Jakarta

[SmallBird]

What time does Classic open? Last 2 times I went, I was told to come back in 2 hours when I arrived around Noon. This was on a Sunday and Monday.

Also, has anyone been to Sagita Spa? After doing some shopping at Plaza Indonesia, I may give it a try. I'd welcome any feedback. I'll post a report and share my experience.

4 pm, some girls come in early to avoid traffic congestion at 1-4 pm.

[Smoothy]

I am thinking of doing Jakarta for 2 weeks over Christmas and New Years.

I usually do Pattaya but its just too crowded for me with douchie dudes that time of year. I prefer to hit Patts in the low season.

Is this a good time of year to visit Jakarta. Will girls be around and will venues be open normally?

Many thanks for any info!

Uncle-V.

I wouldn't want to be in Pattaya or Bali during Christmas and New Years, but Bangkok and Jakarta are fine. I actually prefer Bangkok over Jakarta during that time period though. It feels more like Christmas in Bangkok than it does in Jakarta and I prefer the New Year's celebrations in Bangkok as well.

[Uncle Volodya]

Business as usual my friend, business as usual.

Thanks! That is good news.

[Stykler]

I am thinking of doing Jakarta for 2 weeks over Christmas and New Years.

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Is this a good time of year to visit Jakarta. Will girls be around and will venues be open normally?

Many thanks for any info!

Uncle-V.

Business as usual my friend, business as usual.

[Uncle Volodya]

I am thinking of doing Jakarta for 2 weeks over Christmas and New Years.

I usually do Pattaya but its just too crowded for me with douchie dudes that time of year. I prefer to hit Patts in the low season.

Is this a good time of year to visit Jakarta. Will girls be around and will venues be open normally?

Many thanks for any info!

Uncle-V.

[SteelBaton]

If you want to discuss hotels, that's a better place to post. Keep this section about the cewek.

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!

[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.