Amaris Hotel Mampang Jakarta: Unbeatable Deals & Luxury You Won't Believe!
Alright, buckle up buttercups, because we're diving headfirst into a review of Amaris Hotel Mampang Jakarta – and trust me, it's a rollercoaster! Forget everything you think you know about hotel reviews, because this is gonna be messy, honest, and hopefully, a little bit helpful. Consider yourselves warned.
Amaris Hotel Mampang Jakarta: Unbeatable Deals & Luxury You Won't Believe! (Hold on, Let's See…)
Okay, so the unbeatable deals part got my attention, naturally. I'm a sucker for a good bargain. Now, the luxury part? Well, let's cautiously approach that one, yeah? My expectations are… tempered. Let's just put it that way.
First Impressions – Accessibility & Getting There (or, My Mild Panic About Entering a Busy City)
Right, first thing's first: accessibility. Look, I haven't got a wheelchair, but I'm always hyper-aware of it. Good on Amaris for making the effort! The website says they have facilities for disabled guests. I just hope they're actually usable. And the elevator? Crucial. Can't be clambering up flight after flight with my luggage. Phew!
Getting to the hotel, though? Jakarta. Yikes. Let's just say traffic is a sport there. Airport transfer is a definite must. Car park free of charge? Bless up! That's always a plus. And, I noticed, there are car power charging stations - that's pretty darn cool, especially for a budget-friendly hotel.
Stepping Inside: Rooms & Amenities (Did I Actually Get A Room?!)
Okay, the lobby. Clean. Modern. Not overly flashy, which is… good? (I’m starting to be grateful for the lack of chandelier - a weird fear of mine). Now, the rooms are where the rubber meets the road.
Here's the list of what's available in all rooms – let's see if it's all actually there.
- Air conditioning: Essential! (I sweat like a pig)
- Alarm clock: Actually useful, in this day and age? Huh.
- Bathrobes: Oooh, fancy.
- Bathroom phone: A bathroom phone? No, I will not be calling room service from the loo.
- Bathtub: Probably not going to be using this.
- Blackout curtains: YES. Sleep is precious.
- Carpeting: Ugh, always a bit iffy for me.
- Closet: Good, I have a lot of clothes.
- Coffee/tea maker: YES! Immediate points.
- Complimentary tea: Another win!
- Daily housekeeping: Hopefully, they actually do a good job.
- Desk: Need a workspace.
- Extra long bed: Yes! Tall people rejoice.
- Free bottled water: Dehydration is brutal, thanks!
- Hair dryer: Always a lifesaver.
- High floor: Maybe. (I don't do heights, but I want the view. Conflicted.)
- In-room safe box: Smart.
- Interconnecting room(s) available: Not for me, but good to know.
- Internet access – LAN, Internet access – wireless: Double check!
- Ironing facilities: Excellent!
- Laptop workspace: Great!
- Linens: Good.
- Mini bar: I am so weak in this regard…
- Mirror: Check.
- Non-smoking: Crucial.
- On-demand movies: Nice, for a rainy night (or just a lonely one).
- Private bathroom: Pray for no leaking.
- Reading light: Useful.
- Refrigerator: I hope I can fit a cake in there.
- Safety/security feature: YES.
- Satellite/cable channels: Okay.
- Scale: Oh, the weight of life…
- Seating area: Okay.
- Separate shower/bathtub: Hope it actually works.
- Shower: Fine.
- Slippers: I'm a slipper fiend.
- Smoke detector: Essential.
- Socket near the bed: YES!
- Sofa: I will use it to sit and eat.
- Soundproofing: Please, oh please, let this exist!
- Telephone: Seriously?
- Toiletries: Free stuff! Score.
- Towels: Hopefully, fluffy.
- Umbrella: Useful, but I’m likely to forget it.
- Visual alarm: Important.
- Wake-up service: If the alarm clock fails.
- Wi-Fi [free]: Praise the Internet Gods.
- Window that opens: Fresh air is nice, if I'm not afraid of heights.
Okay, the Room - Reality Check!
So, the room, actually in person. Okay. Well, it's clean. Smaller than I expected (but honestly, in Jakarta, what isn't?), and yes, the air con works! Blackout curtains? Amazing. Internet? Solid. (Phew.) The bed is firm, which is a good thing for my back, and the complimentary tea situation is a godsend after a long day. The bathroom’s okay. (Clean, let's go with it). I have to say, for value? Pretty darn good.
