Jakarta - Hotels

[Roy2920]

Hi, I am now torn between Redtop and Harris Vertu Harmoni. I previously stayed in Redtop and had excellent FS from very pretty masseuse every day there. Wondering if the in-room spa service in Vertu Harmoni also provide such service or are they strictly vegetable? Anyone here can share spa experience from Vertu Harmoni?

[Zippos]

I usually use booking dot com with the option of same day cancellation, specially if I want certain type of room with certain view. Also, make sure to include that in Booking msg and call up the hotel or visit (if you are in Jakarta) to confirm that you would only accept certain desired room. They will probably tell you "it depends on the availability" but be firm on your preference and make it very clear the fact of cancellation if you don't get the room. 90% of the time you will get it. Don't hesitate to BS saying you are their regular returning client and you always prefer certain room.

Hi all,

Just a quick question in case anybody has looked at this before / recently.

One of the things I definitely want to include in my next trip to Jakarta in Sep / Oct is to spend at least 2-3 nights a bit more upscale than usual (possibly Mandarin Oriental / Oakwood etc.) and get a room with a view. Partially since it is a view that I would like to share with a lady while enjoying some quality time. It seems that a corner room in the Mandarin with Monument View could be nice (on a first glance from a view perspective may beat e. G. The Mulia).

Budget can be relatively flexible, but based on a quick look at what is out there would target approx. USD 150-200 per night for this (I. E. The penthouse suites aren't really in my budget in most cases).

Does anyone have experience with the "with a view" aspect?

Best regards.

Thommy.

[Thommy84]

Hi all,

Just a quick question in case anybody has looked at this before / recently.

One of the things I definitely want to include in my next trip to Jakarta in Sep / Oct is to spend at least 2-3 nights a bit more upscale than usual (possibly Mandarin Oriental / Oakwood etc.) and get a room with a view. Partially since it is a view that I would like to share with a lady while enjoying some quality time. It seems that a corner room in the Mandarin with Monument View could be nice (on a first glance from a view perspective may beat e. G. The Mulia).

Budget can be relatively flexible, but based on a quick look at what is out there would target approx. USD 150-200 per night for this (I. E. The penthouse suites aren't really in my budget in most cases).

Does anyone have experience with the "with a view" aspect?

Best regards.

Thommy.

[Setzer]

Hello gents,

I am going to be in Jakarta and staying at the Grove Suites for a week. Does anyone have any experience with this hotel regarding what bars to go to pick up working girls? Much appreciated.

It's more like a service apartment at Grove Suites. There's a supermarket at the basement of the compound and restaurants on the ground floor. Otherwise, it's just ok, no WOW factor for me.

Picking up working girls, nearest probably would be Shangri La (BATZ Bar), Mulia Hotel (CJ's) IMHO. Otherwise maybe you want to try your luck around Mega Kuningan / SCBD with office girls.

[Setzer]

I think Grand Mercure will be a better option in that area, suggestions expected.

On the left of Grand mercure harmoni, there's Ibis Harmoni. Although its a budget hotel, its actually pretty decent (clean bed, clean room) for around 500 k IDR per night iirc. And there's also a McDonald's right next to Ibis Harmoni hotel. Breakfast at Ibis is very bare minimal though.

[ArlenLove]

Hello gents,

I am going to be in Jakarta and staying at the Grove Suites for a week. Does anyone have any experience with this hotel regarding what bars to go to pick up working girls? Much appreciated.

[CodeName47]

Six nights trip was just over. Stayed first two nights in Holiday inn Mangga Bassar. Good hotel big rooms and good breakfast at a moderate price of $55 per night through Agoda.

Location was shitty but as a second time visitor in Jakarta didn't felt it so. BB warned me early about the location. Action places are little away. Next time won't stay. I always prefer walkable distance or fast to reach in Grab or Blue bird to the targeted spots.

Third and fourth day stayed in Harris Vertu. Room small but clean, breakfast good. But location is good. Walkable distance to Malio Club, Emporvium and even Classic. $50 per night. I think Grand Mercure will be a better option in that area, suggestions expected. Interesting part is that, met a tall service girl in the restaurant talked and collected her number and now in touch with her. It was a good experience that in Jakarta it is easy to approach a smiling girl with positive face can lead to a fortune. Will that be in mind. He he.

Last two nights stayed in BFashion in West. Not much far. Stayed last time there for a night and enjoyed the spa. After staying in Holiday inn and Vertu, felt BFashion as substandard. Spa is good even though not much girls. But not much crowded. Totally spa is good as the sauna, jacuzzi, steam room are budget friendly with a massage and full service for just 735 K.

Met one service girl in the restaurant last day, talked with her. She is ready to join me in my next visit.

BFashion still cheap $40 per night. Breakfast not upto the standard. Good Malls nearby.

Traveled to South Jakarta this time. Felt it as a great clean place to stay. Next time will check in a good hotel in South.

Thanks to all friends who supported me and Expecting help in upcoming trips.

Long live Mongering.

I am now stayed twice at Santika Premier Hayam Wurk. Its the right balance. Affordable clean and not far from action.

[Thampi62]

Six nights trip was just over. Stayed first two nights in Holiday inn Mangga Bassar. Good hotel big rooms and good breakfast at a moderate price of $55 per night through Agoda.

