#LeaveBoringBehind

[lilmissjlxy]

When the day breaks ✨ #BeyondNormLifestyle #DayBreak . . . . . #moodygram #moodyports #moodygrams #collectivetrend #gramslayers #igtones #ourmoodydays #leaveboringbehind #wonderlustsingapore #visualambassadors #shotzdelight #awakethesoul #ecletic_shotz #minimalist #minimalistics #minimalism #dawn #lightandshadow #shadowplay #theimaged #simplicity #minimalove #soulminimalist #minimalmood (at Singapore)

[chuckiedreyfus]

Looking to spend a good time over a couple of drinks after a long and tiring day. You can find some of the best drinks at The Belle & Dragon in Makati. It's a great way to kick back, relax and leave boring behind. • #LeaveBoringBehind #HotelJenManila #MNLAfterHours #NightLight @hoteljen @hoteljenmanila (at The Belle & Dragon)

[vindicated-i-am-selfish]

Say yes to the dress and head down to Hotel Jen Tanglin's Inaugural Malay Wedding Showcase on Saturday, 14th April 2018 to prepare for your special day! Thanks to the amazing team from Nakkahwin.com, the extensive exhibition will leave you spoilt for choice! This is definitely an event not to be missed! Make your reservations here >> https://goo.gl/hmovmk #HotelJenTanglin #MalayWeddingShowcase #NakkahwinSG #LeaveBoringBehind If you're feeling uninspired, and are looking for something that's uniquely you in your wedding, join us and our partners for a day of discovery on the 14th of April!!! Malay Wedding Showcase Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore Saturday 14 April 2018, 12pm to 6pm Free admission, RSVP at www.hoteljentanglin.nakkahwin.com Creative vendors include: A2 Weddings & Events Management SQEEN Bridal Couture Ni8htsoul Creatives FyzaBakers Delicatessen Matt & Eva A Feathery Touch Permata Seni Budaya (at Tampines New Town)

[thehungrykat1]

Seaside Vacation at Hotel Jen Puteri Harbour in Johor, Malaysia

Ever since Shangri-La Hotels decided to rebrand its old Traders Hotel properties into the new Hotel Jen, it has been one of my most frequented hotels for staycations and also for travel. Last year, I went on a whirlwind tour of three Hotel Jen properties in three different countries within a span of two weeks. This included two night stays in Hotel Jen Orchardgateway in Singapore and Hotel Jen Manila, but before that, my journey started with a refreshing seaside escapade at Hotel Jen Puteri Harbour in Malaysia.

Hotel Jen Puteri Harbour is located in Johor Bahru, the southernmost city of Malaysia where you can find the border crossing into Singapore. This is the only waterfront hotel in Johor and it sits right next to Puteri Harbour International Ferry Terminal. It is also just steps away from Sanrio Hello Kitty Town (Read: Sanrio Hello Kitty Town - Where Hello Kitty Dreams Come True) and Legoland Malaysia Resort (Read: It’s a LEGO World at Legoland Malaysia Resort). Johor Bahru has become a weekend destination for most Singaporeans as they only need to make a short land trip to cross the border and everything here is so much cheaper compared to their first-world prices. This is why Hotel Jen Puteri Harbour offers a convenient and affordable location for travellers looking for a relaxing vacation.

The trip was part of our annual sisterly bonding vacation and we took the early morning Singapore Airlines flight from Manila. However, instead of going to Malaysia, we actually got a flight to Singapore instead, because Johor is much closer to Singapore than to Malaysia’s capital of Kuala Lumpur. We would have had to take a domestic flight from Kuala Lumpur to Johor if we wanted to land in Malaysia, so this was the better route. We landed at the Changgi Airport in Singapore and then we were fetched by our private car from Hotel Jen.

There were actually a number of ways to reach our hotel in Johor Bahru from Changgi Airport. The cheapest would have been to take a bus from the airport (SG$10 per person) which directly crosses the Malaysian border, and then get a Malaysian taxi to the hotel. However, this is also the least efficient way because you would have to step down the bus with your luggages at the border and personally go through immigration one by one. Given my condition (Read: My Six Year Journey Living With Lupus), that was not an option. The most practical alternative would have been to take a special Singapore taxi but they will only drop you off at a designated stop in Malaysia, after which you have to transfer to a Malaysian taxi to reach the hotel. This costs around SG$70-80 for the trip but you will not have to go down the taxi when you cross the border. 

