Company Profile

    Company overview

    Industry

    Hotel & Accommodation Services

    Specialities

    With 381 rooms, a perfect venue for MICE, rooms facing either the Straits of Johor or city

    Company size

    101-1,000

    Primary location

    80100 Jalan Sungai Chat Johor Bahru Johor Malaysia
    Thistle Hotels & Resorts in Malaysia is owned by GLH Management Group, a subsidiary of Hong Leong Group.The 381-room five-star Thistle Johor Bahru entered the Johor hospitality scene in July 2009 and is centrally located in the city of Johor Bahru. Being only 10 minutes from the Singapore Causeway, it's a great destination for meetings and events.Thistle Johor Bahru provides the facilities that you could wish for, access to free Wi-Fi, a luxurious lagoon-shaped swimming pool, a fitness centre, dining at restaurants and bars and a perfect venue for MICE and weddings.Whether for business or pleasure, all guestrooms either facing the magnificent Straits of Johor or the city skyline.

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    Reviews overview

    4.39 ratings in total
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    78%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at Thistle Hotel, Johor Bahru?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Employees at Thistle Hotel, Johor Bahru appreciate the positive working environment and team spirit, where they work together like a family to provide excellent service. They value the learning opportunities and the comfortable living accommodation provided. Reviewers also noted the business growth and increasing yearly bonuses, as well as the importance of properly defining goals and setting up a productive work environment.

    However, there are some potential challenges mentioned, such as issues or the need for investigation at the management level, the high pressure to meet guest demands, concerns about excessive workloads without additional hiring support, neglected property and defects requiring maintenance, having to deal with a variety of guest complaints, and the difficulty in staying motivated when doing the actual work after the initial planning and dreaming phase.

    Recent reviews

    5.0
    Security executive
    Oct 2023
    Johor1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Best place to start your carrier
    The good thingsBest working environment and Management
    The challengesInvestigation on Management level
    5.0
    Commis cook
    Sep 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    this is good place to study
    The good thingswork like a family to give 5 star service to the respected guest
    The challengesworking with high pressure with high demand of guest
    5.0
    F&B server
    Jun 2019
    Welldone
    The good thingsGood team member
    The challengesMake a good business
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