Jakarta - Hotels

[QUOTE=Safado70;3013057]I would like to find some Long Term Serviced Apartments, too. But mainly in order to save money. If the apartment costs a juta per night I would prefer to stay in Holiday Inn.[/QUOTE]Re: Holiday Inn – a good egg from ISG booked it on a corporate rate. Only snag is the invoice's in his company's name. Easy enough to tweak on Canva, or you could ask reception and see if they'll sort it.

Bit of a funny one – they've used someone else's rewards number, presumably the chap who handles bookings their end. And the email on the check-in card wasn't mine either. Doesn't bother me – I'm only there for fun really, and I just get a hard copy or ask them to email the invoice to me directly.

I've heard the Best Western apartments in Mangga Dua are even cheaper, though no idea on the quality. Might pop by and have a nose. Any suggestions on alternatives?

Also – how long are you thinking of staying? If the whole invoice / rewards / email thing doesn't faze you and a monthly rate works, I can check with our ISG contact and see what he can do. Or we could try going direct to the hotel. Maybe even see if they'd give a better rate for two rooms if you're open to buddying up. Although, on second thoughts I'd really like to find something else just need to see new faces or perhaps hotter waitresses.

[QUOTE=XXL;3010774]My wingman got a girl from Lokasari back to his hotel. After the girl left his phone started ringing. It was a man on the line, talking in unintelligible English and making some demand. My wingman hung up but the man kept trying and trying, calling about 20 times within one hour. Could it be the same obnoxious character?[/QUOTE]Possibly, but in my estimation, not likely. Bug eyes is irritating but seems harmless enough. I doubt he would do that. Actually none of the pimps / mamas that I met seem like they would do that. But who knows.

I spent a few hours looking at a few hotels and reviews and basically I'm deciding between these hotels:

Directly at Classic Hotel (Superior Room, Deluxe or Suite, can't seem to tell the difference) - any issues bringing girls from other venues here too / non-working girls from dating apps? Good for nonsmokers?

Hotel Luminor Kota (near Lokasari, but little info).

Red Star Hotel (near Travel, cheap, but maybe too dirty?

Yuan Garden Hotel (girlfriendly or tight security?

Any more info on these hotels would be appreciated.

[QUOTE=Extranjero;3014793]I spent a few hours looking at a few hotels and reviews and basically I'm deciding between these hotels:

Directly at Classic Hotel (Superior Room, Deluxe or Suite, can't seem to tell the difference) - any issues bringing girls from other venues here too / non-working girls from dating apps? Good for nonsmokers?

Hotel Luminor Kota (near Lokasari, but little info).

Red Star Hotel (near Travel, cheap, but maybe too dirty?

Yuan Garden Hotel (girlfriendly or tight security?

Any more info on these hotels would be appreciated.[/QUOTE]I looked at the rooms at yuan garden. I was disappointed how small they were compared to the classic room.

Whether a date would object to BB because you were staying at Classic is debatable. Jakarta girls are not that sophisticated.

Seeking girls might make the connection and accuse you of being a player. I don't know its a sociological experiment and a delve into.

The intelligence of a indo girl.

[QUOTE=Extranjero;3014793]I spent a few hours looking at a few hotels and reviews and basically I'm deciding between these hotels:

Directly at Classic Hotel (Superior Room, Deluxe or Suite, can't seem to tell the difference) - any issues bringing girls from other venues here too / non-working girls from dating apps? Good for nonsmokers?

Hotel Luminor Kota (near Lokasari, but little info).

Red Star Hotel (near Travel, cheap, but maybe too dirty?

Yuan Garden Hotel (girlfriendly or tight security?

Any more info on these hotels would be appreciated.[/QUOTE]Please note there are 2 Luminor hotels. The one best for you may be Luminor Peconongan (near Classic). The other Luminor is closer to Lokasari but further away from Classic I think.

[QUOTE=XXL;3015293]Please note there are 2 Luminor hotels. The one best for you may be Luminor Peconongan (near Classic). The other Luminor is closer to Lokasari but further away from Classic I think.[/QUOTE]Correct. Luminor Kota is right next to the Lokasari entrance gate on Jalan Mangga Besar.
There is nothing wrong with this Hotel. It is simply a no-frills Hotel.

Luminor Pecenongan is a newer Hotel and better in my opinion.

