Alila Hotel Jakarta : One of The Best Hotels in Jakarta

Alila Hotel Jakarta Review
Pecenongan area is a strategic area because of many culinary attractions and close to many historical places in Jakarta such as Monas, National Museum, State Palace, Textil Museum and also Old Town area. In addition, Alila Hotel Jakarta is also only about 4 km from Sudirman - Thamrin business district. No wonder the Hotel is the choice for many people to stay because of its strategic location. And to complete the curiosity with this hotel, I decided to stay in the 4-star hotel which was established since May 2001. Let's see what facilities are located in Hotel Alila Jakarta.

Once we set foot in the lobby, we will see a spacious and elongated room decorated with dark granite floors, as well as charming interiors ranging from decoration to paintings. Although already present since 2001, but I still see a hotel with modern nuances. The reception desk is in the left corner of the room with the concierge always ready to serve the needs of the hotel guests. There is also a spacious lobby lounge with high ceiling. Here we can sit back while reading the newspaper or ordering drinks.

Next to the lounge is a garden called Zen Garden with Cambodian trees and gray rocks. Zen Garden is located in the middle between the lobby lounge and restaurant. It's nice to sit for a long time in the lobby lounge or at breakfast at the restaurant while looking at this park.

In Alila Hotel Jakarta, there are 257 rooms and suites with various types. From Deluxe Room, Executive Room, Executive Premier Room, Executive Suite Room, Executive Club Suite Room and All Suite Room.

The corridor leading to the rooms was lined with thick carpets with good lighting. Some of the corridor walls are decorated with paintings. No need to worry about walking in the corridor even though night. The room key is a color-shaped card that is my favorite color. You know, I'm a blue lover. I got room numbered 905 which means I'm on the 9th floor.

This is the Executive Premier Room room I occupy on the 9th floor. The rooms are spacious enough. There were 4 big pillows and 2 small pillows above the bed. The mattress was very soft. Imagine how sleepy I sleep at night. The floor of the room is wood or parquet.

Some other facilities that we can find in the room of Hotel Alila Jakarta is LCD TV with sufficient channels with a clean image. A water heater complete with coffee, tea and cream is available on the table in sufficient quantities. You just choose want to make any hot drink.

In the closet there are several hanger to hang clothes, then there are bathrobe, slippers, safe deposit box and flashlight. If you want a long stay here, this cabinet is more than enough to store neatly all the clothes.

The bathroom position is beside the bed. Typically, the latest hotels separate the bedroom with bathroom and use transparent glass. The room interception at Hotel Alila Jakarta is separated by sliding door with matching color like cabinet, So when the door is closed, then we like to see a long line of cabinets.

The bathroom is quite spacious with a shower in it. The hot water facility is definitely there. Toiletries are also quite complete. Two thick towels for toiletries are available and two small towels are also provided in the bathroom.

After relaxing for a moment in the room, in the afternoon I was invited down to Buzz Restaurant to see the action Chef Alex Ensor cooking menu mainstay of Alila Hotel Jakarta. The menu that was cooked that afternoon was named Fresh Squid Inq Pasta. This is a pasta menu made in squid ink and served with sauce along with prawns and scallops. The pasta sauce made of tomato sauce, chili paste and dried tomatoes tasted fresh in the mouth.

At night I headed to Alila Spa which is on the 6th floor to enjoy massage for 1 hour. Treatment available at Alila Spa is diverse. There are massage, reflexology, facial masks, body treatments, scrubs and wraps and hair treatment. Before starting the massage, the therapist offered me a warm drink. I was also asked to choose oil to use for massage. There are 3 oil options offered and I choose one that best suits the taste. Alila Spa therapist massage is really good, I fell asleep during the massage process and was awakened to turn over. Finished massage I again offered a warm drink. Very enjoyable...!!

5 Most Popular Jakarta Nightlife Places

As the capital of Indonesia, Jakarta has so much to offer to tourists. The city which is also the largest and busiest city in Indonesia has been the arrival of foreign tourists over the past few decades, making its culture acculturated and assimilated with other cultures, including Jakarta nightlife.

Here are 15 places Jakarta nightlife which is popular among Jakarta's local people as well as tourists:

1. Dragonfly

Perhaps this is the mecca of all Jakarta Nightlife. Nightlife can indeed be so interesting and seductive, so people will be willing to pay very expensive to get into the sparkling nightlife that exist, including the Dragonfly.

Although the entrance fee is expensive without a drink (and the dress code is also tight), Dragonfly can still offer good music and lighting at night so we will be strong dancing until the morning. This is the new Jakarta nightlife!

