Jakarta - Hotels

[QUOTE=Zippos;2931912]Ritz Carlton, JW Marriott, Grand Hyatt, Shangrila (BATS), ASCOT apartment suites. All are within central and falls within the price range you are looking for.[/QUOTE]Appreciate the comments. For some reason I can't explain the Shangrila gave me the impression (only from afar / online) that it has started aging a bit more than some of the competition which is why so far it has been a bit under my radar (despite the direct access to BATS), but I may do it injustice with that to be honest.

[QUOTE=Scarer;2932012]I'm not sure if the Holiday Inn & Suites Jakarta Gajah Mada is girl-friendly. Yes, The lobby is huge, with a glass door behind the reception that connects to a mini mall in the same building. The elevators to the room are on the other side totally hidden from the reception but there's a concierge right near the lifts with a guy or two sitting there all the time, so sneaking in a girl might be difficult.

However, I have seen guests with local women near the elevators while collecting Grab Food, so it might be possible. Hopefully, more experienced members can provide additional information.[/QUOTE]Thanks for taking the time to write! Much appreciated.

I would give it a try for a night just to test the water. If it's suitable, you can extend.

[QUOTE=Thommy84;2932082]Appreciate the comments. For some reason I can't explain the Shangrila gave me the impression (only from afar / online) that it has started aging a bit more than some of the competition which is why so far it has been a bit under my radar (despite the direct access to BATS), but I may do it injustice with that to be honest.[/QUOTE]

May I recommend hotel red top which is bang opposite emporium and 5 minutes walking distance to classic. Also check out luminor on the same street and next to emporium. Red top is convenient and more than decent, I booked a larger room. During my travel holiday inn gajah mada was sold out.

[QUOTE=BKKguru;2931980]The Holiday Inn has changed its price structure:

+ If you book a Room for 2, you will pay more.
+ The breakfast is only available if you book with the HIGHER room rate.

The Santika Premiere Hayam Wuruk is nearby on the opposite side of the road. It is walking distance to Loksari and Hotel Travel. This is a smaller Hotel but good value. Very popular with the Indonesian middle class.

If you have to pay for Breakfast at the Holiday Inn, the Santika will be the cheaper option.

~BKK[/QUOTE]

Shangri-la is a very good option if you are looking into that range, very comfortable, spacious & modern rooms with fitness center, tennis courts and pool. Plus nice dining options and their lobby is kick ass with nice waitresses. If you can play well you can have them. BATS is another reason, easy to take them to the room upstairs bang them for short time and then drop them off for another sweet dish for the night. As far as location is concerned decent is you are planning to visit malls and the business district, but do remember all carnal activities are in the north, 40-50 minutes grab ride.

[QUOTE=Thommy84;2932082]Appreciate the comments. For some reason I can't explain the Shangrila gave me the impression (only from afar / online) that it has started aging a bit more than some of the competition which is why so far it has been a bit under my radar (despite the direct access to BATS), but I may do it injustice with that to be honest.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=SuperLove;2932464]May I recommend hotel red top which is bang opposite emporium and 5 minutes walking distance to classic. Also check out luminor on the same street and next to emporium. Red top is convenient and more than decent, I booked a larger room. During my travel holiday inn gajah mada was sold out.[/QUOTE]Luminor Hotel Pecenongan is newer and better than Red Top.
And yes, you cannot get any closer to Emporium!

Those who want to invite an Emporium girl to their Hotel room, Luminor's location will be a big advantage.

~BKK

100% Girl friendly; no problems and no one bats an eyelid. Call the chick or walk with her to your room, no one gives a shit. You need to come down to escort the chick from the elevator if you calling her. Been there, done that and looking forward to my next one. Holiday Inn has increased their prices; strange price structure. They know they are in demand because of us fuckers. Last time, I requested them to upgrade me to 527 sq. Feet room from 427 sq. Feet although it was big and the response was that they are completely sold out. I expect the same on my next trip observing their constant increase in prices.

[QUOTE=Vendelo;2931783]I have RTFF (last 15 pages).

Is the Holiday Inn & Suites Jakarta Gajah Mada a girl friendly hotel?

The front desk looks intimidating (see attached pic).[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=DevSagar;2932663]Holiday Inn has increased their prices; strange price structure. They know they are in demand because of us fuckers. Last time, I requested them to upgrade me to 527 sq. Feet room from 427 sq. Feet although it was big and the response was that they are completely sold out. I expect the same on my next trip observing their constant increase in prices.[/QUOTE]I doubt it's because of "us", how many of us members stay there per month 10? The prices do fluctuate per day and where you book from and depends if there is some sort of seminar / congress / training at the hotel. When I was there I wanted to extend my stay and they said my room was sold out but on Agoda the same room was available. And usually the prices on their website are more expensive even though I am a IHG club member so you rather book trough Agoda. Even booking. Cum are a little more expensive.

