Is parking free at Renaissance Hotel JB?

Yes — during this Aug 2026 stay, parking at the property was free.

Is Renaissance Hotel JB a good location?

It is not the most central. Expect about a 10–15 minute drive to most major spots in Johor Bahru. Fine if you have a car; less ideal if you want to walk everywhere.

Renaissance Hotel Johor Bahru Review — Clean Stay in Permas Jaya

Q: Where is Renaissance Hotel Johor Bahru?

Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel is at No. 2, Jalan Permas 11, Bandar Baru Permas Jaya, 81750 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia — in Permas Jaya rather than right in the city centre.

Checked in 14 Aug 2026 for 4 days / 3 nights at Renaissance Hotel JB in Permas Jaya — clean property, free parking, and a short drive into town.

This was a short Johor Bahru stay at Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel (Marriott’s Renaissance brand) at No. 2, Jalan Permas 11, Bandar Baru Permas Jaya. First impression walking into the lobby: big cylindrical glass chandelier, dark marble floors, palms, and seating that actually looked cared for. The whole place feels clean and very well maintained.

High-angle view of Renaissance Hotel JB outdoor pool deck with rectangular and circular pools — Pool deck from the room — rectangular main pool, smaller circular pool, cabanas, and tidy landscaping.

Room and views

The room was neat on arrival — white linens tucked tight, desk with an office chair by the window, TV wall unit, and that blue-beige carpet that still looked fresh. Above the headboard, a yellow hibiscus painting adds a bit of colour without clutter.

From the window you look straight down onto the outdoor pool and out across Permas / JB — landed houses, green patches, and the city haze. One evening the sunset sat low on the horizon while the pool lights came up; nice quiet view after a day out.

Sunset over Johor Bahru cityscape beside Renaissance Hotel JB pool viewed through a hotel window — Golden-hour city view on one side of the window, pool deck on the other.

Renaissance Hotel JB guest room from the tiled entry looking toward bed desk and window — From the entry — tiled foyer into the carpeted room, bed made, desk by the window.

Renaissance Hotel JB king bed with white linens and red hibiscus artwork above the headboard — Sleeping area — crisp bed, bedside lamps, and the hibiscus art above the headboard.

Free parking

Free parking at the property — useful for a JB trip where you’re driving most places anyway. No hunting for street spots or mall tickets just to leave the car overnight.

Location — not central, but workable

Location may not be ideal if you want to walk to nightlife or the older city centre. You’re in Permas Jaya, so expect about a 10–15 minute drive to most of the usual spots — malls, food, CIQ side of town, and so on. With a car it’s fine; without one you’d lean on Grab a lot.

Verdict

Overall I’m pretty pleased with Renaissance Hotel JB. Clean rooms, maintained common areas, free parking, and a calm base for a few nights. Trade-off is the drive into town — for this 4D3N that was acceptable.

FAQ — Renaissance Hotel Johor Bahru

Where is Renaissance Hotel JB?

No. 2, Jalan Permas 11, Bandar Baru Permas Jaya, 81750 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.

Is parking free?

Yes — free parking at the property during this stay.

How far is it from central JB?

Roughly 10–15 minutes by car to most major points of interest. Not walkable into the centre.

Would you stay again?

Yes, especially with a car — for a clean, well-kept Marriott stay without parking stress.

How this note got written

Dictated on Cursor Mobile with Wispr Flow after check-in — photos from the lobby, room, and pool view, then ship the page.