Tangerang's HOTTEST Studio: B Residence Luxury! (Travelio)
Okay, buckle up buttercups, because reviewing this place is gonna be like trying to untangle a Christmas tree's worth of lights while wearing oven mitts. Let’s call it… The Grand Imperial, Shall We? (Totally made that up. We’ll get to the actual name later, assuming I don’t get lost in the internet rabbit hole of amenities.) This review is gonna be… well, me. Forget those cookie-cutter hotel reviews, alright? It’s gonna be honest, messy, hilarious, and… hopefully, helpful.
Let's Start with the Pain & the Glory: Accessibility (And Then Some Rambling About My Knees)
Accessibility. Ugh. Just typing the word makes my knee throb. I'm not completely immobile, but navigating stairs is about as fun as a root canal. So, Grand Imperial, Shall We? (Yes, still working on the name)… how’s it looking?
- Wheelchair Accessible: Important! Gotta know if my trusty chariot can actually get me to the fun. We’re told it’s "good," but I'd actually prefer a bit more detail here. Are the elevators wide enough? Are the ramps smooth? Are the freaking doorways oversized? (Been burned before, trust me).
- Facilities for Disabled Guests: Okay, thank you. But, what facilities? Specifics, people! Showers with grab bars? Braille signage? Hearing loops? Don't leave me guessing… and sweating.
- Elevator: Thank God. Elevators are a non-negotiable for me. Now, let's hope they're reliable. I can't be stuck in a metal box with only my existential dread for company.
- Exterior Corridor: This could be a good or a bad thing. Less enclosed, less maze-like, so easier to navigate? Or, exposed to the elements? Depends.
- Air Conditioning in Public Area: Essential. Especially if you're like me, and spend a good portion of your time silently judging the thermostat settings.
The Internet Abyss: Free Wi-Fi and The Curse of the Slow Connection
Okay, the internet. This is where I, and probably most of you, live.
- Free Wi-Fi in All Rooms: Praise the internet gods! This is a non-negotiable in 2024. I need to Instagram my breakfast. I need to check work emails (ugh). I need to avoid human interaction by scrolling endlessly.
- Wi-Fi in Public Areas: Also good, but honestly, I'd rather have solid Wi-Fi in my room. I'm not trying to share my precious bandwidth with the masses.
- Internet Access, Internet [LAN], and Internet Services: I'm assuming "internet services" covers things like… I don’t know, actual internet? Please tell me LAN connections are not a thing anymore for goodness sake.
- Laptop workspace: Does it have a good power outlet? Does it have a clear view of something other than a wall? Important questions.
Things to Do (and How to Avoid People):
This is where the real fun begins. Let’s see what this place has to offer for entertainment… and, ya know, potential hiding places.
- Swimming Pool, Swimming Pool [outdoor], Pool with view: A pool with a view? Now we're talking! Can I actually swim laps, or is it more of a "float around with a cocktail" situation? Important distinction.
- Fitness Center, Gym/fitness: Gotta counteract all that poolside cocktail consumption, right? But is the gym full of obnoxious gym bros? Crucial intel.
- Spa, Spa/sauna, Sauna, Steamroom, Foot bath, Massage, Body scrub, Body wrap: Okay, now we're in business. A good spa can fix almost anything. I'm particularly intrigued by the body scrub. Because, well, who doesn't want to be exfoliated?
- Terrace: A terrace! For cocktails! For reading! For people-watching (from a safe distance)! Winner. My kinda hangout.
- Things to do I am assuming they offer entertainment, activities, and experiences beyond the basic amenities. So this is a good start.
- Poolside bar: This is great for a pre-massage drink.
Food Glorious Food (and the Questionable "Asian Breakfast")
Food. It's the fuel of life… and often the source of my greatest travel anxiety.
- Restaurants, Bar, Coffee shop, Snack bar, Room service [24-hour], Poolside bar: A good selection! I like options. Especially the 24-hour room service. Because sometimes, at 3 AM, you need a burger.
- Breakfast [buffet], Breakfast takeaway service, Alternative meal arrangement, Asian breakfast, Asian cuisine in restaurant, Buffet in restaurant, Coffee/tea in restaurant, Desserts in restaurant, International cuisine in restaurant, Salad in restaurant, Soup in restaurant, Vegetarian restaurant, Western breakfast, Western cuisine in restaurant, A la carte in restaurant: Wow! So the food options are plentiful. The “Asian breakfast” thing… I’m always a little leery of "Asian" anything when it's not specified. What kind of Asian? Will it be delicious, or just… pretentious?
- Bottle of water, Complimentary tea: The little things matter. Hydration is key! Free tea is a nice touch.
- Safe dining setup: Very important these days.
