Tangerang Getaway: Luxurious 2BR Apartment (38m2) - Your Own Vacation!
Tangerang Getaway: Luxurious 2BR Apartment (38m2) - Your Own Vacation!
Tangerang Getaway: Luxurious 2BR Apartment (38m2) – My Own Vacation…Or Maybe Just a Really Tiny Slice of Luxury? (A Brutally Honest Review)
Alright, folks, buckle up. This isn't your sterile, corporate-approved review. This is the real deal, written by a sleep-deprived traveler who just spent a few days trying to "vacation" in a 38m2 apartment in Tangerang. And let me tell you, it was…an experience.
Accessibility: A Mixed Bag with Potential
Let's start with the basics. The listing claims facilities for disabled guests. That's good! But I didn't need 'em, and I didn't investigate deeply. So, this is a "proceed with caution" situation. The elevator was there, which is a HUGE plus. Beyond that, I’m not sure. I’d suggest calling the hotel directly and asking some very detailed questions if accessibility is a priority.
On-site Accessible Restaurants/Lounges: Crickets. Didn't see anything specifically marked as "accessible," but hey, maybe I just missed it.
Cleanliness and Safety: Trying REALLY Hard (and Succeeding, Mostly)
Okay, this is where things get interesting. The hotel clearly takes COVID seriously.
- Anti-viral cleaning products: Check. (Smelled like it, too!)
- Daily disinfection in common areas: Yep. Saw the staff at work. Aggressively cleaning the elevator buttons, which I appreciated.
- Rooms sanitized between stays: Absolutely! (This made me feel a lot better, truth be told.)
- Hand sanitizer everywhere: Like, literally everywhere. You'd think they were giving it away.
- Staff trained in safety protocol: They seemed to know their safety stuff. Measured distances, masked up, all that jazz.
- Sanitized kitchen and tableware items: My mug sparkled. No complaints there.
- Individually-wrapped food options: More on that later…
The "Safety" Factor
The 24-hour security was a big plus. CCTV cameras were everywhere, too. Made me feel safe, even though I was essentially just alone in a tiny apartment. Security features were there and working, which is always a good thing! I did like the safe box.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: A Buffet of… Choices?
Alright, let's talk about the food, the fuel of any good vacation, right?
- Restaurants: There were restaurants. Multiple. But the options weren't exactly…thrilling.
- Breakfast [buffet]: I’m not a breakfast buffet person, so I skipped this. But the "Asian breakfast" options looked enticing, from a distance.
- Breakfast in room: I opted for this one morning. It was…fine. Individually wrapped pastries. Pre-made, but ok.
- Coffee/tea in restaurant: I'm a coffee fiend, and the self serve coffee machine was…meh. But at least it was there.
I’ll talk more about food later…
Rooms: Tiny, But Teeming with Tech
My 2BR apartment was … small. Let’s just say I got to know the walls intimately. But, hey, it was clean. Like, gleaming clean. The air conditioning worked like a charm, which was a godsend in humid Tangerang.
- Wi-Fi [free]: Spotty, but usable. Thank goodness for my phone's hotspot.
- Air conditioning: Glorious.
- Complimentary tea/coffee: Basic, but appreciated.
- In-room safe box: A peace of mind.
- Desk/Laptop workspace: Essential, if a bit cramped.
- Bathroom: Perfectly functional. Hot water that actually worked!
- Television: A mountain of channels, all in HD.
- Mini bar: Empty, of course.
Services and Conveniences: Doing Their Best
The staff tried their best, bless their hearts.
- Daily housekeeping: Prompt and efficient. My bed was always made perfectly.
- Concierge: Helpful, though a bit overstretched, I feel.
- Laundry service: I didn’t try this, but it was available.
- Car park [on-site]: Free parking is always a win.
- Room service [24-hour]: They did have this. I’ll talk about that later.
Things to do: Ways to Relax…Or Mostly Just Exist
This is where the "vacation" part got dicey.
- Swimming pool: This was THE thing. The outdoor pool looked inviting, if a bit small.
- Gym/fitness: I didn't hit the gym, but it was there.
- Spa: I'm a sucker for a spa. The spa offerings seemed decent, but I didn’t use them.
My Biggest Beef
Alright, here’s the thing. The place felt…sterile. It was clean, safe, and efficient, but it lacked soul, that spark of personality that makes a place memorable. And the food…oh, the food.
