Sheraton Bandung Hotel & Towers, Indonesia [Master Thread]
#46
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on a similar note, i get up early in the morning to pray so wouldn't have been bothered by the wake up call....
#47
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Was there last night and this morning. No calls to prayer were heard, but I was on the ground floor, not towers, near the pool so at 0600 my wakeup was the obnoxious loud kids screaming in the hallways and in and around the pool.
As a gold, I got a non-SPG room with choice of club sandwich, fruit plate or some other thing as my amenity. Room was nice enought and perfectly fine. Nice enough place, but not nearly on a par with the Hilton where I am presently residing. Great staff ala Conrad Singapore. Modern like Millenium Hilton Bangkok or Hilton KL.
My shared van from near the Le Meridien Jakarta was 70k IDR. Taxi to XTrans office in Jakarta was 11000 IDR and taxi to Sheraton from Xtrans was 24k IDR. Train would have been 60k if it had been running on the schedule quoted by Le Meridien. Silver Bird from JKT-LeMeridien = 173K IDR.
Note blue bird here in Bandung is reliable and they use the meter. Unfortunately the same cannot be said of many other taxis her.
As a gold, I got a non-SPG room with choice of club sandwich, fruit plate or some other thing as my amenity. Room was nice enought and perfectly fine. Nice enough place, but not nearly on a par with the Hilton where I am presently residing. Great staff ala Conrad Singapore. Modern like Millenium Hilton Bangkok or Hilton KL.
My shared van from near the Le Meridien Jakarta was 70k IDR. Taxi to XTrans office in Jakarta was 11000 IDR and taxi to Sheraton from Xtrans was 24k IDR. Train would have been 60k if it had been running on the schedule quoted by Le Meridien. Silver Bird from JKT-LeMeridien = 173K IDR.
Note blue bird here in Bandung is reliable and they use the meter. Unfortunately the same cannot be said of many other taxis her.
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If you compare basic rooms between the Hilton and the Sheraton, the Hilton wins hands down. However, if you compare the exec/tower rooms at both hotels, its a tough call. While the exec rooms at the Hilton is sleek and modern, it does not feel as cosy as the towers room at the Sheraton nor does it have a balcony.
For those on business, the Hilton is a very good choice. However for leisure stays, I still prefer the Sheraton for its open concept and informal atmosphere (and not forgetting fresh air)
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Its very difficult for any hotel anywhere to match the quality of rooms at the Hilton Bandung; just look at the amount of high quality marble that goes into this place, even the luggage rack is clad with granite. However, I feel that the staff at the Hilton are not as well trained nor as warm as the Sheraton.
If you compare basic rooms between the Hilton and the Sheraton, the Hilton wins hands down. However, if you compare the exec/tower rooms at both hotels, its a tough call. While the exec rooms at the Hilton is sleek and modern, it does not feel as cosy as the towers room at the Sheraton nor does it have a balcony.
For those on business, the Hilton is a very good choice. However for leisure stays, I still prefer the Sheraton for its open concept and informal atmosphere (and not forgetting fresh air)
If you compare basic rooms between the Hilton and the Sheraton, the Hilton wins hands down. However, if you compare the exec/tower rooms at both hotels, its a tough call. While the exec rooms at the Hilton is sleek and modern, it does not feel as cosy as the towers room at the Sheraton nor does it have a balcony.
For those on business, the Hilton is a very good choice. However for leisure stays, I still prefer the Sheraton for its open concept and informal atmosphere (and not forgetting fresh air)
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Any upgrades for Plats?
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How did you find out about the renovation plans. The regular rooms or towers?
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#55
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Sheraton Bandung Hotel & Towers
Stay Period - 2014.1.30 ~ 2014.2.28
Room - Tower Room & Junior Suite
- Full Renovation
- Platinum Benefit 'Platinum Gift Points & Breakfast in restaurant'
Approximately 100 photos and the reviews written in Korean
To see the reviews you need a very fast internet speeds
Sheraton Bandung Hotel & Towers - Tower Room & Junior Suite
Stay Period - 2014.1.30 ~ 2014.2.28
Room - Tower Room & Junior Suite
- Full Renovation
- Platinum Benefit 'Platinum Gift Points & Breakfast in restaurant'
Approximately 100 photos and the reviews written in Korean
To see the reviews you need a very fast internet speeds
Sheraton Bandung Hotel & Towers - Tower Room & Junior Suite
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Has anyone been able to use SNAs here? I'm unable to apply them on spg.com and an SPG representative told me this might be because the hotel is not participating in the program. Is this really the case? A bit surprising given that all the other Indonesian hotels do.
#58
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Hi acjflyer,
It is most likely that the hotel does not have enough suites available on the days you want to book. Feel free to your dates via private message and I'm happy to check this for you.
Warm regards,
Alice Kons
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
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An Oasis in the midst of traffic gridlock and pollution.
Currently staying in the midst of a 3 night stay from the 10th to the 13th of July. Love the ambiance of the hotel. Rustic yet modern. There seems to be an over construction of Hotels in Bandung, and has created a city that is mostly congested and chaotic. Yet this hotel is definitely an Oasis, a get away from the congestion and chaos. If you want new glass and metal building, then this is not for you. It is more laid back, manicured gardens and a lounge that feels like a ski lodge.
Another thing that sets it apart is the service from the staff. From Tower lounge staffs, to Mr. Boma the rooms div manager, up to Mr. Fadholi, the GM of the Property. Little touches like hand written note from the GM, to chocolate tart sent to the room as an evening gift. Excellent service all round. Would definitely stay there again. A tip to others, a good time would be weekday, tranquil and most rejuvenating.
Another thing that sets it apart is the service from the staff. From Tower lounge staffs, to Mr. Boma the rooms div manager, up to Mr. Fadholi, the GM of the Property. Little touches like hand written note from the GM, to chocolate tart sent to the room as an evening gift. Excellent service all round. Would definitely stay there again. A tip to others, a good time would be weekday, tranquil and most rejuvenating.
Last edited by SC Alum; Jul 12, 2015 at 4:03 am