Jakarta - Hotels

[Oldexpat]

Takes Mansion is okay, but the location is a bit hard to get into/out of. I stayed for a couple of weeks this year, and the two or three mosques that are nearby would wake me up with their call to prayers, and other announcements all the time.

Nothing is really included with the room. A small towel, and toilet paper, if you're lucky. Even is you get the kitchenette version, you have to rent pans. Internet is available, but a little expensive by using cards.

No in-room safes, but okay room service. The front desk and especially the room service often didn't have change.

The monthly rate would probably be okay, pricewise. However, if you rent for 1 month and 3 days, you will be charged 1 month flat, and then 3 days separately (at about double the monthly day rate). I think they only clean every other day, too.

Thank you. I looked up Takes Mansion and it pictures well but the description has turned me off. I'll be there a year and afraid it's a bit 'too basic'. Appreciate your input however.

[Oldexpat]

I tried to send you a private message, but it seems as though you cannot receive messages.

I recently completed a long term assignment at Bappenas, and am now working outside Indonesia. I had a deluxe two-bedroom apartment on the 6th floor of Puri Imperium, 5 minutes away from Jl. Taman Suropati (Bappenas).

The unit overlooks the swimming pool and tennis court. The cost of the well-furnished apartment, not including electricity or broadband internet was $1250, which I thought was a bargain.

A 42" plasma TV, internet connection and other features are included in price. The tenant must pay for electricity and internet usage.

Please let me know if you are interested.

Bule2004,

Thanks for the input. Yes, seems I can't send or get PM's here. The Puri Imperium sounds ideal, 5 minutes to Bappenas would work great and so is the cost. Any contacts you can post here that I could connect to. I take it you gave the apt up so you're not subleasing or anything.

[Jaimito Cartero]

In the past Bulai69 mentioned Takes Mansion at Taman Kebon Sirih. Roughly, located between Blok M in the South and Kota in the North. It is also not too far from Taman Suropati. Follow jl Thamrin till PI, turn left at the roundabout into jl Imam Bonjol and after a couple of kilometers, there it is: BAPENAS! Of course there are other routes, but I think this might be the simplest one.

Takes Mansion is okay, but the location is a bit hard to get into/out of. I stayed for a couple of weeks this year, and the two or three mosques that are nearby would wake me up with their call to prayers, and other announcements all the time.

Nothing is really included with the room. A small towel, and toilet paper, if you're lucky. Even is you get the kitchenette version, you have to rent pans. Internet is available, but a little expensive by using cards.

No in-room safes, but okay room service. The front desk and especially the room service often didn't have change.

The monthly rate would probably be okay, pricewise. However, if you rent for 1 month and 3 days, you will be charged 1 month flat, and then 3 days separately (at about double the monthly day rate). I think they only clean every other day, too.

[Menteng]

Just got a job assignment 'back' to Jkt. Lived before but outside of town, this time office will be in Menteng near Bappenas. I need a place to live, not to expensive and would even be willing to share with another expat of the same mindset. I'm 61, not a boozer but like a good beer and a good lay from time to time. Any suggestions or offers out there looking for a roomy?

In the past Bulai69 mentioned Takes Mansion at Taman Kebon Sirih. Roughly, located between Blok M in the South and Kota in the North. It is also not too far from Taman Suropati. Follow jl Thamrin till PI, turn left at the roundabout into jl Imam Bonjol and after a couple of kilometers, there it is: BAPENAS! Of course there are other routes, but I think this might be the simplest one.

[Cooze Hound]

I'll be arriving there in a week or two. At 5:30 AM in the morning. Will Kaha or another hotel booking counter be open in the airport, or should I book ahead of time online? (Currently looking at http://www.amarishotel.com/ , looks like about 490K/night.) I trust I'll find a meter taxi OK at that hour?

I have stayed at the Amaris a few times. Tiny rooms but adequate and clean.
Virtually only Indonesian guests in my experience , wifi in the lobby, and the receptionist may or may not speak english. I speak Indonesian so no issue for me.
Great location. Bu tif you want to be close to Blok M, I would suggest the Ambhara if you can pay a bit extra.

[Bule2004]

Just got a job assignment 'back' to Jkt. Lived before but outside of town, this time office will be in Menteng near Bappenas. I need a place to live, not to expensive and would even be willing to share with another expat of the same mindset. I'm 61, not a boozer but like a good beer and a good lay from time to time. Any suggestions or offers out there looking for a roomy?

I tried to send you a private message, but it seems as though you cannot receive messages.

