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Please refer to their website:
http://www.alilahotels.com/kemangicon
And you'll probably find out most of what you want to know. It's supposed to be an upmarket boutique hotel so it will not be cheap. I wouldn't be surprised to find a few pre Ramadhan bookings as I'm intending to do the same myself. .
I was wondering about that place. Near to the ITC and Ambasador Mal right?
MD IIYes Avissa suites is close to Ambassador mall however while it's within walking distance it's not recommended as there is a lot of construction on the road. Lots of traffic but the hotel is on the side street so there's not that much traffic noise.
Master Diver II
06-25-12, 02:25
I did visit their website and was interested in anyone with personal experience.
On the more important question: is it normal that pre-R weekend, things book up? I usually don't shop hotels but notice many of the non-5 star chains are fully booked that weekend?I wish you the best of luck. I haven't actually met anyone who stayed there although I have looked at the hotel with some interest for some time now. I will have to try one of these days. I've racked up some experience of Jakarta hotels now having stayed in around 20 different establishments, but the Kemang Icon is still on my "to do" list.
I can't tell you if the pre-R weekend is normal for everybody but my friends and I are contemplating Indonesia (either Medan or Jakarta) before Ramadhan. It wouldn't surprise me to hear of others doing likewise. Although, if you have some numbers, it's still good to go during Ramadhan. Especially if some of them are non-Muslim. Most of the girls are perfectly willing tohave fun at night though.
MD II
Cooze Hound
06-29-12, 04:46
I wish you the best of luck. I haven't actually met anyone who stayed there although I have looked at the hotel with some interest for some time now. I will have to try one of these days. I've racked up some experience of Jakarta hotels now having stayed in around 20 different establishments, but the Kemang Icon is still on my "to do" list.
MD IIA mate of mine stays in a suite at the Ailia Kemang Icon. Its a nice big room, good work space also but what I found weird when I visited was that there was minimal privacy between the bed and the bathroom.
Maybe its just me but I definitely prefer some things to remain behind closed doors)
He is a regular visitor and always stays there so I guess its all good for him.
FrenchTouch
06-29-12, 10:41
Hi FT,
I'm not sure you need to explain yourself in the first line as anyone can check by looking at your profile.
You'll be hard pushed to get decent serviced apartments at that price. Batavia (to my mind) is quite unpleasant, Aryaduta Semanggi and Somerset are too expensive (let's not even look at Ascott, Fraser, Oakwood etc) and some others are too far out. You can check Belleza Suites by Maven (?) or sometimes maybe Kuningan suites or Aston Rasuna available on Agoda at cheap rates at times. It's in Permata Hijau behind Mulia Senayan and close to Somerset Berlian. Perhaps at that budget, you should stick to hotels where you do have quite a choice: Aryaduta (the hotel) has some offers now, Harris at FX (prices vary) Akmani (but the pool isn't great) and maybe Manhattan. Does anyone know what the pool is like at the nearby Ibis hotels?
MD IIHI MD,
Thanks.
I followed your advice and finally booked at Aston Ratsuna. Location is convenient, the mall opposite is convenient, pool is not bad, but the rooms are a bit old, to the least. I see mine as like Sokarno stayed there in its time and they keep it as a memory. Clean, no issue, but the bathroom is like the one I had when I was studying in the previous century. Not enough elevators, I had a high floor room and one morning I waited a good 15 minutes to be able to go down. Staff nice, but sometimes a bit iincompetent. No amenities or near to none. Breakfast lousy. INternt comes with a cable, no wifi in rooms.
No problem to bring girls, three different good girls on three nights. Nothing to report much as of now, old DIA freebies. One even paid dinner, as an apology for having her period starting. To which is answered, did the islam police cut your hands and saw your mouth?
So in short, Aston Ratsuna is a good option if you don't care too much about the "age" of the room and if you get a good deal.
Have fun
Master Diver II
07-03-12, 03:05
Yup, that's the main reason I don't stay there. The lack of wifi and the old rooms / bathrooms. Morrissey is a more modern take but if you're not a Muslim, the call to prayers (especially in the early morning) may be too loud for you. On the other hand, you might not need an alarm clock. But I find the minimalist rooms there a lot more to my taste. The only thing is that it would only fit into your budget if the rooms are on special offer.
MD II.
HI MD,
Thanks.
I followed your advice and finally booked at Aston Ratsuna. Location is convenient, the mall opposite is convenient, pool is not bad, but the rooms are a bit old, to the least. I see mine as like Sokarno stayed there in its time and they keep it as a memory. Clean, no issue, but the bathroom is like the one I had when I was studying in the previous century. Not enough elevators, I had a high floor room and one morning I waited a good 15 minutes to be able to go down. Staff nice, but sometimes a bit iincompetent. No amenities or near to none. Breakfast lousy. INternt comes with a cable, no wifi in rooms.
No problem to bring girls, three different good girls on three nights. Nothing to report much as of now, old DIA freebies. One even paid dinner, as an apology for having her period starting. To which is answered, did the islam police cut your hands and saw your mouth?
So in short, Aston Ratsuna is a good option if you don't care too much about the "age" of the room and if you get a good deal.
Have fun
I just spent good amount of time searching through the forum. But came up empty handed. Have upcoming trip to Jakarta in September and am looking for Convenient hotel near some "hunting" grounds like Block M or some clubs to pickup freelancers.
Usually I stay in Holiday Inn or Hilton. I have been told that Hilton has been renamed to the Sultan hotel. I have also been told that the Holiday Inn (I believe is across the street from the Sultan? Is that correct?) has better accomodations and services than the Sultan. Not sure of this is true.
Anyway, would either of these be recommended for suitable location and good quality? I am not asking if they are girl friendly since apparently 99. 9% of hotels are.
As I said I made number of searches but got "zero" from the forum. Can any of the local experts provide some information?
Many thanks
Traveler1234
07-15-12, 00:23
I just spent good amount of time searching through the forum. But came up empty handed. Have upcoming trip to Jakarta in September and am looking for Convenient hotel near some "hunting" grounds like Block M or some clubs to pickup sIf no one helps, pm either Asian rain or JAD
Offshore Swell
07-15-12, 08:20
I just spent good amount of time searching through the forum. But came up empty handed. Have upcoming trip to Jakarta in September and am looking for Convenient hotel near some "hunting" grounds like Block M or some clubs to pickup freelancers.
Usually I stay in Holiday Inn or Hilton. I have been told that Hilton has been renamed to the Sultan hotel. I have also been told that the Holiday Inn (I believe is across the street from the Sultan? Is that correct?) has better accomodations and services than the Sultan. Not sure of this is true.
Anyway, would either of these be recommended for suitable location and good quality? I am not asking if they are girl friendly since apparently 99. 9% of hotels are.
As I said I made number of searches but got "zero" from the forum. Can any of the local experts provide some information?
Many thanksWww.tripadvisor.com Will show you a range of hotels and there are links from there to google maps that will show their location relative to your preferred district. You can then book the hotel direct on their own website or use a booking website such as wotif. Com
Asian Rain
07-15-12, 08:34
Since you have stayed in the Hilton / Sultan, you will know it is a good hotel with a fairly bad location. The Holiday Inn (Crowne Plaza) is "across the road" on Gatot Sabroto. I have stayed there a bunch of times. Better location with access to Plaza Semanggi, which also is reported to have girls walking the mall if you are comfortable enough to do mall pickups.
That being said, since you are a 5-star class kind of guy, you may prefer Le Meridien. Best part of Le Meridien is that you can take the Busway straight to Blok M and walk 2min to Paletehan bars. I loved using that to beat the traffic.
My other favorite is the Sheraton on Gunung Sahari. All the North Jakarta spots are easily accessible from here. Recently refurbished, so the rooms are much more comfy than before.
All these choices are girl friendly, especially the Sheraton. Enjoy Jakarta, AsianRain.
I just spent good amount of time searching through the forum. But came up empty handed. Have upcoming trip to Jakarta in September and am looking for Convenient hotel near some "hunting" grounds like Block M or some clubs to pickup freelancers.
Usually I stay in Holiday Inn or Hilton. I have been told that Hilton has been renamed to the Sultan hotel. I have also been told that the Holiday Inn (I believe is across the street from the Sultan? Is that correct?) has better accomodations and services than the Sultan. Not sure of this is true.
Anyway, would either of these be recommended for suitable location and good quality? I am not asking if they are girl friendly since apparently 99. 9% of hotels are.
As I said I made number of searches but got "zero" from the forum. Can any of the local experts provide some information?
Many thanks
Since you have stayed in the Hilton / Sultan, you will know it is a good hotel with a fairly bad location. The Holiday Inn (Crowne Plaza) is "across the road" on Gatot Sabroto. I have stayed there a bunch of times. Better location with access to Plaza Semanggi, which also is reported to have girls walking the mall if you are comfortable enough to do mall pickups.
That being said, since you are a 5-star class kind of guy, you may prefer Le Meridien. Best part of Le Meridien is that you can take the Busway straight to Blok M and walk 2min to Paletehan bars. I loved using that to beat the traffic.
My other favorite is the Sheraton on Gunung Sahari. All the North Jakarta spots are easily accessible from here. Recently refurbished, so the rooms are much more comfy than before.
All these choices are girl friendly, especially the Sheraton. Enjoy Jakarta, AsianRain.Asia Rain. Thanks for your detailed reply. No, I have never staid in the Sultan. I just mentioned that usuallly in other countries I stay in the Hilton for acoomodations. In any case thanks for the selection. By the way love your reports and photos in the forum.
Firebird
If you are looking for a hotel with free lancers, and the company is paying for your hotel, stay at either Shangri-La or Hotel Mulia. Both are 5 star quality and have top pick up bars with live music.
If you are paying yourself, those hotels may be a bit pricey and Le Meridien may be a better choice. The bar in Le Meridien is pathetic, but it is close to the busway. You can grab a cab from there and be at Shangri-La in 5 to 10 minutes or you can take the busway to blok m, malioboro or other north jakarta spots easily.
If you are working in Jakarta, a major consideration should be the location of your office since you will be going to the office and returning to the hotel during peak traffic hours and traffic in Jakarta is as bad as you will find anywhere in the world. When I monger, I sleep during the heavy traffic hours and only venture out after the traffic has died down, so it really doesn't matter where I am staying.
If you are looking for a hotel with free lancers, and the company is paying for your hotel, stay at either Shangri-La or Hotel Mulia. Both are 5 star quality and have top pick up bars with live music.
If you are paying yourself, those hotels may be a bit pricey and Le Meridien may be a better choice. The bar in Le Meridien is pathetic, but it is close to the busway. You can grab a cab from there and be at Shangri-La in 5 to 10 minutes or you can take the busway to blok m, malioboro or other north jakarta spots easily.
If you are working in Jakarta, a major consideration should be the location of your office since you will be going to the office and returning to the hotel during peak traffic hours and traffic in Jakarta is as bad as you will find anywhere in the world. When I monger, I sleep during the heavy traffic hours and only venture out after the traffic has died down, so it really doesn't matter where I am staying.Smoothy,
That is excellent information. I am used to the trafic of Shanghai, Moscow, Manila and Shenzhen and New York City. So somehow will have to manage my first time in Jakarta. Thanks again.
Hi I am looking for hotel with 3 bedrooms with a common lounge? I go to China often stay at Crown Prince Hotel in CP they have rooms on the 6 flour 3 bedroom with common lounge. Great for parties with your friends. Coming to Jakarta in August with 2 mates looking to find same style hotel, cost is not a problem.
Fast Eddie 48
07-17-12, 19:00
Hi I am looking for hotel with 3 bedrooms with a common lounge? I go to China often stay at Crown Prince Hotel in CP they have rooms on the 6 flour 3 bedroom with common lounge. Great for parties with your friends. Coming to Jakarta in August with 2 mates looking to find same style hotel, cost is not a problem.To Paulb.
I don't think you get out much Crown prince is in HuangJiang town not Chang ping China, I think you want to get a presidential suites for some partying hotel Mulia or Le meridien is good they have a night club disco in the hotel you can pick up WG.
Fast Eddie 48
To Paulb.
I don't think you get out much Crown prince is in HuangJiang town not Chang ping China, I think you want to get a presidential suites for some partying hotel Mulia or Le meridien is good they have a night club disco in the hotel you can pick up WG.
Fast Eddie 48Sorry about that. Next time I will make shore I do not make a mistake. Ha Ha CP is 15 kms away from Huangjiiang. I spend a lot time at the Prince the opera house has a very large selection of girls and if I take clients there they like watching the circus shows from the room with the girls. It is one of the only places in town that manages to stay open no matter what happens at other KTV. I am in China now for next couple weeks, thank you for your advice on a hotel room in Jakarta.
Master Diver II
08-01-12, 06:01
Hi I am looking for hotel with 3 bedrooms with a common lounge? I go to China often stay at Crown Prince Hotel in CP they have rooms on the 6 flour 3 bedroom with common lounge. Great for parties with your friends. Coming to Jakarta in August with 2 mates looking to find same style hotel, cost is not a problem.If you don't have to stay at mainstream hotels and your purpose is to party, you might want to consider what Malioboro has to offer in terms of hotel accomodation. Yes, it is mainly a spa but they do have hotel rooms on offer. I have viewed the rooms there and they are made for parties. They have a Royal Suite which has three rooms and a common lounge. Pretty large jacuzzi in the lounge (obviously to party);), sauna big enough for maybe eight people and a home theatre system / karaoke in the living area. The dining table seats ten or twelve and the rate would be a whole lot less (until you start getting girls up from the spa) than the Mulia Presidential suite (but of course not as nice). You can check out their website: http://www.stadiumjakarta.com/malioboro/about.html
Alternatively you can get Deluxe rooms and one person takes an executive room. Much cheaper that way. Executive rooms come with a lounge and a large jacuzzi in the room. Incidentally the room had two king sized (?) beds in case you want to really party:D. What had me on the floor was that they had a curtain you could use if you felt shy (?) so the occupants of the two beds would not be able to see each other - albeit you would definitely be able to hear everything:p. Incidentally, I had JAD to thank for getting them to let me see the rooms as I was curious as to what kind of accommodation they offered.
MD II
FrenchTouch
08-02-12, 14:50
Hi,
Stayed there last week for three nights. Although the rooms are nothing in terms of size (20 + sqm and a small bathroom) it's a very cheap option near kuningan. Need to explain a bit to half of the taxi drivers, but at 40+€ on agoda with breakfast (did not try) and internet included, it quite attractive. Place is new, staff is friendly and ok in terms of efficiency, bed is nice and big enough. Ah yes there is a mosque on the opposite side of the street but hell that's jakarta and it was ramadan.
No pool though.
FT
Greetings!
I have 12 hrs in the city and having a hard time figuring it out. Any suggestions? Would like to get in a taxi go to a hotel and be close to the action.
Monkey Pig
08-13-12, 19:03
Greetings!
I have 12 hrs in the city and having a hard time figuring it out. Any suggestions? Would like to get in a taxi go to a hotel and be close to the action.The time of arrival / departure may limit how adventurous you might be in this scenario. If time and traffic are concerns, you may consider FM7 hotel. It is located near the airport and has a spa that earned some negative reviews from prudish travelers for its "unprofessional" service. I have not stayed there. If you're spending the night in Jakarta and wish to be "close to the action" you might specify what kind of action interests you. You might also mention your budget. Further details from you may prompt more helpful responses.
Greetings!
I have 12 hrs in the city and having a hard time figuring it out. Any suggestions? Would like to get in a taxi go to a hotel and be close to the action.Travel hotel or hotel Classic. You can not be any closer because the action is in within.
You can also have a nice sauna and massage almost next door to the Travel hotel.
By the way I inquired once at hotel Travel and yes they do rent rooms. The ones they did show to me were without window. A no go item for me. But for 10-12 hrs will do the job.
Hi,
Stayed there last week for three nights. Although the rooms are nothing in terms of size (20 + sqm and a small bathroom) it's a very cheap option near kuningan. Need to explain a bit to half of the taxi drivers, but at 40+€ on agoda with breakfast (did not try) and internet included, it quite attractive. Place is new, staff is friendly and ok in terms of efficiency, bed is nice and big enough. Ah yes there is a mosque on the opposite side of the street but hell that's jakarta and it was ramadan.
No pool though.
FTI've stayed here a couple of times, also discovered on Agoda, I thought is was nice. A bit of a hike from some of the action however I took girls back from Blok M. Breakfast was ok, I think they bought it at the McDonalds down the street. The guy who is the manager also owns the building and lives on the top floor.
I shall go to Yogyakarta and Jakarta on 19. 23 October please suggest some good girl friendly hotels in Yogyakarta and Jakarta. Please let me know how to get good girls for short time. 2.4 Hrs.
Cooze Hound
08-31-12, 06:41
I shall go to Yogyakarta and Jakarta on 19. 23 October please suggest some good girl friendly hotels in Yogyakarta and Jakarta. Please let me know how to get good girls for short time. 2.4 Hrs.A good place to start would be the ... RTFF
Will be going to Jakarta and I am currently exploring my options for hotel stays, can anyone shed some light on the Mandarin Oriental Hotel as I cannot seem to find anything posted on the forum about stays and the local scene at the hotel or in the area.
Thanks
Will be going to Jakarta and I am currently exploring my options for hotel stays, can anyone shed some light on the Mandarin Oriental Hotel as I cannot seem to find anything posted on the forum about stays and the local scene at the hotel or in the area.
ThanksIt's really nice place, a good high class hotel.
Not a lot of local scene, you can go to Immigrant in Grand Indonesia (kempinsky) area for some pussy hunting.
Depend in what are you planning to do.
If you are looking for a nice hotel to stay and conduct business, mandarin is good and newly remodeled.
If you are looking for hotel for girl hunting, you might want to go to alila instead.
Cheaper hotel room, with a little less quality, but a lot closer to the main attraction.
Greetings!
I have 12 hrs in the city and having a hard time figuring it out. Any suggestions? Would like to get in a taxi go to a hotel and be close to the action.My advise is forget about hotel and go straight to action.
What time is your arrival time?
If in morning, some location might still be closed.
You will need to ensure you have enough time to go back to the airport.
I would suggest you limit your hunting to gunung sahari / mangga dua area during the last 6 hours.
If you have big budget, Alexis is the place to go.
Lower budget MStar also a good location. (the rent 6 hours stay room as well)
Fashion hotel is another location close by.
Prepare to leave a least 2 hour for travelling back to airport.
Alternatively, you can go to FM7 that is close to the airport.
They do have some service but not as great as Kota area.
Cooldoe
Thanks for the info. Will hopefully be able to partake of the fruits of the city any be able to share with other members. I have been doing some advance recon on DIA, and have some takers so will let all know. Would also like to meet up with some members if possible. Have to set up my account for pm. Will inform ASAP it is done.
Happy hunting to all.
Fast Eddie 48
09-04-12, 23:24
My advise is forget about hotel and go straight to action.
What time is your arrival time?
If in morning, some location might still be closed.
You will need to ensure you have enough time to go back to the airport.
I would suggest you limit your hunting to gunung sahari / mangga dua area during the last 6 hours.
If you have big budget, Alexis is the place to go.
Lower budget MStar also a good location. (the rent 6 hours stay room as well)
Fashion hotel is another location close by.
Prepare to leave a least 2 hour for travelling back to airport.
Alternatively, you can go to FM7 that is close to the airport.
They do have some service but not as great as Kota area.To Cooldoe.
I am not sure the newbie can do a stop over and exit Indo Immgrations if he don't already have a Indo visa, he is better off just do a 2-3 days stop over in Jarkata and get a visa for 25 USD and not rush himself.
Fast Eddie 48
To Cooldoe.
I am not sure the newbie can do a stop over and exit Indo Immgrations if he don't already have a Indo visa, he is better off just do a 2-3 days stop over in Jarkata and get a visa for 25 USD and not rush himself.
Fast Eddie 48Hi Fast Eddie.
I thought the visa detail is implied as he was looking for hotel in those 12 hours layover.
He also mention that he have 12 hours "in the city". So definitely he is exiting the immigration.
My advise is, instead of wasting his time checking in hotel and then go to action, he should just head straight to the action.
I don't know his nationality as well, if he's ASEAN nationality, then the immigration would not be a problem for him.
As he don't need visa.
Hi I am looking for hotel with 3 bedrooms with a common lounge? I go to China often stay at Crown Prince Hotel in CP they have rooms on the 6 flour 3 bedroom with common lounge. Great for parties with your friends. Coming to Jakarta in August with 2 mates looking to find same style hotel, cost is not a problem.If you are looking for hotel, there are several that suit your requirement.
