Jakarta - Hotels

[LoveItHere]

Just a few hotels I looked at. Agoda.com ratings versus my ratings when I visited and asked to see a room.

Hotels near Travel / Lokasari.

8. 8 (7. 0) LEAF listed in many wrong locations. Middle of nothing. Big rooms but dirty pillow cases and walls.

7. 4 (7. 1) 88 HOTEL across from Travel had dirty bathroom and kids playing in the hallways.

8. 6 (4. 5) ARWANA dark and smelled like stall cigarettes and mold.

8. 2 (7. 3) INFINITY good for the price.

8. 3 (0) CITY BIZ Horrible! Dark. Dirty. Smelled like an ashtray. Got mites there like bedbugs.

8. 3 (0) CITY STYLE Horrible! Dark. Dirty. Smelled like an ashtray. You will get mites there like bedbugs. First room was so small I could not even put my suitcase down to open it so they moved me to a slightly larger room at CITY BIZ where I got attacked by mites. I had a doctor see the bumps and she told me there is a problem in Indonesia. Two street girls I saw had the same red bumps which I assume they had the same thing.

INFINTY, CITY BIZ, CITY STYLE are the same owner. All check ins are at the INFINITY Hotel.

Hotels near Classic.

8. 2 (7. 3) COVE Huge rooms but walls and bed sheets are dirty.

8. 4 (8. 8) HEEF was the cleanest I saw but very small rooms for the price.

Listen the hell up! If you are staying at the high end hotels I am sure you are fine. But all you guys that stay at the cheap hotels like me. You need to stay at a higher level hotel than you normally do or you will be sorry! The ratings by the travel sites and pictures are so off the mark. Basically anything under IDR 270,000 ($18 US) is a no-no.

I have read many times about the pollution here but I have never been out walking when the streets are a parking lot so it has not been bad in my view. What is bad is the cigarette pollution in the hotels. I stayed in a room and it smelled fine whenever I left for a few hours and came back. But as soon as I turned on the air conditioner I could smell cigarettes. I am in a better hotel on a non-smoking floor. Every day for 5 days straight there is some "A"-hole smoking on my floor. To get away from this issue I probably would need to stay at a Holiday Inn or Hyatt level hotel where I am sure they enforce the no smoking rules.

[InTheClouds]

1. I would want to go to places other than Classic. 2. See 1. You have to ride a taxi somewhere anyway. 3. Air goes everywhere. 4. Theres and ATM in the Holiday Inn Lobby. I load up with about 1 M IDR and it lasts me the night. Or pay by CC at Classic Spa.

But to each their own. Where I sleep is very important to me. Clean, comfy bed, good aircon, no cigarette smell, room service, gym, pool and breakfast. Holiday Inn gives all that for $40/ night.

Hi,

Do you know what is the length / depth of the pool at Holiday Inn?

I am a good swimmer, I would like to know if it is big enough for me to practice (2. 5 km / 45 min).

Any other pool option in North?

Thanks.

[YngMong]

Yes, if you book a room for TWO people, you will pay a higher price at the Holiday Inn Gaja Madah.
I have never this before. Let's hope other Hotels don't copy this.

I believe the Holiday Inn is charging more to cover the second breakfast.
If you change the reservation to one person, the price drops by $7 to $10 per night.

~BKKguru

Hey BKK I tried to respond to your message, you inbox is full also your whatapps info doesn't seem to register.

[Thampi62]

Yes, if you book a room for TWO people, you will pay a higher price at the Holiday Inn Gaja Madah.
I have never this before. Let's hope other Hotels don't copy this.

I believe the Holiday Inn is charging more to cover the second breakfast.
If you change the reservation to one person, the price drops by $7 to $10 per night.

~BKKguru

And don't bother about multiple occupants.

[BKKguru]

I tried to book two nights in Holiday inn through Agoda and Hotel. Com on Feb last week for double occupancy. They are showing an extra charge for second person. I double checked it. Same thing. But for Novotel and Millenium its showin as usual before. Do the over booking in Holiday inn is leading for this upselling?

Yes, if you book a room for TWO people, you will pay a higher price at the Holiday Inn Gaja Madah.
I have never this before. Let's hope other Hotels don't copy this.

I believe the Holiday Inn is charging more to cover the second breakfast.
If you change the reservation to one person, the price drops by $7 to $10 per night.

~BKKguru

[CodeName47]

Stayed two nights in Millenium hotel and two nights in Novotel.

In my experience Millenium come top in my list. Good spacious rooms, friendly staff. Easy to travel to North, Central and South Jakarta. Totaly guest friendly. Can hold as many girls as in your room, but breakfast only for booked numbers. Jakarta hotels are awesome.

Novotel is having smaller rooms than Millenium and holiday inn. For late night food depend on Grab food. Its fast and pay on delivery. I used grab food even at 3 in the morning.

My over all experience with hotels in Jakarta in my last three visits are top notch.

I have stayed in grand mercury in harmony. Pretty good rooms and it doesn't have rooftop. Food is pretty good. I haven't tried massage bar inside but I spent most of the time in the bar that shares the massage reception with bar. Girls seems friendly. As I had enough contacts meeting me didn't have a desire to venture further.

