Weekday lunch at Ibis Styles Johor

 

An invitation to review a buffet lunch served at STR-EATS Cafe in Ibis Styles Johor was a good reason for me to visit this cosy hotel located in Iskandar Puteri.

 

Wall panels that resemble giant slabs 
of chocolate in The Fix, cafe and deli bar

Conveniently accessible by expressways from the city-centre and the Second Link from neighbouring Singapore, Ibis Styles Johor joins other hotels in Iskandar Puteri to serve guests who are visiting the commercial centers, theme parks and healthcare facilities here.

 

When I emerged from the basement carpark to the reception area, one of the first things that caught my eyes at the hotel Front desk were the cocoa pods that were designed into the backwall as part of the decor.

 

While the finishing on the reception desk appeared to be designed in small brown tiles, I later learnt that these tiles were in fact, an attempt to resemble cubes of chocolate.

 

Eye-catching wall murals with the 
double-decker bunk beds in the family room

Aptly called, The Fix, a tiny café and deli bar on the lobby level serves light snacks and hot and cold drinks till late. Outdoor light that flooded in through floor-to-ceiling glass walls drew my attention to the wooden wall panels that clearly resembled bars of chocolate.

 

I liked that this hotel had a background story linked to the cocoa industry and that the designs within were inspired by the cocoa fruit.

 

With an agricultural background and sustainability as its core principles, the hotel is committed to providing eco-friendly guest amenities in the restaurant and guestrooms.

 

Check out the bolsters provided
with pillows on each bed

While coffee and tea facilities are provided in-room, a glass jug and electric jug kettle are also provided for hotel guests to help themselves to water from a dispenser dubbed, Oasis located at each level, to boil water for their hot drinks.

 

Designed in modern, contemporary style that features vibrant colours, this hotel offers comfortable and affordable accommodation in Standard and Superior rooms while their Family rooms are in popular demand by families with youngsters.

 

This was probably due to the comfortable Queen-size bed and the eye-catching murals painted as the backdrop to the double-decker bunk beds for the youngsters.

 

It was interesting to observe that whether it was for a Queen bed or twin single beds, this hotel not only provides pillows but even bolsters for guests to cuddle in bed.

 

Diners helping themselves to the
Big Boss lunch buffet in STR-EATS
 

STR-EATS, the all-day dining restaurant on Level One serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a special promotion of their all-you-can-eat Buffet Boss, served from Monday to Friday, 12pm to 2.30pm.

 

This restaurant is a regular choice for corporate groups and families who appreciate a leisurely lunch in a menu of appetizers, salads, main course dishes with rice and noodles, as well as dessert of cakes, puddings and icy treats.

 

While the spread may not be lavish, it was just right for a weekday lunch that ends comfortably with a choice of hot brews in a range of tea and coffee.

 

It was good to see that the restaurant provided nearby restrooms including one for the disabled, as well as a private dining room.

 

Host your event in this private dining room
known as The Chocolate Room

A glance inside this space revealed an entire back wall designed in brown wooden panels that could easily be mistaken for giant slabs of chocolate so its no wonder that this place is dubbed, The Chocolate Room.

 

Surrounded by so much ‘chocolate’ and in the spirit of buffets, I helped myself to my own chocolate indulgence in an icy treat made up of a cube of chocolate cake topped with scoops of chocolate ice-cream, garnished with sticks of chocolate-filled love-letter rolls.

 

So enjoy in a leisurely Big Boss lunch on weekdays at only RM28+ per person and RM18+ for children aged six to 12 years and senior citizens.

 

Reservations are recommended so call Tel: +6012 – 6053350 and +6012 – 4843352 to book your tables to enjoy the Buffet Boss.

 

Ibis Styles Johor Iskandar Puteri is at No. 1, Nusa Sentrum Complex, Jalan SiLC 2/9, Kawasan Perindustrian SiLC, Iskandar Puteri, 79200 Johor, Malaysia.

For Tel: +607 533 0533.