Information
Name: Dragonfly
Address: Graha BIP Ground Floor Lobby, Jalan Jendral Gatot Subroto Kav. 23, RT 02, RW 02, Rubber Semanggi, South Jakarta City
Admission Price: Rp 200.000,00 / person
Access: DJ music, lighting
Opening Hours: Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 21:00 - 04:00
Holidays: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday
Best Visit Time: Friday from 02:00 to 3:00, Saturday 22:00 - 03: 30

2. Jenja Jakarta

Actually, Jenja as the center of Jakarta nightlife is also one of the best selling night clubs in Jakarta. Why?

Jenja has already had a network up to Bali. We know that over the past few decades, many immigrants from English-speaking countries have come to Jakarta and Bali, so in this Jenja, we will be able to find many white-skinned and blondes mingling with an increasingly lively nightlife .

Information
Name: Jenja Jakarta
Address: Jalan Cilandak Town Square, RT 02, RW 01, Cilandak Barat, Cilandak
Admission Price: Rp 500.000,00 per person (for free women)
Access: Alcohol and cocktail bar, lighting, DJ music, smoking area
Opening Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 22: 00-04: 00
Best Time of Visit: Friday and Saturday at 23: 30-03: 45

3. Immigrant

Another area of Jakarta's nightlife filled with Caucasian people is Immigrant, located in Plaza Indonesia. As a nightclub located in the area of Menteng which is a rich area in Jakarta, it is reasonable that the price is expensive.

However, the high price is matching with facilities, such as free drinks and more musical variety than Dragonfly or Jenja.

Information
Name: Immigrant
Address : Plaza Indonesia 6th Floor, Jalan MH. Thamrin Kav. 28 - 30, RT 09, RW 05, Gondangdia, Menteng, Central Jakarta Municipality
Admission Price : Approximately Rp300.000,00-Rp350.000,00 per person
Access : Music (EDM, Hip Hop, 40's), alcoholic beverages and cocktails, lighting
Opening Hours : Monday-Tuesday from 11:00 to 01:00, Wednesday-Saturday from 11:00 to 04:00, Sunday 11:00 - 00:00
Best Visit Time : Wednesday - Saturday at 21:30 - 02:30

4. Colloseum

Like any other business, the popular nightclub as nightlife also has its unique rival. One of them is this Colosseum. Colosseum as the Jakarta Nighlife place has a thew that makes it interesting. The appeal of Colosseum as one of Jakarta nightlife is a variety of events, so it is not only serving drinks or providing lighting, but also sponsoring various events that make the atmosphere even more exciting until the evening comes.

Information
Name : Colosseum
Address : Jalan Kunir No. 7
Admission Price : Rp500.000,00 per person
Access : Cocktail Bar, various party music (EDM, Top 40, etc.), karaoke, more exciting events at night
Opening Hours : Every day from 22:00 to 04:00
Best Visit Time : Saturday 22:00 - 03:00

5. Velvet Jakarta (Velvet Lounge And Bar) @ Hotel RedTop

This is one of Jakarta night life icons. Especially among young people. Behind its simple appearance, velvet jakarta is actually one of the bars that is quite "dangerous". Lots of good food and drinks to try while rocking to the music. And there are many other offers that you can not resist.

Information
Name : Velvet Jakarta (Velvet Lounge And Bar) @ Hotel RedTop
Address : Jalan Pecenongan No.72, RT 09, RW 03, Kebon Kelapa, Gambir, Central Jakarta Municipality
Admission Price : Approximately Rp300.000,00-Rp500.000,00 per person
Access : Cocktail bar, snack and aphrodisiac food, pages to hang out and discuss, coffee shops, nightlife, dancers, karaoke
Opening Hours : Every day from 17:00 to 02:00
Best Time of Visit
For Men : Every day from 22:00 to 02:30
For Women : Every day from 17:00 to 19:30

Things To Do In Jakarta : The Old Town, These Are 5 History Landmarks

The Old Town

There many things to do In Jakarta, while you are visiting there. If you love with history especially about the old landmark that remind you about the ancient time, the Old Town is the best choice for your tourism destination.

Jakarta with the Old Town landmark has its own charm giving you a lot of knowledge, notably if you visit Fatahillah Museum and some interesting spots.
The Old Town tourism is the most favorite Jakarta tourism destination that is always busy visited by the tourists. So, if you don't know what the things to do in Jakarta, this article will give an idea
The Old town area, is known as Old Batavia is a place with high historical values. Various relics in the past can be found there. It is perfect for the connoisseurs of history or who like to trace the history trail. And photography lovers will always come to this city.

