The Grand Opening of TROVE Johor Bahru is considered historical for the Hospitality Industries in Malaysia. It is the first hotel that was inaugurated by the Ministry of Tourism under the government of Pakatan Harapan in Malaysia.
It was Yang Berhomat Mohamaddin Bin Ketapi, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia who lead the inauguration and ribbon cutting ceremony for the Grand Opening of TROVE Johor Bahru Hotel on the 18th of December 2018 at their Grand Columbus Ballroom.
The celebration was one of a kind as the organiser used the characters from the kitchen characters of Beauty and the Beast to entertain the guests. Some spotted characters include Lumiere, Cogsworth, Mrs Potts, Featherduster, LeFou and many more.
The opening showcased a grand theatrical presentation about the story of how TROVE Johor Bahru come out. The show also presented the aspiration of the Management in catering to the needs of local and international tourist across the globe when visiting Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.
Trove Johor Bahru was previously known as Hotel Selesa and Metropolis Tower. With Care Luxury Hotels & Resorts (CLHR) Management group, the place was renovated to showcase a new style of design and concept for all tourist and travellers to stay while enjoying the fabulous places of interests in Johor Bahru.
The hotel has 283 themed rooms across 27 floors. These theme includes:
Local Love- the heritage of the arts and crafts in pop art style
Into the woods- Escape into Johor’s natural heritage
Strait Affairs- Discover Johor Bauru’s early significance as a trading post
Fin with Geometry- Traditional Johor designs and motifs with a modern twist
Precious Moments- From the Arabic “Jauhar” (jewel), experience local luxury
The hotels’ superb meetings and events facilities make Johor Bahru a prime and unique destination to hold meetings, conference corporate training, exhibitions, product launching, wedding and banquets. There Grand Columbus ballroom seat can accommodate up to 800 guests for wedding banquets, corporate events and other government functions.
Additional facilities for this hotel include swimming pool, grand ballroom area, meeting room, water dispenser, high-speed wireless internet, smart TV, ironing facilities, mini bar, and safe box for the convenience of all travellers.
TROVE Johor Bahru signature dishes: