Fives Hotel DNP — Hotel in Johor

There are three Fives Hotel here in Johor Bahru. I had previously stayed in the Meldrum branch and this time, I decided to stay at DNP. The hotel is inside a building known as Plaza DNP and hence its hotel name.

On my way to the hotel, I had apprehension on the hotel condition and its quality. The Plaza where the hotel is situated looks old and unkempt, which is reminiscent of Golden Mile Complex in Singapore. However this was dispelled immediately upon entering the hotel lobby which features a modern looking front desk. The hotel corridor is also aesthetically pleasing.

There are only two levels of guest rooms in this property, namely 3 and 3A. A keycard is required to enter the guest lift. I had booked the Standard King Room and was accommodated in Room No 418 on level 3A. I had read reviews of noise from a neighbouring pub and as such had requested for a quiet room. I am glad my room faces a quiet road, away from the noise of the bar and eateries. The room is spacious at 27 square metres. The air-conditioning unit worked well and cooled the room efficiently. I am delighted there are four pillows on the king size bed.

For TV entertainment, there are local and Singapore TV programmes. However, the unit is a non-Smart TV. The Wi-Fi worked well during my one night stay here. The room is thoughtfully designed in that there are two USB charging ports at the bedside. The room amenities include dental kit, shower gel, conditioning shampoo, hair dryer, disposable slippers, iron and ironing board, electronic safe and a mini fridge. I am surprised body lotion and comb are even provided. Additionally, there are bottled water, coffee, tea and a kettle. The shower pressure for the rain shower seemed stronger compared to the handheld spray. Do remember to turn on the water heater switch outside the bathroom before each shower.

Amenities such as 24hrs convenience stores and eateries are abundant in the hotel vicinity. There are some Thai and Japanese restaurants in Plaza DNP. Lined along the plaza are two roads called Jalan Dato Sulaiman and Jalan Dato Abdullah Tahir, where many eateries can be found. The former is great for day dining, while the latter is popular for night dining. As there is no restaurant at the hotel, you can consider having your breakfast at these halal eateries, Yummy Nasi Lemak House Johor Bahru or Dapo’ Khaleeda. Both are located on Jalan Dato Sulaiman, where several Chinese eateries can be found there as well. For dinner, you can head to this halal establishment, Banafee Village Restaurant along Jalan Dato Abdullah Tahir, which is a 6mins (400m) walk from the hotel.

Opened in 2022, Fives Hotel DNP still looks new and is well maintained. I am also satisfied with its room cleanliness. Whilst its location may not be very ideal, I like that it is quite near to KSL City and Taman Pelangi. Compared to Fives Hotel Meldrum which also offers an affordable rate, I would recommend a stay here for its spacious room and 5-star...

There are three Fives Hotel here in Johor Bahru. I had previously stayed in the Meldrum branch and this time, I decided to stay at DNP. The hotel is inside a building known as Plaza DNP and hence its hotel name.||On my way to the hotel, I had apprehension on the hotel condition and its quality. The Plaza where the hotel is situated looks old and unkempt, which is reminiscent of Golden Mile Complex in Singapore. However this was dispelled immediately upon entering the hotel lobby which features a modern looking front desk. The hotel corridor is also aesthetically pleasing.||There are only two levels of guest rooms in this property, namely 3 and 3A. A keycard is required to enter the guest lift. I had booked the Standard King Room and was accommodated in Room No 418 on level 3A. I had read reviews of noise from a neighbouring pub and as such had requested for a quiet room. I am glad my room faces a quiet road, away from the noise of the bar and eateries. The room is spacious at 27 square metres. The air-conditioning unit worked well and cooled the room efficiently. I am delighted there are four pillows on the king size bed.||For TV entertainment, there are local and Singapore TV programmes. However, the unit is a non-Smart TV. The Wi-Fi worked well during my one night stay here. The room is thoughtfully designed in that there are two USB charging ports at the bedside. The room amenities include dental kit, shower gel, conditioning shampoo, hair dryer, disposable slippers, iron and ironing board, electronic safe and a mini fridge. I am surprised body lotion and comb are even provided. Additionally, there are bottled water, coffee, tea and a kettle. The shower pressure for the rain shower seemed stronger compared to the handheld spray. Do remember to turn on the water heater switch outside the bathroom before each shower.||Amenities such as 24hrs convenience stores and eateries are abundant in the hotel vicinity. There are some Thai and Japanese restaurants in Plaza DNP. Lined along the plaza are two roads called Jalan Dato Sulaiman and Jalan Dato Abdullah Tahir, where many eateries can be found. The former is great for day dining, while the latter is popular for night dining. As there is no restaurant at the hotel, you can consider having your breakfast at these halal eateries, Yummy Nasi Lemak House Johor Bahru or Dapo’ Khaleeda. Both are located on Jalan Dato Sulaiman, where several Chinese eateries can be found there as well. For dinner, you can head to this halal establishment, Banafee Village Restaurant along Jalan Dato Abdullah Tahir, which is a 6mins (400m) walk from the hotel.||Opened in 2022, Fives Hotel DNP still looks new and is well maintained. I am also satisfied with its room cleanliness. Whilst its location may not be very ideal, I like that it is quite near to KSL City and Taman Pelangi. Compared to Fives Hotel Meldrum which also offers an affordable rate, I would recommend a stay here for its spacious room and 5-star...

😡 Terrible Stay – Would Not Recommend I’ve stayed in many hotels before, but Fives Hotel DNP is hands down one of the worst experiences I’ve ever had. Here’s why:

Faulty Door Lock The access card system is completely unreliable. Most of the time, I couldn’t even open my own room door. Every time I left the room, I had to worry about whether I’d even be able to get back in. This is beyond frustrating.

Poor Room Location & Zero Privacy I was assigned a room on Level 3, which is actually only one level above ground floor, and the worst part? The window directly faces a parking building. Not only does this mean zero privacy (unless you keep the curtains closed at all times), but I could also literally smell car exhaust whenever I opened the window.

Inconsiderate Management – Woke Everyone Up at 8 AM The noise situation here is beyond bad. The hotel is located near a nightclub, so I could clearly hear drunk people shouting at night.

But what’s even worse? The hotel itself is responsible for the worst disturbance. On the morning at 8 AM, the hotel staff (yes, the staff themselves) set off a five-minute-long firecracker display and hired a lion dance performance right outside the hotel. This wasn’t some random public event—it was organized by the hotel.

I’ve attached a photo I took from my window—clearly showing the hotel staff in uniform setting everything up. Imagine staying in a hotel, thinking you’d get a peaceful rest, only to be woken up by 5 minutes of defeaning firecrackers follow up with 20 bloody minutes of thunderous drum beats at 8 AM, arranged by the very place you paid to stay in.

Yes, they provide earplugs, but no one warns you that the hotel itself is the biggest source of noise. If they cared about their guests at all, they would have scheduled the performance at a more reasonable time. This level of inconsideration is just unacceptable.

Housekeeping Knocking at 10 AM After finally getting back to sleep, housekeeping knocked on my door at 10 AM. This is way too early—most hotels only start housekeeping after 12 noon. Yes, I should have put the “Do Not Disturb” sign, but 10 AM? Seriously?

Final Verdict: I absolutely hated my stay here. Poor security, terrible location, awful noise insulation, and completely inconsiderate management. I will never book this hotel again, and I’d advise others to stay far away if you actually want a good night’s sleep.

Update: Management did reach out and offer an apology after seeing my review, and while I appreciate their response, I hope they will take this feedback seriously and improve...