Holiday Inn & Suites JAKARTA GAJAH MADA by IHG

Check-in at the front desk was very efficient. The room was quite spacious and had no strange odors. Facilities were complete, and the bottled water provided was good. Breakfast was rich and offered a wide variety of choices. The air conditioning was strong and quiet, leading to a high quality of sleep.

The room was pretty good, but it didn't have a window, which caused a bit of a strange smell. Also, the hotel facilities were a little old. Other than that, it was decent.

The hotel is located in the old town, which made getting around quite inconvenient. The surrounding area felt very old, and the nearby Chinatown was also a bit run-down. On the positive side, the hotel facilities were relatively new, breakfast was plentiful, and the service was good.

Don't bother with the high-floor city view rooms; just book the standard room. There's absolutely no difference in room size or interior decor and amenities between the 600+ RMB city view room and the 300 RMB standard room. The 'city view' isn't worth it at all; Northern Jakarta in this area is just a slum with no scenery to speak of. I've attached photos taken from the room.