Grand Mercure Bandung Setiabudi
Jul 4, 2017, 9:59 pm
#1
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Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Canberra Australia
Programs: AccorPlus Plat
Posts: 120
Grand Mercure Bandung Setiabudi
Accor Plus Platinum stay between the 31MAY>02JUN2017
We were very happy with this hotel! The Reservation Supervisor Ms Sri was in constant touch with us shortly after we made our booking three months prior to our stay, right up until we arrived.
We were advised that our two Junior Suites with king-size bed and pool view was upgraded to two adjoining Executive Suites with pool views – We were very impressed! The rooms were fantastic, large, modern and comfortable. The hotel is just completing its transition into a Grand Mercure which it truly deserves.
We received a welcome letter from the GM, complimentary soft drinks and crisps in our mini bars welcome fruit & local pastries, early check in and late check-out, buffet dinner for two to compensate for non-existent noise from the sky lounge building works and six welcome drink vouchers, one for everyone but all for me
The lobby was impressive, the pool was fantastic, the staff were all accommodating, and the room was ever so comfortable. However, Ramadan aside, the restaurant really didn’t cater to western tastes, either for breakfast or dinner however my Indonesian in-laws thought the selection was just fine so I guess it was just me.
The only let down (apart from the Restaurant) is there is no Executive Lounge however, this is in development an Executive Sky Lounge should be open from July/August 2017. Great value for money and truly a grand hotel, we would definitely come back!
Value for money? YES, Feb 2017 ‘Asia Pacific Sale – 50% off’ cost for two junior suites for two nights @ AUD$130pn each, breakfast was an additional AUD18pp.
We were very happy with this hotel! The Reservation Supervisor Ms Sri was in constant touch with us shortly after we made our booking three months prior to our stay, right up until we arrived.
We were advised that our two Junior Suites with king-size bed and pool view was upgraded to two adjoining Executive Suites with pool views – We were very impressed! The rooms were fantastic, large, modern and comfortable. The hotel is just completing its transition into a Grand Mercure which it truly deserves.
We received a welcome letter from the GM, complimentary soft drinks and crisps in our mini bars welcome fruit & local pastries, early check in and late check-out, buffet dinner for two to compensate for non-existent noise from the sky lounge building works and six welcome drink vouchers, one for everyone but all for me
The lobby was impressive, the pool was fantastic, the staff were all accommodating, and the room was ever so comfortable. However, Ramadan aside, the restaurant really didn’t cater to western tastes, either for breakfast or dinner however my Indonesian in-laws thought the selection was just fine so I guess it was just me.
The only let down (apart from the Restaurant) is there is no Executive Lounge however, this is in development an Executive Sky Lounge should be open from July/August 2017. Great value for money and truly a grand hotel, we would definitely come back!
Value for money? YES, Feb 2017 ‘Asia Pacific Sale – 50% off’ cost for two junior suites for two nights @ AUD$130pn each, breakfast was an additional AUD18pp.
Dec 26, 2020, 7:06 am
#2
Join Date: Aug 2020
Programs: IHG Plat; HH Gold; Accor Plat
Posts: 136
good chain hotel in Bandung Lembang area
About time to update news on this prop.
Yesterday checked in to this hotel.
Located near Tourism Destination, Lembang area of Bandung city (northern part)
This hotel is the ONLY international chain nearest to Tourist destination Lembang.
The rest are some Local chains with range from Luxury to Budget Hotel.
Most international chains Open in Bandung city area,
seems they dare Not to risk opening to suburban Lembang.
NOTE : Pullman just open new props in Bandung City area Diponegoro (located faraway from Tourism area, but have Great Lounge)
This Mercure had good Reputable restaurant for Chinese food namely JING restaurant.
But our bfast buffet was in another one by swimming pool.
This prop does not come with High Floor design, max 8-9 floor but good enough to be semi Resort concept.
The climate already enjoying the Low temp of Mountain area, so we can sleep with no air con (thou the building has installed for Guests)
We got Upgraded to Privilege Room with dedicated Terrace seating area with View of Swimming Pool.
The swimming Pool is Integrated concept with Park and Lounge. Morning breakfast can have seating by Pool side.
At night, the pool has Bottom Sparkling lights so to enhance the Ambience of Landscape.
Very cool concept, looking at the pool at night with this installation, makes us feel like looking at Sparkling Gems in the dark of night.
The pool area had many Outdoor Seating beside the Lounge/Bar, so we can have outside dining in day or night.