For hard partying my suggestion is Malio Hotel.
They have 2 big room to rent. Cost around 6-10 million rupiah room only (not a minimum charge) its an actual hotel room.
The biggest one (we often hold private party here) comes with sauna, jacuzzi, karaoke set, bar area, and 3 bedroom (4-5 beds)
Keep in mind it is quote popular for party, so book ahead.
Other suggestion is karaoke room, the downside is you have to check out in the morning for karaoke room.
Other hotel that have similar setup to your requirement without the party
Mahattan president suite. 1 main room with jacussi. 1 smaller room. 1 office room, large common area (rectangular shape)
Grand Tropic hotel. Family suite and up have more than 1 room, and there a common area as well. Aprt setup
Dharmawangsa Hotel.
Other location that I suggest is service apartment, as they will have the setup that you want:
Somerset Berlian Permata hijau.
Somerset Grand Citra.
Batavia Apartement.
Ascott Jakarta apartement.
What kind of party are you planning bro?
Let me know if you need organizer, I can supply all the necessity.
Hung Man 1808
09-06-12, 13:03
To Cooldoe.
I am not sure the newbie can do a stop over and exit Indo Immgrations if he don't already have a Indo visa, he is better off just do a 2-3 days stop over in Jarkata and get a visa for 25 USD and not rush himself.
Fast Eddie 48No limitation on exiting the airport, as long as you buy the $25 USD 30 day Visa on Arrival before Immigration (which for foreigners, is right next door to VOA desks now). I'm guessing what you are talking about above is trying to exit without a Visa for 12 hours.
For note, the VOA desk now takes a range of currencies instead of just USD (or converting to USD at a horror exchange rate). Cash and notes only though. Get as close to the actual amount as possible, as they only give change in Rupiah, and the exchange rate sucks. Still it is cheaper than buying USD on the way out in my country, after the sucky exchange rate and transaction fee I get lumbered with.
Member #4410
09-11-12, 21:22
Will be going to Jakarta and I am currently exploring my options for hotel stays, can anyone shed some light on the Mandarin Oriental Hotel as I cannot seem to find anything posted on the forum about stays and the local scene at the hotel or in the area.
ThanksThe Mandarin is located at the Hotel Indonesia roundabout, together with Hotel Indonesia (of course) and the Grand Hyatt.
The only mongering in the area is mall hunting in Plaza Indonesia (at the Hyatt) and Grand Indonesia (at Hotel Indonesia) and streetwalkers.
It is not too far (by taxi) from Kota if you avoid the evening rush hour.
Ditto for Blok M (slightly further away though).
Regards,
Ko
Master Diver II
09-12-12, 01:38
Cooldoe
Thanks for the info. Will hopefully be able to partake of the fruits of the city any be able to share with other members. I have been doing some advance recon on DIA, and have some takers so will let all know. Would also like to meet up with some members if possible. Have to set up my account for pm. Will inform ASAP it is done.
Happy hunting to all.If MO fits into your budget, you might want to try the Shangri-La which has BATS downstairs. No, it's not the best place in town but at least you have an in house "back up" joint. If your schedule is flexible enough then you won't need to worry too much about the traffic. If you're staying in the Sudirman area (where MO is and Shangri-La is just off Sudirman) then there will be periods where the road is truly jammed up. I've long since learnt to work my way around this but it is still something to bear in mind. If you're going to hunt through dating sites, then it is worthwhile to have a back up though as you might not always get lucky on the first date. Good luck.
MD II
WazWallaby
09-13-12, 11:26
Cooldoe
Thanks for the info. Will hopefully be able to partake of the fruits of the city any be able to share with other members. I have been doing some advance recon on DIA, and have some takers so will let all know. Would also like to meet up with some members if possible. Have to set up my account for pm. Will inform ASAP it is done.
Happy hunting to all.A mate and I picked up two absolute beauties in BATS (my only visit) , I was very impressed with the female crowd there. We, well I, had an incredible night of sex with her, really memorable and I willingly doled out a million to her 7 or 8 hours later. No problem with that at all, I was floating! .
We were at the MO, which I liked, big rooms and a big bed, fabulous. A bit funny, because on each floor there is some kind of concierge in residence, and he was always attuned to when you were coming or going from your room. That was a tad strange, although he was friendly. Haha you could never 'sneak' a girl in there, he saw everything, or that's what it felt like, at the same time there was never a problem, as I say friendly, and helpful, get you anything. Bonus! Had brekkie a couple of times at the pool deck, next to gym, always some lovelies working out, and hanging at pool. Hmm. Got the distinct impression that something was on offer there too, but was basically a bit shagged out in the mornings to take advantage haha.
So, all up MO is fine, have also stayed at what is now Pullman in Thamrin, that was always good as Nikko Hotel, and Grand Hyatt is fine but exxie, direct access to shopping mall at PI, and no walk of shame there, lobby is large, busy, multi-level.
I am interested in your DIA. Or anyone's DIA. Experience, does that produce efficient results? I ask because I am fluent in Indo and love the hunt in a shopping mall, bar, station etc, which really hardly never fail. Bu t I guess DIA might give access to different kinda gal, but does it involve hours of being online?
Thanks for any info forthcoming!
I am interested in your DIA. Or anyone's DIA. Experience, does that produce efficient results? I ask because I am fluent in Indo and love the hunt in a shopping mall, bar, station etc, which really hardly never fail. Bu t I guess DIA might give access to different kinda gal, but does it involve hours of being online?
Thanks for any info forthcoming![/QUOTE]Knowing this is not the thread for this I will continue just so it is shared. So far I have had contact throuh DIA with multiple numbers of females from Jakarta, So far, I have been been propositioned for sex twice, could be WL, had invitations and leading chats with 3 other women and have just had good conversations ie chat with 2 more. I actually already have dates plan with three of them the first week that I am there, but will diffently be checking out the other action that are avaiable while in Jakarta.
For me this is ok for now until I am a little more confortable with the city. If anyone is interested they can pm me and we can probably do a little recon, I hope to be able to use JAD services when I get there.
I'm arriving into Jakarta for the first time on Friday. Tried to book two rooms for four nights in the Classic Hotel. The website was a mess. It wouldn't confirm my booking or send me an email verification, so I ended up calling long-distance. Horrible English, but I was able to make out that I could book a room. But was not able to pay for it via any credit card. I actually had to pay cash when I arrived. Moreover, the staffer wanted to know what time I landed at the airport, and then said she could only wait and hold the room for two hours beyond that time. Haha, this is, of course, really bizarre behavior for a hotel.
Anyway, I feared my flight might get delayed, or immigration and traffic would prevent me from getting there on time. My friend and I ended up on Agoda and booked the Novotel Mangga Dua (Classic Hotel isn't even listed on Agoda). We'll still visit the Classic, tho, as the greater majority of all of your reports regarding P4P are positive. I guess the place is more brothel than hotel, but the website suggests otherwise, oh well.
Will post some noob reports as a first-timer in Jakarta.
I'm arriving into Jakarta for the first time on Friday. Tried to book two rooms for four nights in the Classic Hotel. The website was a mess. It wouldn't confirm my booking or send me an email verification, so I ended up calling long-distance. Horrible English, but I was able to make out that I could book a room. But was not able to pay for it via any credit card. I actually had to pay cash when I arrived. Moreover, the staffer wanted to know what time I landed at the airport, and then said she could only wait and hold the room for two hours beyond that time. Haha, this is, of course, really bizarre behavior for a hotel.
Anyway, I feared my flight might get delayed, or immigration and traffic would prevent me from getting there on time. My friend and I ended up on Agoda and booked the Novotel Mangga Dua (Classic Hotel isn't even listed on Agoda). We'll still visit the Classic, tho, as the greater majority of all of your reports regarding P4P are positive. I guess the place is more brothel than hotel, but the website suggests otherwise, oh well.
Will post some noob reports as a first-timer in Jakarta.[/QUOTE]Classic Hotel is kinda an enigma.
It's a regular hotel but they don't actually really promote it.
I think they are mainly focus on providing the room for guess from other services in the building.
Novotel mangga dua is a not to close to classic hotel, closer hotel location would be alila pecenongan and red top hotel.
Thanks, Cooldoe. Yeah, I just thought it would be cool to roll out of bed and shuffle down to Terminal for "breakfast." Oh, well, no biggie, as I can still visit and hit other places.
Fast Eddie 48
09-18-12, 20:04
I'm arriving into Jakarta for the first time on Friday. Tried to book two rooms for four nights in the Classic Hotel. The website was a mess. It wouldn't confirm my booking or send me an email verification, so I ended up calling long-distance. Horrible English, but I was able to make out that I could book a room. But was not able to pay for it via any credit card. I actually had to pay cash when I arrived. Moreover, the staffer wanted to know what time I landed at the airport, and then said she could only wait and hold the room for two hours beyond that time. Haha, this is, of course, really bizarre behavior for a hotel.
Anyway, I feared my flight might get delayed, or immigration and traffic would prevent me from getting there on time. My friend and I ended up on Agoda and booked the Novotel Mangga Dua (Classic Hotel isn't even listed on Agoda). We'll still visit the Classic, tho, as the greater majority of all of your reports regarding P4P are positive. I guess the place is more brothel than hotel, but the website suggests otherwise, oh well.
Will post some noob reports as a first-timer in Jakarta.Classic Hotel is kinda an enigma.
It's a regular hotel but they don't actually really promote it.
I think they are mainly focus on providing the room for guess from other services in the building.
Novotel mangga dua is a not to close to classic hotel, closer hotel location would be alila pecenongan and red top hotel.[/QUOTE]D.
To Cooldoe.
I don't know why so many of you want to stay at Classic hotel is in a bad location and it cater to local and Indo businessman, the night club and the sauna is good to visit and it is only 10 min taxi from Manga Besar area where many good hotel in the area and hotel travel and Lopasari plaza is at.
Fast Eddie 48
We were at the MO, which I liked, big rooms and a big bed, fabulous. A bit funny, because on each floor there is some kind of concierge in residence, and he was always attuned to when you were coming or going from your room. That was a tad strange, although he was friendly. Haha you could never 'sneak' a girl in there, he saw everything, or that's what it felt like, at the same time there was never a problem, as I say friendly, and helpful, get you anything.
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So, all up MO is fine, have also stayed at what is now Pullman in Thamrin, that was always good as Nikko Hotel, and Grand Hyatt is fine but exxie, direct access to shopping mall at PI, and no walk of shame there, lobby is large, busy, multi-level.Really great post, WazWallaby.
I was wondering though, as it is not clear to me, with MO do you mean the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Jakarta?
I just don't want to think that the Mandarin in Jakarta is super girl-friendly, and then end up in trouble, with people frowning their faces at me for brining two girls etc, just because I assumed I understood what you mean LOL.
And what do you mean with that the Grand Hyatt "exxie"? Google couldn't help out with that, and it could mean "Expensive","Executive" (as in full of business people) , or whatever.
Anyways, a really helpful post, my friend
Really great post, WazWallaby.
I was wondering though, as it is not clear to me, with MO do you mean the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Jakarta?
I just don't want to think that the Mandarin in Jakarta is super girl-friendly, and then end up in trouble, with people frowning their faces at me for brining two girls etc, just because I assumed I understood what you mean LOL.
And what do you mean with that the Grand Hyatt "exxie"? Google couldn't help out with that, and it could mean "Expensive","Executive" (as in full of business people) , or whatever.
Anyways, a really helpful post, my friendMost hotel in jakarta is girl friendly, mandarin the lobby is not that crowded as well.
As long as the girl you are bringing not attracting too much attention, most people will just look at you funny.
As for the Grand Hyatt, I think what he meant is exit.
The hotel have access to Plaza Indonesia Mall and EX mall.
To Cooldoe.
I don't know why so many of you want to stay at Classic hotel is in a bad location and it cater to local and Indo businessman, the night club and the sauna is good to visit and it is only 10 min taxi from Manga Besar area where many good hotel in the area and hotel travel and Lopasari plaza is at.
Fast Eddie 48Hmm I think you misunderstand me a little. I'm not thinking of staying at classic.
They only stay I have tried on classic is their garage hotel, which is just ok.
I don't know why they want to stay at classic, maybe because of the review on classic as sex join?
Not a good location to do anything else though.
For businessman I would recommend Alila as it is close to the action but good hotel to have business meeting.
For low budget there are a lot of other good option.
And what do you mean with that the Grand Hyatt "exxie"? Google couldn't help out with that, and it could mean "Expensive","Executive" (as in full of business people) , or whatever.As a side note, the Grand Hyatt's swimming pool is maybe the most gorgeous urban pool in SEA. The restaurant adjacent (Seafood Terrace) is also delightful, and literally magic at night. And good. I am mouthwatering just thinking about their Nasi Goreng. I spent once six full weeks of vacations at the Grand H Jakarta. What great memories. Furthermore it was when (the now defunct) JJ, the best pick-up place on the planet in the history of mankind, was at its heydays. Ouch. It hurts just to think about it. (smilie)
As a side note, the Grand Hyatt's swimming pool is maybe the most gorgeous urban pool in SEA. The restaurant adjacent (Seafood Terrace) is also delightful, and literally magic at night. And good. I am mouthwatering just thinking about their Nasi Goreng. I spent once six full weeks of vacations at the Grand H Jakarta. What great memories. Furthermore it was when (the now defunct) JJ, the best pick-up place on the planet in the history of mankind, was at its heydays. Ouch. It hurts just to think about it. (smilie)What I like most about the Grand Hyatt is the idea that, as it is adjacent to two malls, you can just meet non-pros during the daytime.
I have never been to Jakarta before, but I imagine that as a foreigner, it might get boring waiting for the night-time activities to start. So meeting some eye-candy could liven things up a lot LOL.
The Mandarin is located at the Hotel Indonesia roundabout, together with Hotel Indonesia (of course) and the Grand Hyatt.
The only mongering in the area is mall hunting in Plaza Indonesia (at the Hyatt) and Grand Indonesia (at Hotel Indonesia) and streetwalkers.
It is not too far (by taxi) from Kota if you avoid the evening rush hour.
Ditto for Blok M (slightly further away though).
Regards,
KoSpent a couple of months at the Mandarin, and generally found it well located and girl friendly. Not such a long taxi ride to CJs or Bats and across the road from Plaza if you are into some mall hunting. Some possibilities at a bar in the Hyatt (forgotten the name).
What I like most about the Grand Hyatt is the idea that, as it is adjacent to two malls, you can just meet non-pros during the daytime.In this respect (daytime mall-hunting) , Plaza Senayan is much more enjoyable and busy than Plaza Indonesia, which is rather "calm". Also in Plaza Senayan you have a nice bowling, cinemas, plenty of cafes, ect. You should consider Mulia instead of Grand H, as the hotel is at walking distance to Plaza Senayan. The swimming pool is not as gorgeous as the one at Grand H, but the fact that you have CJs in the premises counterbalances.
As a side note, the Grand Hyatt's swimming pool is maybe the most gorgeous urban pool in SEA. The restaurant adjacent (Seafood Terrace) is also delightful, and literally magic at night. And good. I am mouthwatering just thinking about their Nasi Goreng. I spent once six full weeks of vacations at the Grand H Jakarta. What great memories. Furthermore it was when (the now defunct) JJ, the best pick-up place on the planet in the history of mankind, was at its heydays. Ouch. It hurts just to think about it. (smilie)I stayed a couple of weeks at the Grand Hyatt last year and probably won't repeat. I would have stayed at the Mulia instead but it was booked up. Anyway, the GH has deteriorated a good bit since the day when JJ's and Tanamur were around. The rooms weren't anything special. There is a bar / disco on the second floor with women, but I didn't run across any that were attractive. I ate in Plaza Indonesia about once a day and don't remember seeing any women looking for company. I wasn't looking though. The next time around I may pick Shangrila. I've never stayed there, but like BATS (for anyone who doesn't know, the bar with lots of hookers in the Shangrila) better than CJ's (the bar with lots of hookers in the Mulia). Also the Mulia had some problems with internet the last time I was there. Anyway, I'd agree with your second post, Mulia over GH.
There is a bar / disco on the second floor with women, but I didn't run across any that were attractive.Burgundy. It was one of the headquarters of the elite party-goers: high-powered businessmen (or businesswomen for that matter) , politicians, models, actors, ect. The Martinis were to die for.
Thank you Prosal and Tiny 12!
This is what I love most about our community. The information that is shared around here can really mean the difference between a mediocre trip and a kick-ass one.
In this respect (daytime mall-hunting) , Plaza Senayan is much more enjoyable and busy than Plaza Indonesia, which is rather "calm". Also in Plaza Senayan you have a nice bowling, cinemas, plenty of cafes, ect. You should consider Mulia instead of Grand H, as the hotel is at walking distance to Plaza Senayan. The swimming pool is not as gorgeous as the one at Grand H, but the fact that you have CJs in the premises counterbalances.A little correction, there no bowling anymore in plaza senayan.
Additionally there are fx mall and senayan city mall.
FX mall is good for beer drinking, there are several good lounge for pick up as well.
I stayed a couple of weeks at the Grand Hyatt last year and probably won't repeat. I would have stayed at the Mulia instead but it was booked up. Anyway, the GH has deteriorated a good bit since the day when JJ's and Tanamur were around. The rooms weren't anything special. There is a bar / disco on the second floor with women, but I didn't run across any that were attractive. I ate in Plaza Indonesia about once a day and don't remember seeing any women looking for company. I wasn't looking though. The next time around I may pick Shangrila. I've never stayed there, but like BATS (for anyone who doesn't know, the bar with lots of hookers in the Shangrila) better than CJ's (the bar with lots of hookers in the Mulia). Also the Mulia had some problems with internet the last time I was there. Anyway, I'd agree with your second post, Mulia over GH.EX is a better scene compared to Plaza Indonesia, for pick up check Immigran resto & lounge there's a mix between regular and working girl.
Grand Indonesia also a nice spot with Skye as one of the hottest spot right now.
Instead of GH why don't you try Kempinsky, a new hotels with good rooms.
One Eyed Man
10-09-12, 14:34
On the recommendation of some other members (and because I needed credit with Starwood) , I recently stayed at Le Méridien Jakarta for a few days. Summary: I would definitely stay there if I need Starwood points and due to its central location, however I think the hotel is a bit dull and I would consider other nearby options, such as the Grand Hyatt and Shangri-la.
Pros:
Great security (haha)
Reasonable rate: I paid about $153 a night.
Comfortable rooms.
Wireless and wired Internet.
(Monger-) Friendly staff.
On-site night club with mongering possibilities.
Good central location.
HSBC ATM across the street.
Cons:
Feels like a fortress.
Few restaurants nearby.
Hotel restaurant offerings (Lebanese, Japanese, and cafe) are limited and dull.
Room service stops at 11:00 pm.
Huge walk of shame.
Details:
When I pulled into the hotel, we were met by security, who looked under the car, under the hood, and in the trunk. (I remember this from Thailand.) I never felt like Jakarta was dangerous, but I definitely felt safe with all the security. You also go through a metal detector when you enter. Hence the huge walk of shame if you want to break a girl back, though I did and security did not bat an eye.
I felt like the hotel was a bit old but had been adequately maintained. My room was comfortable, with a king-size bed and wired and wireless Internet. I felt like there were not enough electric outlets, until I found some on the side of the desk. Probably due to the Dutch colonization, the plugs are European-style, which I was not prepared for.
There is a nightclub on premises-Tiga Puluh (30).which has alternating Philipino bands (closed Sunday.) The Monday band was pretty good, playing covers of pop and rock and their own music. It was very slow on Monday, however there were about a dozen WGs there. I was warned that they were on the older side, however there were many shapes and sizes. The one I brought up to my room looked much better in the dark club, but had good performance. 1M for 3 pops. All the security guards seemed to know her.
The hotel seems a good compromise between the clubs in the north and those in the south. It was about a half of hour to get to either, at about 10:00 pm when there was less traffic. The way they route traffic is different in Jakarta, probably to enable express bus lines, but the hotel is in the middle of a long one-way street (drive on the left) , so to go right, you have to drive for a while until you hit a traffic circle or a cloverleaf. The Plaza Indonesia Mall is about a 10-15 minute straight shot.
In summary, it's a pretty comfortable hotel, though your food options at the hotel and the area are pretty limited. Now that I know my way around a little better, I'd hop in a cab and go to Plaza Indonesia or somewhere else for a meal. It's about a 45-minute ride from the airport (like IDR 120, 000) at night when traffic is light.
WazWallaby
10-17-12, 13:25
Really great post, WazWallaby.
I was wondering though, as it is not clear to me, with MO do you mean the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Jakarta?
