Luxury Bandung Penthouse: Plaza View, Fully Furnished!
Okay, buckle up buttercups, because we're diving HEAD FIRST into Luxury Bandung Penthouse: Plaza View, Fully Furnished! – and trust me, after this… you'll need a holiday. I'm talking the kind of holiday that doesn't involve wrestling a suitcase through a rainy airport, or eating mystery meat in a hostel dorm. We're talking LUXURY.
First impression? Okay, I gotta be honest. Finding the darn place was a bit of a mission. Bandung traffic? Let's just say it's got character. (More like, "character that makes you want to gnaw your steering wheel" character.) But hey, once I finally arrived, the Plaza View bit was spot-on. Seriously, the PANORAMIC view… it's like Bandung is laid out for your Instagram pleasure. (Which, let's be real, is a HUGE win.)
Accessibility? Okay, so let's talk specifics. I didn’t need wheelchair accommodation, but I did notice… well, let's be realistic, navigating Bandung in a wheelchair isn't exactly a walk in the park. The hotel itself seems pretty good, with elevators and facilities for disabled guests, but think carefully if you're planning on venturing out much. Important Note: They do have an elevator, which is a godsend because, hello, penthouse!
Inside the Fortress of Fabulousness:
The Apartment itself? (Because, you know, "fully furnished" is a vague description). It was… gasp… gorgeous. Modern, sleek, and clean. Like, ridiculously clean. (Mentioning the cleanliness is definitely a plus point given the current climate, but I’ll circle back to that later.) The air conditioning worked like a dream, because Bandung gets hot. Seriously, I’m talking “sweat-through-your-socks” hot. The "extra-long bed" was a delight. Like, a genuine "fall-into-a-dream-and-never-wake-up" kind of delight. Blackout curtains? Yessssss. I could finally sleep in without the sun trying to bully me awake at 6 AM.
The Bathroom: Okay, remember that "ridiculously clean" thing? Multiply it by ten. The toiletries were lovely, the "separate shower/bathtub" was a masterstroke, and the "bathrobes" (yes, plural) made me feel like a celebrity. I'm not usually a bathrobe person, but in that context, I was embracing the celebrity life.
Internet? Oh, the Internet… Free Wi-Fi in the rooms? Check. Reliable? Mostly. Let’s just say streaming a movie during peak hours wasn’t always smooth sailing. Internet [LAN]? I didn't even bother. Was too busy lounging.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking… This is where it gets Interesting!
- In-Room Breakfast: They offer “Breakfast in room” and “Breakfast takeaway service.” I, of course, went for room service. I mean, why not? Eating breakfast on the balcony, overlooking the city, in your luxurious bathrobe? Pure bliss. The "Asian breakfast" option looked intriguing, but I went with something more Western, because I was feeling basic. It was decent. Not mind-blowing, but definitely the perfect start to my day. It was hot and the coffee was enough to jolt me awake.
- Restaurants, Restaurants Everywhere: The hotel itself has a bunch of restaurants. They have an "A la carte in restaurant" and "Buffet in restaurant."
- Poolside Bar! This deserves its own paragraph. The views from the pool are INSANE. I'm talking Instagram-worthy, "I'm-living-my-best-life" content. Seriously, if you don't take a photo by the pool, did you even go? The cocktails were good, maybe a little pricey, but hey, you're paying for the ambiance. I got a margarita and it was decent.
- Other Dining Details: I didn't personally use them, but the "Coffee/tea in restaurant," "Coffee shop," "Snack bar" are all good options. "Western cuisine in restaurant," "Asian cuisine in restaurant," "Vegetarian restaurant" – they've got you covered.
Things to Do and Ways to Relax (aka, the Spa!)
- The Pool: I already mentioned, the view is epic. You absolutely MUST swim.
- The Spa: Okay, this is where I truly lost myself. Body scrub, Body wrap, Massage… I indulged in it all. The spa was beautiful, serene, and the masseuse was amazing. I'm talking "knots-gone-in-seconds" amazing. Seriously, go. It's worth the splurge. The sauna was great, the steamroom – perfect. And the "Spa/sauna"? Double win!
- Fitness Center? Ugh. I'm meant to be a fitness enthusiast, but I barely glanced at the gym. It looked well-equipped, but… hello, vacation!