Since it was our first time to go to Malaysia, we decided to go with the easiest and fastest method, which was asking Hotel Jen to fetch us with their private car. It costs RM405 from Changgi Airport and it took just one hour to reach Hotel Jen Puteri Harbour. The ride was smooth and hassle-free so we got to the hotel at just past noon. 

Checking in at Hotel Jen was quick and easy as well, which was great because we were already looking forward to having lunch. There’s free wifi all throughout the hotel and the lobby also has a few refreshments for those waiting.

We settled into our comfortable Deluxe Room which had 33 square meters of space. The guest rooms are bright and simple with everything you need for a relaxing stay. There is a sofa by the window offering a view of the city, but try to ask for a harbour view room which provides a better scenery.

Aside from the 40-inch LED TV inside the room, guests also get an iPad at check-in that allows them to stream TV shows and movies from Netflix. You also get the basic necessities like a refrigerator and an executive working desk. Coffee and tea making facilities are also available.

The bathroom is clean and comfortable with a separate shower cubicle. There’s no bathtub though, and I really would have wanted to soak on a hot tub. It may not be the flashiest or most beautifully decorated room, but it serves its purpose well which is to provide a cozy place to unwind after a day of shopping and running around the various theme parks.

The best area inside Hotel Jen Puteri Harbour is actually by their stunning Infinity Pool at the roofdeck. The swimming pool is open from 6:00am to 9:00pm and you can just spend the afternoon lounging by the sun beds overlooking the marina.

The bay houses yachts and ships of all sizes which gives the place a serene and enchanting atmosphere. This is the best place to take photos for your Instagram posts.

Since families from Singapore are the primary tourists that come to Johor Bahru, the hotel also has play areas for the kids and the kids-at-heart. 

There’s foosball, gaming consoles, coloring activities, charging stations, and an iMac Station free for the use of Hotel Jen guests. Parents can leave their kids here while they go around to explore the other areas around the hotel. My sister Angel and I had fun playing at the foosball table.

Hotel Jen Puteri Harbour is situated in a building complex which also houses other retail and commercial establishments. Among these is the Sanrio Hello Kitty Town which I was so excited to visit. There are several restaurants and bars scattered across the buildings so everything you need is within walking distance. They also offer free scheduled shuttle services to Legoland Malaysia which is just around five minutes away.

One place in Johor Bahru which I really planned to visit is the Johor Premium Outlet, which is about 30 minutes away from the hotel by taxi. Since Puteri Harbour is not located within the main city center of Johor Bahru and we were spending just two nights at Hotel Jen, I had to choose between going to the city shopping malls or to the premium outlet. Obviously, I went for the latter.

There are many premium brands to explore including Armani Exchange, Lacoste, Guess and a few luxury brands like Gucci, Salvatore Ferragamo and Burberry. Most of the items were discounted at around 30-50% off which was quite a good deal. Our shopping trip extended all the way until the evening but we were both happy with the big discounts that we got. 

Since the Johor Premium Outlet is a bit far from the city, there was a little bit of waiting for the taxis to get back to our hotel. It was a weekday and there weren’t that many tourists at the outlet, so taxis were also few. They also closed early at around 8:00pm so we weren’t able to eat the food options there and just had dinner at the hotel.

Buffet breakfast is served daily at the Harbour Café, Hotel Jen’s all-day dining outlet that serves up scrumptious signature dishes alongside international and local cuisine in fun surroundings. Breakfast is open from 6:30am to 10:00am and there are plenty of choices for the hungry travellers.

The selection is quite diverse with both Asian and American breakfast items like Mi Goreng noodles, chicken curry, yang chow fried rice, bacon and more. We woke up to a hearty breakfast each morning to energize us, especially with all the walking we had to do every day.

