Sheraton Lampung, Sumatra
May 22, 2012, 11:56 pm
#1
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Sheraton Lampung, Sumatra
Spent 4 nights at the Sheraton Lampung in Southern Sumatra.
You are at the very tip of Sumatra and pretty close - at least on the map - to the straits separating the island from Java. The famous Krakatoa volcano can be reached within a few hours by car followed by a ferry/fishing boat.
The hotel has a steady long-term business patronage from the coffee bean industry coupled with the local getaway resort crowd.
Do note that Bandar Lampung airport is almost an hour drive to the Sheraton. There is a small Sheraton lounge at the airport (nice touch) and the hotel will pick you up for 150k rupiah. I was charged 120k but was told the rate went up to 150k on the day of my arrival. I hope I was not the cause of this inflation.
The hotel has a very nice resort feel to it. The layout is that of a Balinese courtyard/garden with a nice pool. All in all very relaxing.
The first night and a pleasant surprise. There was a cocktail party with a local dance by invitation from the GM. Apparently I lucked out as a long-term guest told me the last time he attended one was...well, he could not remember exactly.
Got an upgrade to a suite but not without a little prodding. The suite was quite nice. If you do not require the extra space, a pool room on the first floor is a good alternative.
The hotel service was beyond reproach - terrific. Everyone was very sweet and very helpful.
The (one) hotel restaurant was good but the bakery was the real surprise. Deserts par excellence. Tried one of each
Flying seems the only practical way to get out of Lampung. The ferry to Jakarta is very slow and the terminal far away. Lots of flights thou.
There is also a flight to Batam if you want to escape to Singapore or Johor in Malaysia.
You are at the very tip of Sumatra and pretty close - at least on the map - to the straits separating the island from Java. The famous Krakatoa volcano can be reached within a few hours by car followed by a ferry/fishing boat.
The hotel has a steady long-term business patronage from the coffee bean industry coupled with the local getaway resort crowd.
Do note that Bandar Lampung airport is almost an hour drive to the Sheraton. There is a small Sheraton lounge at the airport (nice touch) and the hotel will pick you up for 150k rupiah. I was charged 120k but was told the rate went up to 150k on the day of my arrival. I hope I was not the cause of this inflation.
The hotel has a very nice resort feel to it. The layout is that of a Balinese courtyard/garden with a nice pool. All in all very relaxing.
The first night and a pleasant surprise. There was a cocktail party with a local dance by invitation from the GM. Apparently I lucked out as a long-term guest told me the last time he attended one was...well, he could not remember exactly.
Got an upgrade to a suite but not without a little prodding. The suite was quite nice. If you do not require the extra space, a pool room on the first floor is a good alternative.
The hotel service was beyond reproach - terrific. Everyone was very sweet and very helpful.
The (one) hotel restaurant was good but the bakery was the real surprise. Deserts par excellence. Tried one of each
Flying seems the only practical way to get out of Lampung. The ferry to Jakarta is very slow and the terminal far away. Lots of flights thou.
There is also a flight to Batam if you want to escape to Singapore or Johor in Malaysia.
Sep 18, 2016, 12:21 am
#3
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Jakarta
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Just spent a couple of nights at the Sheraton lampung. Upon arrival at the hotel, 2 porters came to greet us, and immediately took the bags. The check in was really fast, the F.O. Manager, Mr. Rudi Setiawan came to greet us. Was upgrade due to Plat status. And within minutes we were in the room, with the AC already turned on. The layout of the hotel is almost identical to Sheraton Bandung and Sheraton Lombok.
Breakast was quite adequate, considering the room rate was only about $60 per night. The grounds were well kept, service was excellent. The hotel rooms surely could do with a renovation, but it does have a rustic charm to it. Basically if a glitzy new glass and metal, highrise hotel is what you are looking for, then this is not the hotel to stay at. However, if you are looking for a laid back, coconut trees, lush green surroundings, then this is your hotel in Lampung. It is only a quick 30 minutes plane ride from the overcrowded Jakarta.
Breakast was quite adequate, considering the room rate was only about $60 per night. The grounds were well kept, service was excellent. The hotel rooms surely could do with a renovation, but it does have a rustic charm to it. Basically if a glitzy new glass and metal, highrise hotel is what you are looking for, then this is not the hotel to stay at. However, if you are looking for a laid back, coconut trees, lush green surroundings, then this is your hotel in Lampung. It is only a quick 30 minutes plane ride from the overcrowded Jakarta.
May 26, 2017, 4:23 pm
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Any recent reviews on this property?
Is there a beach? Lounge?
Is there a beach? Lounge?
May 26, 2017, 11:07 pm
#5
Join Date: Mar 2010
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Haven't been there but there is no lounge for sure. There are some beaches but not close to the hotel. I looked into this hotel a couple of times but always choose other destinations which looked more interesting.
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May 28, 2017, 3:36 am
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: TSV, Australia
Posts: 2,401
It's been a while since I visited this property, but there us no lounge. Also while Bandar Lampung is on the coast, there are no beaches. The closest are 30-40 km away.