[QUOTE=SuperLove;2932472]Plus nice dining options and their lobby is kick ass with nice waitresses. If you can play well you can have them. [/QUOTE]Now that's interesting, Tips on how to get this started please? I have been seeing multiple posts who had success with hotel staff in Jakarta. Any tips on how to approach and how to get started? Because, afaik they don't cross the line with customers staying in the same hotel where they work at.

[QUOTE=BKKguru;2932580]Luminor Hotel Pecenongan is newer and better than Red Top.
And yes, you cannot get any closer to Emporium!

Those who want to invite an Emporium girl to their Hotel room, Luminor's location will be a big advantage.

~BKK[/QUOTE]Thanks to you and SuperLove for the suggestions. I ended up booking Redtop (Plaza Club Deluxe) solely because it seems to have an hopefully usable gym (and swimming pool), while Luminor on the other hand does not seem to offer that (seems to have only a very small mini-gym, and no pool).

I'll be there next week and will post some reviews from my first-time visitor point of view.

"US" was only a metaphor or a reference point; not to be caught upon. I have made my booking through Agoda only. My last booking was also through that platform; and I am aware of other sites being expensive. I did my homework before making my second booking to this city. I too am an IHG member but do my booking from the cheapest platform.

[QUOTE=MrMiyaG;2933029]I doubt it's because of "us", how many of us members stay there per month 10? The prices do fluctuate per day and where you book from and depends if there is some sort of seminar / congress / training at the hotel. When I was there I wanted to extend my stay and they said my room was sold out but on Agoda the same room was available. And usually the prices on their website are more expensive even though I am a IHG club member so you rather book trough Agoda. Even booking. Cum are a little more expensive.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=MrMiyaG;2933029] <snip> I wanted to extend my stay and they said my room was sold out but on Agoda the same room was available. And usually the prices on their website are more expensive even though I am a IHG club member so you rather book trough Agoda. Even booking. Cum are a little more expensive.[/QUOTE]If you book through Agoda or any other 3rd Party website, you do NOT get IHG Points for the stay.
Is this correct?

~BKK

[QUOTE=Werqweq;2933173]Thanks to you and SuperLove for the suggestions. I ended up booking Redtop (Plaza Club Deluxe) solely because it seems to have an hopefully usable gym (and swimming pool), while Luminor on the other hand does not seem to offer that (seems to have only a very small mini-gym, and no pool).

I'll be there next week and will post some reviews from my first-time visitor point of view.[/QUOTE]Looking forward to your Trip report and feedback on Redtop Plaza Club Deluxe Room.

A while back, there was a post regarding IN-Room Massage at the Redtop with "extras".
It would be good to know if this is still available.

Thanks,
~BKK

[QUOTE=BKKguru;2933183]If you book through Agoda or any other 3rd Party website, you do NOT get IHG Points for the stay.
Is this correct?

~BKK[/QUOTE]That is correct you don't get the points if you book trough Agoda or a 3rd party website, but the price difference was the same as a girl in classic LOL so I rather have the girl than some IHG points.

[QUOTE=BKKguru;2933184]Looking forward to your Trip report and feedback on Redtop Plaza Club Deluxe Room.

A while back, there was a post regarding IN-Room Massage at the Redtop with "extras".
It would be good to know if this is still available.

Thanks,
~BKK[/QUOTE]Cannot tell you about Redtop, but have stayed at 3 other hotels in this area of Jakarta, the first 2 below just this month.

Holiday Inn Gajah Mada. Their Spa is next to the gym on 8th floor. Also a nice outdoor pool on this level but full of young kids. But the Spa has been closed, by order of the local government. So, all massage is done in your room. FS - 1 Juta. Am I too cheap?

Harris Vertu Harmoni on Jl Hayam Wuruk. You can go for massage in their spa, or order in room. FS available from most of them. One of them I have seen 2 times, but no FS from her. She asks me to undress her down to her panties, and what amazing tits she has.

Mercure on Jl Hayam Wuruk. Did not get massage in room, because they have a full blown bar / massage place (I think on 5th floor.) I did partake, and the girl was nice, but I went early and seems she was the only one available.

Have only stayed at an Orchadz hotel one time (there are several) - they are 3 Star hotels with 98 percent Indo clientele. I stayed at Orchadz Hotel Industri. Go down to basement level and you will find an elevator that takes you down to their club. Again, I went too early, so went with the girl they brought to me. Very nice girl, but prefer the girls that work in the Hayam Wuruk / Gajah Mada hotel spas. I have on my phone a foto I took of the in room telephone, with one of the buttons for In Room Terapis.