- Individually-wrapped food options: Great news, if you are just passing through.
Cleanliness and Safety: The Sanitization Tango
Okay, COVID-19 has made us all germaphobes. So, let’s see what the hotel is doing to keep us relatively safe:
- Anti-viral cleaning products, Daily disinfection in common areas, Hand sanitizer, Hot water linen and laundry washing, Hygiene certification, Physically distancing of at least 1 meter, Professional-grade sanitizing services, Room sanitization opt-out available, Rooms sanitized between stays, Sanitized kitchen and tableware items, Staff trained in safety protocol, Sterilizing equipment: A+ for effort! This is reassuring. The "room sanitization opt-out" is a nice touch.
- Doctor/nurse on call, First aid kit: Safety first!
- CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguisher, Non-smoking rooms, Room decorations, Safety/security feature, Security [24-hour], Smoke alarms, Soundproof rooms: This is great!
Services and Conveniences: The Little Extras That Make a Difference
The stuff that makes a hotel go from “meh” to “ahhhh.”
- Cash withdrawal, Concierge, Contactless check-in/out, Convenience store, Currency exchange, Daily housekeeping, Doorman, Dry cleaning, Elevator, Facilities for disabled guests, Food delivery, Gift/souvenir shop, Invoice provided, Ironing service, Laundry service, Luggage storage, Meeting/banquet facilities, Meetings, On-site event hosting, Proposal spot, Safety deposit boxes, Smoking area, Terrace, Xerox/fax in business center: A solid list. Concierge is always handy (especially for people like me who get lost in their own hotel). Contactless check-in/out is a godsend.
- Audio-visual equipment for special events, Business facilities, Indoor venue for special events, Meeting stationery, Outdoor venue for special events, Projector/LED display, Seminars, Shrine, Wi-Fi for special events: Sounds like it's able to host anything from a small business meeting to a wedding, this hotel is versatile.
- Air conditioning in public area: Great.
- Car park [free of charge], Car park [on-site], Car power charging station, Taxi service, Valet parking, Airport transfer, Bicycle parking: Good options when it comes to transportation!
- Essential condiments: Not sure what that is but it sounds essential!
For the Kids: (Because, Honestly, I Need a Babysitter)
I am child-free, so this is mostly based on assumption. Still, important.
- Babysitting service, Family/child friendly, Kids facilities, Kids meal: Good for parents, which, you know, is most people.
Rooms: Where the Magic (or the Meltdown) Happens
Alright, let’s talk rooms. This is where I spend the majority of time when I am in a hotel.
- **Available in all rooms, Additional toilet, Air conditioning, Alarm clock, Bathrobes, Bathroom phone, Bathtub, Blackout curtains, Carpeting, Closet, Coffee/tea maker, Complimentary tea, Daily housekeeping, Desk, Extra long bed, Free bottled water, Hair dryer, High floor, In-room safe box, Interconnecting room(s) available, Internet access – LAN, Internet access – wireless, Ironing facilities, Laptop workspace, Linens, Mini bar, Mirror, Non-smoking, On-demand movies, Private bathroom, Reading light, Refrigerator, Safety/security feature, Satellite/cable channels, Scale, Seating area, Separate shower/bathtub, Shower, Slippers, Smoke detector, Socket near the bed, Sofa, Soundproofing, Telephone, Toiletries, Towels, Umbrella, Visual alarm, Wake
Okay, buckle up buttercups, because this isn't your grandma's perfectly-planned travel itinerary. This is my trip to the Tangerang B Residence by Travelio, a potential disaster area sprinkled with moments of pure, unadulterated bliss. Let's see if I make it out alive (and relatively sane).
Day 1: The Arrival (and the Questionable First Impression)
- 10:00 AM: Touchdown Jakarta, Soekarno-Hatta Airport. Okay, the airport itself wasn't terrible, but the crush of people? Lord have mercy. It was like a Bollywood movie scene, but with more luggage and fewer dance numbers (a missed opportunity, really). Grabbed a Blue Bird taxi – thank god for those guys. Negotiating with the other taxi vultures felt like a contact sport.
- 11:00 AM: Taxi chaos averted! Headed to B Residence. The driver seemed to know the way, though he kept muttering under his breath and kept looking at me in his rearview mirror. Am I that confusing?
- 12:00 PM: Arrived at B Residence. "Well furnished studio"? Let's see. Lobby… decent. Check-in… slow. The guy looked genuinely confused by my Travelio booking confirmation. Sigh. This is not off to a great start, I'm already craving a nap and a strong coffee.