Privilege Room is one tier below Suite, but we do get Afternoon Tea as well.
The staff forgot to inform about the afternoon tea,
but the next day thanks to Phillip, our hotel staff,
they can arrange FnB Package for takeaway after check out to compensate.
Overall this prop is best alternative for those who want International chain nearest to Bandung tourism area.
For those who do Business meeting in Bandung city, had better find accor in city area, considering the Traffic and Distance.
Will come back again for sure.
Yesterday checked in to this hotel.
Located near Tourism Destination, Lembang area of Bandung city (northern part)
This hotel is the ONLY international chain nearest to Tourist destination Lembang.
The rest are some Local chains with range from Luxury to Budget Hotel.
Most international chains Open in Bandung city area,
seems they dare Not to risk opening to suburban Lembang.
NOTE : Pullman just open new props in Bandung City area Diponegoro (located faraway from Tourism area, but have Great Lounge)
This Mercure had good Reputable restaurant for Chinese food namely JING restaurant.
But our bfast buffet was in another one by swimming pool.
This prop does not come with High Floor design, max 8-9 floor but good enough to be semi Resort concept.
The climate already enjoying the Low temp of Mountain area, so we can sleep with no air con (thou the building has installed for Guests)
We got Upgraded to Privilege Room with dedicated Terrace seating area with View of Swimming Pool.
The swimming Pool is Integrated concept with Park and Lounge. Morning breakfast can have seating by Pool side.
At night, the pool has Bottom Sparkling lights so to enhance the Ambience of Landscape.
Very cool concept, looking at the pool at night with this installation, makes us feel like looking at Sparkling Gems in the dark of night.
The pool area had many Outdoor Seating beside the Lounge/Bar, so we can have outside dining in day or night.
Privilege Room is one tier below Suite, but we do get Afternoon Tea as well.
The staff forgot to inform about the afternoon tea,
but the next day thanks to Phillip, our hotel staff,
they can arrange FnB Package for takeaway after check out to compensate.
Overall this prop is best alternative for those who want International chain nearest to Bandung tourism area.
For those who do Business meeting in Bandung city, had better find accor in city area, considering the Traffic and Distance.
Will come back again for sure.
Last edited by HannsenBos3; Dec 26, 2020 at 7:35 am Reason: Typo
Dec 26, 2020, 8:44 am
#3
Join Date: Feb 2018
Programs: Bonvoy :Ambassador , ALL :Diamond, Skywards :Silver, Krisflyer :Silver
Posts: 2,808
The hotel used to be an independent hotel long time ago before they renovate and rebranded it to Mercure then reflagged it to Grand Mercure.
Not many high end hotel in Bandung area. Accor goes up to the new Pullman and this, Marriot only have Sheraton and 3 other non luxury brands.
There are 1 Intercontinental but the location is not very convenient to everywhere somehow.
Also there is 1 Hilton right near city centre.
Not many high end hotel in Bandung area. Accor goes up to the new Pullman and this, Marriot only have Sheraton and 3 other non luxury brands.
There are 1 Intercontinental but the location is not very convenient to everywhere somehow.
Also there is 1 Hilton right near city centre.
Dec 27, 2020, 12:05 am
#4
Join Date: Aug 2020
Programs: IHG Plat; HH Gold; Accor Plat
Posts: 136
The hotel used to be an independent hotel long time ago before they renovate and rebranded it to Mercure then reflagged it to Grand Mercure.
Not many high end hotel in Bandung area. Accor goes up to the new Pullman and this, Marriot only have Sheraton and 3 other non luxury brands.
There are 1 Intercontinental but the location is not very convenient to everywhere somehow.
Also there is 1 Hilton right near city centre.
Not many high end hotel in Bandung area. Accor goes up to the new Pullman and this, Marriot only have Sheraton and 3 other non luxury brands.
There are 1 Intercontinental but the location is not very convenient to everywhere somehow.
Also there is 1 Hilton right near city centre.
For Business Meetings good to stay there
Pullman n Ibis had some props in the city as well.
For northern' can only consider Mercure vs IHG Dago vs Sheraton
IHG dago located in Goff estate' not much to see
Sheraton Juanda is on the other parallel road Dago area' nice destination as well.
but if you wanna explore Lembang ' then Mercure is your basecamp.
traffic from Dago to Lembang will be jammed during Peak Tourist Season' takes hour or more
Cheers mate!