Many hotels are not making full use of their online presence. They have websites but not with the latest information. Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru is an example. Overall the website looks good. It have all the basic info of the hotels such as its facilities and rates. However it does not display all the latest information.

A friend is coming to JB and will be staying there. He was asking about Ramadhan Buffet since he is not driving. So, I went there to take the leaflet above for him and posted here for his reference. RM58 for an adult and RM29 for children for berbuka puasa. There are more than 99 varieties of food selections. The chefs specialty includes rendang tok, roasted leg of lamb, durian fritters, nasi kerabu and more. Surau is also available at level 3 of the hotel.

So, if any of you is interested, you can call 07-268 5222 for reservation.

Promotion from 13.08.2010~08.09.2010.

Celebrate Ramadan with your family, friends, partner and colleagues at GoodHope Hotel Johor Bahru.

RM 35.00++ for adult; RM 20.00++ for child 4-12 years old; buy 10 get 1 free.

Please call 07-557 2828 for reservation & further information.

*Terms & conditions apply. *Not applicable with other promotions.

Get further information from : goodhopehotel.com.my

Besides the fantastic buffet, get attractive offers for hotel room. Check out below:

If you are coming to Johor Bahru, one nice place to spend the night is Dorsett Hotel. I’ve spent 6 nights in Dorsett hotel last year while attending a course, and I’m happy with the experience. The hotel rooms are nicely and modernly decorated. It provides free wireless internet for its customer and the speed is fast.

To reserve a room, go straight to their offer website:

http://www.goodhopehotel.com.my/skudai-johor_bahru/seasonal_promotion_2010/0112311210/

*Terms & conditions apply. *Applicable to Standard Room & Superior King Room only. *Room availability base on first come first serve basic. *Not applicable with other promotions, such as 5+1 Room Promotion. *Not applicable during peak season.
*Not applicable for group booking & travel agent. *Promotion & rates subject to change without prior notice.
For more details & information, please call +6 07-557 2828 or email to
reservation@goodhopehotel.com.my

To go to GoodHope official Website: Click here.

Date :     Nov 25 – Dec 10, 2009
Venue :     The Zon Regency Hotel in Johor Bahru, Johor Bahru Duty Free Complex No. 88 Jalan Ibrahim Sultan, Stulang Laut, Johor Bahru Johor
Organiser :     Causeway Events Sdn. Bhd.
Contact :     Mr. Othman Zakaria
Phone            :     012-7203313
Email :     ozek@hotmail.com
Website :     http://www.wscgames.com/2009/
Category :     Competition

The Iskandar World Scrabble Festival consist of 3 World Class Scrabble Marathon

1. The 2009 World SCRABBLE® Championships will be held on November 26-29, 2009.
2. World Scrabble Team Event 2009 ( CAUSEWAY SCRABBLE CHALLENGE ) will be held on December 2-6,  2009.
3. World Youth Scrabble Championship will be held on December 8-10, 2009.

The Iskandar World Scrabble Festival consist of 3 World Class Scrabble Marathon will be held from 25th November to 10th December 2009. Hosted by The State Government of Johor and Sponsored by Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) & Mattel Inc. (Maker Of Scrabble). This event is supported by Johor Tourism Action Council and Johor Bahru City Council and Sanction by WESPA (World English Scrabble Player Assoc.)

The 2009 World Scrabble Marathon that will be held in The Zon Regency Hotel, Johor Bahru will be one of the longest tournament many have ever played over the period of 12 days. With the Causeway Scrabble Challenge as its major competition, the historic rivals Malaysia and Singapore have now been merged into one team (The Causeway Team) making room for a team from Canada.

The teams are thus Australia, New Zealand, Causeway, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Nigeria plus 2 invited teams of International players picked byMalaysian Scrabble Association as representing outstanding players in the world scene.

Public and tourist are encourage to come to the Ballroom at level 6 of The ZON Regency Hotel to this very interesting and educational tournament, admission is free and there will be a lot of activities awaits you.

Iskandar World Scrabble Festival – Time Line

25 Nov.
Registration of World Scrabble Championship players Gala Dinner hosted by YAB Menteri Besar Johor

26 Nov.
World Scrabble Championship 2009 begins

29 Nov.
Final Rounds and Prize Giving by Menteri Besar Johor to the Winners.

02 Dec.

World Scrabble Team Event (Causeway Scrabble) begins Gala Dinner hosted by the Johor State Secretary
06 Dec.
Final Rounds and Prize Giving by Mayor Of Johor Bahru City Council

07 Dec.
Registration for World Youth Scrabble Championship (Under-17) 08 Dec.  World Youth Scrabble Championship begins

10 Dec. Final Rounds of WYSC Prize Giving and Closing Ceremony by the Johor State Secretary.

• Stulang Laut Beach – 1 km
• JB International Ferry Terminal – 1 km
• Johor Zoo – 3 km
• Hutan Bandar Recreational Park – 3 km
• Sultan Abu Bakar Palace Museum & Mosque – 4 km
• Johor Art Gallery – 4 km
• Lido Beach and Danga Bay – 5 km
• Pasir Gudang Motorcycle Circuit – 35 km
• Kota Tinggi Waterfalls – 55 km
• Desaru – 60 km

The Suria City Hotel in Johor Bahru offers ideal accommodation for a busy traveler who wants to experience the best of Johor Bahru and Singapore. The hotel is just minutes away from the JB-Singapore Causeway. And with a wide range of facilities for both business and leisure, the Suria City Hotel Johor Bahru can give you a holiday or business stay like no other.

Rooms are furnished with dark wooden furnishings and fitted with either a king-sized bed or 2 twin-sized beds. Clean and simple decorated, all rooms are equipped with all the standard amenities needed for a pleasant stay that include internet access and room service.

Suria City provides ample parking space with valet service for guests driving up to Johor Bahru. Other facilities include function halls and seminar rooms. The city hotel also has an on-site restaurant that serves western and Asian dishes. Guests wanting to relax after a long day out can have a hot cup of coffee at the lobby lounge.

Room Rates Start At MYR 118.00++. All Suria City Hotel Johor Bahru rooms have:

• Air-conditioning
• Cable/satellite TV
• Coffee / Tea maker
• Double bed
• Hair dryer
• Individual Room Internet Access
• Ironing Board
• Non-smoking rooms
• Private toilet and bath
• Single bed
• Telephone
• IDD telephone
• Mini refrigerator

Address
Suria City Hotel Johor Bahru
10 Jalan Bukit Meldrum, Tanjung Puteri 80300
Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Takzim
Malaysia
Phone: 60 7 2231791
Fax: 60 7 2231792
E-mail: sales@suriaresorts.com, reservation@suriaresorts.com

For more information on Suria City Hotel, Johor Bahru, please visit their official site here.