I was strolling along Meldrum Road in Johor Bahru, which is by the way in close proximity to City Square mall. From Meldrum road, you can make a turn and walk to Jalan Siu Nam which leads to Jalan Ah Fook. It is a small area which is interconnected so you will not be lost. I saw Meldrum Hotel which is situated along Jalan Siu Nam. This hotel is just 4 storey in height and located along the rows of shops along the street.
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So I have decided to check out this budget hotel. Walking into the lobby, the reception area was small. There were 3 staff at that time manning the reception counter. But the place looks clean and tidy. I asked the staff for the room rates and was informed that there are different categories of rooms available. Anyway, you can get a room for an average of RM120/= per night which is reasonable. As I did not want to stay overnight, I ask whether there is a transit room available. Yes, it was given to me at RM50/- for 4 hours, there is a need to pay a refundable deposit of RM20/-. So I got my keys and proceed to my room.
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Surprisingly, there are 2 lifts in the lobby of this hotel. The corridor that leads to my room looks dull but bright. But hey, this is a budget hotel, so I don’t expect carpeted floor along the corridor. As I entered my room, I was indeed surprised to see a clean and comfortable room. There was a queen size bed and a small table and chairs, the TV is still a CRT model type but I could still view TV channels from Singapore. The attached bathroom looks worn out but there is a 2 soap bars and 2 towels. Yes, there is hot shower available. The only complain was that I could hear voices from people chatting outside my room. It means that the wall is thin and the main door isn’t those heavy duty fire proof door.
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In my opinion, if you are looking for a budget hotel to stay in Johor Bahru, the Meldrum hotel is a good choice. Don’t worry about food, there are plenty of food outlets nearby. Going to City Square mall is also just a stroll away. But do be careful when walking the streets during the night, as there are still instances of robberies and thefts in Johor. I do see more policemen patrolling the streets which is a reassuring.
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