Our three day seaside vacation at Hotel Jen Puteri Harbour was short but definitely sweet. It was enough to see the interesting tourist spots around the city, most of which were just a few minutes away from the hotel. Our visits to Sanrio Hello Kitty Town and Legoland Malaysia were truly memorable, but this was just the start of our journey because our next stop was waiting just across the border. This time, we boarded a taxi at Larkin Terminal in Johor Bahru and got ready for a two-night stay at Hotel Jen Orchardgateway in Singapore. 

Hotel Jen Puteri Harbour

Persiaran Puteri Selatan, Puteri Harbour, Iskandar Puteri, 79000 Johor Darul Takzim, Malaysia

(60 7) 560-8888

www.hoteljen.com/johor/puteriharbour

www.facebook.com/hoteljenputeriharbour

[windkoh]

Start to miss the #PenangTrip! I think I should have more #vacation in 2018! #LeaveBoringBehind #ExperienceTheNewHotelJen (at Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa)

[anjcolumna]

Love you Lobster, to the max! 😍 #leaveboringbehind #hoteljenmanila @hoteljenmanila @zomatoph (at Latitude Hotel Jen Manila)

[bellaella]

Thanks for the feature @hoteljenog! 😘😘😘😘😘😘 . @Regrann from @hoteljenog - Great shot at #SGNightFest ! - Jen 📷: @bellaella777 • • • • • • • #hoteljen #leaveboringbehind #sgafterhours #nightlight - #regrann (at Bras Basah.Bugis)

[scarletthalo]

#scarletthalo: As a #girlboss who works in creative and fashion industries, traveling to a hotel with great work space is very important to me. #prototype sharing work space in @hoteljenbeijing is sun a fun place to work&play. I enjoyed my work days here during my visit in Beijing 🇨🇳 #leaveboringbehind #hoteljen #hoteljenbeijing #shangrila #告别沉闷 📷: @yanansong_ & @lorraineeeliuuu (at Hotel Jen Beijing)

[jeth06-blog]

Really nice view. 😁 #LeaveBoringBehind (at Hotel Jen Manila)

[joybites]

#desserts #latituderestaurant in @hoteljen #LeaveBoringBehind #HotelJenManila

[revvevolution]

Shakes and Burgers at Hotel Jen Puteri Harbour, Johor Bahru, Malaysia. I'm having the Portobello Burger along with a nice thick Milkshake. With a tag line that goes " Freaking Good", you can expect nothing but awesome food here. #sgcarshoots #sgexotics #speed#sgcaraddicts #singapore #sgcars #sportscars #revvmotoring  #nurburgring #instacar #carinstagram #hypercars #monsterenergy #leaveboringbehind #visit_singapore #shakesandburgers #carswithoutlimits #hoteljen #drifting #motorsports #love #gopro #monsterenergysg #instagrammers  #supercarlifestyle #speedy (at Hotel Jen Puteri Harbour, Johor)

[chuckiedreyfus]

Take a walk around Intramuros at night time and you will find that "The Walled City" is hauntingly beautiful. (📷: Nikon D5600) • #NikonD5600 #NikonPH #IAmNikon #TeamNikonPH @OfficialNikonPH #LeaveBoringBehind #HotelJenManila #MNLAfterHours #NightLight @hoteljen @hoteljenmanila (at Intramuros, Manila)

[nanasayshello]

Local street stall at #BukitIndah #Johor. 🍔 #LeaveBoringBehind #NightLight #xplorejohor #Johore (at Burgerlicious, Bukit Indah)

[thehungrykat1]

Lunch Buffet at Latitude in Hotel Jen Manila

During a recent staycation at Hotel Jen Manila, I had the opportunity to finally try the lunch buffet at Latitude, the hotel’s all-day dining cafe. I had been able to dine at their Japanese restaurant Kitsho before, and breakfast at Latitude was usually included during my previous visits at Hotel Jen Manila, but this time I was able to try the full buffet selection at one of the more affordable hotel restaurants in the city.

Latitude is located on the lobby floor just beside the hotel’s front desk. It offers a wide variety of Asian and international buffet selections plus a la carte menus served in an informal and relaxed ambience. Similar to the hotel’s overall modern theme, Latitude has a casual and charming setup where you don’t have to dress up that much and just enjoy the good food that comes your way.

