Unbelievable Bandung Hidden Gem: Humming House Awaits!
Unbelievable Bandung Hidden Gem: Humming House Awaits! - My Messy, Honest, And Probably Slightly Over-Excited Review
Okay, buckle up buttercups, because I just got back from Humming House in Bandung, and I’m still buzzing. Seriously. This place? It’s… unbelievable. And I’m not just throwing that word around. Think “Bandung Secret Eden” meets “Relaxation Station 5000” with a dash of “Did I just stumble into a dream?” Seriously, I’m still trying to process the sheer chill factor.
Let's get the practical stuff out of the way first – you know, those boring but vital details. Then, we'll get to the good stuff. Because oh boy, is there good stuff.
Accessibility - Getting There & Getting Around (The Relatively Sensible Bit)
- Accessibility: Humming House is, thankfully, pretty decent. They have facilities for disabled guests. The elevator helps bigtime. Bandung traffic, though? That’s a whole other beast.
- Getting Around: Free car park is a huge plus! And they have valet parking if you're feeling fancy. Taxi service exists.
Internet & Connectivity - Because, Let's Face It, We Need It (Even While Chilling)
- Internet: Okay, let's be clear. You’re NOT escaping tech completely. They offer Internet.
- Wi-Fi in Rooms: And get this… FREE Wi-Fi in all rooms! Hallelujah!! That's a godsend for streaming your guilty pleasure shows, or, you know, actually working.
- Internet Access - LAN: For those who like the old-school wired connection, they got you covered with internet [LAN] which is okay, but who cares?
- Internet Services: I didn't dive too deep, but it seemed decent.
Cleanliness & Safety - Because 2024 Is Still A Thing
- Cleanliness & Safety: Okay, this is where Humming House shines. They’re taking it seriously.
- Anti-viral Cleaning Products: Good stuff.
- Daily Disinfection: They are disinfecting.
- Hand Sanitizer: Everywhere. Always a good sign.
- Hygiene Certification: I didn't ask about this, but I hope they have it.
- Room Sanitization Opt-out available: a nice option
- Staff Trained in Safety Protocol: Excellent!
- Rooms sanitized between stays: You know, the basics are important!
- Safe dining setup: I felt safe.
- Fire extinguisher, smoke alarms, safety/security feature, CCTV in common areas and outside: Always good.
Dining, Drinking, & Snacking - Food Glorious Food (And Drinks, Obviously!)
Okay, let's talk eats. This is where things get… deliciously complicated.
- Restaurants: Multiple! The restaurants are beautiful.
- Asian & International Cuisine: You can sample Asian cuisine and international cuisine.
- A la carte & Buffet: They have both, which is fantastic for indecisive me.
- Poolside Bar: Yes, please! Imagine sipping a cocktail, watching the sunset… pure bliss.
- Breakfast [Buffet]: The buffet was seriously epic. I’m talking mountains of fruit, pastries that whispered sweet nothings to my soul, and enough coffee to jumpstart a small town.
- Vegetarian Restaurant: Options for everyone.
- Room Service [24-hour]: You’re welcome. This is a game changer. Especially after a long day of… well… nothing! You can chill.
- Snack Bar and Coffee Shop: Essential for those afternoon cravings.
The "Things to Do" & "Ways to Relax" Bit - Where Humming House Really Makes You Swoon
- Spa/Sauna: The spa? Let's just say my muscles haven't been this happy in years. They have a sauna.
- Massage: The massage therapists were professional, they knew how to do their job, and honestly, left me feeling like a melted puddle of happiness.
- Pool with View, Swimming Pool [outdoor]: the pool is beautiful with a view.
- Fitness Center: I intended to use the gym. I really, really did. But the spa won. And the pool. And the general vibe of being on vacation. Let’s just say I got my exercise in by walking to the bar…multiple times.
- Body Scrub/Wrap: Not the biggest "body care" person, but I heard good things.
- Foot bath: Oh, yes! This was so refreshing.
Services and Conveniences - The Little Things That Make A Big Difference
- Air Conditioning: Essential! Seriously.
- Concierge: Super helpful, especially when trying to navigate the local scene.
- Daily Housekeeping: My room was always spotless. Amazing.
- Laundry Service/Dry Cleaning/Ironing Service: Because nobody wants to pack and iron.