- The Pool with a View: What? Did I already mention it? I did! It's beautiful.
Cleanliness and Safety (with a healthy dose of OCD!)
- Safety First: This is where that cleanliness thing comes in. In this post-pandemic world, I'm practically a germaphobe. I'm talking, "I-carry-hand-sanitizer-in-every-pocket" level of anxiety. The hotel GETS IT.
- Hygiene Certification: They advertise "Hygiene certification," which instantly put my mind at ease.
- The Essentials: "Hand sanitizer" everywhere, "Daily disinfection in common areas," "Rooms sanitized between stays" – they're on it.
- And the Details: "Staff trained in safety protocol," "Sterilizing equipment," "Anti-viral cleaning products" – these are the things that matter. The "individually-wrapped food options" were genius. "Cashless payment service" is a must these days.
Services and Conveniences
- Elevator? Checked!
- Concierge? They were helpful but not obsequious. Just right.
- Air conditioning? Essential! Especially in Bandung.
- On-site event hosting, Meetings/banquet facilities, Meeting/banquet facilities, Seminars, Indoor venue for special events, Outdoor venue for special events, Audio-visual equipment for special events, Wi-Fi for special events: I wasn’t running a seminar or planning a corporate event, but it’s good to know they have those offerings. I could host a HUGE party, maybe a small group could convene? I'm sold.
- Food Delivery? Absolutely.
- Laundry service, Dry cleaning, Ironing service: All available.
- Safety deposit boxes: Yes. Good.
- Car park [free of charge], Car park [on-site], Taxi service, Valet parking: Parking was plentiful and easy, which is a lifesaver.
For the Kids:
- I don't have kids but saw "Babysitting service," "Family/child friendly," "Kids facilities," and "Kids meal."
Getting Around:
- Airport transfer: Yes.
- Car park [free of charge], Car park [on-site], Car power charging station, Taxi service, Valet parking: Parking was easy.
For the Bookers:
- Room decorations, Proposal spot: For the hopeless romantics, I guess!
The Downsides (Because I'm Honest):
- Traffic: I said it before, I'll say it again. Bandung traffic is a beast. Factor that in.
- Price: (Let's not sugarcoat it) It's a luxury penthouse. Expect to pay accordingly. Was it worth it? Absolutely, but it's not a budget option.
- Slight Hiccups: The internet was a bit patchy at times. Nothing major, but worth mentioning. I ran out of hot water one morning, for a brief, panic-inducing moment.
The Verdict: Absolutely Worth It – With a Few Caveats!
Look, if you're looking for a luxurious escape, a place to pamper yourself, and views that will actually make you breathe a little easier, then book Luxury Bandung Penthouse: Plaza View, Fully Furnished! You won't regret it. Just be prepared for the traffic, and accept that the price tag reflects the experience. This isn't just a hotel room; it's an experience. It's a taste of the high life, a chance to recharge, and a memory you'll cherish long after you've left.
My Personal Rating: I'd give it a solid 9/10. Minus one point for the internet hiccups and the occasional water issues. But seriously, go book it! And tell them I sent you – maybe I'll get a
Ishigaki's Paradise Found: Grandvrio Resort's Oceanfront Bliss!
Alright, buckle up buttercups! We're not just planning a trip, we're about to live it. And let me tell you, the subject is GHS Bandung. Lux full furnish view plaza. Oh yes. Brace yourself for a rollercoaster of emotions.
Location: GHS Bandung – Studio Lux, Full Furnish, View Plaza (Indonesia, obviously!)
Trip Duration: 3 Days. Can we even call it a trip? It's more like a… a summoning. Of relaxation. And hopefully, culinary delights.
Day 1: Arrival and the Intimate Tango with the Room (and a Side of Panic)
- 14:00 – Land! (and I’m already sweating). So, the flight was fine. Actually it was a blur of lukewarm coffee and the desperate hope that the kid behind me wouldn't kick my seat. Landing in Bandung felt…sticky. The air hugs you a little too close, you know? I swear, my hair immediately went from “tousled chic” to “tropical bird's nest.” Arrived at GHS Bandung. First impressions? The lobby is gorgeous. Shiny floors, that "expensive smell" (you know the one!), and a whole lotta smiling faces.
