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Studio One Thamrin HotelStudio One Hotel Thamrin in Jakarta, Indonesia

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This is a review of the Studio One Thamrin Hotel in Jakarta. Location of Studio One Thamrin Hotel It is a 3-minute walk from BNI City Station, accessible by train from Jakarta Airport. Rooms of Studio One Thamrin Hotel  We had a double room. Beds are large enough and clean. Hard mattress. Pillows were a bit too soft. There is only one electrical plug by the bed. Rooms have a desk, mirror, telephone, chair, cups, decanter (there is a water server in the corridor), wardrobe, shelves with drawers and air conditioning. There was a TV too. Cups and a decanter are in the room, but no electric kettle. Hot water is provided by a water server in the corridor. Coffee and tea are not in the rooms, but are available on the ground floor next to the reception desk. The AC worked well. There is a washbasin in the room, but no soap or hand soap. Bathroom in Studio One Thamrin Hot...
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Sunrise Cafe & Bungalows, Amed in Bali, Indonesia

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We stayed at this guesthouse for 10 days during a stay in Amed Beach, Bali. Location of Sunrise Cafe & Bungalows  It is located near Jemeluk Bay on Amed Beach, one of the quieter beaches in Bali. It is about a 2.5-hour drive from Denpasar. A Grab taxi from outside the airport cost Rp 660 000. There is a café/restaurant on the ground floor and the rooms are upstairs. The room balconies overlook Amed Beach and Jemeluk Bay. The area was originally a small fishing village, and fishermen can be observed every day as they go out to fish and return. Rooms of Sunrise Cafe & Bungalows  We stayed in a double room, which cost Rp 250,000 per night without breakfast and Rp 275,000 with breakfast for two. The bed was large enough with an excellent hard mattresse and comfortable cotton sheets. The rooms were very clean. It was equipped with a vanity table and closet, air conditioning, a fan and a side table. The balcony had ...
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Nirmala Beach Hotel and Resort in Biak, Indonesia

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Nirmala Beach Hotel and Resort is a beachfront resort hotel. It is run by an American citizen-Indonesian couple. Location of Nirmala Beach Hotel and Resort It is located on Nirmala Beach, 7 km west of Biak Airport. It is approximately 4 km from Biak town centre. There are no supermarkets or restaurants nearby, so you will need a car or a motorcycle to get around. A scooter rental service is available at the hotel for Rp 150 000 per day. Nirmala Beach does not have much of a sandy beach area, but there are plastic floats from which to easily enter the sea. On weekends at sunset, the beach is crowded with locals. Motorbike parking costs Rp 5,000 per vehicle. This is a large hotel with a beautiful wooden construction inside, but it was quite old and in need of repairs here and there. It's currently being upgraded  Rooms at Nirmala Beach Hotel and Resort We stayed in a double room with en-suite bathroom and a sea view. The ro...
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Hotel Pelangi in Jayapura, Indonesia

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We stayed in this hotel for one night in Jayapura whilst in transit from Manokwari to Biak.  It's located just 300 meters away from the airport. Rooms at Hotel Pelangi We stayed in a double room with air conditioning and bathroom. No breakfast, 300,000 rupiah per night.  Bathroom was en suite, but there was no shower or bathtub; Mandi and Asian toilet only.  Rooms with shared bathroom are offered at cheaper prices.  The room was very clean and well arranged. TV, extension cord, towel rack, mirror, table, chair, soap, bath towel and slippers are provided. There was no toilet paper.  There is no drinking water, but there are shops next to or near the hotel where you can buy them. Tea and coffee can be purchased at the front desk. A/C worked very well. Bathrooms at Hotel Pelangi They have no Western-style toilets, showers and bathtubs. There is a Mandi (bucket-style bath...
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