- Facilities for disabled guests: I mentioned this before, but it's worth repeating.
- Cash Withdrawal & Currency Exchange: Convenient.
- Gift/Souvenir Shop: Because you need to bring back a little something.
- Elevator: Huge win!
- Meeting/banquet/Business facilities: I did not go there.
- Doorman & 24-hour front desk: Someone is always there.
For the Kids - (Because, Let's Be Honest, It's Important!)
- Family/child friendly: This seems to be a great place to take your family.
- Babysitting service: A plus!
The Rooms - My Very Personal, Rambling Thoughts
- Available in all rooms: Air conditioning, alarm clock, bathrobe, bathroom phone, bathtub, blackout curtains, 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-up service, Wi-Fi [free], window that opens.
- Non-smoking rooms: Yes!
- Soundproof rooms: Yes! You need that with the traffic outside.
- Couple's room: Obviously
- Room decorations: Very Instagram-able.
The "Unbelievable" Part - My Take Awaaaaay
Okay, so, what makes Humming House… unbelievable? It's the atmosphere. It's the way the staff actually seem to care. It’s the little touches, like the perfectly placed orchids in your room, the incredibly comfortable bed, and the way the sun filters through the trees by the pool.
Okay, I actually did something I wanted to highlight! I sat by the pool, ordered a coffee, and just… stared. No phone. No work. Just existing. That alone was worth the trip.
What Could Be Better (Because Perfection Doesn't Exist, Right?)
Honestly? Not much. Maybe slightly better signage. Maybe a few more vegan options at the buffet. But these are minor quibbles. This place is seriously close to perfect.
My Final Rating: 5 Stars (with a possible 6 if they could bottle that pool-side feeling!)
My Recommendation: BOOK IT NOW!
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Okay, buckle up buttercup, because this Humming House Bandung itinerary is less "polished travel blog" and more "anxious human's unedited journal scribbled on a napkin." Prepare for a rollercoaster of emotions, questionable decision-making, and a whole lotta caffeine-fueled rambling. Here we go… (deep breath)
Humming House Bandung: The Messy, Honest, & Possibly Slightly Deranged Adventure
Day 1: Arrival & The Great Food Coma of Cihampelas
- Morning (6:00 AM - 9:00 AM): Ugh, flight. Let's just say my travel pillow and I are intimate at this point. Landed in Husein Sastranegara International Airport. Jetlag is a real jerk. Taxi to Humming House Bandung - praying it’s as Instagram-worthy as the photos. (Side note: I swear the driver kept looking at me like I was a particularly lost lamb in a bad hat. Maybe I am lost. Maybe I’ll just stay here forever…)
- Morning (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM): Check-in. Humming House is pretty. Greenery everywhere, artsy vibe… Feeling slightly less murderous towards the world. Dropped my bags, immediately changed into questionable travel pants (comfort is key, people!), and started plotting the day. First order of business: Food. Fuel. Survival.
- Afternoon (12:00 PM - 3:00 PM): Cihampelas Walk! OMG. This place is sensory overload. The street art! The shops! The… food stalls. Oh, the food stalls. Spent a solid hour inhaling the aroma of everything. Ate way too much street food. Like, a frankly embarrassing amount. I’m pretty sure I saw my stomach expand a size. Chicken satay, nasi goreng, some mystery meat on a stick (don't judge!)… Food coma setting in.
- Anecdote: Okay, this is where things get messy. I saw a vendor selling "Es Campur" (a mixed iced dessert) that looked like Willy Wonka threw up rainbows. Grabbed it. Devoured it. Regretted it. (Brain freeze of epic proportions.) But the sweetness… the textures… okay, worth it. Maybe. Probably not.
- Afternoon (3:00 PM - 6:00 PM): Walked around the Cihampelas Walk & Jeans Street again. Found a shop that sold weirdly cool vintage clothes, and spent what felt like hours just looking. Walked back to hotel, decided to nap after the food coma.
- Evening (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM): Dinner suggestion at a local restaurant (which was a mistake!). The food was good, but I am tired from walking outside. Trying to enjoy a meal and a local experience at the restaurant. By 9pm I am exhausted. Back to hotel. Sleep.
