Jakarta - Hotels

[QUOTE=Marlboro Red]Jakarta Newbie here, does anyone know the web address of hotel Melawai? If not I book the Atlet century hotel.[/QUOTE]
MR,

I don't think Melawai has a web address. It's mainly known for its famous 6th floor, "Maribaya", where you can indulge in ST action. You'll be much better off staying at the Atlet.

As per star on the map, Melawai is located between Blok M plaza and Pasaraya Grande, South Jakarta. cheers.
[url]http://www.streetdirectory.com/indonesia/jakarta/travel.php?frommap=1&ismap=1&travel_id=698&travel_site=124&travel_no=No.18-20&x=699144.8222&y=9309223.1834&star=1&level=5?213,279[/url]

Hotel Melawai, 18-20 Jl. Melawai Raya - Kebayoran Baru Jakarta PO Box 6127, phone 2700408/2700469, fax (021) 2700397

Be warned! If you're a light sleeper, don't take this hotel. The rooms are noisy because of the market!

[QUOTE=El Culion]Hotel Melawai, 18-20 Jl. Melawai Raya - Kebayoran Baru Jakarta PO Box 6127, phone 2700408/2700469, fax (021) 2700397

Be warned! If you're a light sleeper, don't take this hotel. The rooms are noisy because of the market![/QUOTE]


The true Culion! Knows where to culiar! ;)

Once again I've found myself making an online booking using [url]www.jakartahotels.com[/url]. Around 80% of my advance online hotel bookings for Jakarta so far I have made using this site - this time I've booked for the Aston's, Aston Atrium Senen and Aston Rasuna, both slightly under the 70 US.

Compared to other online sites I find their rates listed better on average - I'm not sure if they are the best & must say that I've never used KAHA travel, but mainly because I only can stay for short periods of time in Jakarta and being the case I want to have everything nicely planned and confirmed in advance. As they're a referral directory, also the system they use is convenient, they only get the credit card details of you, but do not charge it as opposed to other online travel sites like wotif.

New to Jakarta and stayed at Park Lane Hotel on my first few nites. Had an offer for 500,000 from a young lady for all night massage et. al. Could anyone advise how good this rate is and is the hotel a good place for the ladies or what would be better. As well Medan any thoughts?

Looking for a recomendation for a good hotel for a few nights in Jakarta. Looking for something on the bus route between Blok M and Kota. Every other time I've been to Jakarta I've stayed at Park Lane or the Gran Melia, but this time its for pleasure not work. Looking at max price of around $100Aus.

Have had a look at Le Meridian and juding by comments here its ok (if not pricey) for mongering, although don't think I will be up to too much of that as I am meeting a friend for a few days. So the main thing as I said is reasonable quality and on the bus route.

[QUOTE=Jc373]Looking for a recomendation for a good hotel for a few nights in Jakarta. Looking for something on the bus route between Blok M and Kota. Every other time I've been to Jakarta I've stayed at Park Lane or the Gran Melia, but this time its for pleasure not work. Looking at max price of around $100Aus.

Have had a look at Le Meridien, and judging by comments here it's ok (if not pricey) for mongering, although don't think I will be up to too much of that as I am meeting a friend for a few days. So the main thing as I said is reasonable quality and on the bus route.[/QUOTE]
Le Meridien is certainly a good choice, and you should be able to get a decent price these days.

Other options might be the Mandarin Oriental and Hotel Nikko, both across from Plaza Indonesia with a bus stop there. Both should be around US $70 per night (not sure how much that is in Aussie money).

On the Blok M end, try the Ambhara Hotel (spelling?)

Can anyone direct me to the website for that hotel reservation place at the airport.

I want to book before I come so need the website.

Have tried to search for the name but have not been lucky enough to find it.

[QUOTE=Bleute]Can anyone direct me to the website for that hotel reservation place at the airport.

I want to book before I come so need the website.

Have tried to search for the name but have not been lucky enough to find it.[/QUOTE]

[url]www.goindotel.com[/url]

Good luck

MD II

Another good hotel on the route from Blok M to Kota is the Sari Pan Pacific. Rooms are good, gym/pool etc are fine (not opulent but OK). A bit cheaper than Meridien and has the great advantage of being close to the lively Wahid Hasyim area with lots of good eateries and some mongering possibilities - eg the famous McDonalds, Jalan Jaksa etc. alas the old Hard Rock Cafe has moved to near Plaza Indonesia and is pretty boring in its new incarnation.

Doesn't have anything like Tiga Puluh but there is a bar below the hotel which I've heard is hot - never actually been there. I quite like Flanagans bar in the main part of the hotel. Quiet most nights but good for a beer and a chat and is busy on nights with the live band.

[QUOTE=Bleute]Can anyone direct me to the website for that hotel reservation place at the airport.

I want to book before I come so need the website.

Have tried to search for the name but have not been lucky enough to find it.[/QUOTE]

I've found that Kaha had better prices for booking at the airport, compared to Indotel. The Indotel web site that someone else posted doesn't let you purchase tickets, you still have to go to the booth, though they let you give them basic info. I've never used the website for a booking, so I can't tell for sure. At least it's a good way to get an idea about pricing.

Thanks for the advice, used asiarooms.com to book (well its yet to be confirmed) into the Ambhara, due to its closeness to Blok M and the bus. The price was $116aud much better than the prices they list on their own site.

[QUOTE=Jc373]Thanks for the advice, used asiarooms.com to book (well its yet to be confirmed) into the Ambhara, due to its closeness to Blok M and the bus. The price was $116aud much better than the prices they list on their own site.[/QUOTE]

Seems a bit high to me. I stayed a couple of years ago, and paid about $60 US a night there. Of course prices go up, but I recall looking at the price earlier this year in the Kaha book, and it being maybe $70 US or so.

[QUOTE=John Aldrich]

In case any of you guys are using alibis for your name and taking girls out and do not want to risk using ur id for leaving some trace, then I would suggest use this place Pondok Nirwana, in case you have your transport. I unserstand that there is one place in Fatmawati too which is much cheaper.

You finish your act. In case you want food, they have a decent menu for room service, though indonesian food. Then just open the Garage and drive out. The day that I had gone there, I saw atleast 3 couples driving down in motorcycles straight into the Garages and a few in the cars and closing the Garage. And in case you wanna watch porn films, then the channel is there too. Jakarta never ceases to amaze me.[/QUOTE]Any idea where this place is in Fatimwati?

[QUOTE=Abbnat]Any idea where this place is in Fatimwati?[/QUOTE]

Unfortunatley I do not know the directions to that place. I had managed to get cewek from faceparty and she took me there. But I guess if you pick up any girl from Blok M or Pondok Indah or Fatmawati area and ask them to take you to the motel in Fatmawati, they would take you there.

Cheers