I just don't want to think that the Mandarin in Jakarta is super girl-friendly, and then end up in trouble, with people frowning their faces at me for brining two girls etc, just because I assumed I understood what you mean LOL.
And what do you mean with that the Grand Hyatt "exxie"? Google couldn't help out with that, and it could mean "Expensive","Executive" (as in full of business people) , or whatever.
Anyways, a really helpful post, my friendApologies for late reply, but just to clarify, Sympalogy, MO is indeed Mandarin Oriental, and 'exxie' is good old aussie slang for expensive, which I think the GH is. For my money, I would stay at Pulman across the road, girl friendly definitely.
Once had a wonderful one off experience there in that I was going up to my room in the lift one night and an older Japanes gent got in with two girls off the street, jeans, thongs and t-shirt kinda gals. Very incongruous as he was in a business suit and these two gals were about 20 years younger and definitiely the kind of gals you see in the car park at sarinah. Anyway, one of them is standing next to me, behind the gent and the other gal. This one gives me a big smile and the eye, and I can't help noticing her ruby red pouty lips and big tits straining the tshirt in every which way direction. Unbelievably I had a piece of paper with my room number on it, and I put it into her hand as they got out. Around 2am I wake up with a knock on the door and there she is! Oh Yes! She gave me a great titty fuck and swallowed a huge cum load, we slept in each other arms, woke and had a long, deep, hard morning glory, went to breakfast, and I slapped her on the bum and sent her on her way in a taxi, thinking,"Aaaah, jakarta!""
So, yeah, Pullman might be worth a go. I sensed pick-up action around the pool at sunset one night, and in the kind of cigar smoking room, bar down at one end of the lobby there were two big titted working girls one night. Which now and again I can really go for. But they were a bit too obvious and lewd and carrying a few too many miles to get really excited about.
Hotel restaurant offerings (Lebanese, Japanese, and cafe) are limited and dull.Things have changed then. The libanese restaurant at Meridien was in my top 5 restaurants in Jakarta (Hazara being number one) , and definitely among the best libanese restaurants I've ever been to. Was a great place to take a date also.
Things have changed then. The libanese restaurant at Meridien was in my top 5 restaurants in Jakarta (Hazara being number one) , and definitely among the best libanese restaurants I've ever been to. Was a great place to take a date also.I second you on date, nice lebanese restaurant there.
Cons:
Feels like a fortress.
Few restaurants nearby.Actually if don't mind walking a bit there a citiwalk mall behind le merridien.
Instead of tiga puluh you should try the club in citiwalk mall.
Prime hunting area for college girl as well.
Lot's of food selection
Hungry Expat
11-01-12, 16:37
I want to try the Ciputra Hotel in Jakarta this time because it is close to Tanggerang and I think it is good located to go around for the nightlife.
The last report I found is from 2008 does anyone know if this hotel is good and GF friendly?
Hungry Expat
11-14-12, 20:18
The hotel is GF. So no problem.
It has free internet with cable in the room and free Wifi in the lobby.
Hotel is a little bit older but clean and big breakfast buffet.
It has direct connection to the Ciputra Mall but this Mall is small an also older.
I only needed 30 minutes to the airport
Morrissey was just perfect for the hobby, location-wise and GF. Walk of shame (WOS) almost non existant if you are return at 3am. 4am like I usually do. Hardy anyone in sight, not even security.
Trendy design, fully equipped kitchenette and functional free laundrette (which saves a lot of rupiah when it comes to laundry expenses, meals etc). The room rate was approx USD 69 via Agoda, but now it's showing USD 110+ for the duration of my next trip.
Question. How is Favehotel just down the road? I know the rooms are smaller, no kitchenette, fridge, laundrette. But for USD 51, I am willing to consider.
How does it compare in terms of GF and WOS?
Akhmani is my third option at USD 87.
The big plus from Akmani is that you can enter the hotel from the garage directly to the floor of your room so no one sees you bring your hot girlfriend / hooker for the night.
Hungry Expat
11-20-12, 20:43
I stayed at the Akmani about 2 years ago.
Nice and GF friendly.
But what I do not like.
The wall between the bedroom and bathroom was only a glas wall.
Also from the toilet you could watch to the bed.
So no privacy.
I want to try the Ciputra Hotel in Jakarta this time because it is close to Tanggerang and I think it is good located to go around for the nightlife.
The last report I found is from 2008 does anyone know if this hotel is good and GF friendly?I was there in 2011 and meet up with my indonesian gf. I already booked a room for 2 people so I got no problems. I don't know how it is if you change the girls every day / hour.
Member #4410
11-22-12, 00:31
1) One can see some of the pillars for the monorail on Jl. Rasuna Said as well.
What a waste! Evidently the monorail developer began construction before he received full approval from the Indonesian government. Evidently he expected to bribe his way into getting the permission, but he ended up not getting approval from the government.
2) Yes, there are some soil issues, but if Bangkok, Thailand can have an underground subway, then the technology is there to enable Jakarta to have a subway. In 2008, there was a draft design for the subway, turns out most of it would have been above ground (from Senayan outwards) , but it still would have helped to move people in and out of Jakarta more quickly than now.
3) Back in 2007 I was at a seminar where one of the presenters showed a satellite infrared image of the drop in the ground water throughout Jakarta. While a lot of water extraction had taken place throughout downtown, the one spot where the most groundwater had been extracted (thus reducing the water table) was the area around the Bintang brewery! Evidently Bintang was pumping water from underground instead of using the city water supply. Supposedly the elevation of downtown Jakarta has dropped at least half a meter in recent year from a combination of heavy buildings and extraction of groundwater.
4) The easiest way to see evidence of the drop in the ground water level is to go to Sarinah Plaza in central Jakarta (which was built on piles back in the 1960s). You almost need a stepladder to step up from the parking lot onto the first step! The upper floors of the Sarinah building were closed for several months in 2006-07 so that the building could be reinforced. Also, in 2008 there was an article in the news about cracks in the small shack housing the ATMs on the north side of Sarinah, since that housing is not built on the same foundation as the rest of the building.
5) After the notorious flood of February 2007, when 2/3rds of Jakarta was underwater (in some places by as much as 3 meters) , a group of water experts from the University of Delft, Holland, prepared a computer simulation that demonstrated that, if the canal system built by the Dutch before World War II had been regularly dredged and properly maintained, that there would have been no flooding in Jakarta lasting more than a couple of hours.This is a picture I made last summer at Sunda Kelapa.
Twenty years ago the quay was above water level. Since then they have had to build a wall on top of the quay to prevent flooding. The wall is nearly a metre high and te water level is less than 20 cm from the top.
Regards,
Ko
Master Diver II
12-03-12, 04:33
I stayed at the Akmani about 2 years ago.
Nice and GF friendly.
But what I do not like.
The wall between the bedroom and bathroom was only a glass wall.
Also from the toilet you could watch to the bed.
So no privacy.Even back then there was a roller blind to close it off. Did you not notice it? So it's your option as to how "open" you like to have it;). You can ask Knight1001, he just stayed in Akmani, if I recognised the hotel correctly from his photos in the gallery. Am I right Knight?
I was there in 2011 and meet up with my indonesian gf. I already booked a room for 2 people so I got no problems. I don't know how it is if you change the girls every day / hour.All hotels I've stayed in in Jakarta have no problems with how ever many girls / different girls you bring to your room. They only want to check how many come for breakfast under your voucher. To give a better idea of my sampling, I have stayed in over twenty different hotels in Jakarta over the years (none of them Syariah of course). I have gone up to the room with three girls at one time and had four different girls come over a 24 hour period. Not once have I had any problems from the hotel. In some cases, security accompanied them to my room to check if I really was accepting visitors, but that's as far as it goes.
MD II
1) One can see some of the pillars for the monorail on Jl. Rasuna Said as well.
What a waste! Evidently the monorail developer began construction before he received full approval from the Indonesian government. Evidently he expected to bribe his way into getting the permission, but he ended up not getting approval from the government.I didn't notice this post before.
Actually it's owned by a private company.
The issue is not that they do not get the approval for running monorail.
They issue is, they want government to guarantee turnout or subsidize the ticket price to ensure ROI.
Neither is approved, what I hear now they are planning to change the line to serve cibubur to jakarta.
Member #4410
12-03-12, 23:29
i didn't notice this post before.
actually it's owned by a private company.
the issue is not that they do not get the approval for running monorail.
they issue is, they want government to guarantee turnout or subsidize the ticket price to ensure roi.
neither is approved, what i hear now they are planning to change the line to serve cibubur to jakarta.and last but not least: large amounts of money disappeared into the pockets of corrupt officials, leaving the coffers empty before construction finished.
coincidentally: in my paper (dutch volkskrant) today there was a big article about the new governor of jakarta. he seems to have made a pretty harsh speech to the heads of various departments in jakarta about the rampant corruption and what he intends to do about it. remains to be seen how long the police will take to fabricate some ludicrous charges against him in order to neutralize him.
regards,
ko
and last but not least: large amounts of money disappeared into the pockets of corrupt officials, leaving the coffers empty before construction finished.
coincidentally: in my paper (dutch volkskrant) today there was a big article about the new governor of jakarta. he seems to have made a pretty harsh speech to the heads of various departments in jakarta about the rampant corruption and what he intends to do about it. remains to be seen how long the police will take to fabricate some ludicrous charges against him in order to neutralize him.
regards,
koi guess your newspaper is a little slow on the news then.
check the youtube video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipsj4nebxbu
he ask 25% reduction in the budget and successfully made most of the department to submit to the request.
it's actually new vice governor of jakarta who did that.
now most of the meeting between gov't and vice gov't with the dept head will be uploaded to youtube to ensure they have nothing to hide.
as for the mrt issue, the problem right now is the cost is too high that makes the ticket prices will be high as well.
the central gov't already rule out any subsidy on the price and jakarta gov't does not want to approved it if the ticket price is still too high.
rp. 38. 000 for one trip is just unreasonable
I guess your newspaper is a little slow on the news then.
Check the youtube video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipsJ4nEbXbU
He ask 25% reduction in the budget and successfully made most of the department to submit to the request.
It's actually New Vice Governor of Jakarta who did that.
Now most of the meeting between gov't and vice gov't with the dept head will be uploaded to youtube to ensure they have nothing to hide.
As for the MRT issue, the problem right now is the cost is too high that makes the ticket prices will be high as well.
The central gov't already rule out any subsidy on the price and Jakarta Gov't does not want to approved it if the ticket price is still too high.
Rp. 38. 000 for one trip is just unreasonableI think KK's comment is understandable. You know what happened when the KPK ordered to capture that high ranked police officer? The police raided the KPK!
I think KK's comment is understandable. You know what happened when the KPK ordered to capture that high ranked police officer? The police raided the KPK!Yes I know.
His comment is very understandable.
I'm just giving him info on the news that he was referring.
The Vice Gov did receive a lot of backlash from some people claiming that his uproar is inappropriate.
I think one of the reason that Both the Governor and Vice Governor upload their meeting is to prevent what happen in the KPK.
If people can see all their action, it make it harder to make false accusation.
FrenchTouch
12-05-12, 05:27
Hi All.
Was in Jakarta again last week.
Stayed in the Batavia Appartments, which is close to Sudirman, like 10 minutes max from Bats. Could actually see the Shangri La from my window.
Took a 1 King bedroom, which I paid around 60€ for one night.
Nice Value. Hotel is old, but clean, room is big with a separate living room area. Bathroom small, but clean.
Overall condition of the hotel is old but well maintained. Sort of MILF. One last detail they give you a physical key. That and the 70's like lobby made me feel younger, like I was in Indonesia in the 60"s.
Pool is fantastic. Breakfast average. Staff helpful, but sometimes not so efficient. 24 hour room service, which is a plus. Food was actually ok.
Had a high floor room with a nice view, and the 1 hour BJ my cutie gave me while sitting on the couch and staring at the view was just outstanding.
Cutie was a 30 why widow from Asiandating whom I had seen a few times over cam for some extended show of our private parts and arousing techniques. She came to the room one hour after I arrived and only left 36 hours later after we fucked something like 6 or 7 times, I lost count. I love Indonesian women.
Will I return? Yes if my fave places in Kuningan are either too expensive or fully booked as was the case last week.
Ah, yes, there is a walk of shame. But at night staff is sleeping.
Master Diver II
12-07-12, 09:20
Hi All.
Was in Jakarta again last week.
Stayed in the Batavia Appartments, which is close to Sudirman, like 10 minutes max from Bats. Could actually see the Shangri La from my window.
Took a 1 King bedroom, which I paid around 60€ for one night.
Nice Value. Hotel is old, but clean, room is big with a separate living room area. Bathroom small, but clean.
Overall condition of the hotel is old but well maintained. Sort of MILF. One last detail they give you a physical key. That and the 70's like lobby made me feel younger, like I was in Indonesia in the 60"s.
Pool is fantastic. Breakfast average. Staff helpful, but sometimes not so efficient. 24 hour room service, which is a plus. Food was actually ok.
Had a high floor room with a nice view, and the 1 hour BJ my cutie gave me while sitting on the couch and staring at the view was just outstanding.
Cutie was a 30 why widow from Asiandating whom I had seen a few times over cam for some extended show of our private parts and arousing techniques. She came to the room one hour after I arrived and only left 36 hours later after we fucked something like 6 or 7 times, I lost count. I love Indonesian women.
Will I return? Yes if my fave places in Kuningan are either too expensive or fully booked as was the case last week.
Ah, yes, there is a walk of shame. But at night staff is sleeping.At that price, I think I'd rather have more modern and cleaner accommodation. There are plenty around.
MD II
I was looking for a ministay (3 to 6 hours) hotel in the Melawai area. Golden Boutique doesn't provide that service anymore and My Place (Bali Hai) doesn't exist anymore. Any info where I can find a hotel like that in the Melawai area?
Member #4410
12-13-12, 22:37
I was looking for a ministay (3 to 6 hours) hotel in the Melawai area. Golden Boutique doesn't provide that service anymore and My Place (Bali Hai) doesn't exist anymore. Any info where I can find a hotel like that in the Melawai area?I haven't tried it myself, since I either go to Maribaya or invite the girls to my own hotel, but maybe you could try Hotel Melawai itself?
Otherwise check in without luggage, reserve and pay for a day and check out after a few hours.
Regards,
Ko
I haven't tried it myself, since I either go to Maribaya or invite the girls to my own hotel, but maybe you could try Hotel Melawai itself?
Otherwise check in without luggage, reserve and pay for a day and check out after a few hours.
Regards,
KoMy
I've tried all the hotels in the Melawai district except for Amani (?). But none of them offers the ministay option. Like I wrote, Golden Boutique used to have it and My Place. I know a sleezy place very near to hotel Melawai, but I didn't check if it's still there. Of course booking a day in one of the known hotels is an option, but my Dutch "zuinigheid" makes me look first for cheaper solutions.
I wonder if the ministay is still possible at Maharaja (Buncit) and Oasis Amir (Senen).
Cooze Hound
12-14-12, 09:02
My
I've tried all the hotels in the Melawai district except for Amani (?). But none of them offers the ministay option. Like I wrote, Golden Boutique used to have it and My Place. I know a sleezy place very near to hotel Melawai, but I didn't check if it's still there. Of course booking a day in one of the known hotels is an option, but my Dutch "zuinigheid" makes me look first for cheaper solutions.
I wonder if the ministay is still possible at Maharaja (Buncit) and Oasis Amir (Senen).Hotel Tulip in Jl Hang Lekir, Senayan, from memory used to do a 1/2 day.
Ph 021 725 1872.
Cheers
Really great post, WazWallaby.
I was wondering though, as it is not clear to me, with MO do you mean the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Jakarta?
I just don't want to think that the Mandarin in Jakarta is super girl-friendly, and then end up in trouble, with people frowning their faces at me for brining two girls etc, just because I assumed I understood what you mean LOL.
And what do you mean with that the Grand Hyatt "exxie"? Google couldn't help out with that, and it could mean "Expensive","Executive" (as in full of business people) , or whatever.
Anyways, a really helpful post, my friendMandarin Mo Bar on ladies night, has new rules, some local girls were not allowed to go in (even thought they were dressed in their usual office clothes) both were secretaries. I over heard the story when I was in Face Bar next to the Mandarin Hotel. This cozy bar is not a pick up place but rather a place where foreign journalists, INGO expats and their local staff hang out and they have a great Thai and Indian restaurant (both the best in Jakarta) named Lanna Thai and Hazara. Saturdays are full of expats or foreign visitors with their girls. Its a romantic place with atmospheric live music and the service is great too.
Back to MO Bar since there is a new F&B director and GM rules has changed after I think it became too raunchy in the MO BAR. Aggressive girls who are most from the BATS and sky high prices forced me to go somewhere else.
I rate immigran better to pick up nice girls who are not WGS
Master Diver II
12-14-12, 11:20
My
I've tried all the hotels in the Melawai district except for Amani (?). But none of them offers the ministay option. Like I wrote, Golden Boutique used to have it and My Place. I know a sleezy place very near to hotel Melawai, but I didn't check if it's still there. Of course booking a day in one of the known hotels is an option, but my Dutch "zuinigheid" makes me look first for cheaper solutions.
I wonder if the ministay is still possible at Maharaja (Buncit) and Oasis Amir (Senen).Bro, why not try one of the new Fave hotels? Even at overnight rate, they're pretty cheap and clean. I think you meant Amaris hotel. There's one in that area, and they're all over Jakarta.
MD II
Hotel Tulip in Jl Hang Lekir, Senayan, from memory used to do a 1/2 day.
Ph 021 725 1872.
CheersFunny! I passed Hotel Tulip today on my way to jl. Sudirman and was looking for a phonenumber on their sign. Thank you!
Bro, why not try one of the new Fave hotels? Even at overnight rate, they're pretty cheap and clean. I think you meant Amaris hotel. There's one in that area, and they're all over Jakarta.
MD III have never heard of that chain, no wonder after being away for so long. I'll Google the name to see where they are located. Thank you anyway, bro and you're right, I meant the Amaris.
John Aldrich
12-14-12, 23:22
My
I've tried all the hotels in the Melawai district except for Amani (?). But none of them offers the ministay option. Like I wrote, Golden Boutique used to have it and My Place. I know a sleezy place very near to hotel Melawai, but I didn't check if it's still there. Of course booking a day in one of the known hotels is an option, but my Dutch "zuinigheid" makes me look first for cheaper solutions.
I wonder if the ministay is still possible at Maharaja (Buncit) and Oasis Amir (Senen).Menteng,
A couple of years back I picked up a ST room at hotel Losari, bang opposite blok M plaza. You could try out there in case they still offer ST rooms.
Cheers
Menteng,
A couple of years back I picked up a ST room at hotel Losari, bang opposite blok M plaza. You could try out there in case they still offer ST rooms.
CheersThey don't John. I've asked all the hotels, but Amaris, in the area.
When in D's Place I got this flyer of a new hotel in jl. Blora. It's called Clay and the rates are from 399K to 459k / nett for 2 persons, including breakfast.
It's very near to Grand Indonesia or Plaza Indonesia and B. A. T. S. In Shangri-la. Jl. Blora is the street to your left, right after you passed Mandarin, heading south. (look for the Dunkin' Donats sign)
Master Diver II
12-17-12, 01:45
When in D's Place I got this flyer of a new hotel in jl. Blora. It's called Clay and the rates are from 399K to 459k / nett for 2 persons, including breakfast.
It's very near to Grand Indonesia or Plaza Indonesia and B. A. T. S. In Shangri-la. Jl. Blora is the street to your left, right after you passed Mandarin, heading south. (look for the Dunkin' Donats sign) Bro, I've seen it but so far the reviews I saw weren't too hot re this hotel. They're all at that rate now. Quite a few simple no frills chains. Fave is at about the same rate. Quite a few new small hotels opening up near the Wahid Hasyim area too.
MD II
Morrissey early bird rate for 2013 is USD 87- all inclusive (Studio with breakfast). After waiting for ages for Agoda, Asiarooms rates to drop below USD 100, bit the bullet and booked direct through the hotel website. These rates are available for bookings made more than 30 days in advance and are NOT flexible and CANNOT be canceled.
A mate and I picked up two absolute beauties in BATS (my only visit) , I was very impressed with the female crowd there. We, well I, had an incredible night of sex with her, really memorable and I willingly doled out a million to her 7 or 8 hours later. No problem with that at all, I was floating!