Day 2: Lembang's Charm & The Great Escape (Almost)
- Morning (7:00 AM - 9:00 AM): Woke up. Survived food coma. Today: Lembang! Supposedly the beautiful highlands. Coffee. Lots of coffee. Need it.
- Morning (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM): Headed to Lembang in a car I booked through the hotel (expensive, but less terrifying than figuring out public transport). First stop: Farmhouse Lembang. It. Is. Touristy. Like, Disneyland-level touristy. But… cute. The European-style buildings, the sheep (which, I confess, I absolutely wanted to cuddle), and the photo ops… okay, I succumbed. Took a million pictures. Probably annoyed everyone around me.
- Quirky Observation: The sheep seemed unimpressed by my attempts at conversation. I think they knew I was secretly plotting to steal one. (Don't worry, I didn't.)
- Afternoon (12:00 PM - 3:00 PM): Lunch. More food. (Shocking, I know.) Tried a local dish – some kind of grilled fish. Delicious. Found a quiet spot overlooking the rolling hills. Actually breathed. The view was genuinely breathtaking. Bandung is much more than just the hustle and bustle and city lights.
- Afternoon (3:00 PM - 6:00 PM): Drove towards Dusun Bambu Family Leisure Park. The place is very large. I ended up getting lost and then I had to go back to hotel. I think I'm going to take a nap.
- Evening (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM): Dinner at hotel restaurant. Trying to do some meditation. Maybe I can adjust to the local time.
Day 3: Art, Coffee, & A Potential Existential Crisis
- Morning (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM): Slept in! Victory! Coffee. Journaling. Trying to process the sheer volume of experiences. My brain feels like a blender set to "puree."
- Morning (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM): Sailed out to see the art in the local museum. Surprisingly, I loved it. There was a very profound one that I sat in front of and studied for an hour.
- Afternoon (1:00 PM - 4:00 PM): Coffee shop hopping. Bandung has a serious coffee game. Found a tiny cafe with the best iced latte I've ever tasted. Watched people. The cafe was quiet and I just had a good time.
- Afternoon (4:00 PM - 6:00 PM): Back to Humming House. Sitting on the balcony. Contemplating the meaning of life. (Travel does that to you, right?) The air is warm, the sounds of the city hum in the background. It is nice.
- Evening (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM): Dinner, watched a movie. Sleep.
Day 4: Shopping & Goodbye Bandung (Cue the Tears?)
- Morning (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM): Pasar Baru Trade Center - Shopping! Found a local brand store. Did all the shopping!
- Afternoon (12:00 PM - 3:00 PM): Lunch at a place I found on Google. Walked around the city to explore.
- Afternoon (3:00 PM - 6:00 PM): Packing, making sure I don't leave any of my things.
- Evening (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM): Last dinner in Bandung. I think I'm going to miss this!
- Evening (9:00 PM): Off to the airport. Say goodbye to Bandung.
Important Disclaimers:
- This itinerary is a suggestion. Feel free to ignore it completely. Especially the food recommendations – your stomach may thank you.
- My sense of direction is notoriously terrible. Please, get a map. Or better yet, a local guide.
- Expect spontaneous changes. My plans rarely survive contact with reality.
- Most importantly: embrace the chaos. Travel is messy, it’s imperfect, and it’s often ridiculous. And that’s the beauty of it. (Even when you're covered in Es Campur brain freeze.)
- I might cry on the plane home. Don’t judge. Bandung is beautiful.
Okay, so, Humming House... Where *IS* this mystical place, really? And Is it even worth the trek?
Alright, buckle up buttercup, because finding Humming House is kinda like a scavenger hunt. It's in Bandung, obviously (duh!), but the exact address... well, let's just say you'll want to use GPS or, you know, *ask* a local. (Pro-tip: Indonesian hospitality is legendary, so don't be shy!). I remember the first time I tried to find it... Ugh. I was sweating, my phone died, and I was pretty sure I'd wandered into someone's backyard! Turns out, I *had* wandered into someone's backyard... just not the *right* back yard. Hah!
Is it worth it? YES! Absolutely, without a shadow of a doubt. Think: lush greenery, a vibe that’s chill *and* inspiring (in that "I could write a novel here" kind of way), and coffee that actually tastes like coffee. More than worth it - it's a *necessity* if you're craving something different. Forget the usual tourist traps. Humming House is where Bandung whispers its secrets.
