Originally Posted by
gpia
Hello CGK experts,
first timer to Jakarta, with three nights in November. For various reasons, we are expecting to spend more time than usual in and around our hotel during our visit. I am looking to find the best location to do so.
To make the best use of status benefits, our curent hotel choices are
1) JW Marriott/Westin, both next to Kuningan Shopping Mall
2) Grand Hyatt, next to Selamat Datang Monument
3) Sheraton Grand, next to Gandaria Mall
While opinions on the hotels itself are of course also appreciated, I am more interested in learning about the surrounding areas. We are essentially looking for restaurants and especially pubs/bars (not night clubs or discos!) within safe walking distance to these places. We like to sit and talk for lengthy periods of time, but are not looking for a party. Is any of these areas better than the other? Or is there a different area altogether that would be recommended - would certainly consider ditching the Marriott options in that case.
TIA for any input!
I’ve never heard the traffic circle/monument by the GH called that. Normally, the mall there, Plaza Indonesia, is normally identified.
All three hotels are in/near big malls. I’m familar with the area around the Hyatt. It’s nice, but I consider the Hyatt to be a bit past it’s prime, considering the prices they’re charging.
I actually like the Doubletree a bit more. Prices are usually 40-50% less, and it has a nice layout. No bars/pubs other than the restaurants the hotel has, but taxis and Grab are pretty cheap.