked so good. Overall it was an enjoyable breakfast experience 😋