Alexis, Emporium and Heaven!
So, I ticked off all the 3 places I had narrowed down on, over the course of last one week. Overall, All 3 visits turned out to be worth the buck.
Key learning: If you are going to try out locals, better brush up on your Bahasa. I assumed at least the common English words would be easily understood but that was not the case. The only let down was the effort it took to communicate. (However little that part may be).
Emporium: This place is worth all the hype it generates. Wonderful ambiance, very friendly staff and plenty of variety on the menu to choose from. I had thought of trying out Imports here but found the local chick more appealing. I have read from another member here how the imports did not seem as Interested as the locals here and found it to be surprisingly true. There was no eye contact or smiles from the Imports but the local appeared Inviting right from the outset. Only concern as the Mami told me: She knows little to no English. I went ahead regardless for she was too hot and friendly to resist. What followed was expected, Half an hour in the pool followed by an hour in the room. Both the places were clean, You get lockers assigned and Robe / slippers before entering the pool area. The room was very clean and modern. As I said, the only negative was communication. But it did not matter much overall. She was open to all the positions. Damages were a little over 1 m Including drinks plus tip. Left happy.
The Heaven: A big thanks to Smoothy bro for recommending this place. Since I am put up in the Southern part of the city, Grand Wijaya was relatively close-by. Ventured there on a Weekday evening and the place did not disappoint. Went to the 2'nd floor and was greeted well by the staff. I asked for the "All-in" option up-front and was quoted 720 k odd for the same. The lady at the reception asked me for the preference and I let her know the same. Subsequently, got escorted to another upper floor to the rooms. The girl was friendly and a fit for what I asked for. Again, She knew little English but I was slightly better prepared this time around. As expected, Off went her clothes the moment we exchanged the Initial greetings and the massage followed. It wasn't the best of experiences. The girl literally walks on your back holding the specially attached ceiling bars and it was painful at regular intervals. I tried to let her know I wasn't comfortable with it and she went soft on me thereafter. An excellent BJ, lots of foreplay and sex followed the massage. I found the place neat and worth the money.
Alexis: I had been in two minds about this place for a long time but finally decided to go ahead. I usually don't like places that are perennially crowded and have the feel of a "Market". A lot of what I read about Alexis gave me the sense of this "Market" feel and one specific report here that mentioned the place getting filled real soon and often times resulting in you struggling for place to sit with others on the same couch, terrified me. (This is the reason I never fancied a visit to places like Hotel Classic). I chose a weekday evening therefore, and I think that helped. Was not sure whether I would get the Imports I was looking for that day but thankfully I cracked Jackpot. Went straight to the Bathhouse. Asked for the Viets and was presented one. Fantastic experience, The DFK and Oral sex part stood out the most here compared to the other two places I visited. Not sure about locals or other foreign imports offered but I can most certainly vouch for the Viets. It is definitely very expensive compared to other joints in the city but I felt it worth an experience. Overall damages were 2 m plus but I would recommend a visit here for everyone travelling to Jakarta at least once.