We were at the MO, which I liked, big rooms and a big bed, fabulous. A bit funny, because on each floor there is some kind of concierge in residence, and he was always attuned to when you were coming or going from your room. That was a tad strange, although he was friendly. Haha you could never 'sneak' a girl in there, he saw everything, or that's what it felt like, at the same time there was never a problem, as I say friendly, and helpful, get you anything. Bonus! Had brekkie a couple of times at the pool deck, next to gym, always some lovelies working out, and hanging at pool. Hmm. Got the distinct impression that something was on offer there too, but was basically a bit shagged out in the mornings to take advantage haha.
So, all up MO is fine, have also stayed at what is now Pullman in Thamrin, that was always good as Nikko Hotel, and Grand Hyatt is fine but exxie, direct access to shopping mall at PI, and no walk of shame there, lobby is large, busy, multi-level.
I am interested in your DIA. Or anyone's DIA. Experience, does that produce efficient results? I ask because I am fluent in Indo and love the hunt in a shopping mall, bar, station etc, which really hardly never fail. Bu t I guess DIA might give access to different kinda gal, but does it involve hours of being online?
Thanks for any info forthcoming!Hi WazWallaby, we are from the same part of the globe. I've been to Jakarta once before in 2010. I was aware of this forum and did my research and went online on DIA with my photo for all to see. Absolute gold! I got lots of replies and all very keen to see me when I got there. Only problem was time, one week. There was a pattern. The younger ones, I'd say sub 35 still thought they had a chance for something serious so where put off by my "lets just have some fun for the night" lines. The ones who were past this "hope" tended to be up for some fun. Yes, it does involve some time on whatsapp and skype but it was pretty easy to determine which ones would be keen as they took their clothes off on cam (I of course being the gentleman that I am never did!). I ended up meeting three. Both with success but neither stunners. Met one of them for lunch then to my hotel room where she gave me BJ / CIM quite happily then just sort of left! The other, got frustrated by my politeness (did not touch her) and after half a bottle of wine dragged me by the arm to my hotel room. The third and the best (awesome body but plain face) was great too. She was up for some back door although not so enjoyable for her. I was confused if she was a working girl or not. As it ended up, I offered 500 and she told me she only needed 80 to get home. As I mentioned, not a stunner but terrific experience. I've had too many starfish stunners and prefer a keen girl rather than good looking. So. I'm coming again this March and again have two lined up.
I like DIA because I prefer the chase and feel better that I'm getting a "normal" girl. Then again. I will also visit some other places this time as I'd not really ventured past BLOK M last time (I know. Sad).
Andrew.
Hi,
Is this hotel GF, any issue of bringing girls by 8. 10pm to rooms.
Thanks for help in advance.
TMT
Member #4410
01-30-13, 22:58
Hi,
Is this hotel GF, any issue of bringing girls by 8. 10pm to rooms.
Thanks for help in advance.
TMTWell, of course you should have rtff, but just for you:
By far the largest part of the hotels in Jakarta are GF and couldn't care less how many girls you bring to your room.
Regards,
Ko
Mandarin Mo Bar on ladies night, has new rules, some local girls were not allowed to go in (even thought they were dressed in their usual office clothes) both were secretaries. I over heard the story when I was in Face Bar next to the Mandarin Hotel. This cozy bar is not a pick up place but rather a place where foreign journalists, INGO expats and their local staff hang out and they have a great Thai and Indian restaurant (both the best in Jakarta) named Lanna Thai and Hazara. Saturdays are full of expats or foreign visitors with their girls. Its a romantic place with atmospheric live music and the service is great too.
Back to MO Bar since there is a new F&B director and GM rules has changed after I think it became too raunchy in the MO BAR. Aggressive girls who are most from the BATS and sky high prices forced me to go somewhere else.
I rate immigran better to pick up nice girls who are not WGSI was wondering where exactly I could find the Face Bar, sounds interesting as I like the MO bar for an hour or so but like some change after without going to far. Last time I was in jakarta and hang around in MO I did not see many girls and they seemed to close quite early in the week. I just noticed some 35 year olds in the week.
Sausage King
02-20-13, 05:49
Hi Mongers.
Does anyone have any information on the following:
A hotel in the 300k ($30) per night range ideally within walking distance of Stadium nightclub.
The availability, cost and risk involved (both in terms of police and the less serious risk of being ripped off) of acquiring crystal meth from Stadium, and maybe taking it back to my hotel.
The cost of girls in Stadium, and whether or not they can be taken back to your hotel, and also costs of room hire, entry fee and drinks in stadium.
Whether or not girls do anal and how much it costs.
Any other places in the stadium area that you'd recommend for girls dancing nude, maybe with drugs involved, maybe not, or similar places with many floors of bars, dancers, live sport, spa, massage, but which are not aimed at rich businessmen (I have money, but not that much. I resent paying what it would cost in a strip club back in the states)
Any / all answers much appreciated!
Hullo hullo,
Planning a trip to Asia / Indonesia in the spring, been reading the forum, will be coming from Korea,
Basically there are quite a number of places I would like to visit in Jakarta (hotel travel, hotel classic, kartika mp, as well as checking out the malls, etc)
And I think I narrowed my hotel area preference to mangga besar,
Right now I have swiss belhotel, amaris, royal regal in mind. Does anyone have any other suggestion in terms of hotels around that area or comments on the ones I mentioned?
Also, hotel travel and hotel classic. I'm guessing they're legitimate hotels as well. But. Do people / family actually stay there? (do they even know?)
Would appreciate any help / comments / suggestions,
And if anyone has any question about Seoul / Korea, feel free to ask.
Thanks in advance
Regarding hotels, this is what I did: I used google map.
Find the address of the Stadium night club, enter it on google map and search for nearby hotels.
Hi Mongers.
Does anyone have any information on the following:
A hotel in the 300k ($30) per night range ideally within walking distance of Stadium nightclub.
The availability, cost and risk involved (both in terms of police and the less serious risk of being ripped off) of acquiring crystal meth from Stadium, and maybe taking it back to my hotel.
The cost of girls in Stadium, and whether or not they can be taken back to your hotel, and also costs of room hire, entry fee and drinks in stadium.
Whether or not girls do anal and how much it costs.
Any other places in the stadium area that you'd recommend for girls dancing nude, maybe with drugs involved, maybe not, or similar places with many floors of bars, dancers, live sport, spa, massage, but which are not aimed at rich businessmen (I have money, but not that much. I resent paying what it would cost in a strip club back in the states)
Any / all answers much appreciated!
Hi Mongers.
Does anyone have any information on the following:
A hotel in the 300k ($30) per night range ideally within walking distance of Stadium nightclub.
The availability, cost and risk involved (both in terms of police and the less serious risk of being ripped off) of acquiring crystal meth from Stadium, and maybe taking it back to my hotel.
Any / all answers much appreciated!Sorry to disappoint you, but you really ought to google "Drugs+penalties+Indonesia" for a wake up call! (And throw in "Death" to the search to check out the ST options).
And then, for the actual mongering topics, RTFF.
My 2 cents: Keep off this turf and spend your travel money on girls back home instead.
John Aldrich
02-20-13, 21:30
Hi Mongers.
Does anyone have any information on the following:
A hotel in the 300k ($30) per night range ideally within walking distance of Stadium nightclub.
The availability, cost and risk involved (both in terms of police and the less serious risk of being ripped off) of acquiring crystal meth from Stadium, and maybe taking it back to my hotel.
The cost of girls in Stadium, and whether or not they can be taken back to your hotel, and also costs of room hire, entry fee and drinks in stadium.
Whether or not girls do anal and how much it costs.
Any other places in the stadium area that you'd recommend for girls dancing nude, maybe with drugs involved, maybe not, or similar places with many floors of bars, dancers, live sport, spa, massage, but which are not aimed at rich businessmen (I have money, but not that much. I resent paying what it would cost in a strip club back in the states)
Any / all answers much appreciated!You are literally committing suicide when you play around with drugs in Jakarta, especially as a Foreigner. Don't even venture into it and keep off. There are more foreigners on the death row in Indonesia for drug crimes that Indonesians. Just have your fun with drinks and girls and be content
Tommy Suharto
02-21-13, 00:37
Just have your fun with drinks and girls and be contentHi, to be honest, most of the time I don't read posts very well.. hehe. You may have overlooked in this instance. He can't be content. The poor bugger is talking crystal meth, ice. You know, the drug that the Japanese invented and gave to their kamikaze pilots."to overcome their fears". It is very addictive and they all turn doggies on a lead. Lord Voldemort's lead.
Even if he kicks the habit, they say changes of him to relapse are near 100%. Actually, it is really sad, he has sold his soul. Newspapers say it is on the rise in Indonesia, but I think he will be better of in Thailand (Ya Ba, "madness") or The Phils (Shabu) , where there are more zombie "friends". Especially Thailand, many Myanmar labs are producing this cheap stuff at the moment.
Just to reiterate what has been said in regards to drugs, don't be the a$$hole that ruins it for everyone,
Do yourself a huge favor and stay off the stuff if you do go, for your own good, and also as a healthy respect and consideration to the foreigners living / working in Indonesia because it will affect them, too.
You are literally committing suicide when you play around with drugs in Jakarta, especially as a Foreigner. Don't even venture into it and keep off. There are more foreigners on the death row in Indonesia for drug crimes that Indonesians. Just have your fun with drinks and girls and be content
Sausage King
02-22-13, 15:53
I seem to have stirred one up. To the variety of gentlemen below, some of you sound concerned, which I appreciate, while some seem almost angry with me. Relax, I'm making an inquiry, that's all. And sorry, if maybe my question sounded a bit stupid, I didn't mean the risk in terms of the penalties. I know that generally speaking S. E. Asia as a whole is a no go area for drugs. But I also know that calculated risks can be taken in any part of the world by people in the know, and it shouldn't really worry you guys if I do. The question of risk referred to the level of police surveillance and frequency of searching or [CodeWord140] (http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord140) testing people. I know that if you get caught you're fucked, but how likely is it? This is what I was hoping someone could inform me of. While I acknowledge the legitimate concern some of you show, to the others, you don't need to come at me all guns blazing and talk to me like I am an idiot. We all make our lifestyle choices, each to their own. One of you said "don't be the asshole that ruins it for everyone" How can I ruin something for you if, by the sound of it, you have no interest in doing it anyway?
Regarding hotels, I did search google maps before posting this as I could only find pricier hotels that were more than I wanted to pay, which is why I asked here. And to the chap who said 'RTFF'. What does that mean? I'm deducing "Read the Fucking Thread"? I did, and through a combination of having shit internet here in Indonesia (a page takes about a minute to load with my dongle) and through not being able to find all the info I thought I may as well ask all my questions in one post.
Since then I have found a hotel which by the pictures looks very nice, I'll find out if it is or not I guess, it's called Antoni hotel and is between 300k and 400k a night and is walking distance from Stadium.
Tommy. Nice commentary about my "habit", which consists of having taken it twice, once three years ago and once one year ago. It was an amusing read but bears no relation to the actual reality of my life. Would you believe it, I've never stolen anything, have a degree, haven't been unemployed for about 6 years, haven't had a day off work for over a year, saved money, lived in many different countries etc etc. Frankly I completely have my shit together. I only smoke if I'm drunk and only drink about once a month. I think it's fair to say the phrase "drug abusers give drug users a bad name" applies here.
And to Peff 13. Who advises me to keep off this turf and spend my money back home instead. Well, I actually live here, and have done for four years. So I guess I'm already at home. Not Jakarta, but Indonesia, Surabaya to be precise. And I have learned that like Thailand there are places where illegal things happen because powerful people are making money from it. In most of Indonesia sex before marriage is illegal, yet you can fuck as much as you want if you go to the right place. Porn is fucking illegal here man. But you can fuck in brothels. And in stadium there are thousands of people taking drugs all the time. Sure I thought it probably stupid to take them out of the place, but that's why I asked the question in the first place.
If anyone has any answers to my other questions, specifically about anal, and costs of rooms, anal or no anal for one girl, entry fee and typical drinks etc. Just trying to budget you know.
And if any of you want to know what's happening in Surabaya, I just posted a huge update report on that thread.
FrenchTouch
02-22-13, 18:54
Despite your pseudo which is hilariously offensive or offeensively hilarious, I must say that I support your stand.
I must have taken meth 10 times in my life, and am 49, and that was over the last 15 years or so. Great stuff. Never repeat next day, and get a good sweat (sauna, exercise, sex why not) to cleanse your body. I also enjoy the fiesta
I always say that I don't take drugs in places where I don't know a police captain or equivalent. But to each his own, and you not taking it is not going to have any other refraining too. And this is not Drug Addict Anonymous last time I checked!
Rooms around Stadium I would not recommend cause I don't know. I have had some Indo working girls who took anal, and some who were not working girls, but not in the places you mention. Sorry about that. And not that recently.
Threesomes or ++ in your own hotel room should not be a problem. I once brought 2 girls back from Bats in that hotel called Batavia appartments. Bit pricey but obviously I like appt style in run down hôtels. I fucked both for quite a long time at odd hours. They were, I was, very vocal, and noisy like bed banging and stuff, and there was no issue.
Enjoy and report. On all your vices.
Cheers
FT.
I seem to have stirred one up. To the variety of gentlemen below, some of you sound concerned, which I appreciate, while some seem almost angry with me. Relax, I'm making an inquiry, that's all. And sorry, if maybe my question sounded a bit stupid, I didn't mean the risk in terms of the penalties. I know that generally speaking S. E. Asia as a whole is a no go area for drugs. But I also know that calculated risks can be taken in any part of the world by people in the know, and it shouldn't really worry you guys if I do. The question of risk referred to the level of police surveillance and frequency of searching or [CodeWord140] (http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord140) testing people. I know that if you get caught you're fucked, but how likely is it? This is what I was hoping someone could inform me of. While I acknowledge the legitimate concern some of you show, to the others, you don't need to come at me all guns blazing and talk to me like I am an idiot. We all make our lifestyle choices, each to their own. One of you said "don't be the asshole that ruins it for everyone" How can I ruin something for you if, by the sound of it, you have no interest in doing it anyway?
Regarding hotels, I did search google maps before posting this as I could only find pricier hotels that were more than I wanted to pay, which is why I asked here. And to the chap who said 'RTFF'. What does that mean? I'm deducing "Read the Fucking Thread"? I did, and through a combination of having shit internet here in Indonesia (a page takes about a minute to load with my dongle) and through not being able to find all the info I thought I may as well ask all my questions in one post.
Since then I have found a hotel which by the pictures looks very nice, I'll find out if it is or not I guess, it's called Antoni hotel and is between 300k and 400k a night and is walking distance from Stadium.
Tommy. Nice commentary about my "habit", which consists of having taken it twice, once three years ago and once one year ago. It was an amusing read but bears no relation to the actual reality of my life. Would you believe it, I've never stolen anything, have a degree, haven't been unemployed for about 6 years, haven't had a day off work for over a year, saved money, lived in many different countries etc etc. Frankly I completely have my shit together. I only smoke if I'm drunk and only drink about once a month. I think it's fair to say the phrase "drug abusers give drug users a bad name" applies here.
And to Peff 13. Who advises me to keep off this turf and spend my money back home instead. Well, I actually live here, and have done for four years. So I guess I'm already at home. Not Jakarta, but Indonesia, Surabaya to be precise. And I have learned that like Thailand there are places where illegal things happen because powerful people are making money from it. In most of Indonesia sex before marriage is illegal, yet you can fuck as much as you want if you go to the right place. Porn is fucking illegal here man. But you can fuck in brothels. And in stadium there are thousands of people taking drugs all the time. Sure I thought it probably stupid to take them out of the place, but that's why I asked the question in the first place.
If anyone has any answers to my other questions, specifically about anal, and costs of rooms, anal or no anal for one girl, entry fee and typical drinks etc. Just trying to budget you know.
And if any of you want to know what's happening in Surabaya, I just posted a huge update report on that thread.
If anyone has any answers to my other questions, specifically about anal, and costs of rooms, anal or no anal for one girl, entry fee and typical drinks etc. Just trying to budget you know.
And if any of you want to know what's happening in Surabaya, I just posted a huge update report on that thread.I think for anal, some people already answer in other thread.
Yeah I forgot about anthoni hotel, don't know about their service though.
I just know the location.
Well regarding the 'vitamins' from what I hear millenium, stadium, crown and illegals are the usual location for those.
Bear in mind, if there's police raid, the premise would not protect you at all.
They will announce it though and try to make the raid as clean as possible but you are own your own if the police decide to take you in.
Unless you are dealing it or somehow the police want to make an example of you, you should be able to buy your way out.
But I'm not a user so my info might not be accurate
I seem to have stirred one up. To the variety of gentlemen below, some of you sound concerned, which I appreciate, while some seem almost angry with me.Frankly, SK, you asked for it.
Literally: "Any / all answers much appreciated!".
And, no offence, you did sound a bit naive in your first posting. Not wanting to fork out big cash like "back in the states" made me believe you were just one more geared up college boy on a budget trip who wants to try it all for next to nothing while not caring about any consequence whatsoever. And believe me, there are a few of those behind bars already.
Please don't get too harsh on people flaming back at you. They are probably, like me, well aware that what's said here becomes public knowledge. We are simply worried that any green light given in this forum is like a wet turd to all those other flies. If we say drugs are floating and girls do anything for a dime, there will quickly be loads of dudes making bad choices and possibly ruining parts of the mongering scene to everybody's frustration.
Maybe most important right here, is that if ISG turns into a drug discussion forum, it will attract a lot of unwanted attention and other bad consequences.
So, take whatever advice you can get from the recent and older postings, and feel free to make your own life perfect. But for some parts of it, think about how loudly and widely to share the info. You'd be surprised to know who's actually reading the forums these days.
Monger on, though!
Peff
Sausage King
02-24-13, 11:37
Frankly, SK, you asked for it.
Literally: "Any / all answers much appreciated!".
And, no offence, you did sound a. ]
Monger on, though!
PeffFair enough. To be honest I'm probably not going to bother. Or rather, not ask for it. But if I'm pissed and someone offers me it, well let's hope it's really baking soda. Anyway I'll let you all know when I get back, still a few weeks away. Thanks for the olive branch, and for the extra info from those below.
Tommy Suharto
02-26-13, 03:09
Consider a country that that is predominantly muslim and carries capital punishment for drugs trafficking. There is a large influx of shabu (ice, crystal meth) at the moment. If you go to the online version of the Jakarta post and type in "Shabu" or "Crystal Meth" in the search field, you can see. There are even reports on judges and police using it. It's openly discussed in online forums as well. Prices, where to get it, how to get it, quality. Easy.
It is not the only club where it is being used, but Stadium is one of the most advertised. The Chinese owners are doing a fine job covering it, by bribe. But it is attracting attention more and more, since it's opening 12 years ago. You can tell by the questions made by posters below. If dumb attention-seeking trend followers are starting to come to a party, after 12 years, you know where they are at. The tide may be turning. Who knows, but watch this space.
Sausage King
02-26-13, 03:53
Consider a country that that is predominantly muslim and carries capital punishment for drugs trafficking. There is a large influx of shabu (ice, crystal meth) at the moment. If you go to the online version of the Jakarta post and type in "Shabu" or "Crystal Meth" in the search field, you can see. There are even reports on judges and police using it. It's openly discussed in online forums as well. Prices, where to get it, how to get it, quality. Easy.
It is not the only club where it is being used, but Stadium is one of the most advertised. The Chinese owners are doing a fine job covering it, by bribe. But it is attracting attention more and more, since it's opening 12 years ago. You can tell by the questions made by posters below. If dumb attention-seeking trend followers are starting to come to a party, after 12 years, you know where they are at. The tide may be turning. Who knows, but watch this space.So Tommy, first you said I was someone with a 'habit' who had 'sold his soul', bound to 'relapse'. Now I'm apparently a 'dumb attention seeking trend follower'. It's amazing what you seem to be able deduce about my personality despite never having met me and only having my pseudonym and a couple of questions I posted to help you figure me out.
So Tommy, first you said I was someone with a 'habit' who had 'sold his soul', bound to 'relapse'. Now I'm apparently a 'dumb attention seeking trend follower'. It's amazing what you seem to be able deduce about my personality despite never having met me and only having my pseudonym and a couple of questions I posted to help you figure me out.SK,
Tommy (like most others) made some negative assumptions about you after reading your first posts, but please read his last posting again: He never says YOU are a 'dumb attention seeking trend follower'. He is providing his advice to the matter, and he addressing you directly, while those dudes are 'they'. I think Tommy is making a good contribution here.
Don't take things personally when people are trying to give good advice to you and everybody else. If I want to yell at someone, I do that in a PM. If I want the world to become a better place, I share my opinions in a forum for everybody to pick it up. And if I'm wrong, people tell me so in the most suitable mode, accordingly.
