Jakarta

[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!

[Blanquiceleste]

I get into Jakarta airport at 10 pm and staying near Classic hotel so is there any place to check out after midnight or is it all closed?

Also is illegals still open, met a nice young honey there last year named Astin.

Most places in Jakarta actually get going only around midnight. Don't worry.

Classic and Travel will be open. Almost all the clubs will be open. Blok M is open till very late.

[TxDaver]

After the first 3 Grab cars couldn't find me, I knew it'd be a long night. After I finally got picked up at a bar I was driving at, it took over an hour to get to be'Fashion. Went straight to the spa and I was not pleased with the selection of available girls. But since it was such a long journey, I decided to settle on a girl that was like a 6 looks wise. Her service was like a 3. She was lazy with the massage and her BJ was subpar. Total damage was 325 for no and 410 for room and beer. Add 100 for grab and it was money wasted. Took a Gojek to Beer Garden and it only took 10 minutes. Dean 5 pints of beer and feel better. Will go back to Classic tomorrow.

[Ekspat]

Some greats of the past appeared again in this thread. Will the legendary Bulai69 and Asian Rain be next? I really do hope so, for several reasons!

Long time not been in Jakarta. Last time. 2012 or so.

Me more in P. Burgos (Makati) to be found nowadays.

[Vrsabien]

I get into Jakarta airport at 10 pm and staying near Classic hotel so is there any place to check out after midnight or is it all closed?

Also is illegals still open, met a nice young honey there last year named Astin.

[Menteng]

Some greats of the past appeared again in this thread. Will the legendary Bulai69 and Asian Rain be next? I really do hope so, for several reasons!

[TxDaver]

Just returned from Sagita Spa at Sagitarius Hotel. The facility had a nice decor. One hot pool and one cold pool. The steam room was broken but the dry sauna was working. I was the only one in the facility.

The massage girl I was assigned was about a 6 but had a fun personality so to me she was a 7+. Massage was nice a strong and she took her time with the HJ finish. Damage was: 440 for standard room, 120 for 2 beers, and 200 tip to the girl.

I was told that the tip to the girls are set. 200 for HJ and 500 for FS. There is no negotiating. Overall, service was nice but the price was bit high. Location is great if you find yourself near Plaza Indonesia.

[XXL]

Any impact to Jakarta from the earthquake and tsunami?

Right after the big unprecedented 2004 tsunami a fresh batch of extasy hit the Jakarta drug market. The pill was blue-couloured and it was called "Tsunami".

[TxDaver]

Is there a good bar or restaurant to watch UFC 229? Maybe a place near Plaza Indonesia?