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[QUOTE=Werqweq;2969246]Movenpick would be a 10 minute walk to Classic, and I guess less than a minute to Emporivum. It's probably the nicest hotel within walking distance of Classic and Emporivum, though I have not yet stayed there myself.[/QUOTE]Going north from Movenpick to:
Emporium, Classic, Travel, 1001.
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Great hotel and choice if you plan to hit emporium and classic regularly, fabulous spread for BF buffet lovers. Good dining options on the ground floor, ATM inside the building and courteous staff. Nice clean property and green for guests. The property is just 30 m from emporium. And about 7-8 min from classic. If you have the money to spend this is it, avoid mercure / HI that's busy polluted & not very nice.
[QUOTE=XXL;2969202]A Moevenpick hotel was mentioned as a good nearby alternative to Holiday Inn Gajah Mada. However, on Google Maps I see both hotels 3.2 km apart. "Hotel Classic" seems to be very close to Moevenpick though. I don't remember what Holiday Inn Gajah Mada was supposed to be close to? Was it Emporium? Not possible, that's even closer to Moevenpick than Classic.
Moevenpick seems to be a very good choice from the point of view of location alone.
I assume Holiday Inn was better located for the Lokasari and Mangga Besar Area. However that area is not the epicenter of Jakarta nightlife anymore.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=SuperLove;2969856]Great hotel and choice if you plan to hit emporium and classic regularly, fabulous spread for BF buffet lovers. Good dining options on the ground floor, ATM inside the building and courteous staff. Nice clean property and green for guests. The property is just 30 m from emporium. And about 7-8 min from classic. If you have the money to spend this is it, avoid mercure / HI that's busy polluted & not very nice.[/QUOTE]I liked Movenpick for location. Breakfast was so-so, HI was better IMHO. But next trip I'm getting out of the Ghetto and going south of Monas. Pullman Tharmin is looking pretty good. Also its an Accor hotel (same as Movenpick) so can collect or spend points there as well. Next to two major malls means lots of food and daytime options. Also a but closer to SCBD for higher end dining / bars etc.
[QUOTE=SuperLove;2969856]Great hotel and choice if you plan to hit emporium and classic regularly, fabulous spread for BF buffet lovers. Good dining options on the ground floor, ATM inside the building and courteous staff. Nice clean property and green for guests. The property is just 30 m from emporium. And about 7-8 min from classic. If you have the money to spend this is it, avoid mercure / HI that's busy polluted & not very nice.[/QUOTE]For those visiting Emporium and Classic, Hotel Luminor Pecenongan offers value.
You will save 25 to 30% on the Room tariff versus the Movenpick.
The Luminor is right next to the Emporium - a long 2 minute walk!
To be clear, this is a 3 Star Hotel. You don't pay for the fancy lobby. Its a decent Hotel with clean rooms.
~BKK
[QUOTE=BKKguru;2970303]For those visiting Emporium and Classic, Hotel Luminor Pecenongan offers value.
You will save 25 to 30% on the Room tariff versus the Movenpick.
The Luminor is right next to the Emporium - a long 2 minute walk!
To be clear, this is a 3 Star Hotel. You don't pay for the fancy lobby. Its a decent Hotel with clean rooms.
~BKK[/QUOTE]Those wanting Movenpick might also take note that at 14 days before arrival, price seems to go up quite a bit, and keeps going up. I planned to stay at Movenpick last time, mainly due to the terribly repetitive breakfast at Redtop, but by the time my travel dates were finalised, the price difference between Movenpick and Redtop had grown too big for me. Redtop price seems to stay the same however, and rooms have the added bonus of a bath, for those of us who care about that.
Luminor I ruled out due to lack of decent (if any) gym and / or swimming pool.
[QUOTE=Werqweq;2970394]Those wanting Movenpick might also take note that at 14 days before arrival, price seems to go up quite a bit, and keeps going up. I planned to stay at Movenpick last time, mainly due to the terribly repetitive breakfast at Redtop, but by the time my travel dates were finalised, the price difference between Movenpick and Redtop had grown too big for me. Redtop price seems to stay the same however, and rooms have the added bonus of a bath, for those of us who care about that.
Luminor I ruled out due to lack of decent (if any) gym and / or swimming pool.[/QUOTE]I like the generally-central location, and my budget can easily handle the $100/ night rate. I've done too much travel for business and other purposes in the last 4 decades to be happy at a 3-star (or less) location for more than a few nights. Verified it is guest-friendly by email. And as EA pointed out, I'll get more Accor points when I head to Bali after Jakarta.
[QUOTE=MrHappyKat;2970784]I like the generally-central location, and my budget can easily handle the $100/ night rate. I've done too much travel for business and other purposes in the last 4 decades to be happy at a 3-star (or less) location for more than a few nights. Verified it is guest-friendly by email. And as EA pointed out, I'll get more Accor points when I head to Bali after Jakarta.[/QUOTE]Good choice. Its the best hotel for a first time visit. As you get to know the city you may choose to move to another place for a change but you can't go wrong with Movenpick. For $100 its a true 5* hotel.