Humming House: What's the *vibe* like? Tell me truly!
Okay, so the vibe... Listen, I’m not one for flowery language. But Humming House is... calming. Like, deeply, soul-soothingly calming. Picture this: you walk in, and there's a gentle breeze, the scent of flowers (I think they even grow their own, it's that idyllic), and maybe some super chill Indonesian folk music playing in the background. Seriously, this is not your average "Instagrammable café" – it felt real.
I remember one afternoon, I was completely fried from trekking around the busy city days, and just sat there for two hours, nursing an iced latte, staring up at the bamboo ceiling. No talking, no pressure to do anything, just... be. That, my friends, is gold. Even the other patrons seem to understand the unspoken rule of "leave your stress at the door." I even think I saw a cat sleeping in a sunbeam. That, right there, sums it up.
Food and Drink: Is it actually GOOD? Or just pretty? Because, let’s face it, some places are all style, no substance.
Okay, confession time: I was initially a little skeptical. Beautiful surroundings often equal mediocre food in my experience. But Humming House? They've got it right. The coffee? Excellent. Smooth, rich, and actually tastes like it's been made by someone who cares. One time, I ordered the local Bandung Latte, which was AMAZING. It was a perfect blend of caffeine and local flavors. I nearly licked the cup clean.
And the food! I mostly stuck to the snacks (because, you know, I’m a snacker), but everything I tasted was flavorful, fresh, and clearly made with care. I *think* I had some sort of local pastries, maybe some nasi goreng (fried rice) or a sandwich. It all blurred into a delightful haze of flavors & tranquility, Honestly, I can’t remember the *details*, but I remember the *feeling*. And that feeling was pure happiness.
Okay, I’m going to get REAL with you. The only flaw was when I ordered the chicken sandwich – it looked amazing, but I swear I spent hours in the bathroom. Probably just me, I am sensitive, but I needed to put it out there. I still gave it a 5 star for the mood and that coffee, because everything else was amazing !
Is it expensive? Bandung can be a mix of super cheap and… not so much.
Nope! Honestly, that’s part of the beauty of Humming House. It's a total steal. I mean, considering the quality of the coffee, the food, and the fact that you're essentially paying for a mini-vacation from the city, it’s ridiculously affordable. You can easily have a satisfying meal and a couple of drinks without breaking the bank.
I kept expecting the bill to be higher, but it never was. It almost feels like they’re *undercharging*. Don't tell them I said that, though. I want to keep this place a secret, but also want them to survive. A truly perfect balance, because let’s be honest, this place would get way too crowded if everyone knew about it.
Best Time to Visit? I want to maximize the zen.
This is a tricky one, because the *best* time to visit is probably when *you* need it most. But, if you're looking for maximum zen… I'd say weekdays, and preferably mid-morning. Weekends… yeah, expect a crowd. Sunday brunch, forget about it. It is just too packed, I tried going so many times, and always left disappointed by the crowd or completely unable to enter.
Mid-morning is great because the light is beautiful, and you can usually snag a prime spot. Plus, the air is still crisp, and the world feels… slower. I do know some people liked to go at sunset, but I never had that planned experience. It would probably be gorgeous. Anyway, the goal is to escape the city, and the chaos you are facing.
Tips and Tricks? Anything a first-timer should know?
Okay, here's the lowdown: First, download a ride-hailing app. Getting a taxi can be a pain. And download an offline map or be really good at asking for directions. Second, bring a book (or a notebook, if you're feeling fancy). Humming House is the perfect place to unwind and get lost in thought.
Third: Embrace the chill. Don't rush. Don't stress. Just… be. Oh, and be prepared to fall in love. Seriously. I’m not kidding. I still think about that coffee. And finally, be prepared to want to come back again the next day! I’m already planning my return. It's an addiction, I'm warning you! You'll never be the same! Ah, Humming House…. I’m getting wistful just thinking about it.
Is there anything *bad* about it? Anything I should be aware of?
Okay, look, I don't want to sugarcoat things. My biggest complaint: the Wi-Fi can be spotty. So if you *absolutely* need to be connected to the internet for work… well, maybe this isn't the place for you. But honestly? Consider it a blessing in disguise. Disconnect. Unplug. Embrace the peace.Honeymoon Havenst