I ordered room service one night. Chicken noodles. They offered “Asian cuisine” and “Western cuisine,” but I’m not sure what the difference was. It arrived…fast. Too fast. The noodles were undercooked. The chicken was…suspect. I swear it looked like it hadn’t seen the light of day.
The next morning, I craved a proper breakfast. But the buffet felt too risky, given the whole "individually wrapped" situation. So I ordered room service again. This time I ordered omelets. And…well, they were…fine. But forget about the warm, fluffy deliciousness one hopes for. The omelets were cold. And I got the feeling they were the same omelets that had been sitting in the fridge for a week.
Final Verdict: A Solid Choice, But Don’t Expect Magic
Would I stay here again? Maybe. If I absolutely had to be in Tangerang, and safety and cleanliness were my top priorities, yeah, I'd consider it. This place is great if you appreciate cleanliness and safety. It just needs a little…something. A bit more soul. A chef who can cook noodles (but, is that really too much to ask?). But overall, it did the job. I survived. And hey, at least the air conditioning worked. The pool looked cool.
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Okay, buckle up buttercups, because this ain't your grandma's meticulously planned travel itinerary. This is, well, me trying to wangle a "vacation" at a 2-bedroom, 38m2 apartment in Tangerang, Indonesia. Let's be honest, "serasa liburan" – feels like a vacation – is a pretty lofty goal when you're crammed into a space the size of my high school bedroom. But hey, adventure awaits (maybe!).
Day 1: Arrival and the Great Apartment Hunt (or, "Where’s the Air Conditioning?" Edition)
- 1:00 PM: Landing in Jakarta. Ugh, the humidity hits you like a wet blanket the second you step off the plane. Immediately regret wearing that cute linen jumpsuit.
- 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM: The taxi. The driver spoke approximately zero English and seemed to navigate solely based on the vague feeling of "direction." We're talking a rollercoaster of honking, near-misses with scooters, and me basically giving up on controlling my facial expressions. Jakarta traffic is legendary. I'm pretty sure I aged a year.
- 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Arrive at the apartment. Okay… small. Like, REALLY small. The pictures online were heavily filtered, let's just say that. The "luxury" promised is… debatable. The first thing I did? Locate the air conditioning. Found it! Sort of. It’s chugging along, but I'm not sure if it's actually making things cooler or just pretending.
- 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Unpack. Realize I packed way too many shoes. Realize I should have packed more bug spray. This place is swarming with… something. Little tiny things. Creepy.
- 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Explore the "amenities." "Gym" – more like a closet with a treadmill that looks like it’s seen more action than me on a Saturday night. The "pool" – small, but hey, at least it’s water. Maybe I'll brave that later.
- 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Dinner. Walk to the nearest warung (small local eatery). Ordered something that looked delicious, but ended up being explosively spicy. Tears. Lots of tears. (See: emotional reaction).
- 7:00 PM - Bedtime: Attempt to actually, fully relax. Fail. The noises! The street music! The constant stream of someone's life happening outside my tiny window. Okay, deep breaths. I can do this. I will do this. Maybe some meditation… if I can find a quiet corner. (lol).
Day 2: Tangerang Tango (or, "Lost in Translation, Again")
- Morning: Wake up groggy. The air conditioning is still doing the bare minimum, so I'm already mildly sweaty. The tiny bed feels like a joke after the initial shock to the system. Ugh.
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Breakfast. Attempt to find something Western-ish. Gave up and settled on some local pastries from a street vendor. They're okay. Sugar rush imminent.
- 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM: Taxi! Again. This time to a mall. Which, I know, is the opposite of "authentic travel," but I needed a dose of familiarity. Wandered aimlessly, mostly just people-watching. The sheer variety of people and styles here is fascinating. I ended up buying a ridiculous, brightly colored umbrella "just in case." (Because the sunshine in Indonesia can be deceiving!)
- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Lunch at the mall. Ordered a dish that was supposed to be "chicken" and got… something else. Honestly, I'm not entirely sure. I just nodded and smiled. Lost in translation again.
- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Tried (and failed) to find a decent coffee shop. The "coffee" I got was… let's just say it tasted like burnt tires.
