Jakarta - Hotels

[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

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[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

[KilledSoul]

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.

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.

[GentileBear]

Why would you stay at Classic for $40 when for the same price you can stay at the Holiday Inn which is a proper 4* hotel with clean large non smoking rooms with large windows? Its only a 25 K 10 min cab ride from Classic anyway.

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.