Undercoverh's take on Classic Hotel
To Undercoverh:
Just want to say that I appreciate your review and POV from a non-Indo monger experiencing Jakarta for the first time. I've always thought Jakarta was an awesome, underrated, and under-the-radar place for most international mongers. The end game is the same as in BKK, but I"ve always found the experience enjoyable and with good value. The cheapest lay I've found in BKK while being decent would be at Thermae Cafe, which cost 1500 Baht ST ($40 USD) which is the same price as Classic Hotel after tip, but has much less selection and not as enjoyable process for me. Just ignore any haters here and post your reviews because they make a positive contribution to the forum.
Additionally, I think Classic is mainly geared towards local Indo Mongers, who prefer cheap prices and the quick "wham-bam" approach, rather than the "getting to know you" beer bar approach that most westerners prefer. If anyone prefers this style, they are better served in places around Blok M instead of places in the North like Classic Hotel.