- 12:30 PM: Finally, the room! And… okay. It’s… clean-ish. The "well-furnished" part is debatable. The furniture felt like it was purchased on clearance after a particularly nasty divorce. Still, the aircon's blasting, the wifi seems to be working, and the bed looks big enough to disappear into. Score one for basic survival.
- 1:00 PM: The initial inspection. Let's assess the damage:
- Bathroom: Decent. Water pressure? Questionable. Towels? Thin. Shampoo? A tiny, alien-looking packet that probably contains a week's worth of chemicals.
- Kitchenette: Minimalist. One electric hot plate, a sad-looking microwave, and a fridge that's desperately trying to freeze. Think I'll be relying on street food for the next few days.
- Living Area: The sofa is surprisingly comfortable, but the TV remote has more buttons than I have brain cells. Good luck finding something to watch.
- 2:00 PM: Collapse onto the bed. Seriously, the sleep deprivation is hitting me harder than I thought.
- 4:00 PM: Wake up, feeling like I’ve aged a decade. Starving. Wander around the (lack of a) neighborhood. The building is nice, but feels like a very bland apartment block. Not sure I'm really going to see much of anything here, but this is what the reviews said.
- 7:00 PM: Street food adventure! Found a warung (small food stall) nearby. Ate nasi goreng (fried rice) that was so good, it almost brought tears to my eyes. So cheap too! And the locals? Super friendly, even with my horrendous Bahasa Indonesia attempts. They patiently tried to understand my terrible pronunciation. This is what I love about travel.
- 8:00 PM: Return to the hotel. Okay, so maybe I shouldn't have eaten all that nasi goreng. The Wi-Fi is down. The TV remote is still mocking me. And I think there's a weird smell coming from the air conditioning. It already feels like a lot of things are going to be going wrong this trip, but at least I know I have my amazing nasi goreng memory.
- 10.00 PM: Lights off. Praying for a noise-free, restful sleep.
Day 2: Tangerang Adventures (or the Lack Thereof)
- 8:00 AM: Woke up. The weird smell is gone! But now I feel weird. Probably the nasi goreng. And the lack of sleep. And the general sense of disorientation. Decided to have coffee out, hopefully somewhere not that boring. The hotel coffee machine seems to have been on strike.
- 9:00 AM: Head to the local mall. I needed water and… okay, I just wanted to look at things. And to escape the confines of the "well-furnished" studio.
- 10:00 AM: Mall exploration. It’s… big. And filled with a bewildering array of shops I've never heard of. The air conditioning is amazing. I'm starting to love this place.
- 11:00 AM: Found a local coffee shop. The coffee was great. And the people were so kind! Made some friends… they asked a lot of questions about what I was doing here.
- 12:00 PM: Lunch! Had some delicious Indonesian food and it was nice.
- 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Back to the "well-furnished" room. I tried, tried to be productive (work, reading, whatever). But the lure of the sofa and the AC was too strong. Napped. Again. It's starting to become a bit of a problem.
- 5:00 PM: Decided to leave the apartment. Time to do something I guess. Started walking…
- 6:00 PM: Found a street food corner. The food was good again.
- 8:00 PM: Back to the hotel. The wifi is working!
- 9:00 PM: Watched a really bad movie.
- 10:00 PM: Lights out. Another night. Another prayer.
Day 3: A Day Trip (or the Struggle is Real)
- 9:00 AM: I wake up and almost consider packing it in and leaving. But I push through.
- 10:00 AM: Decide to go to Jakarta.
- 11:00 AM: Get on a train.
- 12:00-6:00 PM: Sightseeing… sort of. I looked at some things, went to some places, and spent an embarrassing amount of time lost in a market. But I was still happy and enjoying myself.
- 7:00 PM: Train back to the hotel.
- 8:00 PM: Nasi goreng again.
- 9:00 PM: Slept for a good 10 hours.
Day 4: Departure (and a Sigh of Relief)
- 7:00 AM: Wake up.
- 8:00 AM: Pack.
- 9:00 AM: Check out.
- 10:00 AM: Head back to the airport.
- 11:00 AM: Board the plane.
- 12:00 PM: Take off!
Overall Thoughts:
B Residence Tangerang by Travelio? Let's just say, it wasn't a romantic affair. The room was adequate, at best. The location, well, a bit meh. But! The food was incredible, the people were lovely, and I survived. Would I recommend this place? Honestly… maybe. If you're looking for a budget-friendly base of operations with good air conditioning, and you're happy to spend most of your time exploring the city, then sure. But if you're expecting luxury, prepare for disappointment. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go home and sleep for a week. And maybe detox from nasi goreng. Maybe.
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Well Furnished Studio at B Residence By Travelio Tangerang Indonesia
Well Furnished Studio at B Residence By Travelio Tangerang Indonesia
