West Jakarta's Chic 2BR Oasis: Medit2 Awaits!
Okay, buckle up buttercups, because we’re diving headfirst into the dazzling, the delightful, the… West Jakarta’s Chic 2BR Oasis: Medit2 Awaits! Forget those boring, sterile hotel reviews. This is gonna be real. Think Yelp, but if Yelp had a serious caffeine addiction and a love for dramatic pronouncements.
So, first things first: The Vibe
Right, so "Meditation 2"?! Sounds zen, right? I'm a cynical soul, so I immediately braced myself for aggressively minimalist furniture and chanting at breakfast. But guess what? I was pleasantly surprised! It's not a full-blown spiritual retreat, more like… a really well-designed apartment complex that happens to have a killer pool. I'm talking modern, clean lines, and enough natural light to make you believe you might actually be productive during your stay.
Accessibility: The Good, the Okay, and the "Needs Improvement"
- Accessibility: Okay, let’s get real. Finding truly accessible places in Jakarta can be a bit of a lottery. I didn’t specifically test ALL the wheelchair accessibility, but the hotel is pretty good in general. And it is not a guarantee of that.
- Wheelchair Accessible: Well, this is a crucial aspect for some. I’m not in need myself, but from what I've observed, some areas are good but might require further confirmation if mobility is a top priority.
- Facilities for disabled guests: Well, it's there, a sign of good faith at least.
The Tech Stuff (Because We Live in 2024, People)
- Internet: Oh, the internet. The lifeblood of modern existence.
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!: Praise be! I can't live without it.
- Internet [LAN]: Yeah, for those old-school types.
- Internet services: More internet, the better.
- Wi-Fi in public areas: More wi-fi, the better.
- Internet access – wireless: Yay!
- Internet access – LAN: For those who like the ancient technology of a wired connection, there is a LAN.
Things to Do (Because You Can't Just Stare at Walls, Sadly)
- Pool with view: Okay, the pool. This is where Medit2 really shines. The view is… stunning. Think sprawling city, shimmering skyscrapers, and enough Instagram opportunities to make you question your life choices (in a good way!).
- Swimming pool: Another pool. More swimming!
- Swimming pool [outdoor]: More swimming and more outdoor!
- Fitness center: I made a noble attempt to use the gym, mostly because I felt guilty about the buffet. The equipment is modern and clean. I saw a couple doing some serious work. I, on the other hand, was mostly admiring the view.
- Spa: A spa!
- Spa/sauna: Sauna!
- Steamroom: More steam!
- Sauna: More sauna!
- Massage: Sigh. Massage. Pure bliss. I got the full body treatment, and I swear, I melted into the massage bed. It was so good, I almost missed my flight. Almost.
- Body scrub: I'm not a body scrub guy, but my wife liked it.
- Body wrap: My wife loved it!
- Foot bath: I've tried a foot bath. It's an OKAY experience.
Cleanliness and Safety (Because, You Know, Health)
- Cleanliness and safety: This is what I'm looking for in the current environment.
- Anti-viral cleaning products: They're probably using them.
- Daily disinfection in common areas: They do it.
- Hand sanitizer: Everywhere!
- Hygiene certification: Well, it's a must have.
- Rooms sanitized between stays: They do it.
- Professional-grade sanitizing services: Must!
- Staff trained in safety protocol: Good, good.
- First aid kit: Always a good sign.
- Smoke alarms: Always good.
- Fire extinguisher: Better safe than sorry.
- CCTV in common areas: Good.
- CCTV outside property: Better.
- Individually-wrapped food options: Useful.
- Physical distancing of at least 1 meter: A must have.
- Safe dining setup: Good.
- Sanitized kitchen and tableware items: Good.
- Room sanitization opt-out available: Good.
- Essential condiments: A must have.
- Non-smoking rooms: Wonderful!
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking (Because Calories Don't Count on Vacation, Right?)
- Restaurants: Yes, there are restaurants.
- Asian breakfast: A good start for your day.
- Asian cuisine in restaurant: Lots of it.
- Breakfast [buffet]: The buffet. Oh, the buffet. I may or may not have eaten my weight in pastries. The selection is vast, the food is fresh.
- Breakfast service: Obviously.
- Buffet in restaurant: Yum.
- Coffee/tea in restaurant: Nice to have.
- Coffee shop: Perfect.
