Sleep Inside a Boeing 747 at New Malaysia Hotel
Sleeping on a Boeing 747 usually means squeezing into an airline seat at cruising altitude. In Johor Bahru, Malaysia, two retired jumbo jets now offer a very different overnight stay. 1975 Avenue & Hotel has converted the aircraft into 18 hotel suites, with guests sleeping inside the planes themselves. The aviation-themed property soft-opened in August and also includes 20 conventional rooms nearby.
Inside the 747 Suites
- Hotel: 1975 Avenue & Hotel.
- Location: Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
- Aircraft suites: 18 across two Boeing 747s.Hotel rooms: 20 in a separate block.
- Suite capacity: Up to three guests.
- Suite categories: Premium, Business, Captain and Signature.
- September rates reported: RM1,706 to RM2,786 per night, depending on category.
- Airport access: Around 20 minutes by car from Senai International Airport, subject to traffic.
- Johor Bahru centre: Around 40 minutes by car.
The aircraft suites are arranged over two levels and include a king-size bed, separate living space, freestanding bathtub and rain shower. Their interiors draw on countries including Malaysia, Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, China, Czechia, England, Italy and Switzerland. The property also includes Japanese dining, a spa, gym, steam room, rooftop pool, sunken jacuzzi, man-made beach pool and a family water-play area.
The hotel also works well as a base for exploring Johor Bahru. Nearby attractions include Johor Premium Outlets, LEGOLAND Malaysia, Danga Bay and the Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum. Senai International Airport is also close by, making it easy to combine a stay in the Boeing 747 suites with a short city break or a longer trip around southern Malaysia.
The hotel is likely to appeal most to people already planning time in southern Malaysia rather than those simply looking for a cheap airport stay. Sleeping inside a converted Boeing 747 makes the accommodation part of the experience itself. Before booking, it is worth comparing the suite categories carefully, as September rates differ by more than RM1,000 and each aircraft suite accommodates no more than three guests.