Cheers, all!
Peff
Moistureman
03-01-13, 03:52
First time ever in Jakarta, will be staying in JW Marriott. Is it GF? Also I tend to prefer the escort / outcall scene to bar pickups. Any rec?
The availability, cost and risk involved of acquiring crystal meth, the cost of girls, and whether or not they can be taken back to your hotel, and also costs of drinks, whether or not girls do anal and how much it costs.That is strange questions from someone who allegedly lives since four years in Indonesia. There is no reason why Jakarta and Surabaya would be different on those matters. Hmm.
Member #4351
03-01-13, 18:08
First time ever in Jakarta, will be staying in JW Marriott. Is it GF??Yes. But lots of security.
First time ever in Jakarta, will be staying in JW Marriott. Is it GF? Also I tend to prefer the escort / outcall scene to bar pickups. Any rec?Most hotel in jakarta is girl friendly.
What's your budget on the girl?
Hi WazWallaby, we are from the same part of the globe. I've been to Jakarta once before in 2010. I was aware of this forum and did my research and went online on DIA with my photo for all to see. Absolute gold! I got lots of replies and all very keen to see me when I got there. Only problem was time, one week. There was a pattern. The younger ones, I'd say sub 35 still thought they had a chance for something serious so where put off by my "lets just have some fun for the night" lines. The ones who were past this "hope" tended to be up for some fun. Yes, it does involve some time on whatsapp and skype but it was pretty easy to determine which ones would be keen as they took their clothes off on cam (I of course being the gentleman that I am never did!). I ended up meeting three. Both with success but neither stunners. Met one of them for lunch then to my hotel room where she gave me BJ / CIM quite happily then just sort of left! The other, got frustrated by my politeness (did not touch her) and after half a bottle of wine dragged me by the arm to my hotel room. The third and the best (awesome body but plain face) was great too. She was up for some back door although not so enjoyable for her. I was confused if she was a working girl or not. As it ended up, I offered 500 and she told me she only needed 80 to get home. As I mentioned, not a stunner but terrific experience. I've had too many starfish stunners and prefer a keen girl rather than good looking. So. I'm coming again this March and again have two lined up.
I like DIA because I prefer the chase and feel better that I'm getting a "normal" girl. Then again. I will also visit some other places this time as I'd not really ventured past BLOK M last time (I know. Sad).
Andrew.Hi Mate,
We are in similar position. Have lined up 3 from the DIA under 24. Some of the younger once are very hard to line up. Older one are more then happy to please you in anyway you want to. Definably visiting Stadium, Blok M and freelancer at shopping malls. My hotel's entry is infact inside a mall.
Booked in for 7 days and wants to try 7 varieties.
Please, pass us your experience of your visit. Any good and bad tips.
Thanks
Sausage King
03-02-13, 08:35
SK,
Tommy (like most others) made some negative assumptions about you after reading your first posts, but please read his last posting again: He never says YOU are a 'dumb attention seeking trend follower'.
PeffI like your diplomacy here, but my assumption he was referring to me was based on the sentence before it, which read "You can tell by the questions made by posters below"
As I was the one who had asked the question below, I could only assume he considered me a dumb attention seeking trend follower. If it was all a mistake and he didn't mean me. Well I could only go on what I could read in front of me. Nevermind.
Moistureman
03-04-13, 04:42
Budget is open (but must be reasonable. I. E. $150 / hr is the going rate here in the San Francisco area) and since this is my first time here and with an Indonesian, willing to take a dip in the waters- reasonable is the goal. ST or LT.
Most hotel in jakarta is girl friendly.
What's your budget on the girl?
Budget is open (but must be reasonable. I. E. $150 / hr is the going rate here in the San Francisco area) and since this is my first time here and with an Indonesian, willing to take a dip in the waters- reasonable is the goal. ST or LT.Can you pm me to discuss more on it?
Stayed 2 nights in Jakarta recently at these two hotels and they're not bad, clean and very girl friendly. Think they cost about IDR400-450k per night if I'm not mistaken.
Only spent my time looking for ST girls at Travel Hotel, Mille's and Stadium these two nights and travel around using taxi. Bluebird taxi fee was cheap enough for me.
Mighty Spearsman
03-14-13, 01:09
Budget is open (but must be reasonable. I. E. $150 / hr is the going rate here in the San Francisco area) and since this is my first time here and with an Indonesian, willing to take a dip in the waters- reasonable is the goal. ST or LT.As I'm sure you already know, one cannot compare the prices for girls in San Francisco with mongering prices in Jakarta. But just in case another reader doesn't know the difference, let me summarize it by saying that you can (a) convert $150 USA into rupiah, then (b) get two overnight sessions (minimum two pops per night) with a hot girl each time, and (c) still have money left over!
I stayed at a new hotel right on Jalan Felatehan the other night. It's at the far end of the street right next to where Oscars used to be.
THE AMAZING HOTEL JAKARTA.
Jl. Falatehan 1 No. 26, Blok M, Blok M, Jakarta, Indonesia 12160.
I've always thought putting a hotel directly on that street would be a great thing. You can pop in for a short time with one of the girls from the Blok without having to grab a taxi.
This hotel is currently 599, 000 rupiah a night, so it's not extremely cheap for a short time, but it is an option now.
Here are the good things about it.
- the hotel is girl friendly.
- great location directly on Felatehan.
- the rooms are new and clean.
- the beds are comfortable.
- they have wi-fi (also see below in the bad section)
- room has a safe for valuables.
- the girls love going there because they can walk back to the bar after the shag.
Here are the bad things about it.
- it's right next to the bus terminal, so you can be awakened in the morning by the noise from that terminal.
- the bathroom is ridiculously small. It is about 6 foot by 6 foot. It's the exact bathroom configuration I see in most of the local girls small kosts they rent. Small shower with a
Toilet right next to it and a small sink.
- no hair dryer (can't even call downstairs to get one)
- the wi-fi is crap.
- the breakfast is crap
I stayed at a new hotel right on Jalan Felatehan the other night. It's at the far end of the street right next to where Oscars used to be.
THE AMAZING HOTEL JAKARTA.
Jl. Falatehan 1 No. 26, Blok M, Blok M, Jakarta, Indonesia 12160.
I've always thought putting a hotel directly on that street would be a great thing. You can pop in for a short time with one of the girls from the Blok without having to grab a taxi.
This hotel is currently 599, 000 rupiah a night, so it's not extremely cheap for a short time, but it is an option now.
Here are the good things about it.
- the hotel is girl friendly.
- great location directly on Felatehan.
- the rooms are new and clean.
- the beds are comfortable.
- they have wi-fi (also see below in the bad section)
- room has a safe for valuables.
- the girls love going there because they can walk back to the bar after the shag.
Here are the bad things about it.
- it's right next to the bus terminal, so you can be awakened in the morning by the noise from that terminal.
- the bathroom is ridiculously small. It is about 6 foot by 6 foot. It's the exact bathroom configuration I see in most of the local girls small kosts they rent. Small shower with a
Toilet right next to it and a small sink.
- no hair dryer (can't even call downstairs to get one)
- the wi-fi is crap.
- the breakfast is crapI suppose none of the hotels in the Blok M area offers a room for a couple of hours any more? Years ago, Boutique hotel offered a six hour rate. And of course, My Place (Bali Hai) though it wasn't a hotel. What about Maharani, Maharaja and Kaisar? They still offer short time?
I see there is a new hotel where the Club (Bali Hai) used to be as well. Only 400, 000 a night. I don't know of a short time hotel in the area anymore, but 400k isn't bad.
I see there is a new hotel where the Club (Bali Hai) used to be as well. Only 400, 000 a night. I don't know of a short time hotel in the area anymore, but 400k isn't bad.Where is it exactly? Hard to find shote time hotel in that area
I see there is a new hotel where the Club (Bali Hai) used to be as well. Only 400, 000 a night. I don't know of a short time hotel in the area anymore, but 400k isn't bad.There's a boom of hotels in that area. A total of 10 hotels now in about a square mile. If one would consider short time rates, I think it will be a winner.
Where is it exactly? Hard to find shote time hotel in that areaIn Jl Palatehan, go with the direction of the traffic, at the end turn left, then first road left, second building from the corner.
NeverGetsOld
04-24-13, 04:04
Good rate but I am worried it is too far away from the action.
* * Jl. K. H. Samahudi no 25 * *
P4P nearby?
Good rate but I am worried it is too far away from the action.
* * Jl. K. H. Samahudi no 25 * *
P4P nearby?Just curious, what rate are you getting for your stay? Are you booking directly through their web site?
NeverGetsOld
04-24-13, 17:20
Just curious, what rate are you getting for your stay? Are you booking directly through their web site?No have a $33 / night special lined up. Let's pretend we are playing spin the bottle. You show me and I show you.
Master Diver II
04-25-13, 01:58
Good rate but I am worried it is too far away from the action.
* * Jl. K. H. Samahudi no 25 * *
P4P nearby?That depends on what action you're looking for. It's on the fringe of the Kota area and you're not too far from Malioboro / Hotel Travel / Berlian / Kartika etc. If you're looking at Blok M / Maribaya etc then you're a distance away especially with the traffic. Mind you if you find your way to the nearest Busway, it still wouldn't be too bad. It's down to your preferences.
MD II
NeverGetsOld
04-25-13, 03:50
$33 / night deal on Agoda.
But I am gathering to get the full Jakarta P4P experience I should find a place near Blok M.
$33 / night deal on Agoda.
But I am gathering to get the full Jakarta P4P experience I should find a place near Blok MReasonable. Do make sure that includes air conditioning, towels, tv etc if you require it! I know that if you book on the Tune web site, you are prompted to select which amenities / services you would like. All of which are an additional cost.
Fast Eddie 48
04-28-13, 00:05
No have a $33 / night special lined up. Let's pretend we are playing spin the bottle. You show me and I show you.To Nevergetold.
I have stay at tune hotel in Bangkok and Penang book with Agoda it included air con and towel, The tune in Kota is near Manga Besar about 5 min taxi to Hotel travel and Lokasari plaza room is very small not much room for luggage but is a new hotel and nice comfort Queen bed, I think it is better to stay near Lokasari plaza area many hotel around is 40. 50 USD spark hotel is nice.
Fast Eddie 48
Member #4410
04-29-13, 21:04
$33 / night deal on Agoda.
But I am gathering to get the full Jakarta P4P experience I should find a place near Blok M.You could try the Hotel Melawai, which is in Blok M and is of course the place where the Maribaya bar is located. The hotel is getting on a bit though. There is also a brand new hotel on the corner of Jalan Pelatehan, but this appears to be a bit too basic although is is very reasonably priced.
A bit further from Blok M, but very doable by taxi are Ibis Slipi and Hotel Atlet Century. Century is a bit more expensive (EUR 73 / night) but excellent value.
Regards,
Ko
You could try the Hotel Melawai, which is in Blok M and is of course the place where the Maribaya bar is located. The hotel is getting on a bit though. There is also a brand new hotel on the corner of Jalan Pelatehan, but this appears to be a bit too basic although is is very reasonably priced.The hotel on the corner of Pelatehan (Hotel Amazing) isn't all that basic. It has a small bathroom, but the rooms are quite nice. Big comfortable bed, big flat screen TV, etc. It's light years better than Hotel Melawai, and the same price.
NeverGetsOld
04-30-13, 03:36
Thanks for the suggestions guys. I feel like such an ass asking questions because I know a lot of you guys learned the hard way and probably costs you money. Very intrigued about Indonesia. Never even met a Indonesian girl but they look sexy as fuck online and can't wait for my 1st taste. For supposedly such a thriving P4P scene, there just is not that much good info online about it.
Fast Eddie 48
04-30-13, 20:30
The hotel on the corner of Pelatehan (Hotel Amazing) isn't all that basic. It has a small bathroom, but the rooms are quite nice. Big comfortable bed, big flat screen TV, etc. It's light years better than Hotel Melawai, and the same price.Smoothy,
I think KK is on hotel Melawai payroll all this donkey does is Promo this dump of a hotel and their over priced sauna on the 5th floor.
Fast Eddie 48
Smoothy,
I think KK is on hotel Melawai payroll all this donkey does is Promo this dump of a hotel and their over priced sauna on the 5th floor.
Fast Eddie 48Haven't been there for a while, but does hotel Melawai have a sauna on the 5th floor? I thought that there was only action available on the sixth floor.
Besides I think KK is only giving his opinion. You don't have to agree and it is not necessary to start throwing mud.
Member #4410
05-01-13, 23:01
Haven't been there for a while, but does hotel Melawai have a sauna on the 5th floor? I thought that there was only action available on the sixth floor.
Besides I think KK is only giving his opinion. You don't have to agree and it is not necessary to start throwing mud.Menteng,
Eddie is on my ignore list since he started sending abuse to my mailbox. Now you reacted to him I see he is still posting his nonsense.
This troll hates my guts because I questioned his reliability. Has anybody ever seen a field report from him?
OS recently sugested he should watch "The secret life of Walter Mitty", which I thought was quite appropriate. It probably went way over his head.
By the way: I don't see his postings, but there are no interruptions in the numbering of the posts. Strange.
Regards,
Ko
Member #4410
05-02-13, 00:32
Menteng,
<SNIP
By the way: I don't see his postings, but there are no interruptions in the numbering of the posts. Strange.
Regards,
KoFor example: your post, to which I reacted, has number 1378 in my listing. Earlier postings number consecutively back and there is no hiatus where a posting by our dubious friend is hidden to me by the system. Is the system for referring to a post by its number still functional?
Regards,
Ko
For example: your post, to which I reacted, has number 1378 in my listing. Earlier postings number consecutively back and there is no hiatus where a posting by our dubious friend is hidden to me by the system. Is the system for referring to a post by its number still functional?
Regards,
KoI think the numbers refers to the number of postings by everybody in this thread.
Mighty Spearsman
05-03-13, 04:50
$33 / night deal on Agoda.
But I am gathering to get the full Jakarta P4P experience I should find a place near Blok M.
You could try the Hotel Melawai, which is in Blok M and is of course the place where the Maribaya bar is located. The hotel is getting on a bit though. There is also a brand new hotel on the corner of Jalan Pelatehan, but this appears to be a bit too basic although is is very reasonably priced.
A bit further from Blok M, but very doable by taxi are Ibis Slipi and Hotel Atlet Century. Century is a bit more expensive (EUR 73 / night) but excellent value.
Regards,
KoKo is correct about the Melawai Hotel getting a bit run down. But I believe that there are still two Melawai Hotels, with the second hotel located across the street from the one which has Maribaya Spa in it, and the second hotel is newer and less run-down (at least it was a few years ago).
Member #4410
05-04-13, 13:16
Ko is correct about the Melawai Hotel getting a bit run down. But I believe that there are still two Melawai Hotels, with the second hotel located across the street from the one which has Maribaya Spa in it, and the second hotel is newer and less run-down (at least it was a few years ago).I have seen another Melawai hotel across the street in the past, but last year there was no indication it was still there.
On the same side as the more famous Melawai there is now an Amos Cozy hotel and a hotel on the corner of Jalan Pelatehan. There is another hotel under construction on the corner of Jalan Melawai and Jalan Sisingamangaraja (phew!) , in other words across the street from Blok M Plaza.
Regards,
Ko
I do mean actually sleeping.
The question perhaps sounds odd considering the main forum activity. On the other hand I enjoy having a good rest when I do want to sleep. Jakarta is hot. Going out can be tiring. Bringing home some company even more. So I want to to enjoy that company in the best condition and as much company possible in a short time. Which includes decent rest in between.
I have been to many hotels in jakarta. Avoiding street noise seems to be impossible, curtains bring in a lot of light. And if you do not get a strategically located room, the housekeeping and other persons checking out will do the rest.
I used to be able to sleep everywhere, I do not know about you guys?
Usually I prefer the higher mid-end area from 500. 000 till 800. 000 IDR so choices as hyatt, mandarin, mariott I do not like to consider. Mangga besar, kota tua, is the area I like to be. Le grandeur in mangga dua seemed to be the best option but on the higher price end with silver bird and just a bit to far outside the area.
I know it is probably challenging to want both. But on my short trips (usually around 5 days) to jakarta I want the most out of jakarta. If it is low-end hidden in an quite back-ally, it would do. Enough ojeks around.
Any suggestions? Any tips?
Member #4410
05-16-13, 21:27
I do mean actually sleeping.
The question perhaps sounds odd considering the main forum activity. On the other hand I enjoy having a good rest when I do want to sleep. Jakarta is hot. Going out can be tiring. Bringing home some company even more. So I want to to enjoy that company in the best condition and as much company possible in a short time. Which includes decent rest in between.
I have been to many hotels in jakarta. Avoiding street noise seems to be impossible, curtains bring in a lot of light. And if you do not get a strategically located room, the housekeeping and other persons checking out will do the rest.
I used to be able to sleep everywhere, I do not know about you guys?
Usually I prefer the higher mid-end area from 500. 000 till 800. 000 IDR so choices as hyatt, mandarin, mariott I do not like to consider. Mangga besar, kota tua, is the area I like to be. Le grandeur in mangga dua seemed to be the best option but on the higher price end with silver bird and just a bit to far outside the area.
I know it is probably challenging to want both. But on my short trips (usually around 5 days) to jakarta I want the most out of jakarta. If it is low-end hidden in an quite back-ally, it would do. Enough ojeks around.
Any suggestions? Any tips?Hotel Ambhara is in Blok M and has most rooms on side Streets with relatively little traffic. Walking distance from Jalan Felatehan and Maribaya bar.
Hotel Atlet is quite near to Blok M, has fairly large rooms and is modestly priced. Make sure to ask for a room at the backside; no traffic and you will not be woken by Sunrise at an ungodly hour since this is the west side of the building.
Ibis Slipi is on the toll road but is you ask for a room at the back you will hear no traffic.
Regards,
Ko
I do mean actually sleeping.
The question perhaps sounds odd considering the main forum activity. On the other hand I enjoy having a good rest when I do want to sleep. Jakarta is hot. Going out can be tiring. Bringing home some company even more. So I want to to enjoy that company in the best condition and as much company possible in a short time. Which includes decent rest in between.
I have been to many hotels in jakarta. Avoiding street noise seems to be impossible, curtains bring in a lot of light. And if you do not get a strategically located room, the housekeeping and other persons checking out will do the rest.
I used to be able to sleep everywhere, I do not know about you guys?
Usually I prefer the higher mid-end area from 500. 000 till 800. 000 IDR so choices as hyatt, mandarin, mariott I do not like to consider. Mangga besar, kota tua, is the area I like to be. Le grandeur in mangga dua seemed to be the best option but on the higher price end with silver bird and just a bit to far outside the area.
I know it is probably challenging to want both. But on my short trips (usually around 5 days) to jakarta I want the most out of jakarta. If it is low-end hidden in an quite back-ally, it would do. Enough ojeks around.
Any suggestions? Any tips?Try SwissBel hotel in mangga besar. Good hotel for around 600k.
Master Diver II
05-17-13, 09:56
I have been to many hotels in jakarta. Avoiding street noise seems to be impossible, curtains bring in a lot of light. And if you do not get a strategically located room, the housekeeping and other persons checking out will do the rest.
I used to be able to sleep everywhere, I do not know about you guys?
Usually I prefer the higher mid-end area from 500. 000 till 800. 000 IDR so choices as hyatt, mandarin, mariott I do not like to consider. Mangga besar, kota tua, is the area I like to be. .
Any suggestions? Any tips?I agree with Smoothy . Swissbel. Has anyone tried the Best Western? Someone I know swears by Aston Marina but I haven't tried it myself.
MD II
Why not try Grand MercurE hayam wuruk its brand new and in the middle of all the action.
I do mean actually sleeping.
The question perhaps sounds odd considering the main forum activity. On the other hand I enjoy having a good rest when I do want to sleep. Jakarta is hot. Going out can be tiring. Bringing home some company even more. So I want to to enjoy that company in the best condition and as much company possible in a short time. Which includes decent rest in between.
I have been to many hotels in jakarta. Avoiding street noise seems to be impossible, curtains bring in a lot of light. And if you do not get a strategically located room, the housekeeping and other persons checking out will do the rest.
I used to be able to sleep everywhere, I do not know about you guys?
Usually I prefer the higher mid-end area from 500. 000 till 800. 000 IDR so choices as hyatt, mandarin, mariott I do not like to consider. Mangga besar, kota tua, is the area I like to be. Le grandeur in mangga dua seemed to be the best option but on the higher price end with silver bird and just a bit to far outside the area.
I know it is probably challenging to want both. But on my short trips (usually around 5 days) to jakarta I want the most out of jakarta. If it is low-end hidden in an quite back-ally, it would do. Enough ojeks around.
