Opening of Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru in Malaysia

Online, July 11, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Compass Hospitality Company Limited is proud to announce the opening of Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru, a 125-key hotel located in the heart of Johor Bahru just 2 minutes' walk from Customs & Immigration Quarantine Complex (CIQ). Situated between two main arterial roads Jalan Wong Ah Fook and Jalan Tun Abdul Razak, the hotel fronts Johor Bahru City Square Shopping Centre and is within walking distance to Johor's downtown shopping and commerce area. The hotel's convenient location is further enhanced by nearby taxi stands offering outbound/inbound trips to/from Singapore as well as trips around Johor Bahru. The proposed MRT line linking CIQ and Singapore will boost the hotel's convenience when the line is completed.

Besides shopping, guests at the 4-star hotel can enjoy a more leisurely walkabout tour of historical attractions such as Sultan Ibrahim Building and Masjid India. Walking towards the southern coastline along Persiaran Tun Sri Lanang, the seafront promenade beneath shady trees offers photographers a panoramic view of the causeway and Singapore's coastline in the distance.

The hotel offers comfortable and well-appointed rooms designed in chic and hip styles with bright refreshing colours. Rooms are equipped with modern-day conveniences such as wireless Internet connectivity, 32" LCD flat screen TV offering cable and satellite channels, and ensuite bathroom that includes a shower cubicle and bathroom amenities. Families will benefit from Family Rooms consisting of a double and single bed, while larger families can request for the added convenience of connecting rooms. The entire hotel is W-Fi enabled for the convenience of our leisure and business guests.

Guests staying on the Club Floor can enjoy the exclusive use of Club Lounge on the 11th floor which offers private lounging and reading facilities, and a host of additional benefits provided all-day long such as complimentary coffee/tea, soft drinks and savoury snacks as well as complimentary use of Internet stations in the Club Lounge. Club Floor guests also enjoy complimentary pressing service.

Onsite facilities include Citrus Cafe which features a choice selection of local favourites, International cuisine and promotional meals from time-to-time; a function room with 50 - 100 person capacity; and Internet stations in the lobby.

Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru is the fifth hotel managed by Compass Hospitality in Malaysia after Citrus Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Citin Hotel Pudu, Citin Hotel Langkawi and Citin Hotel Masjid Jamek. In Thailand, Compass Hospitality manages 30 properties located in Bangkok, Pattaya, Hua Hin and Phuket. A portfolio of 5,200 keys provides Compass Hospitality with the critical mass to serve the growing travel markets in Asia-Pacific and meet our customer's needs for accommodation choices.

ABOUT CITRUS HOTEL JOHOR BAHRU
Located in downtown Johor Bahru fronting Johor Bahru City Square shopping centre, the 4-star Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru offers 125 guest rooms with Club Floor facilities for added benefits. Citrus Cafe provides buffet breakfast and a choice selection of local favourites and International cuisine. A function room is available for meetings up to 70 persons. The entire hotel is Wi-Fi enabled. It is located at 16 Jalan Station, 80000 Johor Bahru, Tel. (60 7) 222 2888. Please check out www.citrushoteljb.com for more information or write to us at [email protected].