Food, Glorious (And Sometimes Questionable) Food!
So, Amaris has restaurants! And a coffee shop! And a snack bar! And… room service! (24 hours, oh yes). Let's break this down:
- Breakfast [buffet]: Yes, please. (I will eat everything!) Asian breakfast and Western breakfast are both on offering. The coffee/tea in the restaurant is also excellent.
- Breakfast takeaway service: Excellent, in case you're like me and sleep in.
- Restaurants: There are restaurants, with Asian cuisine, international cuisine, and potentially a vegetarian option (important!).
- Bar: Drinks! Yay! And a poolside bar! (More on this later).
- Coffee shop: Coffee, snacks, what more could you need?
- Desserts in restaurant: Oh yes.
- Happy hour: This is a must.
- Poolside bar: Now, where's that pool? I'm in a mood.
- Room service [24-hour]: Okay, I need to order now.
- Salad in restaurant: Health, I suppose.
- Soup in restaurant: Comfort food.
- Vegetarian restaurant: Check.
- Western cuisine in restaurant: Got it.
The Pool with a View (and My Existential Crisis)
Okay, here we go… Swimming pool [outdoor] AND pool with view? Yes, yes, yes! I needed this. This is the "luxury" I was hoping for! I get this… sort of emotional… when I'm at the high-up places. It's the best way to think through your feelings, or… just get away from your feelings. The pool itself is… clean! (Always a concern for public pools, right?) The poolside bar is indeed there and does a decent enough Margarita, and I was in HEAVEN for about an hour. Then, a sudden downpour. My moment of serenity was obliterated by a downpour and me running for cover.
Ways to Relax (and My Failures at Relaxation)
Amaris offers a Spa! And a spa/sauna, sauna, steamroom, and fitness center. Plus massage, foot bath, body scrub, body wrap, and potentially even a gym/fitness!
I went to the spa. I really did. I asked for "relaxing massage." This involved loud music, which, not relaxing, made me jump every time the beat went up. I am not relaxed. I left halfway through.
Cleanliness and Safety – (My Innate Paranoia)
This is a BIG deal these days. I scrolled, and the Amaris seems to take it seriously.
- Anti-viral cleaning products. Okay.
- Cashless payment service. Smart.
- Daily disinfection in common areas. Good.
- Hand sanitizer. Expected.
- Hot water linen and laundry washing. Necessary.
- Hygiene certification. A good sign.
- Individually-wrapped food options. Sensible.
- Physical distancing of at least 1 meter. Let’s hope they enforce it.
- Professional-grade sanitizing services. Phew.
- Rooms sanitized between stays. Essential.
- Safe dining setup. Yes.
- Sanitized kitchen and tableware items. Always hope.
Alright, buckle up, buttercups, because we're about to dive HEADFIRST into a gloriously messy, totally un-curated, and utterly human adventure… in the Amaris Hotel Mampang Jakarta! (Okay, maybe that part's a little curated, but the rest? Pure, unadulterated chaos.)
The "This is My Life (and Hotel Room)" Itinerary: Jakarta Edition
(Day 1: Arrival and the Great Nasi Goreng Odyssey)
- 11:00 AM: Arrive at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK). Ugh, airports. The fluorescent lighting, the screaming babies… But hey, I'm in Indonesia! Deep breath. Grab a taxi. Pray to whatever deity is listening that the traffic isn't soul-crushingly brutal. (Spoiler alert: It probably will be).
- 1:00 PM: Arrive at Amaris Hotel Mampang. Honestly, the lobby is a little… bland. But hey, clean(ish) is the name of the game, yeah? Check-in. The staff are super friendly, which is a HUGE win. Grin and bear a quick moment to get my room, and have a silent prayer the air-conditioning actually works.
- 1:30 PM: Unpack. Or, let's be real, attempt to unpack. My suitcase exploded during the flight, so currently my clothes are a sort of chaotic, colorful landscape across the bed. I swear, I could get lost just trying to find my socks.
- 2:00 PM: Lunch. The hotel restaurant is okay. I'm STARVING, so I basically inhale a plate of… something fried and vaguely delicious. Remind myself to be a little more adventurous with the food later.
- 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Naptime! The bed is surprisingly comfy. Drift off into a half-sleep, dreaming about… well, I don't know, probably more nasi goreng.
- 5:00 PM: Okay, I HAVE to find some REAL nasi goreng. Wander – a word I use loosely – out into the Jakarta heat. It's like a sauna. A crowded sauna. I feel like I’m swimming in a sea of scooters.
