Ulasan Golden Boutique Hotel Melawai

I was booked in to this place by some colleagues as it was near to the office I was visiting. I don't know Jakarta at all, but the location seemed great in terms of the immediate environs as there are malls, loads of restaurants and street markets nearby, as well as convenience stores. So very convenient location. Other good aspects: the bed was large and comfortable and the staff were very helpful and kind. That's about all the good side. The main bad point is that the hotel is both extremely dated, having tacky dated decor and fittings, but far worse, it's totally dilapidated. Everything is old, nasty and deteriorated. In my room, basically everything was damaged, dirty and old - dirty, crumbling walls; worn & holed carpets, and so on. In the bathroom the grouting was mouldy, things falling apart and just generally skanky. It's just waaaay too neglected and old and should have refurbed about 10 yrs ago. The shower was just a trickle - just not enough water to have a proper shower. Internet was ok but not great, and the breakfast was sub-par. Were I staying for more than 2 nights I definitely would have checked out and moved to one of the many other hotels nearby. Note: I didn't pay for my stay and have no idea what the cost is - I can only presume that it's very cheap. My advice - avoid!