- 15:00 – The Room Revelation (and Mild Hyperventilation). Okay, so the “Studio Lux, Full Furnish” promised a lot. And it delivers. Seriously, the view from the balcony? Jaw drop. It’s all sprawling plaza, with hints of the city peeking through. The furniture is sleek, the lighting is perfect, and the bed looks like it's begging me to abandon all responsibilities and nap. But wait. The closet. It’s bigger than my entire apartment! I almost tripped over my own feet in excitement.
- 15:30 – Unpacking and the existential dread of too much space. Okay, I have a problem. I packed like I was escaping to a desert island. So many clothes. So many shoes. The view is amazing but I also feel like I'm drowning in possibilities, should I wear that one dress? or not? Do I even have this one dress is the question? I start wondering about the meaning of life. Existential dread. The whole shebang.
- 16:00 – Reconnaissance Mission: Food Hunt. Okay, snap out of it, inner drama queen! Time to explore. The hotel's restaurant looks tempting, but I’m a creature of spontaneity. I want… real Bandung. I'm talking street food, spicy noodles, and the questionable (but delicious) things you find on the side of the road. This is where the trip can get risky.
- 17:00– Plaza People Watching & Shopping(a mild case of "shiny object syndrome") The Plaza is HUGE! Beautiful. I see a bunch of people walking the corridors, some walking around holding hands some talking, there are some shops that catch my attention. I am a sucker for a good bag and the shop right in front of me sells a very fashionable one.I can't help myself. I entered and went wild buying a bunch of things, maybe I will leave everything in the end. Whatever!
- 19:00 – Dinner (and the Spice Revelation). Found a little warung (small, local eatery) down the street. Ordered "Nasi Goreng Spesial." The special part? It had enough chili peppers to power a small town. My mouth was on fire! Honestly, my eyes welled up not from the deliciousness, but from the sheer intensity of the spice. But it was magnificent. This is what I came for!
- 20:00 – Back to the Room and Sweet, Sweet Freedom. The balcony. The view. The bed. I think I’ll just sit here, sipping a local beer, and… breathe. This, my friends, is what "luxury" is all about. It's about the small things like not having to do the dishes.
Day 2: Culture, Coffee, and a (Slightly Embarrassing) Karaoke Incident
- 08:00 – Wake up, View, and Coffee. Today, I'm going to try to be productive. But the view is demanding my attention. I mean, look at that! I can practically feel the sun kissing my skin as I sip my coffee here.
- 09:00 – Coffee shop. The dream! I'm the kind of woman that goes out for coffee. I walked out to the nearby cafe in the area. The scent of roasted beans and sweet pastries wafting through the air. It's like a hug for your soul.
- 10:00 – Cultural Immersion (and the Unexpected Beauty of Batik). A visit to a local market, the colours, the noise, the smells! It was overwhelming, and in a good way. I wanted everything. Especially a batik scarf so vibrantly colourful it practically screamed "Indonesia!" I spent an hour haggling with a sweet old lady who clearly saw right through my novice bargaining skills. Worth it.
- 13:00 – Lunch (and a New Addiction). Found a restaurant on the street. Simple. Delicious. Cheap. I'm not sure what I ate, but it involved some form of coconut milk, chicken, and a whole lot of flavor. And now, I'm addicted. I could eat that for every meal.
- 16:00 – Karaoke. Oh. Dear. God. Okay, so the hotel has a karaoke room. And you know what? I'm a terrible singer. A truly, magnificently awful singer. But the drinks. The liquid courage. Let's just say a rendition of "Bohemian Rhapsody" happened. (The less said about the performance, the better.) The security guard probably still has nightmares.
- 18:00 – Evening View. Calm. Regret. But, on second thought, maybe it was okay. It's nice to be a silly idiot.
- 19:00 – Dinner (and the Karaoke Hangover). I'm starving, and my throat feels like sandpaper. Found a cozy little restaurant with live music. And a very, very soothing ambiance. Just what I need to recover from my singing.
- 21:00 – Back to the Balcony, Star Gazing, and Contemplating My Life Choices. The karaoke was a mistake. I should've known better. But hey, at least I'm memorable, right?