I have stayed at the Holiday Inn & Suites Jakarta Gajah Mada a few times now. A really great hotel. My last price was 40 euros including breakfast. Guests are no problem, a great pool, a sufficient gym. The location is perfect. Within walking distance to Travel. Unfortunately the prices have risen a lot and are no longer available for less than 60 euros, so I am looking for a new hotel. Orchardz Jayakarta Hotel, the location seems acceptable. Perhaps someone else has an idea. My budget is under 50 euros. During the day I want to relax by the pool and I don't have to take a woman with me to my hotel. Near to Classic or Travel would be good.
[QUOTE=Joe2422;2973781]I have stayed at the Holiday Inn & Suites Jakarta Gajah Mada a few times now. A really great hotel. My last price was 40 euros including breakfast. Guests are no problem, a great pool, a sufficient gym. The location is perfect. Within walking distance to Travel. Unfortunately the prices have risen a lot and are no longer available for less than 60 euros, so I am looking for a new hotel. Orchardz Jayakarta Hotel, the location seems acceptable. Perhaps someone else has an idea. My budget is under 50 euros. During the day I want to relax by the pool and I don't have to take a woman with me to my hotel. Near to Classic or Travel would be good.[/QUOTE]Check out G7 Hotel.
[QUOTE=Joe2422;2973781]I have stayed at the Holiday Inn & Suites Jakarta Gajah Mada a few times now. A really great hotel. My last price was 40 euros including breakfast. Guests are no problem, a great pool, a sufficient gym. The location is perfect. Within walking distance to Travel. Unfortunately the prices have risen a lot and are no longer available for less than 60 euros, so I am looking for a new hotel. Orchardz Jayakarta Hotel, the location seems acceptable. Perhaps someone else has an idea. My budget is under 50 euros. During the day I want to relax by the pool and I don't have to take a woman with me to my hotel. Near to Classic or Travel would be good.[/QUOTE]I would avoid the Orchardz Jaykarta. Location may be OK but it overall looks very shabby and has bad decor and stained linen. Find somewhere else.
[QUOTE=Gabacho;2973831]Check out G7 Hotel.[/QUOTE]The choice fell on the Grand G7. It's only a 3 star hotel but for the price (30 euros for 2 including breakfast) and the high rating, they seem to be doing a good job. Unfortunately there's no gym but there are a few studios nearby. That saved me 1 x the value of fun nearby. I don't plan to go but does anyone know if I can take a woman with me to the hotel?
[QUOTE=Joe2422;2974105]The choice fell on the Grand G7. It's only a 3 star hotel but for the price (30 euros for 2 including breakfast) and the high rating, they seem to be doing a good job. Unfortunately there's no gym but there are a few studios nearby. That saved me 1 x the value of fun nearby. I don't plan to go but does anyone know if I can take a woman with me to the hotel?[/QUOTE]
Yes I have stayed at Grand G7 and taken girls to my room, three nights in a row, no issues whatsoever. Do not stay at G7 that is across the street from Grand G7, it's a rundown, but Grand G7 is good.
It has a large swimming pool, decent breakfast buffett, convenience store right at the basement.
Has anyone stayed at the Millennium Hotel Sirih in Central Jakarta? It's located just a block southwest of Monas, a solid 4-star hotel, and the rooms are surprisingly spacious for the price for about $50 per night on Agoda. I'm looking for a centrally located spot with convenient access to the bars in North Jakarta, Blok M in the south, and CJ and BATs.
[QUOTE=JuneFly;2974383]Yes I have stayed at Grand G7 and taken girls to my room, three nights in a row, no issues whatsoever. Do not stay at G7 that is across the street from Grand G7, it's a rundown, but Grand G7 is good.
It has a large swimming pool, decent breakfast buffett, convenience store right at the basement.[/QUOTE]Thanks for the tip, that sounds good. I booked the Grand G7. 30 euros with breakfast including free cancellation. Plus I save the cost of the taxi to the Classic.
I revisited 2 hotels this week with the following observations:
Classic Hotel.
- was worse than my previous stay, it's livable but smoke seem to permeate into my room which was non-smoking. Seem to improve marginally if I switched off the aircon but obviously this isn't a great solution.
- they don't use a duvet cover, instead it's merely a rug with 2 sheets sandwiching the rug which isn't great. Slight hygiene issue.
- having no kettle / teamaking facility is kinda annoying as well as just 1 towel for economy room. Many hotels would give you 2 towels & face towels but not at Classic.
- service was actually attentive, they answered the phone quickly each time plus checkin is 1 pm which is earlier than many other hotels (2 pm).
Redstar hotel.
- better than I remembered, they do have a kettle / full teamaking facility. Trust me this can make a difference if you've been having Kopi Susu or local coffees & they put a ton of milk / sugar.
- 2 towels Inc face towels.
- rooms are quiet.
- proper duvet encasement.
- free bfast, nothing to write home about but it fills a gap.