Jakarta - Hotels

[Fast Eddie 48]

For those staying at the Mercure Rekso, here are walking directions to Hotel Travel (I couldn't find this on the board and had to find out the hard way):

1) After exiting the hotel, go left (south on Hayam Wuruk).

2) At the first intersection, turn left (east on Mangga Besar).

3) Walk around 1km you get to Mangga Besar 8 (intersection after Hotel Astika), turn right.

4) Cross the street and Hotel Travel will be on the left side.

Takes around 15-20 minutes depending on how fast you walk.

Peter,

Myself and other member have post directions from Mercure to Hotel travel before, it is only about a 15 min walk I take the taxi there the first time cost me 20k got rip off.

Fast Eddie 48

[Paul C]

For those staying at the Mercure Rekso, here are walking directions to Hotel Travel (I couldn't find this on the board and had to find out the hard way):

1) After exiting the hotel, go left (south on Hayam Wuruk).

2) At the first intersection, turn left (east on Mangga Besar).

3) Walk around 1km you get to Mangga Besar 8 (intersection after Hotel Astika), turn right.

4) Cross the street and Hotel Travel will be on the left side.

Takes around 15-20 minutes depending on how fast you walk.

[Dave451]

I am visiting Jakarta in a couple of weeks. Staying Wednesday night and leaving Thursday late evening and want to make the most of it.

- Where's a good place to stay, near the action
- Where do I pick up for ST/LT Wednesday night
- Where do I get either an in-call or FS massage on Thursday afternoon, after I've checked out of the hotel.

Thanks

[Koperen Ko]

Hi,

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Some advice on hotels, and I have stayed at many in JKT, stay at the Ambhara service beyond expectation.

Also, note about Kaha, for those of you who are happy when 'con' by Indonesians then don't read on.

When buying vouchers from Kaha be very careful at the branch in Blok M.
I have dealt 3 times with the same girl at that office and each time she attempted to cheat me.

I suggest buying at Gambir, even the airport is suspect.

But my example: I had some time so I decided to try Gambir first before going to Blok M. At Gambir I was quoted 570,000 IDR for a hotel 1 person/breakfast.

Went to Blok M and asked the same questions got 620,000 IDR for the same hotel when I asked if it was for 1 or 2 persons I was told 1 person, that's wrong the 620,000 IDR price is for 2 persons.

Why does this make a difference, well I don't like to be cheated for those of you who have the attitude it's only $5.00 ... so no problem as I said don't read this.

Remember KAHA issues vouchers with no prices on them. Here's the math I pay for 1 person at 620,000 for 10 days. She writes up the voucher for 1 person and that's 50,000 * 10 that she pockets.

Yes I know that's acceptable to some of you who have expense accounts But I don't have such.
I have been to JKT about 15 times in the 5 years and always buy from Kaha or Indotel (first few times) but I always to check their quotes before I buy.

And this is only 1 example.

I read that many ISG members use KAHA and then quote prices of 500 - 600 - 700 k per night for rooms.
I never make reservations and go straight to a hotel in the area I want to stay in for a giver period. I have never been told that the hotel was fully booked and I never pay more than 500 k for a room. Ibis Slipi, Atlet Century, Sparks, Ambhara are my experience in JKT. In Bandung I stayed in the Savoy Homann a few times and the first time they were full in the category room I wanted. That time I grinned and asked what was the next category. Also full. What is the next highest? "We have one and you will pay the rate of your original request". Fine by me.
The last two times in Atlet I was upgraded because I had stayed there before. Hotels prefer straight bookings, because it saves them paying commisions.

[Bbbbig]

Any one knows in kota where can find the hour room (I mean hotel) for short time ML?

Have any recommendation?thanks a lot

[Luft Butt]

Kelapa Gading is a recently-developed neighborhood in the northeastern part of Jakarta. Virtually everything here is new - 10 years ago this area was all rice paddies.

The problem here is that it's pretty far away from most of the mongering destinations in Jakarta - even late at night, it could take 45 minutes or more to reach there from Blok M/Plaza Indonesia, etc. Even the Kuta/northern Jakarta destinations such as Hotel Travel, Kartika, Berlian, Stadium, etc. are at least 20 minutes away by taxi at night, longer during the daytime (depending on traffic).

There are a few upscale massage spas in Kelapa Gading, such as Sumo Shiatsu, Delta and a few others, all located in the same block area off of one of the main east-west drags.

There are a couple of large shopping malls next to the highway, might be possible for you to find some young cuties while mall-hunting there.

Sorry, I don't know anything specific about this particular Harris Hotel, but if it's anything like the other Harris Hotels in Jakarta, then it will be clean, have decent service, be girl-friendly, have a massage spa that offers in-room massage service, and you may find a girl or two in the lobby late at night.

Good luck!

Thanks a lot for your good info! I will give a look to the shopping malls next to the hotel. After a long working day it is too much again 45 min to hit Block M.

Thanks again by the way!

[Mighty Spearsman]

Hi guys,

I was reserved from my client next July at Harris Hotel Kelapa Gading; I do not know how it is and if there is any mongering action. Does anyone of you know something about this hotel?

Thanks!

Kelapa Gading is a recently-developed neighborhood in the northeastern part of Jakarta. Virtually everything here is new - 10 years ago this area was all rice paddies.

The problem here is that it's pretty far away from most of the mongering destinations in Jakarta - even late at night, it could take 45 minutes or more to reach there from Blok M/Plaza Indonesia, etc. Even the Kuta/northern Jakarta destinations such as Hotel Travel, Kartika, Berlian, Stadium, etc. are at least 20 minutes away by taxi at night, longer during the daytime (depending on traffic).

