Jakarta - Hotels

[QUOTE=Sapperken; 1120511]Thanks Cuba,

I already considered that and am prepared to take the usual precautions but I expect us to be in each other's company full time.

I appreciate the thought though.

SK[/QUOTE]SK,

If you're together the whole time, no need to register her. But hey it's your choice. If the room comes with 2 breakfasts, they don't care who eats them. But you could always keep stuff in the room safe. I was staying in a hotel with a girl exactly half my age too. But I registered the room under her name to take advantage of the cheaper rate I could get using her KTP.

[QUOTE=Jo Malone; 1120660]Hi guys,

I am planning to go to Jakarta end of March and was looking for a good 5 star girl friendly hotel, the kind that doesn't require you to walk the walk of shame with I'd, registration, etc.

Also, it should be in the general nightclubs area, like Req Square and others.

Any suggestions are welcome. [/QUOTE]There are many hotels you could stay in: anything from Shangri-La, Le Meridien and Mulia. What you need to decide is your hotel budget. No need to register the girl in any of these (or most other) hotels. Please refer below.

[QUOTE=MrBigy; 1118209]1. Is your business partner queer? Be a man, not a.

2. If the hotel doesn't let her enter, then change hotels.

3. Courtesy to other families and guests? Who the fu*k gives a shit about other guests? Its your money. Enjoy it.

4. Oh boy, don't waste your time dating the receptionist, you are a newbie, hey man the old proverb "don't shit where you live"[/QUOTE]Guys,

I haven't logged in in a while and I noticed this response above.

1. Sometimes different people may have different sensitivities / points of view. So we may not wish to reveal another side of our own nature (common sense really unless you know someone well enough).

2. The only hotels in Jakarta that have any issue with girls coming to your room are the Syariah compliant hotels eg Sofyan chain. All the rest have NO ISSUES and it is entirely unnecessary to register your girl (unlike in Thailand). I have been in many hotels with girls in various types of outfits (from very classy to very "working girl") and have NEVER been stopped, queried or asked to register the girl. They may check with you when the girl is leaving however, to make sure everything is ok. WITH YOU. I sometimes book double occupancy and only turn up as one person checking in as I don't know whether the girl will end up staying for breakfast. I have not had any problems and I'm sure most hotels are familiar with what happens around town. So no need to be unduly concerned.

3. Being courteous to other guests is a matter of your own comfort. You might feel more at ease if the girl dresses in a less "obvious" fashion and you'd be surprised how many of them pack something more decent to wear in the morning; they too have some sense of modesty and while they don't mind the sexy clothing at night, normally hesitate to wander around like that in the daytime.

4. You can date the receptionist. But she'd lose her job really quickly if the management catches them "fraternizing" so if anything's possible they may suggest meeting you at another hotel. It does help if she doesn't see you go for the more obviously commercial girls (they do have pride) depending on why they want to meet you. There are some who are seeking a side income, some seeking pleasure and some seeking both - YMMV. I didn't realize that a senior member with around 600 posts was a newbie...

MD II

[QUOTE=Gerald078; 1122125]Hi Jo.

You can stay in Le Meridien hotel, Mulia, Shangri La, those hotels will not ask you anything and you can bring girls with you even 2 or 3 each night. I always stay in Le meridien and never had any question.[/QUOTE]Thanks a ton Gerald078. I will probably end up staying in the LM, out of loyalt to SPG even though the tripadvisor reviews aren't that great.

[QUOTE=Jo Malone;1124197]Thanks a ton Gerald078. I will probably end up staying in the LM, out of loyalty to SPG even though the tripadvisor reviews aren't that great.[/QUOTE]I have no idea what the TripAdvisor reviews say about the "Le Meridien" hotel, but I do know that I've stayed there once and thought it was ok.

More importantly, Bulai69, one of the most respected Senior Members here on ISG, who usually visits Jakarta several times a year, always stays at Le Meridien.

My concern about Internet websites that review hotels is that these sites tend to attract negative reviewers, as those folks are pissed off and want to complain / vent, while the satisfied customer is more likely to not even bother to write a review.

If you do end up staying at Le Meridien, please post about it here - I'm curious to read what you think about it.

I consider to stay in this hotel since it is in Blok M and very close in waltking distance to the Blok M bars.

Hotel Gran Mahakam Jakarta.

Jalan Mahakam I No. 6 Blok M.