- 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Back to the apartment. Attempt a nap. The traffic noise and the persistent buzzing from the… bugs… made it impossible. Swear I saw a cockroach scurry past! (Ew.)
- 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: The pool. Okay, it was small. And a little murky. But I went in anyway. And you know what? It was actually kind of nice. A small win!
- 6:00 PM onwards: Dinner. Attempted to order food delivery this time. Fingers crossed it doesn't have any surprise ingredients.
Day 3: A Bit of Culture (and a Whole Lot of Mosquitoes)
- Morning: Feeling slightly less like a total disaster today. Must be the coffee (burned tires notwithstanding).
- 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Head to a local market. Oh. My. Goodness. The smells! The sounds! The sheer bustle of it all! I got completely lost, but in the best possible way. Saw fruits I'd never even heard of, and the colorful clothes – wow. This is the real Indonesia. (And I was terrified of germs which I'm sure I had all over by now!)
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Got roped into buying some spices. The vendor was SO charming, and I think I ended up with something delicious. (Fingers crossed)
- 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Lunch at another warung. This time I took a local's recommendation and had nasi uduk (coconut rice). Delicious! A win! Also, I didn’t cry this time!
- 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Attempted to find a museum about something. Google maps took me to a place. Turns out it was closed. (sigh). Decided to just stroll, feeling like a tiny grain of rice in a big pot of Indonesian culture.
- 4:00 PM - Bedtime: Back to the apartment. I swear, there are more bugs than yesterday. DEEP BREATHS. I'm gonna attempt to get a massage at a place I saw nearby.
The Massage Experience: Oh My Godness
Okay, so the massage place. Ah, the massage place. I swear, the entrance was a little too… dark. And my therapist (a teenager I think) spoke no English, but boy could she massage! (The massage was so much better than I expected!) The first 10 minutes: pure, blissful relaxation. Then, she started… cracking things. My back, my neck, my ankles. I was certain I was going to be permanently disfigured. (Or at least bruised.) The look on my face must've been priceless. But she kept going.
Then she massaged my head! Okay, that felt nice! Okay, that felt more than just nice! Okay, I think I fell asleep!
When I woke up, I felt… different. More relaxed? Maybe. It was… intense. It was unlike anything I've ever experienced. And I’d even venture to state I’m thinking of going back. (Am I out of my mind?) More intense. (Good or bad? I don’t know yet!)
Day 4: The Final Stretch and the "Almost-Vacation-Feeling" Begins
- Morning: Woke up with a slight ache (massage aftermath, probably). But also, a weird sense of… peace? Okay, maybe this "tiny apartment" thing isn't so bad after all. I'm sort of used to the bugs now.
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Breakfast. Local. Delicious. No tears.
- 10:00 AM - Noon: Attempted to buy something for my partner. Realized I didn’t know what to buy. Just strolled around.
- Noon - 1:00 PM: Last lunch. Tried something new. I think the food is getting better. Or, I'm just adapting.
- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Packed. Looked at this tiny apartment with a weird bittersweet feeling. I actually learned to enjoy the small space! (I think!)
- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Tried to get a taxi. That took longer than expected.
- 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Actually in the taxi.
- 4:00 PM: Goodbye Tangerang! Goodbye tiny apartment! Goodbye (maybe) freedom!
Final Thoughts:
It wasn't a "perfect" vacation. Far from it. There were moments of frustration, confusion, and a whole lot of spicy food-related tears. But… I survived. And I even had a little adventure.
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Okay, Let's Get This Tangerang Getaway Sorted (Before I Need a Vacation FROM the Planning!) - Your Questions, Answered (Maybe)
1. So... 38m2. Is that a *closet* with a bed? Honestly, I’m used to sprawling...
Look, let's be real. 38m2 ain't a mansion. It's *cozy*. I'm talking a good, solid city apartment size. Think of it as a REALLY well-designed studio that lets you pretend you're a grown-up with an actual bedroom (or two!). Okay, okay, I was expecting a bit more space myself, honestly. But once I got there, the layout was actually clever. It *felt* bigger than I expected. Think of it like... a perfectly folded origami crane. Efficient. Functional. And, you know, you've got to appreciate the engineer who made the crane, you know? It's not a ballroom, no, but I could breath. And, you know what, I was so busy enjoying myself that I didn't actually *think* about the size that much. You know how it is, you just adapt, right? It's about how you use the space, people! And if you're really worried, bring your favorite inflatable flamingo. Always makes a space feel more like home. But seriously, it's fine. Really.