I recently completed a long term assignment at Bappenas, and am now working outside Indonesia. I had a deluxe two-bedroom apartment on the 6th floor of Puri Imperium, 5 minutes away from Jl. Taman Suropati (Bappenas).

The unit overlooks the swimming pool and tennis court. The cost of the well-furnished apartment, not including electricity or broadband internet was $1250, which I thought was a bargain.

A 42" plasma TV, internet connection and other features are included in price. The tenant must pay for electricity and internet usage.

Please let me know if you are interested.

[Oldexpat]

Just got a job assignment 'back' to Jkt. Lived before but outside of town, this time office will be in Menteng near Bappenas. I need a place to live, not to expensive and would even be willing to share with another expat of the same mindset. I'm 61, not a boozer but like a good beer and a good lay from time to time. Any suggestions or offers out there looking for a roomy?

[Prince2]

I'll be arriving there in a week or two. At 5:30 AM in the morning. Will Kaha or another hotel booking counter be open in the airport, or should I book ahead of time online? (Currently looking at http://www.amarishotel.com/ , looks like about 490K/night.) I trust I'll find a meter taxi OK at that hour?

Should have no problems finding a metered taxi at that time, but the Khaha desk will be closed

[Vulcanizer]

hi Bros,

any exp of amaris nr blok m or the alpine senen?

Rocksoff seen amaris on raja kamar @ 420,ooo per night......and on amaris website @ 410,000 per night (dont know about taxes!)

Dont think i can stay at Lokasari more than 1 night......

Busway nearby, girl friendly, simple requests....please inform....

Thanks as always,

V

[Rocksoff]

I'll be arriving there in a week or two. At 5:30 AM in the morning. Will Kaha or another hotel booking counter be open in the airport, or should I book ahead of time online? (Currently looking at http://www.amarishotel.com/ , looks like about 490K/night.) I trust I'll find a meter taxi OK at that hour?

[Oyenk]

Hey Oyenk, thanks for the link, however I chuckled when I looked at the above web page, as there's no evidence whatsoever that Malioboro offers massages and is in fact one of the larger brothels in Jakarta, with over 60 females from Indonesia, Thailand, Spain, Russia/Kazakhstan/Uzbekistan and China on duty :-)

Similar for the Sumo Shiatsu website, but at least this latter site mentions "massage" as being available.

Obviously the web pages don't include this info for legal reasons, nevertheless it is strange to see the photos of the empty lounges in both places, knowing that these lounges are normally filled with women.

You're welcome MS bro,
It refers to oriental culture bro, on the other hand to avoid fanatical people...You've been in JKT for some years, you know the situations.

[Shadoe69]

Tried out the spa last night. Got a good massage and at the end the lady asked if I want "special massage". I asked how much and she said IRD300k! I immediately said no and left it at that. She wasn't even attractive! Actually, I saw a few of the MLs while waiting for my turn and none of them really did anything for me. Elephants, Dinos or toothpicks.

In the end, decided to check out Club Manhattan. Was pretty dead. Had 1 mama-san come up to me to show of her wares, but they didn't look good at all even in the dark. I know it sounds like I've got high standards here, but honestly, they didn't! Saw the mama-san and one of her girls at the hotel lobby later as well and if confirmed why I thought they were hiding in the darkest corner of the club.

Anyway, would appreciate if any bros got any advice on anywhere nearby the hotel that I can venture out to get some action?

[Mighty Spearsman]

Found the site...I am sorry if RTFF. It's a recommended high-end spa in JKT.

http://www.malioboro.stadiumjakarta.com/

Hey Oyenk, thanks for the link, however I chuckled when I looked at the above web page, as there's no evidence whatsoever that Malioboro offers massages and is in fact one of the larger brothels in Jakarta, with over 60 females from Indonesia, Thailand, Spain, Russia/Kazakhstan/Uzbekistan and China on duty :-)

Similar for the Sumo Shiatsu website, but at least this latter site mentions "massage" as being available.

Obviously the web pages don't include this info for legal reasons, nevertheless it is strange to see the photos of the empty lounges in both places, knowing that these lounges are normally filled with women.

[Oyenk]

Found the site...I am sorry if RTFF. It's a recommended high-end spa in JKT.

http://www.malioboro.stadiumjakarta.com/

[Tamurlane26]

A new hotel and were doing cheap rates - the style is very modern and cosy but the rooms are small. The bed takes up the whole room so a nice touch and the shower is seperated from the bed area by a glass so little way that your guest can cover up before you begin your assault on her senses.

About RPh600k overnight including breakfast and a change in that area from Accor - a nice addition and the satay kambing is near to hand and Jln Jaksar walking distance for old times sake