Location was shitty but as a second time visitor in Jakarta didn't felt it so. BB warned me early about the location. Action places are little away. Next time won't stay. I always prefer walkable distance or fast to reach in Grab or Blue bird to the targeted spots.

Third and fourth day stayed in Harris Vertu. Room small but clean, breakfast good. But location is good. Walkable distance to Malio Club, Emporvium and even Classic. $50 per night. I think Grand Mercure will be a better option in that area, suggestions expected. Interesting part is that, met a tall service girl in the restaurant talked and collected her number and now in touch with her. It was a good experience that in Jakarta it is easy to approach a smiling girl with positive face can lead to a fortune. Will that be in mind. He he.

Last two nights stayed in BFashion in West. Not much far. Stayed last time there for a night and enjoyed the spa. After staying in Holiday inn and Vertu, felt BFashion as substandard. Spa is good even though not much girls. But not much crowded. Totally spa is good as the sauna, jacuzzi, steam room are budget friendly with a massage and full service for just 735 K.

Met one service girl in the restaurant last day, talked with her. She is ready to join me in my next visit.

BFashion still cheap $40 per night. Breakfast not upto the standard. Good Malls nearby.

Traveled to South Jakarta this time. Felt it as a great clean place to stay. Next time will check in a good hotel in South.

Thanks to all friends who supported me and Expecting help in upcoming trips.

Long live Mongering.

[Thampi62]

Aryaduta used to have a tiny bar called the Tavern. I don't know what's it like these days. It was run by an Austrian or German bloke. On weekend nights a handful of FL's would be available there. I picked up an Eurasian girl there a couple of times, she was a regular and came there quite often. A hot hairdresser.

It's good value for money. Older style hotel. Partly renovated about 11/12 years ago. Prior to Covid they they made a distinction between renovated and non-renovated rooms. The non-renovated rooms the cheaper option, old furniture and a bit worn out, I used to stay in the renovated ones. The business lounge is ok-ish.

Thanks for the information. Finally booked Holiday inn Gajamadha and Harris Vertu Harmony for two nights each. Got both for 60 $ appr. Per day. Booked thinkig it as good buy. Will give feed back. Thanks to Banana Boy for the tips to exploration. Focusing on few eat outs, bars and night clubs. Of course to try Kelap Gading girls too. Did RTFF so have something in mind, Holy Cow, Johny Steak, Collossium club and few pubs in South Jakarta. The D'Heaven still in mind, had a good time pre covid. Grand Indonesian mall is one in mind.Enjoyed BFashion stay and spa in west Jakarta last time in final two days and hotel closer to Airport as an added advantage. Read Harris Vertu Harmony as Spa and Hotel, if so any idea about the potential of tha spa?More tips are highly appreciated.

[Giovanni Volo]

Hello everybody.

Do someones know an hotel with swimming pool near Classic Hotel?

I would stay near Classic for girls, but I would prefer to stay in a normal hotel to live.

I am looking one with swimming pool, outside, cheaper but nice clean.

Some suggestion?

[Banana Boi]

I wouldn't stay in Redtop myself, but 100 m across the road would be Emporium. Massage and strip club. Has that closed?

Last I heard was yes. I asked for an update and got response.

Any of the other overpriced strips clubs other than Malio still open?

[Tommy Suharto]

Not much around Redtop and not a nice area at all... Taxis know where this hotel is but unless you say Redtop with an Indo accent they won't have a clue where Redtop is.

Haha. That's true. Macca's becomes "Makdonoll" other wise they don't know what you mean. I wouldn't stay in Redtop myself, but 100 m across the road would be Emporium. Massage and strip club. Has that closed?

[Tommy Suharto]

Thanks BB. Aryaduta seemed to be my ideal place for operation.

Aryaduta used to have a tiny bar called the Tavern. I don't know what's it like these days. It was run by an Austrian or German bloke. On weekend nights a handful of FL's would be available there. I picked up an Eurasian girl there a couple of times, she was a regular and came there quite often. A hot hairdresser.

It's good value for money. Older style hotel. Partly renovated about 11/12 years ago. Prior to Covid they they made a distinction between renovated and non-renovated rooms. The non-renovated rooms the cheaper option, old furniture and a bit worn out, I used to stay in the renovated ones. The business lounge is ok-ish.

[Yendappu]

Grand Mercure Harmoni is also another option, its a pretty decent hotel chain. Its 15 minutes walk from Classic, 5 minutes walk from Malio.

Still confused to select a hotel in Central Jakarta near happening places and food streets. Red Top, Aryaduta and Vertu Harmoni in the final round. Reaching there on Feb mid so time to finalise.

[Thampi62]

Harris Vertu Harmoni. There is a mall downstairs with lots of good restaurants. A much more convenient location on Hayam Waruk. Great staff. They use Bluebird as well. Taxis know where this hotel is but unless you say Redtop with an Indo accent they won't have a clue where Redtop is. It's the hotel our old friend Smoothy used to always recommend. This would be my pick. A bit further to Classic Travel etc but Malio is across the street.

Aryaduta. Never stayed in this area but by looking on the map likely the nicest area down by Grand Indonesia mall and closer to BATS and CJs. If the nightclub thing is your MO this is your better choice. Will take much longer to get to KI, Travel, and Classic. Anytime you have to pass the traffic around National Monument add 15-30 minutes to your ride.

Thanks BB. Aryaduta seemed to be my ideal place for operation.