~BKK

Whether Ibis Jakarta Harmoni is girl-friendly? Can I take tinder or seeking girl here for a night stay?

How is the hotel overall?

As it seems its location is good as well as cheap, also accor chain.

[QUOTE=PattayaLover;3015367]Whether Ibis Jakarta Harmoni is girl-friendly? Can I take tinder or seeking girl here for a night stay?

How is the hotel overall?

As it seems its location is good as well as cheap, also accor chain.[/QUOTE]I stayed at this Hotel once.

Pros
-The Location is good. You have easy access to Classic (short taxi ride) and Central Jakarta.
-Cheap and Expensive meals at your door step: 24 Hour McDonalds and Grand Mercure next door.
-You can meet the girl in McDonalds and walk into the Hotel holding hands and hugging each other. :)

Cons
Typical budget IBIS Hotel. If you are late in the morning, you may not get Breakfast.

You can also try IBIS Styles Mangga Dua. It is 10 to 15 minutes North from this Hotel.
Meaning, further away from Central and South Jakarta.

~BKK

[QUOTE=BKKguru;3015470]I stayed at this Hotel once.

Pros
-The Location is good. You have easy access to Classic (short taxi ride) and Central Jakarta.
-Cheap and Expensive meals at your door step: 24 Hour McDonalds and Grand Mercure next door.
-You can meet the girl in McDonalds and walk into the Hotel holding hands and hugging each other. :)

Cons
Typical budget IBIS Hotel. If you are late in the morning, you may not get Breakfast.

You can also try IBIS Styles Mangga Dua. It is 10 to 15 minutes North from this Hotel.
Meaning, further away from Central and South Jakarta.

~BKK[/QUOTE]In my next stay, I will be staying here.

Why is this place so cheap?

It's a 4 star hotel, the location and the rooms seem to be okay, but I can book it for 550 k per night.

[QUOTE=Safado70;3015536]Why is this place so cheap?

It's a 4 star hotel, the location and the rooms seem to be okay, but I can book it for 550 k per night.[/QUOTE]Was my favorite hotel in its heydays (and in Jakarta's heydays, with Lokasari, Stadium etc. within walking distance). It must be pretty run-down by now. It had a major flaw: only two elevators, where at least four would've been needed.

[QUOTE=PattayaLover;3015367]Whether Ibis Jakarta Harmoni is girl-friendly? Can I take tinder or seeking girl here for a night stay?

How is the hotel overall?

As it seems its location is good as well as cheap, also accor chain.[/QUOTE]Anyone have an update on streethookers in the harmoni hotel area after midnight?

[QUOTE=TotalFreak;3008323]I have booked my second trip to Jakarta next month. Last time I stayed at the 'Luminor Hotel Pecenongan by WH' (a 10-15 minute walk to Classic), paid a little less than $50 per night. A perfect hotel, but this time I'm looking for a budget-friendly option.

After RTFF, Pasar Baru would be the best place, as it is centrally located near all famous establishments and offers a wide range of street food options.

Are there any girl-friendly hotels for around $35 per night? I would appreciate it if anyone would recommend a few hotels.

Cheers, TF.[/QUOTE]Heef Hotel is one good choice, it's closer and on the same side as the Classic, just 4 minutes walk. Grand G7 isn't bad either, but it's farther away and requires crossing a busy road to reach the Classic. At times you might be lucky to get Yuan Garden at $35 but I heard rooms are smaller and a long wait for elevators.

Been doing my research and I have been struggling to find hotels with large hotubs in Jakarta. I'm 6'2 so one that could fit me and a girl would be pretty clutch. All the hotels I've been seeing just have that basic rectangular tub in the bathroom instead of something more round / big like what's more common in Bali. If anyone knows of any in the Jakarta area that's not like 600 $ a night, that'd be appreciated.

[QUOTE=EbonyThrowAway;3018466]Been doing my research and I have been struggling to find hotels with large hotubs in Jakarta. I'm 6'2 so one that could fit me and a girl would be pretty clutch. All the hotels I've been seeing just have that basic rectangular tub in the bathroom instead of something more round / big like what's more common in Bali. If anyone knows of any in the Jakarta area that's not like 600 $ a night, that'd be appreciated.[/QUOTE]Judging from the photos only when looking, I remember some of the suite rooms at Merlynn Park had what looked like a jacuzzi-type bathtub in the room.