I’ve stayed at this hotel more than four times over the past two years because it’s very close to my company’s head office in Semarang. The location is definitely one of its biggest advantages. It’s situated in the city center, with easy access to shopping malls and popular attractions like Lawang Sewu and Semarang Old Town.
Pros
* Excellent strategic location in the heart of Semarang.
* Clean and fresh-smelling rooms.
* Cold and reliable air conditioning.
* Friendly and helpful staff.
* Smoking rooms are available, which is a great option for smokers even though the hotel doesn’t have balconies.
Cons
* The TV is quite outdated and doesn’t support Netflix, Disney+, or international channels.
* There is no 24-hour restaurant, and room service is no longer available after around 8:00 PM.
* The breakfast is fairly average and doesn’t offer great value for the additional cost.
Recommendation
I recommend booking the Room Only rate, especially if you can find it for under IDR 300,000 per night. It’s a much better value than paying extra for the breakfast package, which is quite ordinary.
Overall, I think this is what you would expect from a typical 3-star hotel. While the facilities are fairly basic, the cleanliness, friendly service, and excellent location make it a hotel I continue to return to whenever I visit Semarang.