Accor has signed ibis Styles Johor Bahru City Centre in partnership with Worldwide Hotels Group, with the 243-room property scheduled to open in late 2026.
Located within walking distance of Johor Bahru Sentral and close to the city’s cultural attractions and shopping areas, the hotel will feature an all-day dining restaurant, lobby lounge, fitness centre, and meeting and function spaces.
The signing expands Accor’s partnership with Singapore-based Worldwide Hotels Group to nine hotels across Asia and supports the group’s growth strategy in high-potential markets. Accor currently operates 28 hotels across seven brands in Malaysia, with a further 10 properties in the pipeline.
Garth Simmons, COO, Asia, Accor, said: “The signing of ibis Styles Johor Bahru City Centre marks another step in advancing Accor’s growth in Malaysia. Johor Bahru is a key cross-border gateway, supported by rising connectivity and growing demand from both leisure and business travellers. ibis Styles is well suited to this market, offering a design-led, flexible model that appeals to today’s value-conscious, experience-driven guests while delivering strong value for owners.”
Carolyn Choo, CEO, Worldwide Hotels, added: “Strategically located within walking distance of the upcoming Johor Bahru–Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link station at Bukit Chagar, the hotel will offer convenient accommodation for travellers commuting between the two destinations.”
