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Old Nov 3, 2019 | 11:18 am
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stargold
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Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: AUH
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Stayed at MO and Raffles recently.

MO:
- Lobby and the restaurant feels dated.
- I think rooms have been renovated somewhat more recently - at least my room felt more or less current.
- Quite understated throughout, though perhaps a touch dark feeling.
- FHR benefit was a 50-minute massage for two, which I took as one 100-minute massage (as I was by myself).
- Not attached to a mall directly, but Grand Indonesia is just across the road (with a shuttle service in the weekend).
- Service was good - my stay was too short to be able to say more.
- Rate was one of the cheaper ones amongst the top tier chains. With FHR, it was a good deal.

Raffles:
- More or less a brand new hotel - obviously still very fresh.
- Overly fussy interior, particularly the choice of colours and the ornaments in the room. I did not enjoy the decor.
- Attached to a mall but the mall was quite underwhelming overall.
- Club lounge (an Accor Plat benefit) rarely had anyone using it. During the evening cocktails, you can order a la carte from a menu - very good quality food, can easily substitute dinner.
- Service excellent in Club lounge but otherwise fairly standard.
- Breakfast in the restaurant was quite underwhelming, both in terms of the restaurant (too dark, service a little off) and the food (Asian selection a little lacklustre).
- Overall not bad value for money with lounge access as Accor Plat, but I wouldn't pay more to stay here over MO.

I'm not expecting to travel back to CGK anytime soon, but when I do return, I would quite like to try the FS next.
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