- 5:30 PM: The Nasi Goreng Quest Begins! Okay, and it took us a while, which isn't a surprise, as the search for "the best" is the start of the journey. I start with a small warung (small eatery). The nasi goreng is good, but not life-changing. Keep going! Pass a street vendor selling something that looks vaguely like fried bananas and almost cave just due to my hunger.
- 6:00 PM: Find a little food stall. This one looked kind of sketchy, but the smells are amazing. Order nasi goreng with… something I can’t quite identify. It’s amazing. Oh. My. Goodness. This is it. The nasi goreng I've been dreaming of. The tiny, plastic stool, the slightly-too-hot chili… it’s perfect. I devour it, completely oblivious to the mosquitos that are trying to eat me.
- 7:00 PM: Stroll back to the hotel, tummy FULL, heart happy. Possibly covered in mosquito bites.
- 8:00 PM: Shower (a VERY necessary activity). Realize I forgot to put out any bug spray. Cue the mosquito massacre of the night.
- 9:00 PM: Crumple into bed, completely exhausted, and let the sounds of Jakarta lull me to sleep.
(Day 2: Culture, Catastrophe, and Karaoke!? Or, I Think I Lost My Wallet)
- 8:00 AM: Wake up. Surprisingly not feeling like a zombie. Coffee is a MUST. Head down to the hotel breakfast and order coffee, with a side of… well, probably more fried things.
- 9:00 AM: Attempt cultural immersion! Head to a local museum. Learn things. Be slightly overwhelmed by the volume of things to learn. Stare at way too many ancient artifacts.
- 11:00 AM: Shopping! Jakarta's markets are a sensory overload in the best way possible. So much stuff! So many colours! So many people trying to sell me things I don't need! This place gives you the biggest sensory overload.
- 12:00 PM: Panic. Realize my wallet is missing. Heart rate increases tenfold. Retrace steps. Frantically pat pockets. Yep. GONE.
- 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Panic sets in. Ugh, this is a disaster, all the cash, credit cards… and my ID. I think I'm officially having a meltdown. File a report with the lost and found, (or the police).
- 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM: After all the panic, I finally try to get a snack. The food stalls are not helping with my current state of mind, as the street food is too good to resist.
- 4:00 PM: Karaoke? Yes, karaoke! I was dragged into this, for real. I'm the worst singer this side of the equator. The bar is… well let's just say it is a very interesting decor.
- 5:00 PM: I have to say that this is the most fun possible, as I am singing my heart out with absolutely no talent whatsoever. The crowd is great though.
- 6:00 PM: After a few drinks, I start to sing better. Maybe. I'm not sure.
- 7:00 PM: I end the day with a new found friend, and we head to the hotel.
(Day 3: The Grand Finale (and a Few Loose Ends))
- 9:00 AM: Coffee (again). Breakfast. Contemplate life choices.
- 10:00 AM: Explore more of Jakarta and go on a search for some cute souvenirs.
- 12:00 PM: Last meal (back to the nasi goreng!).
- 1:00 PM: Pack. (Attempt to pack.)
- 2:00 PM: Check out. Say goodbye to the friendly hotel staff.
- 2.30 pm: Head to the Airport and begin my flight home.
The Recap:
Jakarta was a whirlwind. I ate a lot of nasi goreng. I got lost, had a panic attack, and found some amazing food. I sang karaoke (badly). I made a friend. I lost my wallet, but hey, I survived! The Amaris Hotel Mampang… it was a solid base camp. Not fancy, but clean, comfy enough, and the staff were genuinely lovely. Would I go back? Absolutely. But maybe next time, I'll remember the bug spray and keep a tighter grip on my wallet. And most importantly, I'll be ready for the next adventure, whatever it may be.
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Amarilis Hotel Mampang Jakarta: Your Questions Answered (and My Rambling Thoughts!)
Okay, spill the tea! Is Amaris Hotel Mampang *really* a good deal? I'm on a budget, you know?
Alright, here's the lowdown, straight from someone who's been there, done that, *and* spent their last Rupiah on a questionable street food. Amaris Mampang? Yeah, it's a good deal. Like, a *really* good deal. Think of it as the budget-friendly cousin of swanky Jakarta hotels. I mean, you're not getting a rooftop infinity pool (sad face), but you *are* getting a clean, comfy room in a decent location. Plus, that price? Let's just say it'll leave you enough cash to actually *enjoy* your trip and not just subsist on instant noodles (been there, sister, been there!). Think of the money you'll save! With all that extra cash, you could get an extra massage or two!
