Travel Dates: June 6 - 7, 2015
one of my closest peers here in Jakarta has decided to bid goodbye to Jakarta after working for 2 years. Thus, some friends and I have decided to make his send off a surprise by planning a staycation in central Jakarta.
our hashtag on our social media for this experience was #bexforevermore hahaha!
becoming a default staycation pose. haha!
with bex!
This was actually a simple staycation. We didn't cramp this overnight with things to do, hence, we basically spent the weekend chitchatting and eating. Moreover, personally, my goal for this staycation was to bring them to my favorite dining spots around Jakarta.
ACCOMMODATION
After some research on hotels in Jakarta that can cater 4 adults in one room, we booked an overnight stay at the 2 bedroom suite of Aston at Kuningan Suites via Booking.com. I have decided to book through this website as it was the cheapest in comparison to the hotel's website and other 3rd parties.
2 bedroom suite with breakfast for 4 pax, inclusive of all taxes and surcharges - 1,161,348 IDR (~87 USD)
PROs
- massive room space (perfect for small type of gatherings)
- cozy hotel experience
- helpful and accommodating hotel staff
- relatively clean and comfortable room
- nearby to malls
CONs
- some taxi drivers had difficulty locating the hotel
- poor air conditioning in both rooms
- breakfast spread was nothing to rave about
- dark lighting in the bathroom
lobby
living room and kitchen
bedroom
breakfast choices
DINING
Like what i have mentioned, a bulk of our staycation was spent in the malls (window) shopping and dining. So let me share some dining places i love which i excitedly shared to my friends.
An Ismaya Group creation which will always be my favorite restaurant in Jakarta.
We had our lunch at the Senayan City branch.
Must Try Dish: nachos
lunchin'
My favorite sushi place in all of Jakarta. Enough Said.
Must Try Dishes: salmon sashimi and dragon roll
Bex and Family. hahaha!
Last Thoughts about #bexforevermore
friends forever!
Writing this entry now makes me miss Bex so much. Life hasn't been the same since he went back to the Philippines. DRAMA! Hahaha!
Anyway, remembering that moment where we were all together talking about life, future plans and current events were a realization that things are changing. some for the good and some are not. And at that point, we all agreed in one thing, a major change is coming. And it is going to happen soon. real soon. *wink*
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