The Old Town Tourism, Jakarta

There are a number of old city sights worth your visit. Besides exploring historical places, Old Town tours offer you culinary delights that you can enjoy, such as Cafe Batavia, or you can stop by Cafe Gazebo for traditional food, and other restaurants.

1. Fatahillah Museum

Things To Do In Jakarta : Fatahillah Museum

This museum is an inseparable part of the history of Jakarta itself, that is why it is named as Jakarta History Museum, or Batavia Museum. In the past, precisely the era of colonial rule of the VOC, the building of this museum has functions as town hall, courtroom, and dungeon.
On the outside of the museum building there is a field, referred to as the Fatahillah field. This field was once the place to execute the prisoners. Did you know, the largest museum in Jakarta has 3 floors and stores about 25,000 collections of historic objects, including inscriptions, cannons, statues of Gods, the collection of antique furniture, pottery, and ceramics. Traces of historical traces of Jakarta from prehistoric times to the founding of Jayakarta in 1527 can be found in this museum.

2. Sunda Kelapa Harbor

Things To Do In Jakarta : Sunda Kelapa Harbor

The Port of Sunda Kelapa in Jakarta is a port that used to connect Indonesia with the outside world. This harbor is a haven for many foreign ships coming for trade.
This historical port in Jakarta has even existed long before the city of Jakarta existed. The existence of Sunda Kelapa Harbor runs from time to time, ranging from the kingdom of Pajajaran, the arrival of the Portuguese, the power of the Kingdom of Demak, until the Dutch colonialism. Currently, the port of Sunda Kelapa is part of the exciting tour of Jakarta to visit.

3. Bank of Indonesia Museum

Things To Do In Jakarta : Bank of Indonesia Museum

This museum was formerly the hospital of Binnen Hospital. In its journey, the hospital building was converted into a bank called De Javasche Bank in 1828. In the history of Indonesian banking, this museum was the beginning of Bank Indonesia's presence.
At the time of the newly independent Indonesia, the center of economic and monetary control is done in this museum. Operating as a central bank in a museum building, in 1962 the Bank of Indonesia office moved to a new location and building.
Believe me, you will find a lot of knowledge of history in one of the interesting spots of The Old Town. The Museum of Bank Indonesia is open to the public every Tuesday to Sunday, when the big day will close. Started from 08.00 - 14.30 (Tuesday-Thursday), 08.30 - 11.00 (Friday), and 9:00 - 16:00 (Saturday-Sunday). Entrance ticket of Bank Indonesia Museum is free.
4. Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics 

Things To Do In Jakarta : Museum of fine Arts and Ceramics

In this museum, you can see 350 paintings and 1350 kinds of ceramics, from the archipelago, Asia, to Europe. If you like, you can even learn about how to make ceramics in this museum.
The location of Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics is in the heart of Jakarta Old Town tourist area. The building is patterned with European architecture with sturdy pillars to support it.
The museum is open to the public every Tuesday through Sunday, from 9 am to 3 pm.
5. The Red Shop

Things To Do In Jakarta : The Red Shop

The Red Shop is Baron Van Imhoff's house, a VOC Governor-General who is also the founder of Bogor Palace. Red Shop Building is red in its name, when entered into it you will find how well maintained and the authenticity of this Red Shop building.
However, to be able to enter the Red Stores you have to take care of the necessary permits because the Red Shop is one place in the Old Town tourist area that is not open to the public.

The New Jakarta Tourism Destination : Pandang Istana Park

The New Jakarta Tourism Destination : Pandang Istana Park

Jakarta Governor, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok), inaugurated the news Jakarta Tourism Destination, Pandang Istana Park, last year. Soon, this park becomes one of the most favorite Jakarta Tourism Destination for Jakarta citizens.

It is located next to Monas cross. This park is filled with the visitors who are sitting around or taking photos with the background of the park.

Like Devi (20), the hijab woman chooses to take a rest in the park after tired walk from Car Free Day event in Hotel Indonesia roundabout.

"While passed through, I sit here first and take photos for Instagram," Devi said with her two friends.

She claimed to just know there is a such beautiful garden near Monas. This was only an empty space before. And now becomes one of the most favorite Jakarta Tourism Destination.

"I just knew, surprised while passing through, maybe next week I will stop by here again," she added.

The park that was built with Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) of a cement company was very pretty for photo object.