What's the location like? Because I heard Jakarta traffic is a beast.
Oh, Jakarta traffic. It’s legendary. It's a dance of honking horns, motorbikes weaving like angry bees, and the occasional guy selling questionable snacks at your window. But, listen, Amaris Mampang's location is actually pretty decent. It's in Mampang, which is… well, it puts you in a relatively central area. You're not *right* in the dead center of the chaos, which is a plus. But, and this is a big BUT, be prepared for traffic. Download a traffic app, and, honestly? Embrace the chaos. Pack some snacks and a good book. Or, you know, just accept that you'll be sitting still for a bit and enjoy the people-watching. I once saw a guy try to juggle oranges in bumper-to-bumper traffic. True story. He was terrible, but it was entertaining.
The room... is it actually "luxury"? I'm assuming it's not, but humor me.
Okay, let's get real. "Luxury" is a strong word in this context. Think "comfortable and clean" rather than "gold-plated toilet seat." The rooms are compact, modern, and efficiently designed. They're not going to win any design awards, but they’re perfectly functional, perfectly decent. The bed is comfortable enough to crash in after a long day of exploring. There's a TV. You definitely get what you pay for. I once booked a room that claimed to have a "city view". It was more of a view of another building, but hey, at least I could see what my neighbors were having for breakfast!
What about the breakfast? I *need* my morning fuel. Is it any good?
Ah, breakfast. The most important meal of the day! The breakfast at Amaris Mampang is... well, it's good. It's not mind-blowing. It's not going to send you into culinary ecstasy. It's a solid, decent breakfast buffet. You'll find the usual suspects: rice, nasi goreng, some noodles, maybe some eggs cooked to order, and (thankfully) coffee. The coffee is the most important part, obviously. It'll get you going. It's enough to fuel your day of exploring. It’s definitely better than skipping breakfast altogether. I’m not a huge breakfast person, but even *I* found something I liked. Once, they had these tiny, delicious pancakes. I ate, like, a million. Don’t judge me. I was on vacation!
Okay, laundry services. I'm traveling light... are they available?
Yes! Laundry services are usually available. Ask at the front desk. They’re usually pretty fast. Don’t expect miracles though. I once sent a shirt in that I *loved* a lot, and when it came back, there was a slight… discoloration. I think someone might have ironed it with a chocolate bar, judging by the brown stains. Anyway it’s cheaper than doing it yourself.
What kind of travelers is this hotel best suited for?
This hotel is perfect for the budget-conscious traveler, solo adventurers, or anyone who's primarily there to explore Jakarta and just needs a clean, affordable place to rest their weary head. If you're looking for a luxurious resort experience where you're going to spend your whole day in the hotel, probably not the best choice. But if you plan to be out and about, exploring, and experiencing the real Jakarta, then Amaris Mampang is an excellent basecamp.
Is there Wi-Fi? Because, you know, the internet is kind of important in this day and age.
Yes! Thank goodness, right? There is Wi-Fi. It's usually reliable... sometimes. I can tell you about a time where the Wi-Fi went out and I almost had a meltdown. I had a very important meeting to do, I couldn’t work on my blog - and the world seemed to stop turning. Thankfully, they fixed it quickly. But, look, it's not always lightning fast. Be prepared for the occasional buffering and the potential for some serious internet withdrawal symptoms. Maybe download a few things you'll need before you go, just in case. Or embrace the digital detox. It could do you good.
Anything I should REALLY watch out for, or any hidden downsides?
Okay, the biggest "watch out" is probably the noise. Jakarta is a noisy city, and the Amaris Mampang is located close to the road. You might hear traffic and sirens, especially if you have a room facing the street. Bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper! Also, the elevators can be a bit slow during peak hours. Be patient. You're on vacation. And one last thing: it’s not perfect. I once had to ask for a new room because the first one's air conditioning was broken. But, they were quick to fix it. It's not the Ritz, but for the price? It’s a steal. I’d go back again, honestly.
So, overall... would you recommend it?
Yes, absolutely! For the price, it's hard to beat. I think it’s a great option for budget travelers, and I’d definitely stay there again. Just go in with realistic expectations and prepare to fall in love with Jakarta. Just book it! And get out there and have fun.
