Jakarta

[BabaLoda]

Quick report and review:

What a gem to have discovered! Or may be it was a weekday so I got lucky. A total of 4 therapists shown to me, 2 out of which were absolute stunners! Locals, amazing hot bods, super cute looks and willingness to go the extra mile. Total damage was approx 1.3 juta (300 k for the massage and 1 juta to the girl) but totally totally worth it.

[Stykler]

I stayed in the Grande Mecure Jakarta Harmoni last trip and I enjoyed the location.
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I recommend this hotel. Great location in North Jakarta. Did you go to the evening cocktails on the 10th floor in the evenings? Fantastic cocktails, expensive, but great eye candy making them!

[Smoothy]

Yes, it does. But there is a catholic university next to it, catch my drift.

Don't get his hopes up too high. I used to live at the Aryaduta right next to there. I could walk to Mall Semanggi or Atma Jaya University in a couple of minutes. Although I have been with many of the Atma Jaya University girls over the years, I have never picked up even one of them on that campus or at Semanggi mall.

[Dbuko]

Thanks I might go ahead and book that actually! Is that hotel also around like any office or mall areas where I might be able to chat to girls and hopefully see if they want to come to my room.

I stayed in the Grande Mecure Jakarta Harmoni last trip and I enjoyed the location. There is a decent mall across the street (walkable via pedestrian overpass) called Gadjah Mada Plaza. I enjoyed exploring and eating there.

It is also walking distance, as noted below, to Hotel Malio. The girls thought it was hilarious that I walked there! I also liked how it was a very short ride to Hotel Classic. It is farther from BATS / CJs, but late at night, after 10 or 11, it didn't add too much to my taxi time.

I am considering staying there again next trip. I used to stay a bit more central or farther south. This was as north as I'd ever stayed. I think it worked well. But it is a Big Durian after all and I am never quite sure how to maximize my location for best results.

[Tommy Suharto]

That hotel is in an area that is not near any of the fun. It is right next to Semanggi Mall, but I think that mall sucks anyway.

Yes, it does. But there is a catholic university next to it, catch my drift. It can be OK for Tinder / internet dates.

But so can Harris or Atlet close to FX Sudirman / Senayan Plaza.

Budget wise, LE Meridien would be in the same ballpark as Crowne, but then again how entertaining is Tiga puluh nowadays?

Way back in (pre-) history the Crowne had a happening night club in its basement. Forgot the name, I think before it changed to "Retro".

[Ekspat]

I only monger in KL now as I can't travel due to my health.

I hope nothing serious. Me not more longer in Jakarta either, mostly Manila these days!

Happy days to all!

[Smoothy]

I will stay around Crowne Plaza most likely just reading through the Jakarta hotels so will choose one that's commonly mentioned throughout the Jakarta thread.

Personally, I wouldn't stay at that one. There are much better choices. That hotel is in an area that is not near any of the fun. It is right next to Semanggi Mall, but I think that mall sucks anyway. It depends what type of entertainment you are looking for in town. There are lots of suggestions in the Jakarta hotel thread.

[JiffyPark]

One suggestion is that you may try to stay at Grand Mercure Jakarta Harmoni located at Jl. Hayam Wuruk. Right across the street is the Malioboro Spa. You don't even need to deal with the horrendous Jakarta traffic since you can just walk across the street or use the pedestrian cross-bridge to get there.

Thanks I might go ahead and book that actually! Is that hotel also around like any office or mall areas where I might be able to chat to girls and hopefully see if they want to come to my room.

[Ggekko2009]

That's not what I wanted to hear LOL but I'll try succeed early evening, I will stay around Crowne Plaza most likely just reading through the Jakarta hotels so will choose one that's commonly mentioned throughout the Jakarta thread.

One suggestion is that you may try to stay at Grand Mercure Jakarta Harmoni located at Jl. Hayam Wuruk. Right across the street is the Malioboro Spa. You don't even need to deal with the horrendous Jakarta traffic since you can just walk across the street or use the pedestrian cross-bridge to get there.

[Kodja]

I think you might be mistaken. Kartika is up north, while to get to Crowne Plaza hotel you have to head south near cloverleaf Semanggi. During the day it can take ages to get there by taxi. The Transjakarta will be your chosen means of transportation. You may be confused by the hotel with the name Kartika Chandra that is indeed located rather near CP.

Unless, you can get a full body massage ++ in hotel Kartika Chandra as well. In that case, I apologize.

You are correct. I am way off. I was typing before thinking clearly. The Crown I was referring to was the Crown night club!

My bad. Apologies for the error chaps.

[Menteng]

Kartika full body soapy massage ++ opens about 11:00 AM. Not that far to where you are staying.

The place may not be everyone's idea of "happening" in Jakarta but it's an "experience" one should try at least once. .

I think you might be mistaken. Kartika is up north, while to get to Crowne Plaza hotel you have to head south near cloverleaf Semanggi. During the day it can take ages to get there by taxi. The Transjakarta will be your chosen means of transportation. You may be confused by the hotel with the name Kartika Chandra that is indeed located rather near CP.

Unless, you can get a full body massage ++ in hotel Kartika Chandra as well. In that case, I apologize.

[Kodja]

Hey there,

What would you recommendations be for say mid morning / afternoon / early evening? I was looking at malls to mainly focus on maybe some exploring in the evening? But it seems many places don't start happening until late? But I am sure I will find something!

Kartika full body soapy massage ++ opens about 11:00 AM. Not that far to where you are staying.

The place may not be everyone's idea of "happening" in Jakarta but it's an "experience" one should try at least once. .

[JiffyPark]

There is nothing going on early in Jakarta. I recommend sleeping until 1 or 2 pm, grab some lunch, then head to a place like Hotel Classic around 4 pm. Then again, it does depend where you are staying as far as a place to go because Jakarta is quite spread out. Regardless, I find it easier to just forget about even trying to go anywhere until 4 pm.

That's not what I wanted to hear LOL but I'll try succeed early evening, I will stay around Crowne Plaza most likely just reading through the Jakarta hotels so will choose one that's commonly mentioned throughout the Jakarta thread.

[Smoothy]

Hey there,

What would you recommendations be for say mid morning / afternoon / early evening? I was looking at malls to mainly focus on maybe some exploring in the evening? But it seems many places don't start happening until late? But I am sure I will find something!

There is nothing going on early in Jakarta. I recommend sleeping until 1 or 2 pm, grab some lunch, then head to a place like Hotel Classic around 4 pm. Then again, it does depend where you are staying as far as a place to go because Jakarta is quite spread out. Regardless, I find it easier to just forget about even trying to go anywhere until 4 pm.

[JiffyPark]

Hey there,

What would you recommendations be for say mid morning / afternoon / early evening? I was looking at malls to mainly focus on maybe some exploring in the evening? But it seems many places don't start happening until late? But I am sure I will find something!