Any suggestions? Any tips?
I will be having my first visit to Jakarta during July and haven't seen anything in these pages on the nightclub at the Crowne Plaza.
Is there any info out there on this nightclub as I was keen to give it a go on the first evening I arrive?
Feedback much appreciated?
Thanks in advance
Why not try Grand MercurE hayam wuruk its brand new and in the middle of all the action.Thanks for all the suggestions.
I googled it, it seems like a good choice, will try it out next time!
I made a business trip to Jakarta a few weeks back, my first, and I was looking forward to sampling the ladies there. A friend in Jakarta recommended the Sultan hotel, and said he would introduce me to more interesting places. Unfortunately, he was caught out of Indonesia for the 3 nights I was there.
The first night I arrived late and tired after about 10 hours of travel and transit. That plus a very early morning meeting convinced me to stay "at home" in the Sultan. But I thought I would at least try to find some of Jakarta's fabled beauties. From the beginning, this looked like a real challenge. The bar was absolutely empty and I could see no chance of action anywhere else in the hotel. I even toured the pool area to see if I could find any action from bored women travelers. I remember a report from a guy who got a BJ in the locker room from a woman in a thong. But no women, none, zip. So much for that idea.
I considered just calling it a night, but I thought maybe the in-house massage was worth a try. This was a leap of faith for me. I'm pretty wary about ordering a massage in-the-room, without seeing the masseuse first. A few years ago, a (Thai) hotel sent up masseuse that looked more like a sumo wrestler than the girl of my dreams, and this lady would not take "no" for answer. I was traumatized for weeks.
So I went to the Sultan's spa to check things out. Nice theécor. There is a wimpy guy at a counter who asks what you want. What I wanted and what I politely asked for were two different things, maybe my mistake. But I asked for a one-hour (maybe 90 minutes, I don't remember) oil massage. The guy led me to a very nice little room but no choice of girls. My uneasiness was growing.
Then a really pretty women came in. Not a word of English. She took a really business-like approach to the massage which disappointed me but I decided to relax and enjoy it. Then she started some very intimate touching. I rolled over with a smile. She pulled out a condom, pointed to her pussy and tilted her head, making the universal sign-language question for "You want?" I want. She asks a ridiculous amount of US$200. I want to see her naked first. She has a very nice body and C cup tits. Ah! We settle on $50 but only if she comes to my room.
Of course, I mistakenly gave her the wrong room number! 629 instead of 692 or something. (TTG often does not think clearly with a naked girl next to him.) I realize my mistake and go back down to the spa. I ask about her. Wimpy guy says "She go to your room." I explain I gave the wrong room number. Back upstairs for me. Five minutes later she's there. Ritual shower and brushing of teeth.
She is much too mechanical and passive. I played with her for a bit, especially those gorgeous tits. Then I turn her over and finish in a doggie position. While I am lying there panting and waiting for my heart rate to get back somewhere near normal, she jumps up and hits the shower. Before I realize it, she's dressed and ready to leave. I was hoping for round two, but I knew I would need more recovery time. So bye-bye beauty.
The Sultan is a very nice hotel. The massage / spa is not a bad last-resort option, but as I found out two nights later, Jakarta has much more to offer. It was unsettling that the masseuse started her opening bid at $200. (We wrote the numbers / price on paper, BTW.) My bargaining experience over many years in many places tells me that she was looking for about $100 and I felt like I was paying too much at $50. That is a big gap in expectations. And maybe why I got only mechanical service.This report was posted. Jeezus! 6 years ago. See the bit about price expectations.
I will be having my first visit to Jakarta during July and haven't seen anything in these pages on the nightclub at the Crowne Plaza.
Is there any info out there on this nightclub as I was keen to give it a go on the first evening I arrive?
Feedback much appreciated?
Thanks in advanceThe name of that place is Stingray. I think it sucks. It's similar to a CJs, with worse looking girls and worse service from the wait staff. But Echa hangs out there now rather than Top Gun these days. She has some great breasts.
Ken_Apples
05-21-13, 18:21
I agree with Smoothy. Swissbel. Has anyone tried the Best Western? Someone I know swears by Aston Marina but I haven't tried it myself.
MD IIGents,
SwissBel stands head and shoulders above Best Western Manga Dua.
There really is no comparison as ALL facilities is newer, better and more functional in Swiss vs BW.
Also, important to note: If you don't speak Bahasa (Indonesian language) you will have problems getting back to the hotel as so many taxidrivers just seems to have such a problem finding the way to the BW. (and the quite opposite: Everybody knows the way to SwissBel)
IMHO, if Swissbel is full, rather concider The Media hotel just opposite of Swissbel. It's a bit pricier but much better option than BW.
I'm probably never going back to that BW hotel. To old, to run down, and just to much hassle.
Best regards, Ken Apples
Fast Eddie 48
05-21-13, 19:14
Why not try Grand MercurE hayam wuruk its brand new and in the middle of all the action.BlackaO,
I stay at the older Mecure Kota many time is about 50 USD a night is walking distance to Stadium and Lokasari plaza area and many massage place around the area, I know the new grand mecure is much higher price and newer hotel but the outdoor pool is very small.
Fast Eddie 48
Any good hotels in the Manga Besar area that are 500, 000 RPH ($50USD) or less. Seems like you need to spend at least $70 for something newer and cleaner.
Any good hotels in the Manga Besar area that are 500, 000 RPH ($50USD) or less. Seems like you need to spend at least $70 for something newer and cleaner.SwissBel Hotel is 60 USD and it's great. But if you want cheaper than that, try FaveHotel.
I agree with Smoothy. Swissbel. Has anyone tried the Best Western? Someone I know swears by Aston Marina but I haven't tried it myself.
MD IIBad location and a bit old hotel.
The elevator is also quite limited, so if you are in the rush it might be problematic.
IMHO, if Swissbel is full, rather concider The Media hotel just opposite of Swissbel. It's a bit pricier but much better option than BW.
I'm probably never going back to that BW hotel. To old, to run down, and just to much hassle.
Best regards, Ken ApplesWell there also novotel that have great pool and located above the mall.
Orchard hotel also a nice location.
Any good hotels in the Manga Besar area that are 500, 000 RPH ($50USD) or less. Seems like you need to spend at least $70 for something newer and cleaner.Fave, amaris, hotel 88, orchard hotel all around USD$50
Hi all, It's my first time to Jakarta in July (no choice so can't avoid Ramadan). After reading a load of posts here, I've decided to stay North Jakarta rather than near Blok M (good decision?)
I'm planning a bit of a wild one and am wanting to take 3 or 4 girls back to my room. You suggest staying at Moloborio? I know it's a bit more expensive, but thought it a good option for quality of girls. Any suggestions much appreciated.
Heading to Jakarta for the first time this July. Can't choose dates so have to go in Ramadan. I've read a few pages here and decided North Jakarta would be best at that time (agree?) and was wondering about hotels. I've narrowed it down to Moloborio and Swissbel. I am wanting at one evening with 3 or 4 girls (yeh, why not) and wondered if Moloborio would be easier if I'm to arrange this? Anyone got advice?
Thanks
NeverGetsOld
05-25-13, 01:57
Newbie's travel plans.
Think I'm going to book my first night at Classic Hotel for some easy access, cheap pussy. I'll explore North Jakarta a little and at that time decide if I want to stay in the area or relocate to Blok M.
If anyone see's flaws in my plan, I would love to hear.
Going to transform these baht to rupiah and sprinkle them over the finest Indonesian pussy equipped to take my dick. You already know I'm going to bang out at least 2 a day. Don't let me down Jakarta!
I was thinking of booking in at Classic (for my first trip to Jakarta in July). However, I read that although it's cheap, the girls give a pretty lack-lustre performance. I'm considering the Malioboro. See my post below. Which will be more costly but I gather the girls are better.
Newbie's travel plans.
Think I'm going to book my first night at Classic Hotel for some easy access, cheap pussy. I'll explore North Jakarta a little and at that time decide if I want to stay in the area or relocate to Blok M.
If anyone see's flaws in my plan, I would love to hear.
Going to transform these baht to rupiah and sprinkle them over the finest Indonesian pussy equipped to take my dick. You already know I'm going to bang out at least 2 a day. Don't let me down Jakarta!
Heading to Jakarta for the first time this July. Can't choose dates so have to go in Ramadan. I've read a few pages here and decided North Jakarta would be best at that time (agree?) and was wondering about hotels. I've narrowed it down to Moloborio and Swissbel. I am wanting at one evening with 3 or 4 girls (yeh, why not) and wondered if Moloborio would be easier if I'm to arrange this? Anyone got advice?
ThanksYes north jakarta would be better during that time, more location would be open.
You don't have to stay at malioboro to arrange that.
I think staying at swiss bell would be better if you want to take girl from outside the hotel.
You can go to malioboro and spend time with 3-4 girl if you want.
Classic terminal is another way of doing it cheaper
Newbie's travel plans.
Think I'm going to book my first night at Classic Hotel for some easy access, cheap pussy. I'll explore North Jakarta a little and at that time decide if I want to stay in the area or relocate to Blok M.
If anyone see's flaws in my plan, I would love to hear.The plan seem you.
I don't see any flaw
Yes north jakarta would be better during that time, more location would be open.
You don't have to stay at malioboro to arrange that.
I think staying at swiss bell would be better if you want to take girl from outside the hotel.
You can go to malioboro and spend time with 3-4 girl if you want.
Classic terminal is another way of doing it cheaperThanks Cooldoe. I might do a night in one and two in the other.
Member #4410
06-06-13, 05:08
Smoothy,
I think KK is on hotel Melawai payroll all this donkey does is Promo this dump of a hotel and their over priced sauna on the 5th floor.
Fast Eddie 48For some reason you are no longer on my ignore list.
We are still waiting (not with baited breath, of course) for your first genuine field report and your first (non-stolen) picture.
How about it, my friend?
Member #4410
06-06-13, 17:20
The hotel on the corner of Pelatehan (Hotel Amazing) isn't all that basic. It has a small bathroom, but the rooms are quite nice. Big comfortable bed, big flat screen TV, etc. It's light years better than Hotel Melawai, and the same price.I first noticed this hotel last Tuesday returning from D's Place to Century Park hotel. The exterior looks good, for one thing.
I will consider booking a room there for a couple of nights next time I'm in Jakarta. Useful tip.
Regards,
Ko
Member #4410
06-08-13, 11:35
I first noticed this hotel last Tuesday returning from D's Place to Century Park hotel. The exterior looks good, for one thing.
I will consider booking a room there for a couple of nights next time I'm in Jakarta. Useful tip.
Regards,
KoIs this also the one that has "Hotel Palatehan" written along its roof, as seen from Pasaraya?
John Traveller
06-13-13, 20:17
Can you book that hotel over the web, or do you need to phone?
Newbie's travel plans.
Think I'm going to book my first night at Classic Hotel for some easy access, cheap pussy. I'll explore North Jakarta a little and at that time decide if I want to stay in the area or relocate to Blok M.
If anyone see's flaws in my plan, I would love to hear.
Going to transform these baht to rupiah and sprinkle them over the finest Indonesian pussy equipped to take my dick. You already know I'm going to bang out at least 2 a day. Don't let me down Jakarta!
John Traveller
06-13-13, 21:37
That's it. I made a reservation at Sparks. Looks like a nice place. FT: Do they have airport transfer?
JT.
To Zenlove,
Classic hotel will not respond email this hotel mainly cater to Local indo businessman you can caontact them by phone to make booking, this hotel is in middle of nowhere not a good location you can book a hotel at Mangar Begsar area like Spark near Hotel travel there are many hotel in this area also near Lopasari Plaza only 10 min taxi to Classic hotel, if you don't know the area just book your first night at the Spark or Olympic hotel and check out the hotel travel for rest of your trip.
Fast Eddie 48
Primo Bolan
06-13-13, 22:10
That's it. I made a reservation at Sparks. Looks like a nice place. FT: Do they have airport transfer?
JT.From what I know it depends on where your room is distance to the club or clubs in the hotel. On fast fact at the website they have a transfer 200 000 ruphia. Ask them.
PB
From what I know it depends on where your room is distance to the club or clubs in the hotel. On fast fact at the website they have a transfer 200 000 ruphia. Ask them.
PB200K one way? It's much cheaper to get a Blue Bird from the airport.
I understand it can get pretty noisy at night when you get the wrong room.
Primo Bolan
06-14-13, 09:44
200K one way? It's much cheaper to get a Blue Bird from the airport.
I understand it can get pretty noisy at night when you get the wrong room.Yes bluebird is cheaper.
Mighty Spearsman
06-17-13, 16:44
200K one way? It's much cheaper to get a Blue Bird from the airport.
I understand it can get pretty noisy at night when you get the wrong room.Silver Bird is also cheaper and may be a better option, since the driver is more likely to speak English, the ride is more comfortable, and the line at the airport is usually a lot shorter than the line for Bluebird or Express.
Member #4410
06-18-13, 04:19
Silver Bird is also cheaper and may be a better option, since the driver is more likely to speak English, the ride is more comfortable, and the line at the airport is usually a lot shorter than the line for Bluebird or Express."Shorter line" is a great understatement for "no line". Most people are too cheap to consider taking a Silver Bird. In the unlikely occasion that there is no Silver Bird waiting for you, White Horse is an acceptable alternative. Slightly cheaper but also a comfortable ride and no waiting.
Regards,
Ko
Member #4410
06-21-13, 14:10
I have seen another Melawai hotel across the street in the past, but last year there was no indication it was still there.
On the same side as the more famous Melawai there is now an Amos Cozy hotel and a hotel on the corner of Jalan Pelatehan. There is another hotel under construction on the corner of Jalan Melawai and Jalan Sisingamangaraja (phew!) , in other words across the street from Blok M Plaza.
Regards,
KoThere is indeed only one hotel Melawai left and that is the one we all know and love (?).
The new hotel I mentioned above is called Hotel Neo.
Regards,
Ko
Master Diver II
06-24-13, 06:44
There is indeed only one hotel Melawai left and that is the one we all know and love (?).
The new hotel I mentioned above is called Hotel Neo.
Regards,
KoNeo Hotels are under the Aston Group. Very aggressive and opening a whole slew of hotels over the next few years. They're targeting one notch above their Fave hotels so the rooms are slightly bigger and with a few more facilities. I'm curious to stay either in the Melawai or Tendean hotels. Anyone actually stayed there yet?
MD II
Joel Goodsen
06-30-13, 14:47
I'm curious to stay either in the Melawai or Tendean hotels. Anyone actually stayed there yet?
MD IIThere are a few Melawai hotels (Melawai, Melawai 2, Gold Boutique Melawai, etc.). Did you mean the Neo Melawai hotel and Tendean residence?
I had been interested in staying in the Neo, but called it off when I noticed the room size. 18 to 20 square meters, that's small size. Tendean residence has better rooms and the size of the rooms are also more favorable. 25 square meters. But it's in Mampang. Crazy traffic.
When staying in South, I always end up paying extra for the better sized rooms. Most of the time it's the Ambhara. Also because of it's central location. But their internet and laundry services are poor. Expensive. Internet costs 136,000 per day. And have jeans washed twice, you might as well walk across to Pasaraya, to buy a new set at the same cost.
Anyone stayed in the Amazing hotel yet (Falatehan hotel) , are the rooms of decent size? What is the size? The internet does not say.
Thanks
BlackaO,
I stay at the older Mecure Kota many time is about 50 USD a night is walking distance to Stadium and Lokasari plaza area and many massage place around the area, I know the new grand mecure is much higher price and newer hotel but the outdoor pool is very small.
Fast Eddie 48Hi Eddie, is this hotel girl friendly?
I haven't stayed there before and am planning a visit to this area mid September.
Yes, Mercure Kote is girlfriendly. I booked it for 22. January.
Master Diver II
08-13-13, 16:57
Hi Eddie, is this hotel girl friendly?
I haven't stayed there before and am planning a visit to this area mid September.It's amazing how often this topic is covered here yet the same question is asked time and again. ALL hotels EXCEPT Syariah hotels (Sofyan, Cipta etc) are girl friendly in Jakarta (unless you're all walking in topless or worse). You can take it as read that any hotel any of us stays in here will NOT be a Syariah hotel. You don't have to register guests or pay extra fees as you may do in places like Bangkok. The security / satpam may try and make some money out of your girl if she comes down alone - which is why many guys end up escorting their girls down to get a taxi. This is of course somewhat embarrassing if your girl is clearly dressed as a pro and you're in the middle of the 9am morning meeting / office rush in Mulia / Grand Hyatt etc. For some reason, my civilians never seem to have any problems like this. I guess the security knows when the girls are pros.
MD II
Formerly the Amazing hotel tried to scam me on checking in late yesterday. Desk clerk said suites were $100 a night. Produced my online booking thru Booking. Com at $75 per night. Error fixed with apologies. Lesson carry a hard copy of your reservation.
On positive side suites are roomy and new.
Top Gun rather quiet. Will check out again tonight.
Scotsdale
It's amazing how often this topic is covered here yet the same question is asked time and again. ALL hotels EXCEPT Syariah hotels (Sofyan, Cipta etc) are girl friendly in Jakarta (unless you're all walking in topless or worse). You can take it as read that any hotel any of us stays in here will NOT be a Syariah hotel. You don't have to register guests or pay extra fees as you may do in places like Bangkok. The security / satpam may try and make some money out of your girl if she comes down alone. Which is why many guys end up escorting their girls down to get a taxi. This is of course somewhat embarrassing if your girl is clearly dressed as a pro and you're in the middle of the 9am morning meeting / office rush in Mulia / Grand Hyatt etc. For some reason, my civilians never seem to have any problems like this. I guess the security knows when the girls are pros.
MD IIThanks MD. I didn't mean to sound like such a klutz. I am not aware of the current situation in Jakarta regarding "pro" ladies and hotels. I haven't been there for a few years. Thanks so much for your feed back.
Member #4410
08-21-13, 20:10
It's amazing how often this topic is covered here yet the same question is asked time and again. <SNIP which is why many guys end up escorting their girls down to get a taxi. This is of course somewhat embarrassing if your girl is clearly dressed as a pro and you're in the middle of the 9am morning meeting / office rush in Mulia / Grand Hyatt etc. For some reason, my civilians never seem to have any problems like this. I guess the security knows when the girls are pros.
MD IIAlso many girls have a second set of clothes with them to put on the next morning. Of course, like you said, security and doormen know pretty well when a girl is a pro or semi-pro. When they stare I just stare back. On the subject of embarrassing: some years back a number of pro golf players were lodged in the same hotel I was staying in and the organisation had provided everybody with a SYT for the night. Next morning all girls left at about the same time and there was a lot of saying goodbye at the front door. An elderly couple noticed this and remarked how funny it was that so many of these players were married to an Indonesian woman.
Regards,
Ko
Formerly the Amazing hotel
On positive side suites are roomy and new.
ScotsdaleIts called now the Falatehan Hotel by Safin. Location looks perfect for Blok M dating and the clubs. Could be a better alternative then the worne-out Ambhara.
Any more infos on the quality of the rooms?
Any nosy security guard when entering with your date?
First time in Jakarta and I planning to stay around the Block M (walking distance) and looking for some help in hotels. I was thinking in the Neo Melawai (600 K for a standard room). Any other suggestions? Please let me know.
Manfield04
09-15-13, 20:18
Excellent hotel, good location near to Gajah Madah Jalan and Maliaboro. Excellent breakfast. Girlfriendly. Stayed for 3 nights for 2 374 400 IDR.
I can confirm that both Le Meridien and Sultan hotel is GF, and as mentioned here most girls bring some more decent clothes that they can use in the morning. I personally prefer Meridien before Sultan.
First time in Jakarta and I planning to stay around the Block M (walking distance) and looking for some help in hotels. I was thinking in the Neo Melawai (600 K for a standard room). Any other suggestions? Please let me know.Many reports here on the Melawai if you search it: its a massage place with rooms
The Ambahara is ok
The Lintas is cheap; but small rooms.
The Falatheham Safin is perfect with the location. But would need more infos on the rooms, as reports on Tripadvisor do differ.
Botaki6, Thanks for your suggestion. I just booked at the Falatheham, a deluxe room (24 Sq. Mts) for about the same price like the Neo Melawai. I'll be learning more about Jakarta in next weeks, before my trip. There are so much to digest. Oh well.
Best Regards.
Razor.
Many reports here on the Melawai if you search it: its a massage place with rooms
The Ambahara is ok
The Lintas is cheap; but small rooms.
