Boeing 747 Hotel Opens in Malaysia
A new aviation-themed hotel in Johor Bahru now offers guests the chance to sleep inside two former Boeing 747s. The 1975 Avenue & Hotel, opened in August 2026, houses a Pan Am 747-100 and a Japan Airlines 747SR, each converted into nine luxury suites.
A new aviation-themed hotel in Malaysia has opened, featuring two former Boeing 747s converted into luxury accommodation. The 1975 Avenue & Hotel in Johor Bahru began welcoming guests in August 2026.
Two 747s Reimagined as Guest Rooms
The hotel’s two centrepieces, named Bove and Bey, sit on either side of the main building. Instead of static displays, the developers have turned the interiors into nine individually themed suites each, giving 18 aircraft suites in total. Another 20 rooms in the main hotel bring the property to 38 rooms overall. The suites are split into Premium, Business, Captain and Signature categories, with designs inspired by destinations around the world. Premium Suites span two floors, featuring a bedroom and separate living area, freestanding baths, rain showers, smart TVs, minibars and high-speed Wi-Fi.
A Snapshot of the Aircraft
| Aircraft | Construction No. | Line No. | First Flight | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pan Am 747-100 (Bove) | 19650 | 24 | March 1970 | - |
| Japan Airlines 747SR (Bey) | 22067 | 427 | February 1980 | 533 |
The older of the two, the Pan Am 747-100, was built as a 747-121 and was only the 24th Boeing 747 constructed. It first flew in March 1970 and was delivered as N743PA to Pan American World Airways. Initially leased to American Airlines, it returned to Pan Am later that year and carried the names Clipper Derby and Clipper Black Sea. After a passenger career that ended in the early 1990s, the aircraft was converted into a freighter in 1992, later operating as N617FF with Tower Air, then as S2-AFA. By 2010 it had finished its operational life and was shipped to Malaysia, where it now sleeps guests.
The Japan Airlines 747SR, delivered in February 1980, was a short-range variant designed for Japan’s high-frequency domestic routes. It was strengthened for the heavy take-off and landing cycles typical of domestic service and could carry 533 passengers - 22 premium and 511 economy. After 18 years with JAL, it entered a complex second career, changing registrations to N553SW, PK-IAU and 5U-ACG before being stored at Senai International Airport in 2009. It was moved to the hotel site in 2019 and has since been refurbished for hospitality use.
The Hotel’s Facilities and Location
The 1975 Avenue & Hotel sits on a 14.9-acre site in Kempas, Johor Bahru, and was developed by Tiong Nam Hospitality Group. The orange-painted 747s dominate the grounds, positioned beside the main building and recreational areas. The complex includes a man-made beach pool, rooftop pool, sunken Jacuzzi, water-play facilities, gym, steam room, spa, dining venues and event spaces. Guests can relax beside the pool with the enormous tail and fuselage of a 747 towering above them.
Because only 18 suites are inside the aircraft, guests should specifically book aircraft accommodation rather than a room in the main hotel. Availability can be checked on the stats page, and the full list of suites is available on the squad page.
The hotel’s address is No. 1, Jalan Kempas Lama / Jalan Kempas Lama 2, 81300 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. It is about 20 minutes by car from Senai International Airport and 40 minutes from central Johor Bahru. Its proximity to Singapore - just across the border - makes it an attractive stop for travelers flying into Changi Airport. Singapore Changi is roughly an hour away by road under good conditions, though border queues can add time.
For more information about the hotel’s facilities, visit the fixtures page.