There are many ornaments surrounded the park, in the left side, a 10 meter colorful knit fabric hanging out. This is the most favorite place to take photo. Moreover, there are tens colorful lanterns. In the night, they look very beautiful.

The purpose of this park is as a place for people to convey ideas and aspiration through creative and collaborative activities.

"This was an idea when the demonstrators insisted to convey aspirations, looking at the Palace. So we thought of using the name 'Aspiration Park' only, but the name seemed less, so we suggested to the palace and we changed its name to 'Pandang Istana Park', "Ahok said during the inauguration on Saturday (30/7/2016).

Jakarta Tourism Destination : SituLembang Park, Central Jakarta

Jakarta Tourism Destination : SituLembang Park, Central Jakarta

One of Jakarta Tourism Destination that is not too popular for travelers is Situlembang Park in Central Jakarta. It is only 350 meters from Suropati Park.

At first, the park is a sub system reservoir of Cideng river, to hold water from the water sources around it. The government then build an open area. In 1984, Jakarta Park Services renovates it and build 4 fountains fulfilled with lotus and fishing shacks. In 2002, the park is renovated again to suit as a public park.
 
It is located in elite area, Menteng and not too crowded, so you can enjoy the cozy atmosphere.
If Suropati has a fountain, Situlembang Park has a pretty wide lake with a fountain in the middle and lotus spread over it.

You can reach there by foot from Suropati Park. We can enter Situlembang park through Suropati street from Megaria to Hotel Indonesia roundabout or from Suropati street, turn right to Syamsurizal street and then turn left to Lembang Street.

 There is also a playground and you can do fishing freely. The tall trees make the air cool, and the tidy and clean jogging track make you are able to do some exercises in the morning or in the afternoon.

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Many kinds of fish are kept here, like goldfish, tilapia fish and gurame fish. The park guard said that the fish deliberately spread to attract the visitors.

It is one of my favorite Jakarta Tourism destination


It is one of the oldest parks in Jakarta. The water source is from the natural water source. The park is open for all and free. If you pocket is empty you are not prohibited to bring some meals.

The kids can play in the playground with teir parents, while the adults can try some fitness equipments in Menteng Park.

What To Do In Jakarta

Jakarta Park

The cheap leisure. These some activities you can do in Jakarta. No need much bucks. It is very cheap. So, If you wonder what to do in Jakarta, you can consider my suggestions :

1.Hanging Out in the City Parks

Suropati Park

Thanks to the government. The parks in Jakarta now look well. Not only cozy, but they are equipped with complete facilities, just say, Taman Menteng Park. We can enjoy some facilities that are provided for free, such as Wi Fi, Futsal Field, and even playground.

2. Relaxing in Babakan Lake

Babakan Lake

Rather than spending your money in mall, you should try this activity. Visiting and relaxing in Babakan Lake. This destination is located in Jagakarsa area. You can enjoy some leisure and learn the native culture of Jakarta.

Babakan Lake

3. Become an animal volunteer

What to do in Jakarta? You can join Jakarta Animal Aid Network for caring the abandoned animals. And believe me, there are many pity animals which need your attentions.

4. Visiting The mangrove forest in Pantai Indah Kapuk

Not all Jakarta is barren and polluted. You can try the natural tourism by visiting mangrove forest in Pantai Indah Kapuk.

And the last suggestion about what to do in Jakarta

5. Visiting Seribu Islands

Seribu Island

Although separated by the sea, Seribu island is till a part of Jakarta. Bored by skyscrapers, just go to seribu island, and you will feel some different sensation about Jakarta.

Best Hotels in Jakarta, Indonesia

Best Hotels in Jakarta, Indonesia

Are you going to visit Jakarta, Indonesia? Make sure you have a schedule and where to take a rest. Here are the list of 10 best hotels in Jakarta, Indonesia in certain categories according to Traveloka.

Best Foods Hotel in Value Category

• Citi M Hotel Tanah Abang, Book Now!!
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Best Foods in Premium Category

• Santika Premiere Hotel Slipi Jakarta, Book Now!!
• Redtop Hotel & Convention Center Jakarta, Book Now!!!
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• Borobudur Hotel, Jakarta, Book Now!!!

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• Topaz Residence Jakarta, Book Now!!!
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The Cleanest Hotel in Value Category

• Happy Inn Melawai, Book Now!!!
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The Cleanest Hotel in Premium Category

• Ciputra Hotel, Cibubur, Book Now!!!
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• Manhattan Hotel Jakarta, Book Now!!!

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• The Grove Suites Jakarta, Book Now!!!