It's a 5 star hotel, managed by Sofitel and it's price is reasonable.

My question:

Has anyone stayed there recently and can recommend this hotel?

I want to bring 2. 3 girls into my room every day (one by one). Do the people who work in the hotel ask for an I'd of the girls?

[QUOTE=Jo Malone;1124197]Thanks a ton Gerald078. I will probably end up staying in the LM, out of loyalt to SPG even though the tripadvisor reviews aren't that great.[/QUOTE]I stayed there a few times and had no problems really. Stayed in the deluxe room each time though. Although I did once put two girls up in a superior room there. Forgive me if I didn't notice the difference as I was perhaps somewhat distracted. The only quibble I could think of was the shower control wasn't the most logical but there you go. Nice for a business and pleasure trip as the room is well equipped with internet and ironing board etc. The bed was king sized and a separate shower and bath tub with possibilities in the shower. Although you can't really have two girls in the shower with you. No problems bringing girls in at all. Maybe you might need to see your girls off so security won't hassle them for cash. But that's normal.
[QUOTE=Pussycheck;1124557]Hotel Gran Mahakam Jakarta.
I want to bring 2. 3 girls into my room every day (one by one). Do the people who work in the hotel ask for an I'd of the girls?[/QUOTE]
I have yet to have this problem in any hotel I've stayed in Jakarta so I'd be surprised if it happens to you - I've stayed in at least 15 different hotels there. The only hotels to avoid are the Syariah hotels (eg Sofyan group) otherwise you should be ok. There's no policy like Bangkok where you have to register the girl and pay the hotel for her to stay with you.

MD II

[QUOTE=Mighty Spearsman;1124489]My concern about Internet websites that review hotels is that these sites tend to attract negative reviewers, as those folks are pissed off and want to complain / vent, while the satisfied customer is more likely to not even bother to write a review.[/QUOTE]Sometimes also I prefer a basic hotel that doesn't attract the tourists who scan tripadvisor for a place to stay with the kids during their cultural vacation.

[QUOTE=Pussycheck;1124557]I consider to stay in this hotel since it is in Blok M and very close in waltking distance to the Blok M bars.[/QUOTE]This is not an answer to your question, but what do you consider ïand walking distance"? Gran Mahakam is not located at the opposite or so of the Blok M bars. Especially at night, after 22. 00 pm I would prefer a safer means to commute between the two locations. As far as I know, Hotel Ambhara is the nearest one and you only have to cross the street (so to speak) to get to the bars.

GF for sure. No I'd checks. Very comfortable.

Close to Blok M Mall. A large multi story shopping centre. However, use a taxi to get to and from the Blok-M bars. They are located 1/4 mile away on the other side of the blok. Cheap, fast and safer than walking in the early hours.

NS.

[QUOTE=Pussycheck; 1124557]I consider to stay in this hotel since it is in Blok M and very close in waltking distance to the Blok M bars.

Hotel Gran Mahakam Jakarta.

Jalan Mahakam I No. 6 Blok M.

It's a 5 star hotel, managed by Sofitel and it's price is reasonable.

My question:

Has anyone stayed there recently and can recommend this hotel?

I want to bring 2. 3 girls into my room every day (one by one). Do the people who work in the hotel ask for an I'd of the girls? [/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Menteng;1126574]This is not an answer to your question, but what do you consider ïand walking distance"? Gran Mahakam is not located at the opposite or so of the Blok M bars. Especially at night, after 22. 00 pm I would prefer a safer means to commute between the two locations. As far as I know, Hotel Ambhara is the nearest one and you only have to cross the street (so to speak) to get to the bars.[/QUOTE]Hotel Griyadi Pacific Blue is also located close to the Faletehan bars, geographically it is behind Top Gun. There are reports earlier in this forum on this hotel by myself and others.

[QUOTE=Pussycheck; 1124557]Hotel Gran Mahakam Jakarta.

I want to bring 2. 3 girls into my room every day (one by one). Do the people who work in the hotel ask for an I'd of the girls? [/QUOTE]I recently stayed there and came back from Blok M with two girls at the same time (one ST and one LT) and nobody blinked an eye. When the ST girl left, she told me that I could stay in bed with the other because it was not nescessary to accompany her to the exit.

I agree: take a taxi.

Have fun,

NO

I stayed in the Mandarin Oriental for about 5 days during a month trip to Jakarta, and it was the best hotel I've stayed in Jakarta. By far.