There are a few upscale massage spas in Kelapa Gading, such as Sumo Shiatsu, Delta and a few others, all located in the same block area off of one of the main east-west drags.

There are a couple of large shopping malls next to the highway, might be possible for you to find some young cuties while mall-hunting there.

Sorry, I don't know anything specific about this particular Harris Hotel, but if it's anything like the other Harris Hotels in Jakarta, then it will be clean, have decent service, be girl-friendly, have a massage spa that offers in-room massage service, and you may find a girl or two in the lobby late at night.

Good luck!

[Bbfs Hunter]

Go for Atlet. Walk to Red Square and X2 clubs, as well as Plaza Senayan, Senayan City, FX and even Pacific Place. short taxi ride to BATS, CJs and Blok M. Good hotel, but less value for money compared to years past.

Considering your name, you may consider Mercure Rekso in Kota, as the clubs/ bars/ shops with younger/ more willing girls are all within walking distance of that place.

Hi Hungman, Thank you for the info, i appreciate it.

I took your advice to mind and decided to book 5 nights stay in MR in kota and 7 nights in atlet. Diversity is always good.

[Bulai69]

I've been in a few times and never scored but given the ratio of likely candidates in there compared with PI or PS it's not surprising. Picking up girls in up-market malls is pretty time-consuming but nevertheless worth worth it if you have the time to spare - something to do with the excitement of the chase. Of course it doesn't interest everyone.

[Luft Butt]

Hi guys,

I was reserved from my client next July at Harris Hotel Kelapa Gading; I do not know how it is and if there is any mongering action. Does anyone of you know something about this hotel?

Thanks!

[Bkk212]

Hi,
Stayed 2 nights at the Merylnn hotel in the 'harmoni' area, it's within walking distance to Carrefour.

New rooms, clean rooms, BIG screen tv's I mean big screen 42" flat screen, lots of English channels, has a gym but limited weights, they said that the sauna and steam room is under construction.

Negatives: the service, it's really poor, apart from the hello and good morning from everyone, it's really bad. Ex. I tried to read the newspaper from the bar, it was about 11:00pm at night and the bar was dark. I stepped out into the lighted area not even .1 metre from the bar actually on the steps and someone raced, I mean raced over to me to take the paper away. I am not joking it actually happened to me. Can't see that a Jakarta Post has such top secrets.

Their are other examples but overall a good clean hotel but really poor service.

Now I am at the Akmani and as previously reported claen rooms but now has dirty towels and the service is also very poor. If I want to watch the soccer on the TV downstairs I can't bring any food or drinks. As I was told they have to charge me.

Can't really accept this one so now I am going to the clubs to watch the soccer.

Some advice on hotels, and I have stayed at many in JKT, stay at the Ambhara service beyond expectation.

Also, note about Kaha, for those of you who are happy when 'con' by Indonesians then don't read on.

When buying vouchers from Kaha be very careful at the branch in Blok M.
I have dealt 3 times with the same girl at that office and each time she attempted to cheat me.

I suggest buying at Gambir, even the airport is suspect.

But my example: I had some time so I decided to try Gambir first before going to Blok M. At Gambir I was quoted 570,000 IDR for a hotel 1 person/breakfast.

Went to Blok M and asked the same questions got 620,000 IDR for the same hotel when I asked if it was for 1 or 2 persons I was told 1 person, that's wrong the 620,000 IDR price is for 2 persons.

Why does this make a difference, well I don't like to be cheated for those of you who have the attitude it's only $5.00 ... so no problem as I said don't read this.

Remember KAHA issues vouchers with no prices on them. Here's the math I pay for 1 person at 620,000 for 10 days. She writes up the voucher for 1 person and that's 50,000 * 10 that she pockets.

Yes I know that's acceptable to some of you who have expense accounts But I don't have such.
I have been to JKT about 15 times in the 5 years and always buy from Kaha or Indotel (first few times) but I always to check their quotes before I buy.

And this is only 1 example.

[KL Guy]

BTW, anybody any info on that rather new shopping center at the opposite of Plaza Indonesia? B69?

Some reports from here shows that some pick up is possible from Grand Indonesia Mall. The foodcourt is patronised by mainly the middle & rich income group but I've seen many SYT there too!

[Hung Man 1808]

BTW, anybody any info on that rather new shopping center at the opposite of Plaza Indonesia? B69?

Grand Indonesia is .. Grand. However, not even had a glance when there, but I've only ever picked up in Plaza Senayan. I'm not B69 I guess..

[Hung Man 1808]

Go for Atlet. Walk to Red Square and X2 clubs, as well as Plaza Senayan, Senayan City, FX and even Pacific Place. short taxi ride to BATS, CJs and Blok M. Good hotel, but less value for money compared to years past.

Considering your name, you may consider Mercure Rekso in Kota, as the clubs/ bars/ shops with younger/ more willing girls are all within walking distance of that place.

[Menteng]

Le Meridien

Good pick up right in the hotel bar. But location seems far from BlokM and Plazas?

lso, if anyone would like to meet up, please let me know. We'll make it a blast.

From the recent FR's I can conclude that Tiga Puluh in Le Meridien is not what it used to be for picking up. I do know that LM is not next to Blok M, but it is not very far either. Ambhara and Pacific Blue or the Melawai hotels are nearer. Also, there are a couple of Plaza's not far from LM. If your purpose is to do mall-hunting, I believe there have been FR's on Plaza Indonesia and Plaza Senayan or even Plaza Semanggi.
BTW, anybody any info on that rather new shopping center at the opposite of Plaza Indonesia? B69?