- Poolside bar: Cocktails by the pool? Yes, please.
- Happy hour: Drinks.
- Desserts in restaurant: Yum.
- A la carte in restaurant: Good variety.
- Alternative meal arrangement: A must have.
- International cuisine in restaurant: Variety.
- Western breakfast: Also a must have.
- Western cuisine in restaurant: Variety.
- Salad in restaurant: Healthy choice.
- Snack bar: Perfect.
- Soup in restaurant: Yum.
- Vegetarian restaurant: Good to have.
- Room service [24-hour]: A lifesaver! Especially after a long day of exploring.
- Bottle of water: Always a must have.
- Coffee/tea maker: The hotel gives you that!
Services and Conveniences (Because Hotels Are Supposed to Make Your Life Easier)
- Air conditioning in public area: Yes, Indonesia is hot.
- Air conditioning: A must have in Jakarta!
- Elevator: Always a good thing.
- Facilities for disabled guests: (See Above in Accessibility section.)
- Daily housekeeping: Bless them.
- Luggage storage: Useful.
- Laundry service: Essential.
- Ironing service: A must have.
- Dry cleaning: Useful.
- Cash withdrawal: Always a must have.
- Currency exchange: Useful.
- Concierge: Very useful.
- Doorman: Nice to have.
- Invoice provided: Always important.
- Meeting/banquet facilities: If you are doing business here.
- Meetings: Good!
- Business facilities: Good!
- Airport transfer: Needed.
- Taxi service: Needed.
- Valet parking: Always nice.
- Car park [free of charge]: Always a good thing.
- Car park [on-site]: Nice to have.
- Car power charging station: Good!
- Food delivery: A must have.
- Gift/souvenir shop: Useful for presents.
- Contactless check-in/out: Good, good.
- Convenience store: Always a must have.
- Front desk [24-hour]: A must have!
- Smoking area: Good if you like smoking.
- Terrace: A must have.
- Safe dining setup: The current environment.
- Cashless payment service: Good.
- Baby Sitting service: Good!
- Doctor/nurse on call: A must have!
- Food delivery: Wonderful.
- On-site event hosting: Good (if you want to host an event).
- Exterior corridor: Good!
- Proposal spot: Romantic option.
- Shrine: Cool!
- Seminars: Interesting.
- Meeting stationery: Good!
- Indoor venue for special events: Good!
- Outdoor venue for special events: Good!
- Audio-visual equipment for special events: Good!
- Projector/LED display: Good!
- Xerox/fax in business center: Good!
- Wi-Fi for special events: Good!
For the Kids (Because Families Deserve Vacations Too!)
- Family/child friendly: Good!
- Kids facilities: Very nice.
- Kids meal: Always good.
- Babysitting service: Useful.
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Alright, buckle up, buttercups! This isn’t your perfectly curated, Instagram-filtered travel itinerary. This is the real, messy, glorious journey through the heart of Jakarta – specifically, from my temporary digs in the Classy! 2BR Medit2 West Jakarta (which, by the way, promises a classy experience, but let's see if Jakarta really delivers on that). Prepare for a rollercoaster, because I'm riding it.
Day 1: Jakarta Arrival & Sensory Overload (and a slight panic)
- Morning (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM): Land at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK). Okay, first impression: WOW. The humidity hits you like a brick wall. And the smells… a complex cocktail of exhaust fumes, exotic spices, and something vaguely… floral? I’m pretty sure I walked through a cloud of burnt incense right off the plane. Smooth start though, immigration was surprisingly quick, shoutout to the guy who smiled!
- Anecdote: Finding my way to the pre-booked grab was also a fun one, spent about 15 minutes running around in circles looking for the correct exit because I have absolutely no sense of direction. Ended up following other lost souls, which was nice, felt like we were a little lost family.
- Reaction: Mild panic setting in – is this what sensory overload feels like? Also, I forgot to exchange currency. Rookie mistake.
- Afternoon (12:00 PM - 2:00 PM): Check-in at the classy-sounding Medit2. Okay, the lobby is kind of nice. Hopefully, the rest of the place lives up to the name. The air conditioning is a godsend, because the humidity is STILL trying to kill me.
- Afternoon (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM): Lunch at a warung (small, local eatery) a few blocks from the apartment. Ordered something…that looked edible. Turns out, I think it was some kind of stew with a chili level that’s probably illegal in some countries. My mouth is still on fire. I also ate some street food. Delicious!