I always enjoy staying at the Club Room of Hotel Jen Manila. My visit last March was just right after my vacation, where I had stayed at Hotel Jen Puteri Harbour in Malaysia and Hotel Jen Orchardgateway in Singapore. That made it three different Hotel Jen properties in three different countries all in a span of two weeks! Now that’s loyalty. Hotel Jen is a modern and practical hotel with reasonable rates and convenient locations, which is why it is always on the top of my list whenever I have to travel.

Latitude also embodies the same concept, a straightforward dining spot where you can grab a hearty lunch or dinner buffet without thinking too much and breaking the bank. Lunch buffet starts at only P988 nett per person while dinner is only at P1088 nett. Friday and Saturday dinners and Sunday brunch buffets are at P1200 nett per person. They also have daily themed dinners like Friday Seafood night and Saturday Barbecue night so check their Facebook Page for more information. These are some of the lowest rates you can find for a hotel buffet in the metro.

While the stations may not be as extensive as other higher-priced buffets, the quality of the dishes are definitely on par and will provide a satisfying and filling treat for just about anyone.

Start at the appetizers station with a set of freshly baked breads that you can also toast on the oven. Or get a few slices of their assorted cheese and hams on your plate. They also have a salad bar for those who want a healthier start to their meals.

I prefer heading to the Sushi Station with an assortment of delectable sushi. I was hoping to find some salmon or tuna sashimi here but there was none. They probably offer it during dinner or on their themed seafood nights.

The central buffet station has a couple of dishes like the Penne Meatballs for those who like to have pasta. The meatballs are quite juicy with a nice amount of cheese to complement this dish.

The Braised Beef with Zingara was one of the highlights on the table with its tender beef slices in a rich and flavorful sauce. It actually goes well with the Nasi Goreng or Indonesian fried rice topped with scrambled egg.

Another specialty from the kitchen is this Bacon Wrapped Chicken with Pepper Gravy. Anything wrapped in bacon will come out good and the salty bacon added even more delightful layers to the chicken. 

They also had the Honey Peppered Pork with its slightly sweet pieces of pork lying on its own delicious pool of sauce. This is also a great combination with the Nasi Goreng.

The carving station had this big Beef Brisket to liven up the buffet. This roasted beef was the center of attention at Latitude that afternoon and each flavorful slice was accompanied by its sweet barbecue sauce.

My favorite area the Latitude Restaurant is actually their Seafood Station. Here you can find prawns, blue crabs, and mussels which you can have as they are. Better yet, ask the server to send it to the kitchen and have it cooked according to your preference. 

I had mine cooked in glorious butter garlic and they were delicious! The fresh prawns and seafood were overflowing with butter garlic which I just love. I actually finished this plate and asked for another set for myself.

You don’t have to order extra beverages because drinks are already included in the buffet including Red Iced Tea and Orange Lemonade.

To cap off my lovely lunch buffet, the dessert station offers a few sweets and pastries like Cream Puffs, Mocha Cakes, Mango Coconut Parfaits, Pudding, Fruits, Halo Halo, and Ice Cream. It’s not a big selection but it’s enough to give diners a sweet and satisfying ending.

You can even win a lunch or dinner buffet for two at Latitude or Kitsho just by finding this Instagram frame inside the hotel and posting a picture of yourself with it. Latitude Restaurant may not be as big and popular as the other hotel buffets in the city, but with its affordable price points and daily themed dinners, I’m sure that anyone can find their own favorite day to visit.

Latitude Restaurant

G/F Hotel Jen Manila, 3001 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City

795-8888 ext. 2402

www.hoteljen.com/manila/roxasboulevard

www.facebook.com/HotelJenManila

[windkoh]

🐟🐟🐟 只要你的网摆对了地方，哪怕没有鱼。 #风言疯语 #WindIsTalking #WindKoh - #PositiveThinker #Wondest #AdaWind #YOLO #EverydayIsABetterDay #TheBestDayEver #HopeForTheBest #PlanForTheWorst #mightyjaxx #microanatomic #jasonfreeny #shangrila #shangrilife #shangrilamy #hoteljen #hoteljentanglin #imstayingwithjen #leaveboringbehind #sdcc #nycc #acghk #stgcc #jtcf #bts #tte #ttf #designertoy #arttoy (at Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore)

[otakuzone12]

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