I don't want to go too much into detail as it'll sound like I'm advertising for the hotel or something but its luxurious and GFriendly, and the location is spot on. Right across Grand and Plaza Indonesia, and close enough to both Kota and BlokM to be mongering several times a day.

Unfortunately, there is a bit walk of shame from the lobby to the elevator, but honestly I see mongers coming and going often so you won't be alone!

[QUOTE=BBFS Hunter; 1128162]I stayed in the Mandarin Oriental for about 5 days during a month trip to Jakarta, and it was the best hotel I've stayed in Jakarta. By far.

I don't want to go too much into detail as it'll sound like I'm advertising for the hotel or something but its luxurious and GFriendly, and the location is spot on. Right across Grand and Plaza Indonesia, and close enough to both Kota and BlokM to be mongering several times a day.

Unfortunately, there is a bit walk of shame from the lobby to the elevator, but honestly I see mongers coming and going often so you won't be alone! [/QUOTE]Unfortunately, it can't be booked for $25 US plus 1200 SPG points (equivalent of $35 US more) per night. Which is what I paid for every Starwood property I stayed in in Indonesia, including Le Meridien and the Sheraton Media in Jakarta, as well as the extremely nice Sheraton Mustika in Jogya.

Hi guys, I'm visiting jakarta for business it the end of March. I like the pub / bar pick-up scene as you can observe the girls before you make your choice. I hear South Jakarta is great for this. I have been told some pretty scary stories about people being ripped off by Jakarta taxi drivers so I'm a little apprehensive of taxi rides at night. Can anyone suggest a good place to stay that is walking distance to the nightime action spots? And what are the best pplaces to meet lovely WLs? (or even normal girls)

[QUOTE=KingJohn;1128285]Hi guys, I'm visiting jakarta for business it the end of March. I like the pub / bar pick-up scene as you can observe the girls before you make your choice. I hear South Jakarta is great for this. I have been told some pretty scary stories about people being ripped off by Jakarta taxi drivers so I'm a little apprehensive of taxi rides at night. Can anyone suggest a good place to stay that is walking distance to the nightime action spots? And what are the best pplaces to meet lovely WLs? (or even normal girls)[/QUOTE]I'll butt in before you get RTFF'd by one of the seniors. If you go back in the previous threads you will find heaps of info but I will steer you on the way. The Ambhara Hotel is within walking distance of Block M and is priced around 700. 900. If your a real monger you can even stay at Hotel Melawai in rooms 609, 610 or 611 which is right beside 5+1 Bar. Grand Kemang is good and great breakfasts but you will need to catch a taxi which is no problem as long as you catch a taxi from the Bluebird Group or even a Silver Bird. There are several other hotels close by to the Block also. You can start off at Sportsman Bar for some great Pork Spare Ribs (me being a good muslim KTP I fully recommend these) and some Wild Turkey bourbon to wash it down with. Then head off to D's Place from 8-10pm then Top Gun 10-12pm then My Bar 12. 4pm. This used to be my personalized routine but I have settled down a lot since I found myself a keeper around 15 months ago. Don't catch a taxi thats been waiting in the street but catch a bluebird as its driving past Jl Falatehan even though I must admit I have actually lost my wallet before in one of the taxis and the chick I was with new the street mafia guys and I actually got it returned to me 2 days later for 500k as it didn't have any money in it but had all of my credit & atm cards, OZ & Indo drivers licenses, medicare etc etc. So I didn't mind parting with 500k as it saved me so much stuffing around to make new ones and time is money!

[QUOTE=KingJohn;1128285]Hi guys, I'm visiting jakarta for business it the end of March. I like the pub / bar pick-up scene as you can observe the girls before you make your choice. I hear South Jakarta is great for this. I have been told some pretty scary stories about people being ripped off by Jakarta taxi drivers so I'm a little apprehensive of taxi rides at night. Can anyone suggest a good place to stay that is walking distance to the nightime action spots? And what are the best pplaces to meet lovely WLs? (or even normal girls)[/QUOTE]Getting a taxi in to the Blok is easy. Getting out: walk out of top gun, turn right with your girl. Ignore the touts from the street guys for a taxi. Walk to the end of the block (Sportsmen Bar on your left). When you get to the end of the block, there are regular Bluebird taxi's waiting.