The Falatheham Safin is perfect with the location. But would need more infos on the rooms, as reports on Tripadvisor do differ.
Seems the Mulia has gone back to no in room massage anymore. Apparently they did this awhile ago, but I have not been there recently. I went down to the health club and had a massage there a few times, the girls were very open to extras.
One girl was up for full service, but by the time she told me that she had already drained my balls by hand and I did not have another shot in me.
You have to negotiate, they have very high opening prices but a little bahasa and letting them know you have been around jakarta they quickly came down to 500k for a hand job. Maybe I could have negotiated down further, but I couldn't be bothered at the time.
I can confirm that both Le Meridien and Sultan hotel is GF, and as mentioned here most girls bring some more decent clothes that they can use in the morning. I personally prefer Meridien before Sultan.Thanks G3100, I guessed Le Meridien was as there are a bunch of availble ladies in the night club. I always seem to have a very early start sadly, but hopefully next time!
JS
Its called now the Falatehan Hotel by Safin. Location looks perfect for Blok M dating and the clubs. Could be a better alternative then the worne-out Ambhara.
Any more infos on the quality of the rooms?
Any nosy security guard when entering with your date?Hey Ambhara isn't that bad, I have stayed here several times over the years, it's a bit dated but it's clean and girl friendly. But is it ever a long WOS, walking from Blok M to Ambhara.
Last time I was there saw the new hotel on Blok M. It looks small and compact but it's in the right place. Always remember that Blue Gyrardi is also out front on the main street.
Excellent hotel, good location near to Gajah Madah Jalan and Maliaboro. Excellent breakfast. Girlfriendly. Stayed for 3 nights for 2 374 400 IDR.I would agree with the comments of Merlynn Park they do have nice rooms, big screen TV and a wide variety for breakfast, however when I stayed there the gym wasn't quite operational.
But be aware the service sucks, it is a poor as you can get, the even question you on check out about the laundry bag that's in the room. If this doesn't bother someone then this would be a great place to stay.
Has anyone stayed in this hotel? Need some info on the room, gym facilities and the area. I have always stayed around Blok M or Sarinah so I would be staying this time around in a different location (except for Merlynn Park).
Is this hotel close to Merlynn Park Hotel, close to travelers Hotel (massage) , close to the busway?
If you have stayed there are the rooms: clean, English TV, gym equipped with treadmills, free weights, machines etc.
Also is it GF, I ask because I am curious as to what's printed on my reservation. I made the reservation for 2 persons but when they asked for the name of the second person I said that I don't have it at the moment. On my invoice it's printed "Guest refuses to identify the second person"
I found this sort of strange.
Robert Long
10-06-13, 21:56
Has anyone stayed in this hotel? Need some info on the room, gym facilities and the area. I have always stayed around Blok M or Sarinah so I would be staying this time around in a different location (except for Merlynn Park).
Is this hotel close to Merlynn Park Hotel, close to travelers Hotel (massage) , close to the busway?
If you have stayed there are the rooms: clean, English TV, gym equipped with treadmills, free weights, machines etc.
Also is it GF, I ask because I am curious as to what's printed on my reservation. I made the reservation for 2 persons but when they asked for the name of the second person I said that I don't have it at the moment. On my invoice it's printed "Guest refuses to identify the second person"
I found this sort of strange.Not strange as the Hotel is required to furnish the Police with name of all and any non Indonesians. It's an anti-terrorist thing. Just make reservations for one, this makes it easy to move the WG's in and out as you please.
RL
Has anyone stayed in this hotel? Need some info on the room, gym facilities and the area. I have always stayed around Blok M or Sarinah so I would be staying this time around in a different location (except for Merlynn Park).
Is this hotel close to Merlynn Park Hotel, close to travelers Hotel (massage) , close to the busway?
If you have stayed there are the rooms: clean, English TV, gym equipped with treadmills, free weights, machines etc.
Also is it GF, I ask because I am curious as to what's printed on my reservation. I made the reservation for 2 persons but when they asked for the name of the second person I said that I don't have it at the moment. On my invoice it's printed "Guest refuses to identify the second person"
I found this sort of strange.Even when you book for two. Just say you stay alone. Even when you book for one nobody cares if someone stays over. It only matters if you want breakfast for 2. It is definately a gff hotel as almost all in jakarta. I brought 2 different girls in 3 days. Its attached to a Chinese luxury appartment. Transjakarta very close and a 7even 10 meters ftom the lobby entrance open all night. Always makes me wonder why they still do the effort to ask if I used the minibar. Inroom pjt offered me the best BBBJ I ever haf. Guess I got lucky, doubt still the same as in most hotels girls get switched to another one every 4 months. Expensive though. If you go out, go north first street left (all 2mins walk max from the lobby) and you will find a sort of "love"hotel. Their pijat is attached on the left side in the back. Good cheap pijat and a HJ is on the menu. Gym is excellent and looks to the swimming pool. Suncity is on the other side of the street.
Hey Ambhara isn't that bad.
New hotel on Blok M. It looks small and compact but it's in the right place.
Blue Gyrardi is also out front on the main street.Ambhara is ok but internet sucks and with the new elevated roads a mess to walk over to the pubs.
The new one is the Losari2 where before was the famous Bali Hai bar: small rooms but ok if you on budget.
Blue Gyrardi is of real age meanwhile.
I did stay in the Falathehan Safin (Amazing Hot before) , Room 700. 000. Elevator out of sight of reception desk = no walk of shame. Rooms in "contemporary"style, beds, linen, pillows of good quality, hot water in the shower works, towels still fluffy, Internet fast enough. My window was facing Blok M: at 6:00 in the morning the blasting of the mosque did wake us up. All the days.
Location top for the Falathehn bars: just walk out, turn left, and you are in. Also ok if you want to travel to Kota: Transjakarta bus line terminal is just in front of you. In the afternoon or late evening it takes you 30 min and 3500 Rupiah only. Don't go between 5:00. 8:00 pm : bus too crowded. And a part of the bus is reserved for ladies only. What the fu* those religious zealots do?
Later I moved to the Harris Hotel FX at Sudirman. I love that!
Room 900. 000. 47th floor overlooking Jakt. All new and of good quality. Internet fine. Big rooms. Lobby in the shopping mall. You got a key-card and from then no one controls your in and out. No walk of shame at all. Dating girls like to meet you in the posh FX-mall.
Cooze Hound
10-07-13, 06:51
: bus too crowded. And a part of the bus is reserved for ladies only. What the fu* those religious zealots do?Yes, they have the reserved area for woman because so many were being groped in the crowd, let alone pickpockets etc.
Moistureman
10-08-13, 02:18
I'll be staying here next week and unfortunately work start early for me so would like to sample early evening (6-8 pm). Are the ladies available then and what can I expect in terms of rates?
Also any good massage+FS service nearby this hotel?
Thanks G3100, I guessed Le Meridien was as there are a bunch of availble ladies in the night club. I always seem to have a very early start sadly, but hopefully next time!
JS
Moistureman
10-08-13, 02:23
I'll be staying here next week and unfortunately work start early for me so would like to sample early evening (6-8 pm). Are the ladies available then and what can I expect in terms of rates?
Also any good massage+FS service nearby this hotel?
Thanks G3100, I guessed Le Meridien was as there are a bunch of availble ladies in the night club. I always seem to have a very early start sadly, but hopefully next time!
JS
Even when you book for two. Just say you stay alone. Even when you book for one nobody cares if someone stays over. It only matters if you want breakfast for 2. It is definately a gff hotel as almost all in jakarta. I brought 2 different girls in 3 days. Its attached to a Chinese luxury appartment. Transjakarta very close and a 7even 10 meters ftom the lobby entrance open all night. Always makes me wonder why they still do the effort to ask if I used the minibar. Inroom pjt offered me the best BBBJ I ever haf. Guess I got lucky, doubt still the same as in most hotels girls get switched to another one every 4 months. Expensive though. If you go out, go north first street left (all 2mins walk max from the lobby) and you will find a sort of "love"hotel. Their pijat is attached on the left side in the back. Good cheap pijat and a HJ is on the menu. Gym is excellent and looks to the swimming pool. Suncity is on the other side of the street.I can now picture the area after your description, thanks for the details. I booked a double room as I didn't want any issues when I bring the girl to the hotel. I never had any issues but this is my first time in this hotel.
I'll be staying here next week and unfortunately work start early for me so would like to sample early evening (6-8 pm). Are the ladies available then and what can I expect in terms of rates?
Also any good massage+FS service nearby this hotel?I stayed in this hotel before don't recall any massage nearby but that could have changed. It does have a bar in the basement saw a few girls there but didn't try. Also saw some hanging around in the lobby. So you may have some options in the hotel itself. I would think that they will quote you in USD so be prepared to haggle.
Mighty Spearsman
10-14-13, 02:32
I'll be staying here next week and unfortunately work start early for me so would like to sample early evening (6-8 pm). Are the ladies available then and what can I expect in terms of rates?
Also any good massage+FS service nearby this hotel?- plenty of girls at the Tiga Puluh night club in the basement, although most won't show up until after 8:30 or 9 pm. Still, you might get lucky if you swing by there earlier. You might also find some girls in the lobby bar, either inside the bar or walking by. Get a drink and sit right by the aisle where the girls are walking by, you could probably chat up a cutie within a few minutes.
- Fortune Spa is located directly across the street from Le Meridien. Most girls will provide full service. Only problem here is that you don't get to see the girls before you pick one. There's a counter inside (not at the front door) where all the girls' numbers are displayed on little key rings. Don't be shy, tell the counter lady that you want a girl who provides a full service massage. You'll be given two or three choices as to which category of room you want; if you want FS, you'll have to pick the more expensive room choice.
- Le Meridien has a decent Middle Eastern restaurant where I've eaten numerous times in the last 9 years. Enjoy!
Member #4410
10-16-13, 22:56
I did stay in the Falathehan Safin (Amazing Hot before) , Room 700. 000. Elevator out of sight of reception desk = no walk of shame. Rooms in "contemporary"style, beds, linen, pillows of good quality, hot water in the shower works, towels still fluffy, Internet fast enough. My window was facing Blok M: at 6:00 in the morning the blasting of the mosque did wake us up. All the days.
Location top for the Falathehn bars: just walk out, turn left, and you are in. Also ok if you want to travel to Kota: Transjakarta bus line terminal is just in front of you. In the afternoon or late evening it takes you 30 min and 3500 Rupiah only. Don't go between 5:00. 8:00 pm : bus too crowded. And a part of the bus is reserved for ladies only. What the fu* those religious zealots do?I got interested in this hotel and its' location so close to the Felatehan bars so I will give it a try late December. Will there be any new year festivities in this hotel or the street? After that a short trip to Batam and after return a stay in the Ambhara. Will report on experiences, hotels and otherwise.
Regards,
Ko
Staying at the Falathehan Safin Hotel just now. Room quite nice and clean. There was no hot water earlier, bit disappointing. However, location is awesome if you want to hit Top Gun etc. I paid 5.5m per night via bookings dot com.
Member #4410
10-19-13, 19:12
Staying at the Falathehan Safin Hotel just now. Room quite nice and clean. There was no hot water earlier, bit disappointing. However, location is awesome if you want to hit Top Gun etc. I paid 5. 5m per night via bookings dot com.I hope the price you quote is a total amount. 5.5 m is 400 Euro!
Regards,
Ko
Ooops had better knock a zero of that: 550,000.
Still getting the hang of this crazy money!
Ps. And the hot water is working. Just did'and't give it long enough. So hotel def recommended.
I hope the price you quote is a total amount. 5.5 m is 400 Euro!
Regards,
Ko
WTF they wake you up at 8:20 am to ask you if you need any laundry doing? FFS!
Ooops had better knock a zero of that: 550000.
Still getting the hang of this crazy money!
Ps. And the hot water is working. Just did'and't give it long enough. So hotel def recommended.
Master Diver II
10-20-13, 05:18
I'm going to be in town next week and just wondered if anyone has tried the new Citadines near Taman Rasuna. You just can't trust the pics they post on the net.
MD II
WTF they wake you up at 8:20am to ask you if you need any laundry doing? FFS!LOL! Happened to me just yesterday Harris Suites. The knocking started just as I was about CIM of my rent-a-girl. I finished ejaculating, and wrapped a towel went to answer the door while she swallowed (or spat, I didn't see).
Note to self. Use the Do Not Disturb sign always! The only time I didn't use it and this happens!
Pros. In a mall (weird at first, but there are many pluses). Restaurants, pharmacies and shopping is just a lift ride away. Taxis a-plenty. Coffee Bean and Starbucks to interview that internet date you just invited. High floors (40+) with beautiful floor-to-ceiling glass window and a matching view.
Clean and fresh (almost new). Large rooms, and large well appointed bathrooms. For USD 77 you can't do better.
Excellent water pressure and hot water. Very well lit bathrooms with lot of space to move around.
Many power outlets (5) and one is international multi type.
Decent LCD TV with good collection of internationals channels.
Small mini bar fridge (empty it into your cupboard, and stock it with your own). Kettle.
Safe locker.
Free Wifi. Slow but adequate.
Cons.
No Ironing board or iron in-room.
Terribly slow lifts (all 5 of them!)
Housekeeping is average.
Biggest plus point of all. Zero walk of shame.
Nathan Smith
10-28-13, 13:19
Thinking of staying in Avissa suites hotel. Anybody stayed there? Any deedback? GF? Any input would be appreciated.
Thanks
Member #4410
10-29-13, 23:51
And how do you know you're in Indonesia?
When you see sweet signs like this in the recently refurbished Atlet Century.
You can't help but love the country.
Regards,
Ko
Member #4235
10-31-13, 03:41
Pros. In a mall (weird at first, but there are many pluses). Restaurants, pharmacies and shopping is just a lift ride away. Taxis a-plenty. Coffee Bean and Starbucks to interview that internet date you just invited. High floors (40+) with beautiful floor-to-ceiling glass window and a matching view.
Clean and fresh (almost new). Large rooms, and large well appointed bathrooms. For USD 77 you can't do better.
Excellent water pressure and hot water. Very well lit bathrooms with lot of space to move around.
Many power outlets (5) and one is international multi type.
Decent LCD TV with good collection of internationals channels.
Small mini bar fridge (empty it into your cupboard, and stock it with your own). Kettle.
Safe locker.
Free Wifi. Slow but adequate.
Cons.
No Ironing board or iron in-room.
Terribly slow lifts (all 5 of them!)
Housekeeping is average.
Biggest plus point of all. Zero walk of shame.I totally agree that FX is a great place. Like mentioned, no walk of shame and plenty of other stuff to do around. It's a walk to Red Square which was handy, as well as opposite Senayan Stadium where I went running around with lots of other people. At first, my "tagged" date said she liked running and suggested to go there. We ran and I noticed indo standard of "hey, I'm fit" is not quite the same as Aussie! She did one lap (walking half) and I did 6. Then back into my room for a shower and the night continued and ended in Stadium with her on the happy pill back in my room wanting more. Good value, definitely.
Thinking of staying in Avissa suites hotel. Anybody stayed there? Any deedback? GF? Any input would be appreciated.
ThanksI have stayed here quite a few times, very GF with a bit of the Walk of Shame. Rooms are quite clean, and a fair size, they will do laundry (4 pieces a day) but I went over that many times. Flat screen Tv with limited English channels, Wi-Fi in room. The gym is not adequate, actually it's just a small room.
It's not is a great area for shopping or restaurants, and there is no room service, breakfast is very limited, mainly caters to the local tastes. There is a small restaurant around the corner that has great service, great food, reasonable prices, and a Circle K across the road.
The plaza / mall is within walking distance about 10 mins or can take a cab to the mall. More variety for food etc.
I do stay here often but the gym is the only disappointing feature for me, next time I am splitting my stay, in Novotel Gaja Madja, and will stay a few days at the end in Avissa.
Again no issues with girls but you may want to arrive late at night as the early shift are mostly females and the WOS is the worst feeling.
Just arrived in Mangge Besar and staying at the Magnolia Hotel which I can recommend for anyone on a budget. It's got Air con, wifi in room, fridge, safe, a decent sized shower and the room is about 20sqm. I booked through Agoda. Com from the airport only an hour ago. It was a good decision as the site gave me a 60% discount on a Superior room. There was other hotels with similar last minute discounts and I find the site to be better than booking. Com and hotels. Com. Agoda tends to have much more hotels and more discounts and offers on rooms.
Total cost including 10% service charge and 10% taxes came to €60 for a three night stay which is approx 900, 000 rupiah, a pretty good price IMO. Breakfast is not included but there are plenty of cheap cafés around here.
I booked through Agoda. Com from the airport only an hour ago. It was a good decision as the site gave me a 60% discount on a Superior room. There was other hotels with similar last minute discounts and I find the site to be better than booking. Com and hotels. Com. Agoda tends to have much more hotels and more discounts and offers on rooms.Did you ever check at the airport with Kaha Travel? You need to pay cash to them and get a voucher. Its normally the cheapest price but only for the leftover rooms.
Agoda charges once you add all extras are exactly the same as if you book direct a promo rate with the hotel. I did compare many times. And never found Agoda a real advantage.
Fast Eddie 48
11-12-13, 22:10
Did you ever check at the airport with Kaha Travel? You need to pay cash to them and get a voucher. Its normally the cheapest price but only for the leftover rooms.
Agoda charges once you add all extras are exactly the same as if you book direct a promo rate with the hotel. I did compare many times. And never found Agoda a real advantage.To Botaki6.
I have try Kaha travel at the airport but most of the hotel I want they only have the expensive room avalible but at 30 % discount but you can get walk in discount at most hotel in Jarkata.
Fast Eddie 48
Tenth Legion
11-19-13, 16:52
I made a leap of faith and booked two nights at the Puri Denpasar. My regular apartment is currently occupied by my semi-regular girl-friend but there's an old firecracker who's coming to Jakarta after a long time. Can't miss the chance!
I've tried the Ibis and Four Seasons before for such trysts but wanted to try Puri Denpasar. Any horror stories anyone? The WOS is limited and it's in a good location apparently.
Member #4410
11-23-13, 00:26
Did you ever check at the airport with Kaha Travel? You need to pay cash to them and get a voucher. Its normally the cheapest price but only for the leftover rooms.
Agoda charges once you add all extras are exactly the same as if you book direct a promo rate with the hotel. I did compare many times. And never found Agoda a real advantage.I tried Kaha once and it took them quite a while to find a room. Looked like there was a whole gaggle of conventions in Jakarta because a series of hotels was "fully booked" when they called. They persisted and in the end a room was found, but it was a sobering experience for me. Since then I either book directly or through Agoda so I am assured of a room before I arrive.
Regards,
Ko
I tried Kaha once and it took them quite a while to find a room.Normally they're pretty quick and efficient, and their prices are very good. I've used them all over the country and have always been satisfied.
But yes, at peak times now you really don't want to arrive in Jakarta without a reservation. There's always something available but it's likely to be overpriced or badly located or just nasty.
I was in doubt whether to choose a hotel in North or South Jakarta. I the end I ended up in Hotel Mercure Kota Jakarta in North Jakarta. It is near a lot of action (Classic, Travel and Stadium). It is girl friendly. The breakfast is excellent, with a big selection of Indo / Asian and Western food. Going south to Blok M / Jalan Faletehan takes around an hour in a taxi during day time due to nightmarish traffic. But it seems Blok M is mostly interesting at night, when you can get there in about 20 minutes in a taxi. There is another hotel Mercure, Grand Mercure. It is quite nearby and I am unsure which of them has the best location.
Muzungufotsy
01-11-14, 02:45
Hi,
Is it the norm here for an hotel to charge 50% of the rate for an early check in?
I booked 3 nights for next month and they said check in is at 2pm therefore they can t guarantee my a room but if I show up at 7am they will charge me 50%.
Seems pretty unusual but again this will be my first time in Jakarta.
Member #4410
01-12-14, 12:26
Hi,
Is it the norm here for an hotel to charge 50% of the rate for an early check in?
I booked 3 nights for next month and they said check in is at 2pm therefore they can t guarantee my a room but if I show up at 7am they will charge me 50.
Seems pretty unusual but again this will be my first time in Jakarta.Strange story. A reservation is a reservation so if you arrive at 2 pm they'd better have a room for you. If you arrive at 7 am your room could very well still be in use by the previous occupant. What hotel is that?
Regards,
Ko
Fast Eddie 48
01-12-14, 23:53
Hi,
Is it the norm here for an hotel to charge 50% of the rate for an early check in?
I booked 3 nights for next month and they said check in is at 2pm therefore they can t guarantee my a room but if I show up at 7am they will charge me 50.