- Quirky Observation: The traffic here is… an experience. Motorcycles seem to be the dominant species, weaving through cars like they’re playing a particularly intense game of Frogger. I swear, I saw a guy texting while riding a motorbike. The audacity!
- Imperfection: I spilled half my water on the tablecloth while attempting to cool down my lava-like tongue. The local guy next to me just cracked a smile and pointed at my red face. I liked him a lot.
- Evening (4:00 PM - 5:00 PM): Trying to acclimatise, a swim in the apartment's pool. Need to sweat out the spice.
- Evening (5:00 PM - 8:00 PM): Wandered through the neighborhood market, buying essentials. This place is like a sensory explosion: the colours, the noise, the sheer variety of everything. Picked up some local fruits (snake fruit, anyone?), and the prices are unbelievably cheap!
- Emotional Reaction: Overwhelmed but also incredibly excited. This feels like a proper adventure. The energy of this city is intoxicating.
Day 2: History, Culture, and Questionable Hygiene (and my first serious regret)
- Morning (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM): Visiting the National Museum (Museum Nasional Indonesia). This place is fascinating! Packed with history, and the exhibitions are beautifully curated, even if some of the English translations are a little… offbeat.
- Anecdote: Got a little distracted by a group of school kids who were clearly more interested in taking selfies with me than looking at the artifacts. They were adorable though, and made me feel a strange mix of a celebrity and a total tourist.
- Lunch (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM): Trying a “recommended” local restaurant near the museum. The food was… well, let’s just say it looked authentic. And the taste? Intense. I suspect some of the ingredients are probably still alive.
- Emotion: A small level of food poisoning. Which, if I'm being honest, I was expecting.
- Afternoon (1:00 PM - 4:00 PM): Exploring Old Town (Kota Tua). The architecture is stunning, a mix of Dutch colonial and Indonesian styles. Wandering through the Square, the hustle and bustle is something else.
- Quirky Observation: Apparently, you can rent a bicycle in a variety of different vintage styles. Everyone here is doing it. The bikes are often poorly maintained.
- Imperfection: Accidentally walked (or more accurately, tripped) into a puddle of… something… in Kota Tua. My shoes will never be the same.
- Afternoon (4:00 PM - 6:00 PM): Trying to work up the courage to eat a street-food snack that looks like a giant, deep-fried… something.
- Evening (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM): Dinner at a restaurant in the Menteng area. My stomach is still recovering a bit, so I'm going for what's generally considered safe (and I can understand the menu).
- Honest reaction I have a list of street food I want to try, but honestly the whole food poisoning situation and the state of my stomach has made me a little nervous about food. Going for something simpler.
Day 3: Shopping, Coffee, and Contemplating My Life Choices (and possibly buying a souvenir that's actually useful)
- Morning (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM): Shopping at Grand Indonesia Mall. Okay, this is a bit of an oasis. Air conditioning! Clean toilets! A sense of order! It’s like stepping into a parallel universe after the chaos of yesterday.
- Rambling: The mall is huge, I might be lost for days. So many shops! So many brands! I almost bought a Gucci bag, then remembered I’m backpacking and probably couldn't afford to fly home.
- Lunch (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM): A cafe in the mall. Delicious coffee and a safe, recognizable salad.
- Afternoon (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM): Exploring the surrounding area of Plaza Indonesia, hoping to find some interesting local craft shops.
- Anecdote: Met a lovely artisan who makes stunning batik. Bought a beautiful scarf and actually started attempting some of the basic local phrases.
- Quirky Observation: The traffic is still insane.
- Afternoon (4:00 PM - 6:00 PM): Heading back to Medit2.
- Evening (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM): Attempting to cook a simple meal at the apartment. Wish me luck.
- Emotion: I'm starting to develop a genuine affection for this chaotic, beautiful, humid city.
Day 4 - 6: Re-visiting & Extending
- Day 4 (Various) Re-visiting local eateries I enjoyed. Taking a day trip outside of Jakarta.
- Day 5 (Various)
- I'll probably be wandering around, soaking up the atmosphere.
- Trying to find a good spa.
- Day 6 (Various)
- Planning a big final dinner.
- Packing.