2. Two bedrooms? Score! But is the "second" bedroom, like, a glorified shoe-box? Or does it also have a window? Windows are important. Sunlight is life!
Okay, good question! The second bedroom... yeah, it's not a palace suite, let's put it that way. It's… more of a compact, but perfectly functional, space. And YES! It does, thankfully, have a window. Thank goodness. I'm not sure I could have survived a shoebox and no sunlight, honestly. It's a little smaller than the master, of course, but you won't feel *completely* claustrophobic. Emphasis on the *not completely*. My friend and I were there, and we did the rock/paper/scissors and I got the smaller one! The indignity! It actually, though, worked out fine (because, you know, friendship). It’s still better than sharing a bed in a hotel, that’s for sure. Think of it as the *cozier* option. And hey, windows! Sunshine makes everything better, really. So, sunshine: check!
3. "Luxurious?" What makes this place "luxurious"? I expect a gold-plated toilet and a butler named Jeeves! (Okay, maybe not Jeeves.)
Alright, let's dial back the Jeeves expectations. Gold-plated toilets? Nope. I’m pretty sure. (I didn’t check personally, but you know…) "Luxurious" is probably using a bit of creative marketing, let's be honest. But... it’s definitely *comfortable*. The furniture isn’t Ikea-level cheap and the linens were actually pretty decent. The building had a nice pool! *That* was pretty luxurious, to be honest. I spent a *lot* of time in that pool. And the air conditioning worked! That's LUXURY in the tropics, right? Plus, you can get a massage in the city, and that's… luxurious-adjacent, right? So, not a Downton Abbey-level experience, but *definitely* several notches up from a budget hostel. It's well-appointed, clean, and makes you feel like, hey, you're actually on vacation and not just desperately trying to find a clean public restroom. The luxury is more in the feeling, okay? The *vibe*.
4. What's the deal with the location? Is it near, like, anything interesting? Or am I going to be stuck in a concrete jungle?
Okay, location, location, location! It *depends* on what you consider interesting. It's in Tangerang, which isn't exactly the beating heart of international tourism, let's just say. BUT, it's conveniently located near… stuff! It’s close to shopping malls (a must, let's be real), restaurants, and public transport. The city felt safe, and you can get around easily (grab a Grab, it's your friend!). Also, it's a decent base for exploring Jakarta. I wanted to go to Jakarta, but got sidetracked by the food and the pool! (Priorities, people!). The apartment itself, the specific block, has some great little cafes and restaurants nearby. I found this amazing little noodle place... I'm not even lying, I went there three times in three days. Seriously, it's worth going just for the noodles. Okay, now I'm just hungry. You can't expect to be in the *exact* center of the action in every city, and if you are, be prepared to pay. This place is a good balance, I think!
5. What amenities are offered? Is there a kitchen, a washing machine? I need to know! Laundry is serious business.
Yes! YES! There is indeed a kitchen. Thank heavens, because I love to cook (and try to eat healthier than I do on vacation!), and eating out every meal is *exhausting* and expensive. And. drum roll... YES! There is a washing machine. This is HUGE. Seriously. Bringing clean clothes home? Best vacation perk EVER. Okay, the kitchen... It was decently equipped, honestly. Not the Gordon Ramsay kitchen, but it had the basics. I cooked breakfast every day. And a few low-effort dinners. The washing machine was a lifesaver. I packed light (which I always try to do and always fail!), so the washer let me do a quick load of laundry every other day. Seriously, the washing machine alone almost justified the cost of the rental. Almost. But seriously, having a kitchen and washer is a massive plus.
6. The pool! Is the pool actually swimmable? Or is it just for Instagram photos? And is it crowded?
Okay, the pool. *The pool*. This is where things get... complicated. Yes, the pool is swimmable! I spent a significant portion of my vacation in that pool. It's clean, and it's lovely. However... This is where reality bites, you know? It *can* get crowded. Depending on the time of day/the day of the week. I went mid-week, and it was great. Had the place almost to myself. Bliss. Sunday afternoon? Forget about it. ItEscape to Paradise: Green Tree Inn, Fuyang's Hidden Gem!
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