"You NEVER walk around Jakarta." That's the first advice I got from my local colleagues. From safety standpoint, better grab a cab and go for one nearest to your hotel.
Some of the spas like Malioboro and Alexis are famous enough that ALL taxi drivers I took so far understand them despite my zero Bahasa skill.
Personally, I'm completely unimpressed by Malioboro sauna scene (unless you're into nude pole dancers although their quality remind me of Soi Cowboy in Bangkok).
Alexis is classier. With Bluebird taxi, be sure to take down their number (on sticker by window sill) and taxi ID number (rear window). If they tried to stiff you, unless you're in front of your hotel or in very public place, just give in.
Call the hotline and report to hotel later. The best thing to do is try to have small denomination and give them close to the actual amount. Handing over 100k INR bill is a mistake I found out if the fare is only 40k.
They'll find a way to try to keep all the change or shortchange you.
Good luck!
Welcome to Indonesia. Now you know how the local works. They will always try to rip you in whatever small way they can.
Going there this weekend....anybody going there? Can chiong together....looking to pick up girls for LT...but read that its 2or 5 times the price....any place for me clubs for LT? Im going alone.
for spa it is the price
if you plan to club hunting you can try crown or CJ/bats
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Im at grogol, central park... any recommendations from bro out there? spa/message etc...
right across it there's fm1, they have two tipe of girl 350k and 700k girl.
They also have two type of service, regular massage and full service
just take the elevator to the spa level then ask the server in the lounge how to get to the full service lounge (it's one level down by staircase)
also there's comfort latumenten close by, around 300k for massage for fullsrice usually tips around 300-400k
head out to roxy there tropical spa.
or if you feel adventurous you can try grogol/daan mogot dangdut scene just behind citra land mall.
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Hi Guys,
Will be heading to JKT for the first time next week and will only stay in Swiss-Belhotel Mangga Besar for one night. Will any kind soul advise if there is any good spa nearby within walking distance? As I am travelling alone, do not want to explore too far from hotel. Thanks in advance for any advice.
grand comfort right across.
a little trip by taxi took you to travel spa and lokasari area
in gn sahari area, you can find fashion spa, orchard hotel spa, and mstar.
A bit farther you can reach alexis in ancol
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Whiteturbo, thanks for the reply. Is there a Spa in Swiss-Belhotel? How far by cab to Sun City?
sun city is quite close actually, only about 10-20 minute by cab
Price: For the alcohol I noticed they have promotion from 1.5++ million INR (for 2 Black labels) all the way to 5++ million INR (for 2 Blue labels). Obviously not including mamasan, room, food(?), mixers (not sure if included), tip to girl, etc. My friend insisted on paying for everything…hence I don’t have exact idea on all the costs.
KTV is a good way to spend a ton of cash
I think the minimum charge around 5 million, but usually the total bill will be more than 10 mil
I know some people that spend more than 30 mil in one night
did you try the usual ktv or the room KTV with jacuzzi?
Will be heading to JKT for the first time next week and will only stay in Swiss-Belhotel Mangga Besar for one night. Will any kind soul advise if there is any good spa nearby within walking distance? As I am travelling alone, do not want to explore too far from hotel. Thanks in advance for any advice.
bro, across your swiss belhotel mangga besar, there fashion spa at fashion hotel. at jalan gunung sahari.
here are web link http://www.prasfashionspa.blogspot.com/
the hotel building are quite fancy in red and yellow colour
Mangga Besar and district that surround is the redlight district in jakarta.
every taxi driver knows it. so don't worry if you want to look WP (wanita panggilan) or pros, lot of spa or disco for sex, promise you it's illegaly fuckable.
my suggestion is try to stay away from disco or club, coz sometime there will be drugs raid. SPA is certainly safe. disco or club it depends but rarely the cops doing raid
KTV is a good way to spend a ton of cash
I think the minimum charge around 5 million, but usually the total bill will be more than 10 mil
I know some people that spend more than 30 mil in one night
did you try the usual ktv or the room KTV with jacuzzi?
Had a first 3some, amazing.
And yes, nego with Mami, 460k for 2 shots.
Took 2x Syt, super hot bodies, slim, deadly curves, tight pussies. but attitude not so good, abit lazy, rushing u abit but I don't care. So no tips for them. Kekekekeke...
But I think 60$ for 2 shots Syt threesome where to find ?!?!?!
And I find if u can't speak their language it's quite a disadvantage.
Going Jakarta for 3 days. Need some help as I read and read cannot make out some MO and address. Need some info on high end sauna such as Alexis and some cheaper version such as 3some for 60sgd.
I have a business function at Pullman Central Park. It's too expensive for me to stay there, any recommendation for a hotel not too far from Pullman, a budget hotel appr US$50/night, and not far from cheonging area?
I have a business function at Pullman Central Park. It's too expensive for me to stay there, any recommendation for a hotel not too far from Pullman, a budget hotel appr US$50/night, and not far from cheonging area?
Many thanks in advance.
Hi bro,
Around the Central park area, there are not too many budget hotel, you could try FM1 hotel across the road.
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Going Jakarta for 3 days. Need some help as I read and read cannot make out some MO and address. Need some info on high end sauna such as Alexis and some cheaper version such as 3some for 60sgd.
Some pub info would also be helpful.
First time there, staying at intercon
Appreciate ur help
Regards
for high ends sauna, closest to you is fortune sudirman, a bit farther you can find malio and emporium.
Alexis will be the farthest north from your location
Travel and classic terminal would be the place for the cheap 3some located after mali and before you reach alexis.
get a express or blue bird taxi and tell them where you want to go, most of them know the way already.
as for fortune sudirman is actually within walking distance. It's right across citiwalk mall
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Hi
I have a business function at Pullman Central Park. It's too expensive for me to stay there, any recommendation for a hotel not too far from Pullman, a budget hotel appr US$50/night, and not far from cheonging area?
Many thanks in advance.
there are two cheap hotel in that area.
first is banian executive, really close to the central park. right next to mediterania I apartment.
But the hotel is quite old and not so clean.
the other on is on daan mogot, basically you need to turn left at citraland mall redlight.
sorry I forgot the name of the hotel
the other one that is a bit more expensive but cheaper than pullman is mega angrek hotel.
it is located near taman angrek mall. roughly around USD60-80
old but clean 3 star hotel
for high ends sauna, closest to you is fortune sudirman, a bit farther you can find malio and emporium.
Alexis will be the farthest north from your location
Travel and classic terminal would be the place for the cheap 3some located after mali and before you reach alexis.
get a express or blue bird taxi and tell them where you want to go, most of them know the way already.
as for fortune sudirman is actually within walking distance. It's right across citiwalk mall
there are two cheap hotel in that area.
first is banian executive, really close to the central park. right next to mediterania I apartment.
But the hotel is quite old and not so clean.
the other on is on daan mogot, basically you need to turn left at citraland mall redlight.
sorry I forgot the name of the hotel
the other owe that is a bit more expensive but cheaper than pullman is mega angrek hotel.
it is located near taman angrek mall. roughly around USD60-80
old but clean 3 star hotel
Thanks for the info. If I were to stay somewhere near Travel or Classic, how far to travel to Pullman? Does it make sense to spend the day at Pullman for business, and stay near Travel and have fun there at night?