Pandanaran Hotel, Simpang Lima, Semarang. When I was planning a trip to Semarang and a one-night stay on May 30, 2026, I happened to be with my brother. I chose the Pandanaran Hotel because it was familiar because I had often stayed and held office events/meetings there about 15 years ago. I was very familiar with it, the location was strategic, I wanted to go to the hotel, look for souvenirs, and so on. I booked a room through Traveloka in early May 2026. Arriving at the hotel, checking in and entering the room felt like 15 years ago, from the lobby, through the elevator, and then to the room. And it was still well-maintained with quite good facilities. Early in the morning after breakfast, I joined Olga at Simpang Lima and continued walking to the Lawang Sewu tourist attraction. As it approached 12 noon, the receptionist only asked if we wanted to extend our stay, and we said no. Another time, we just waited to be able to pray Dhuhur in our room. After praying, we prepared to check out. The check-out process went smoothly, then we waited for the GoCar. I met up with my senior (a retired minister from a ministry in Jakarta whom I hadn't seen in a long time) and his family. It turned out we both had a nostalgic experience choosing Hotel Pandanaran Simpang Lima Semarang. Thank you for the excellent service, just like 15 years ago. Hopefully, we can visit again sometime soon.
