We have stayed at the Holiday Inn Express Pluit a few times, and the location remains unbeatable. Being situated within Emporium Mall makes grabbing a meal or doing some shopping incredibly convenient. This time, we opted for a corner room, which offered a bit more space and was well worth it. We also appreciated the 1:00 PM late check-out, which made our departure much more relaxed. We did encounter two minor issues: the in-room safety deposit box didn't work properly (even after a replacement), and we noticed some small flying insects in the room. However, the hotel staff handled these perfectly. They were professional and friendly, sending maintenance immediately to fix the safety deposit box and alerting the housekeeping team to address the insect problems. Despite these hiccups, we remain very happy with the cleanliness, facilities, and high standard of service. For the price and location, this hotel is highly recommended!