Seems pretty unusual but again this will be my first time in Jakarta.To Prison break.
I think it depend on the hotel I have early check In around 11. Am at the Pullman hotel and the Olympia hotel at Lokasari plaza if they have the room avalible no extra charge. Some hotel want to charge more even they have plenty of room empty.
Fast Eddie 48
Michelangelo
01-25-14, 03:34
Planning a visit to Jakarta very soon and wanted to stay in Blok M area. Is Ambhara Hotel girlfriendly?
Mighty Spearsman
01-25-14, 04:08
Planning a visit to Jakarta very soon and wanted to stay in Blok M area. Is Ambhara Hotel girlfriendly?Yes, very much so.
There haven't been any recent posts about it, but I do recall reading several posts in past years about guys liking Ambhara Hotel because of its location and being girl-friendly.
Look forward to reading your trip reports!
Fast Eddie 48
01-26-14, 01:24
Planning a visit to Jakarta very soon and wanted to stay in Blok M area. Is Ambhara Hotel girlfriendly?To Michelangelo.
I stay there many time no problem bring girl back will be staying there again next week very good hotel but bar at Blok M are going down hill, N Jarkata Kota and Glodok is where all the action are now.
Fast Eddie 48
To Michelangelo.
I stay there many time no problem bring girl back will be staying there again next week very good hotel but bar at Blok M are going down hill, N Jarkata Kota and Glodok is where all the action are now.
Fast Eddie 48The Ambhara is getting a bit old and tired like the pubs in Blok M.
North Jakarta or the Menteng area is a better option for flexibility and reaching the more uptodate nite spots. Plenty of deals on booking.com.
Hi,
Is it the norm here for an hotel to charge 50% of the rate for an early check in?
I booked 3 nights for next month and they said check in is at 2pm therefore they can t guarantee my a room but if I show up at 7am they will charge me 50.
Seems pretty unusual but again this will be my first time in Jakarta.For 7AM they need to block the night before. I'd expect 100% charge. They are kind.
Member #4410
01-26-14, 19:10
Yes, very much so.
There haven't been any recent posts about it, but I do recall reading several posts in past years about guys liking Ambhara Hotel because of its location and being girl-friendly.
Look forward to reading your trip reports!Ambhara is pretty good (location in Blok M, excellent breakfast, GF) but it is beginning to show its age. It dates from the mid 90's and hasn't been renovated since. Rooms are fairly small but clean and the bathrooms could use an update. I stayed there for a week in January. For those who still believe there is such a thing as a walk of shame: to reach the main elevators you walk past the front desk.
Regards,
Ko
I must say I always enjoyed my stay in Ambhara. I have been there probably 6 or 7 times. Recently they introduced a new system when you can go tou your floor only on the lift with your room electronic key. To avoid the walk of shame you can go to the first floor using wide curved stairs and takethe lift from there. Few years back I had a massage session for 125000 and the girl was hinting from the start to do it my room, not in the health centre, but I was not in the mood and massage was mediocre. The best thing about this hotel is its proximity to action. I'll stay there again.
Hi,
I am planning my first stay in Indonesia. For my single night in Jakarta I have 2 (3) hotels in my final decission.
Best for price-performance ratio would be Novotel Jakarta Mangga Dua Square. But is it near the action (SW?).
Or should I go to the Novotel Jakarta Gajah Mada alternatively Mercure Kota is right next to it. But it looks like the these two hotels do not have a clublounge for relaxing before my midnight return flight to europe.
Hope you can help me! Thanks. Will report back after my trip in April.
Regards,
JubiSan
Member #2453
02-04-14, 15:02
Hi,
Is Shangri-La hotel in the middle of action? How far is Alleix from here? Visiting Jakarta for the first time.
Thanks in advance
The Shang is located quite central, although there's nothing other than BATS in the immediate vicinity of it. Everywhere is a taxi ride.
Once you travel 1km-2km north of it, and you pass the Welcome Statue / roundabout (and Hyatt, Mandarin, Kempinski). There won't be any 5star hotels of the Shang standard.
So if your company is paying for it, I'd stay there.
Alexis is reasonably remote in the Ancol (nth Jakarta) area. It is only accessible by taxi. To get to it you will pass many of the places mentioned in forum that are in 'KOTA' area.
The other option, in the same vein as Alexis is Maliboro, IMHO not quite as good as Alexis, because at Alexis you can take the girl into the pool for some pre-room fondling in her bikini. , but its much closer on Hayum Waruk.
Timewise to Alexis from the Shang could be as little as 45mins (weekend or after 9pm) , as much as 1. 5hrs (peak hour. Or more if its raining).
Do some research on Alexis. It is expensive, but really a unique place in SthEastAsia. Girls are top shelf, and the venue is all class. My opinion go for the Indo girls, they are much better in bed than the overpriced Chinese or Uzbekistan girls.
Good luck.
Hi,
Is Shangri-La hotel in the middle of action? How far is Alleix from here? Visiting Jakarta for the first time.
Thanks in advance
Master Diver II
02-05-14, 05:05
Hi,
Is Shangri-La hotel in the middle of action? How far is Alleix from here? Visiting Jakarta for the first time.
Thanks in advancePlease do read as this has been covered many times before. Shangri-La has action in the basement in BATS. Otherwise it's not too far at night from the other locations. The worry is more on the daytime traffic. It all depends on your preferences for North or South Jakarta action and what your itinerary is.
MD II
Did a flying visit to the big durian about a month ago, only one night and stayed at the Mulia. They do not do in room massage any more so I went down to the spa area. Last time I had a great massage there. This time, total bust. Reasonable massage, but she would not do HJ or anything. Tried to tell me they do not do it any more.
So no tip for her, and since it was only about 9pm I went back to my room to catch a few hours sleep then was going to hit CJs once it got going. Slept through my midnight alarm and woke up at 5am feeling refreshed but horny as a priest in a school boys locker room.
Next time I arrive in town and need to unload as soon as I check in I will just to to my place which is close by.
DiscoRicky
03-11-14, 12:57
Hey,
Have 12 hours and looking for a hotel anywhere an hour away from airport for some pool sitting and girl action. Any suggestions are appreciated? Mid April. Checked the boards and got didn't find much.
Thanks,
DR
Fast Eddie 48
03-11-14, 19:17
Hey,
Have 12 hours and looking for a hotel anywhere an hour away from airport for some pool sitting and girl action. Any suggestions are appreciated? Mid April. Checked the boards and got didn't find much.
Thanks,
DRTo DR.
Depend on the time of the day 12 hr you can just take a Taxi to Kota check out Hotel travel or Classic terminal still have time to hit the mall and back to the airport no sure on a layover you can leave the transit area might still need to paid the 25 USD visa charge past Immgration.
Fast Eddie 48
Traveler1234
04-07-14, 19:33
Morrissey early bird rate for 2013 is USD 87- all inclusive (Studio with breakfast). After waiting for ages for Agoda, Asiarooms rates to drop below USD 100, bit the bullet and booked direct through the hotel website. These rates are available for bookings made more than 30 days in advance and are NOT flexible and CANNOT be canceled.Anyone stay there recently; hotel now over 2+ years old. How's the rooms and service these days?
Dick Hertz
04-21-14, 10:47
I have to choose between two hotels the Falatehan or the Ambhara. I read how the Ambhara is show it age but only will be in town for three days. Location is important and both are very close to what I am need.
Member #4410
04-21-14, 11:16
I have to choose between two hotels the Falatehan or the Ambhara. I read how the Ambhara is show it age but only will be in town for three days. Location is important and both are very close to what I am need.The Safin Felatehan is a new hotel and located right in Jalan Felatehan, but as a hotel I prefer the Ambhara, despite its advancing age.
The Ambhara is at walking distance from Jalan Felatehan, it is clean and the breakfast is excellent.
Regards,
Ko
Dick Hertz
04-22-14, 01:28
The Safin Felatehan is a new hotel and located right in Jalan Felatehan, but as a hotel I prefer the Ambhara, despite its advancing age.
The Ambhara is at walking distance from Jalan Felatehan, it is clean and the breakfast is excellent.
Regards,
KoThanks Ko your was very helpful.
Hi guys.
Driving to the airport the last few times I have noticed a new 'orchardz' hotel pop-up on the slip road near the airport.
Does anyone know if this hotel provides the same services as the orchardz at jl Industri, near the Sheraton ManggaDua area.
Obviously I refer to the massage / spa that provides the 'soapy'.
Thanks hhm
Hi guys.
Driving to the airport the last few times I have noticed a new 'orchardz' hotel pop-up on the slip road near the airport.
Does anyone know if this hotel provides the same services as the orchardz at jl Industri, near the Sheraton ManggaDua area.
Obviously I refer to the massage / spa that provides the 'soapy'.
Thanks hhmHHM,
There is a spa at the Orchardz near the airport, and the girls can perform an "oily" and full service.
650K to pay upfront, or a lesser amount (don't remember how much) and you can try to nego the specific finish with the girls themselves. I pay fix price. My negotiating skills no good when vulnerable or horny or both.
Maybe I was lucky but I had a better looking girl here than I ever had at Orchardz Jl Industri.
There is free shuttle to the airport every hour but can get very full, might be better going for taxi if in hurry.
Goodluck,
MW
Joel Goodsen
04-24-14, 01:36
The Ambhara is at walking distance from Jalan Felatehan, it is clean and the breakfast is excellent.
Regards,
KoAffirmative. The best breakfast in South Jakarta. Grand Kemang, Arion Swiss Kemang and Gran Mahakam have also great breakfasts, but nothing beats the Ambhara breakfast buffet. The friendly staff is also great. And it has a swimming pool, the Falatehan hotel does not have? Drawback for me in the Ambhara is the internet. It is expensive and I can see the Falatehan hotel offers free Wifi.
There is also this new hotel right in the middle of Jl. Falatehan. Sotis hotel. I don't know what it is like, but if they start offering short time rooms, I bet they'll have a lot of success.
There is also this new hotel right in the middle of Jl. Falatehan. Sotis hotel. I don't know what it is like, but if they start offering short time rooms, I bet they'll have a lot of success.I don't think they will offer short time rooms. The only hotel in the blok M area that had short time rooms, was the Golden Boutique and like there's a pact, none of the hotels have that kind of rooms now. Why should they be the exception? They know you will pay for a full rate room anyhow to relieve your distress.
But I agree, they´ll have a lot of success if so.
What I used to do, when I know the girl well, is give them the key of the room afterwards, so they can have a better bed than the one in their kos, for that night.
HHM,
There is a spa at the Orchardz near the airport, and the girls can perform an "oily" and full service.
650K to pay upfront, or a lesser amount (don't remember how much) and you can try to nego the specific finish with the girls themselves. I pay fix price. My negotiating skills no good when vulnerable or horny or both.
Goodluck,
MWThanks, MWong. I am going to try it since I'll be staying near the airport for one night.
Member #4235
04-27-14, 07:37
Member #4235
04-27-14, 08:08
During my trip last week I used this place on two occasions pretty much as a short time hotel. It's $50 AUD when booked through Agoda so I think it's pretty good value. The place itself is in a good location and is reasonably clean. You get what you pay for and on one of the times I got a room with no window as I think half of them are. Got some beers from Family Mart and spent time near the pool area getting to know my date as she actually worked on level 3 Thamrin Residences where it seems they have a few offices operating. After about 4 hours we checked out.
The second time I used it as a base after checking out of Kemang and stayed until 9pm from where I went to the airport. Was used for freshening up and a finale round with the previous nights date.
I wouldn't be choosing this for a long term stay as the place seems a bit bleak, not somewhere you'd want to spend a lot of time in to "relax". But if you'll be out for the majority of the day and only use it for sleeping or a short time place then it's good for the price.
Member #4410
04-28-14, 00:01
That must be the shortest review ever ;-)
Regards,
Ko
Member #4410
04-28-14, 00:10
Affirmative. The best breakfast in South Jakarta. Grand Kemang, Arion Swiss Kemang and Gran Mahakam have also great breakfasts, but nothing beats the Ambhara breakfast buffet. The friendly staff is also great. And it has a swimming pool, the Falatehan hotel does not have? Drawback for me in the Ambhara is the internet. It is expensive and I can see the Falatehan hotel offers free Wifi.
There is also this new hotel right in the middle of Jl. Falatehan. Sotis hotel. I don't know what it is like, but if they start offering short time rooms, I bet they'll have a lot of success.I was very un-impressed by Safin's wifi service. When I stayed there (late 2013-early 2014) it was lousy (read: slow). Of course I don't know whether it has improved now.
Regards,
Ko
Member #4235
04-28-14, 05:32
That must be the shortest review ever.
Regards,
KoI agree. Thankfully I've saved so will post tonight!
Member #4235
04-28-14, 13:07
That must be the shortest review ever.
Regards,
KoKemang Icon.
I spent 3 nights at this what they call 'Boutique' Hotel. I chose it over the Grand Kemang because of what I had read in the agoda reviews. For an extra $20 it promised to be a better experience, more luxury, upscale etc. The Hotel has 11 rooms (I think) and the price point through agoda was $150 and $170 with the dearer having some sort of view rather than no view. I was greeted by reception who were very polite and friendly and gave me the sales speil on how they pride themselves on being so different and on their great service. I was taken to my room, the 'Ivory' room and told I could swap every day to another room as they have different themes. I am guessing they were not fully booked as they gave me that option. I opted to stay put for the three nights in the Ivory room.
The room was large. 60m2, true to the advertising. It was well setup for the business traveller with a dedicated fast wifi point with great signal strength. The bathroom was large and reasonably well kitted out except no toothbrush. Whilst it was probably a feature to make the whole design unique, the bathroom had no door. With mirrors plastered throughout the interior there were several spots in the bedroom and living area that could be lined up for a great view of your guest (or you) sitting on the loo and / or taking a shower. Some would see this as a plus but a few of my guests were rather shy until things warmed up.
I did however get the feeling that the internal finishings could have been done better. For example the joinery with the office workbench, internal bathroom fittings and lighting were a bit sloppy. Given that they try to brand it as a boutique hotel these type of things should have been paid more attention too.
Outside the room each level (levels 3 and 4 for hotel suites) there was a common area. I do like the hit of cold air whenever I reach the lobby of a hotel. Unfortunately only the rooms were air conditioned but not lobby or common areas. The common area also had the smell of a vase of flowers that have been sitting there too long and need replacing (rotting vegetation). There are big planters there so I suspect it came from them.
On level 5 was the famous outdoor area which they have so many stunning pics of on their website. They do serve breakfast on this floor and again with no fan or aircon it was unpleasant a couple of times. The wooden planks could have done with some fixing too. My lunchtime date almost twisted her ankle and on the return trip to the elevator I had to find a safe path for her. The breakfast itself was only ok. You will not find big servings here. It is cooked to order so will take a while but I guess that's ok all things considering. The pool also needed what looked like a bit more maintenance but I didn't come close enough to confirm all it's good and bad points.
So, overall, the stay was good, girls were impressed when they saw the room so perhaps worth the extra $20 as compared to the Grand Kemang. The hotel did leave me a bit disappointed in some areas though. I would return.
HappilyMarried
Master Diver II
04-29-14, 03:11
Kemang Icon.
I spent 3 nights at this what they call 'Boutique' Hotel. I chose it over the Grand Kemang because of what I had read in the agoda reviews. For an extra $20 it promised to be a better experience, more luxury, upscale etc. The Hotel has 11 rooms (I think) and the price point through agoda was $150 and $170 with the dearer having some sort of view rather than no view. So, overall, the stay was good, girls were impressed when they saw the room so perhaps worth the extra $20 as compared to the Grand Kemang. The hotel did leave me a bit disappointed in some areas though. I would return.
HappilyMarriedThanks for the review HM, I've been curious about this hotel for some time. However, after reading what you said, I would far rather end up in Fraser Place or Oakwood for the same kind of price. Both have large rooms (hell they're service apartments) about 70-80 square meters in this price range, and are probably better maintained. They definitely carry the wow factor for the ceweks and are nearby to food / coffee / wine bars to meet with them (especially Oakwood). BUt if your choice is Kemang, it is more limited.
MD II
Member #4235
04-29-14, 08:51
Thanks for the review HM, I've been curious about this hotel for some time. However, after reading what you said, I would far rather end up in Fraser Place or Oakwood for the same kind of price. Both have large rooms (hell they're service apartments) about 70-80 square meters in this price range, and are probably better maintained. They definitely carry the wow factor for the ceweks and are nearby to food / coffee / wine bars to meet with them (especially Oakwood). BUt if your choice is Kemang, it is more limited.
MD III'd not stayed at Kemang on previous trips so I thought I'd try it out. It turned out to be more hassle than benefit as I found myself meeting my dates back around Thamrin or Kuningan and getting a cheap hotel for a few hours or a long taxi ride back to Kemang. It's also far from where most of the dates I'd met lived. I'll not stay in Kemang again. The only place I enjoyed spending a night at was Vin+. Murphys was ok and EP I don't know why I bothered.
Member #4235
05-01-14, 03:57
I stayed in this hotel for only one night mid week due to a screw up in extending the stay in my previous hotel (my fault). It's at $50AUD which is a good price for the area I think. The hotel seems reasonably new and the small bedroom (hardly 1 metre on either side of the bed) and bathroom were very clean. It's good for a couple of nights if you don't really want to unpack your luggage but any longer and the small size would be annoying. The location is right in the thick of things too. A good place for the money.
HM
Joel Goodsen
05-02-14, 01:53
I'd not stayed at Kemang on previous trips so I thought I'd try it out. It turned out to be more hassle than benefit as I found myself meeting my dates back around Thamrin or Kuningan and getting a cheap hotel for a few hours or a long taxi ride back to Kemang. It's also far from where most of the dates I'd met lived. I'll not stay in Kemang again. The only place I enjoyed spending a night at was Vin+. Murphys was ok and EP I don't know why I bothered.EP (Eastern Promise. Next to the new Pop! Hotel in Kemang) , it much depends when you go, I think. The weekend nights, when there are live bands, are probably the best time to go. But I guess, that is a rule that will apply to all bars in Jakarta. Murphy's is nice too, but for bars, I prefer EP over Murphys, as it has great food, large TV screens for watching sports and pool tables.
Affirmative. The best breakfast in South Jakarta. Grand Kemang, Arion Swiss Kemang and Gran Mahakam have also great breakfasts, but nothing beats the Ambhara breakfast buffet. The friendly staff is also great. And it has a swimming pool, the Falatehan hotel does not have? Drawback for me in the Ambhara is the internet. It is expensive and I can see the Falatehan hotel offers free Wifi.
There is also this new hotel right in the middle of Jl. Falatehan. Sotis hotel. I don't know what it is like, but if they start offering short time rooms, I bet they'll have a lot of success.The reviews for the Ambhara on Tripadvisor are not so good. Here is a sampling of the quotes:
"The elevator is very old and trying to kill us several times (it had a very short timespan between opening and closing). The room was quite old", "Staff with limited ability to speak Engish", "Rooms need renovation" etc.
I have never visited Jakarta. Is the Hotel Gran Mahakam a good choice given that it is walking distance from Blok M?
Please feel free to recommend another Hotel with good breakfast buffet. A slightly higher price tier per night is acceptable.
Thanks!
Mighty Spearsman
05-11-14, 20:14
The reviews for the Ambhara on Tripadvisor are not so good. Here is a sampling of the quotes:
"The elevator is very old and trying to kill us several times (it had a very short time span between opening and closing). The room was quite old","Staff with limited ability to speak English","Rooms need renovation" etc.
I have never visited Jakarta. Is the Hotel Gran Mahakam a good choice given that it is walking distance from Blok M?
Please feel free to recommend another Hotel with good breakfast buffet. A slightly higher price tier per night is acceptable.
Thanks!I'm curious as to the background of the person who wrote those quotes, as it sounds like someone who's 80 years old, has never traveled to a non-English-speaking country before and who wants Ritz-Carlton quality at bargain basement prices.
If I were travelling to Jakarta with a spouse and 3 children on vacation and had a decent budget, I'd pick a better hotel than the Ambhara, but that's not the point. For mongers who are travelling alone to Jakarta and who want a decent, girl-friendly hotel in a good location without spending too much money, the Ambhara is an excellent choice. Near Blok M, near the TransJakarta busway, near Pasar Raya mall, etc, with an excellent breakfast, decent meals the rest of the time and a swimming pool. Who cares if the elevator doors open and close quickly and the rooms are old?
P. S. Still remember an excellent lunch at the Ambhara with esteemed senior member Prof Designer (and a young cutie) back in 2007. After lunch, I went back to the office and the good Prof spent the rest of the afternoon plowing the young cutie.
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