This will be my prefered hotel moving forward. And it's close to both classic and travel that's a plus.

[Thampi62]

I tried to book two nights in Holiday inn through Agoda and Hotel. Com on Feb last week for double occupancy. They are showing an extra charge for second person. I double checked it. Same thing. But for Novotel and Millenium its showin as usual before. Do the over booking in Holiday inn is leading for this upselling?

I tried one King bed with two person including breakfast.

Expecting opinion about Novotel and Millenium. An old review by Smoothy on Millenium was not favourable. So little confused.

Stayed two nights in Millenium hotel and two nights in Novotel.

In my experience Millenium come top in my list. Good spacious rooms, friendly staff. Easy to travel to North, Central and South Jakarta. Totaly guest friendly. Can hold as many girls as in your room, but breakfast only for booked numbers. Jakarta hotels are awesome.

Novotel is having smaller rooms than Millenium and holiday inn. For late night food depend on Grab food. Its fast and pay on delivery. I used grab food even at 3 in the morning.

My over all experience with hotels in Jakarta in my last three visits are top notch.

[Thampi62]

I tried to book two nights in Holiday inn through Agoda and Hotel. Com on Feb last week for double occupancy. They are showing an extra charge for second person. I double checked it. Same thing. But for Novotel and Millenium its showin as usual before. Do the over booking in Holiday inn is leading for this upselling?

I tried one King bed with two person including breakfast.

Expecting opinion about Novotel and Millenium. An old review by Smoothy on Millenium was not favourable. So little confused.

[Gaijin Gigolo]

I am still a bit confused after reading few pages.

I will be in Jakarta just for few days, this being my first time. Obviously I don't want to be too adventurous right away so was wondering if there are any hotels that are recommended for getting in-calls?

I prefer to have fun either in the hotel room or in a "casa" (Brothel) type place where one can choose from multiple girls but is assured of a safe, non-rushed experience in decent facilities (with showers etc.).

Can some kind souls please guide me in right direction? Thank you.

Have you not read the forum AT ALL?

[Expat American]

I would consider it! Why? 1) No travel required -can stay "All Inclusive" at Classic. 2) No waiting for drivers and no chance of leaving expensive phone or wallet in Taxi. 3) Less exposure to the God Awful pollution in Jakarta. 4) No need to run to an ATM or back to hotel to get more IDR Notes - can keep cash in hotel safe and simply run back to your room to reload cash). The more I think about it - The more it seems like Classic should offer "All Inclusive SPA packages" where we don't have to leave the grounds.

1. I would want to go to places other than Classic. 2. See 1. You have to ride a taxi somewhere anyway. 3. Air goes everywhere. 4. Theres and ATM in the Holiday Inn Lobby. I load up with about 1 M IDR and it lasts me the night. Or pay by CC at Classic Spa.

But to each their own. Where I sleep is very important to me. Clean, comfy bed, good aircon, no cigarette smell, room service, gym, pool and breakfast. Holiday Inn gives all that for $40/ night.

[BKKguru]

The subway construction is still ongoing and as bad as ever. Is there an end in sight? Makes the entire Hayum Wuruk / Gajah Mada corridor a complete mess. Make sure your hotel is on the east side (Hayum Wuruk) of the street if your go to places are Kota Indah, Travel, Classic, Emporium, Kimochi Mabes, Kelapa Gading etc.

Yes, the Metro station construction is ongoing.
Add extra time to your commute during Peak hours (5 to 8 pm).

The Santika Premier Hayam Wuruk is on the east side. This is a decent hotel and offers good value.
Santika Hotels are located in all major Indonesian cities. This Hotel chain is very popular with local Indonesians.

~BKKguru

[Thampi62]

Dear friends, Seeking information on Harris hotel to explore South Jakarta in my up coming visit. Any other hotel recommendation in a budget of 50 $is is also appreciated. My plan is to visit Dclub, MBlock, Dheaven, EP,CJs.

Thanks in Advance.

[Thampi62]

You are spot on. This Hotel has never been renovated since it was built.
I would not stay here even if I am offered a 50% discount.

There are plenty of good options for ALL budgets within 10 to 15 minutes by Taxi.

~BKKguru

I second it. Classic rooms are congested and not at all a good one compared to lot of other hotels nearby. As our expectation on hunting Classic it may okay. But don't forget that Classic is the only place for mongers in Jakarta. Banana Boy posted a range of locations below. Hunt for it.

[Banana Boi]

The subway construction is still ongoing and as bad as ever. Is there an end in sight? Makes the entire Hayum Wuruk / Gajah Mada corridor a complete mess. Make sure your hotel is on the east side (Hayum Wuruk) of the street if your go to places are Kota Indah, Travel, Classic, Emporium, Kimochi Mabes, Kelapa Gading etc.

[BKKguru]

Just a heads-up for anyone considering Hotel Classic the place really needs an update. The amenities are pretty outdated compared to other nearby hotels which offer much better and modern facilities.

The only advantage it provides is that you can literally just walk down the hallway to the brothel.

You are spot on. This Hotel has never been renovated since it was built.
I would not stay here even if I am offered a 50% discount.

There are plenty of good options for ALL budgets within 10 to 15 minutes by Taxi.

~BKKguru