This itinerary isn't a polished presentation of perfect days. It's an honest attempt to capture the chaos, the wonder, and the raw experience of traveling through Jakarta. There will be missteps, wrong turns, and maybe, just maybe, some seriously questionable food choices. But that's the fun of it, isn't it? Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to go find some antacids. And maybe book a massage after all of this.
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Medit2 Awaits! Your West Jakarta Oasis - Questions You *Actually* Need Answered (And Some You Didn't Know You Had!)
Okay, So…What's This Medit2 Place *Really* Like? (Because the Brochure is Lying, Right?)
Alright, let's be real. Brochures are, shall we say, *optimistic*. Medit2 is… well, it's a 2BR apartment in West Jakarta. That much is true. But the vibe? Think less "luxury penthouse" and more "comfortable, lived-in reality.”
I remember the *first* time I saw photos thinking, 'Wow, that balcony! Must be huge!' Nope. It's… functional. You can definitely enjoy a cup of coffee and judge your neighbors' questionable car choices there (guilty!). The kitchen? It's not a chef's paradise. It's a "cook-something-quick-because-traffic-is-murder-and-ordering-takeout-again-is-embarrassing" kind of kitchen. But it *works*. And that, darling, is the beauty of Medit2.
2 Bedrooms - Who's This Actually Good For? Roommates? A Family? Solo Lonely Hearts Club?
Honestly? All of the above! I've seen it work for a couple with a newborn (bless their sleep-deprived souls), two friends splitting rent (smart!), and even a single person who maybe, just maybe, turns the second bedroom into a dedicated gaming room *and* a walk-in closet. (Hey, I'm not judgin'.)
The key point? Space. Jakarta living is *tight*. Two bedrooms gives you at least a *little* breathing room. The other bedroom isn't just a spare room. It can be an office. A workout space. A sanity haven. It’s a lifesaver, truly. I once lived in a studio apartment and I nearly clawed my eyes out. The claustrophobia was REAL.
The "Chic" Part. Is It… Actually Chic? Or Just Marketing BS?
"Chic"... hmmm. Let's just say it's not a runway show. It’s more like, “comfortably stylish, not overly pretentious.” The furnishings are… presentable. The place *isn’t* falling apart. There's a certain… *zen*, dare I say, you can find in a well-lit room, even in West Jakarta. I mean, it’s more about the feeling when you walk in the door after a nightmare commute on a Friday. You're *home* and you can breathe. So, yes, the chic-ness is there in the feeling, not necessarily in the magazine-cover decor.
Don’t expect marble countertops and a personal butler. Do expect a clean, safe, and relatively modern space. Now, am I saying it’s perfect? Absolutely not. I once went into a place and the door handle almost fell of when I touched it. But a little DIY fixes the problem, right? That part is indeed up to you.
Location, Location, Location! West Jakarta… Is That Like, the Middle of Nowhere?
Okay, real talk. West Jakarta isn't Central Park. But it ain't the boonies either. Think of it as… the up-and-coming area. You've got access to malls, restaurants, and, crucially, *transport*. This is Jakarta, people. Traffic is the enemy. The more you are in the heart of the city, the worse it tends to be. And it's… well, it is what it is. So you’re in a good location, you can grab a motorbike taxi (ojek) easily. Just be aware of your surroundings.
I remember trying to get to a meeting once and it took me *three hours*. Three hours! From West Jakarta. I could have flown to Singapore faster. So, yes, the location is good. It's just… Jakarta. Traffic is forever. But hey, at least you're in a decent apartment at the end of all that.
What About the Amenities? Swimming Pool? Gym? Social Life? (Because Let's Be Honest, That Matters.)
Okay, amenities. This is where it gets… varied. Often, Yes there's a pool. Usually, there's a gym. But don’t expect Olympic swimming lessons or a state-of-the-art fitness center. Expect something… usable. A place you can swim a few laps (carefully) and lift some weights without breaking a sweat (too much). A place where you feel like you can get away from the whole city for a short period.
Social life? Well, that's up to you, buttercup. The complex *might* have a communal space, a small cafe, or a place to hang out. But, hey, Jakarta has a vibrant social scene. Get out there, meet people, and enjoy all the city has to offer. That's the point of it all, really.
What’s the Catch? (There’s Always a Catch, Right?)
Listen. There are always catches! First of all, be aware of the rules of the apartment: You're unlikely to be able to get a pet, or itStay Classy Hotels