Day 3: Spa, Souvenirs, and the Sad Waltz of Departure
- 09:00 – Spa Day! (Pure Bliss). The hotel spa. Needed that. Massage, body scrub, feeling the knots melt away. Heaven. Absolutely, positively, heavenly. I walked out feeling like a brand new person.
- 11:00 – Souvenir Shopping (the Scramble Begins). Time to find those last-minute gifts. I ran around like a mad woman, grabbing little trinkets, spices, and things for my friends and family.
- 13:00 – Last Lunch. The Final Spice Embrace. Back to the little warung for one last hurrah. One last taste of that chili-infused magic.
- 14:00 – Packing. The Dreadful Part. Okay, time to face reality. My suitcase is overflowing, I might need a second one. The memories are overflowing my head.
- 15:00 – Final View and a Quiet Moment. Sitting on the balcony, one last time. Taking a deep breath. Realizing, I had a great time.
- 16:00 – Departure. (The Sad Part). The taxi is here. Time to go. But I'll bring a little piece of Bandung with me. The spice. The colours. The memories.
- 19:00 – Land and Realization. Back home, I realize that I need some time to recover, the real world seems boring.
Final Thoughts:
GHS Bandung? Absolutely. The Room? Fantastic. The food? Incredible. The Karaoke? Never again. But the experience? Priceless. Would I recommend it? In a heartbeat. Just maybe… bring some earplugs for the karaoke nights. And maybe, just maybe, pack an extra suitcase.
Unbelievable Tel Aviv Luxury: Arbel Suites Hotel Awaits!
Okay, so, *Luxury* in Bandung? Really? What's the *actual* deal with Plaza View? Is it truly 'luxury'? Because I picture a tiny fridge and a broken AC.
Alright, let's be real. "Luxury" is subjective, right? My wife, bless her heart, defines luxury as "a clean toilet and a decent coffee machine." Me? I'm easier to please. I just want a view that doesn't scream "concrete jungle." Plaza View? It's... *mostly* luxurious. It's got a pretty decent view (more on that later), and the furniture isn't your budget IKEA special. Think… slightly above average. The AC, to my sheer JOY (and sanity), actually worked. The fridge *was* in decent shape. But, and this is a big but, the definition of "luxury" in Bandung is often a step or two down from what a Westerner expects. So, manage your expectations. You're not in a Four Seasons. You're in Bandung, and that in itself has its own *unique* charm. The charm of "is the water hot today?" And yes, the coffee machine. The coffee machine passed my wife’s test and it's safe to say it's luxury for us.
Fully Furnished – What does that *really* mean? Do I need to bring my own toothbrush, or like, a whole kitchen set? Because packing a whisk is a *nightmare*.
Okay, so "fully furnished" *in Bandung* can mean anything from "a bed and a prayer" to… actually, a pretty decent setup. Plaza View? They're not going to leave you stranded. You will find basic things like a bed, a sofa (probably comfy), a little kitchen setup (pots and pans, plates, silverware, the works. Usually. Sometimes it’s missing something, like a spoon), and some kind of TV. I’d still pack your own toothbrush, obviously, and possibly a good coffee mug (their mugs sometimes... leave something to be desired, shall we say?). Don't go overboard packing baking utensils. I mean, unless you're planning a cake-off in the penthouse, you'll probably be fine. On my first trip, I completely forgot to bring a corkscrew. The wine was the only thing missing that night. Ugh.
The View! You mentioned that. The website probably shows some glorious panorama that is probably not what I'll get. Spoil it for me. What's the *actual* view like from this place?
Okay, the view. This is where Plaza View *kind of* shines. I mean, picture this: you're (hopefully) high up, overlooking Bandung. You get a decent cityscape. You might see some mountains, if the smog cooperates (which, let’s be honest, is a gamble). It is, in the morning, pretty great. Drinking my coffee and watching the city wake up? Heaven. Now, the website pictures? Yeah, they're probably enhanced. Let's be real. The reality is that the 'glorious panorama' might be slightly obscured by a bit of haze, the occasional construction crane, or the neighbour's laundry (which, by the way, is a Bandung constant. Laundry everywhere!). The BEST view is usually early mornings, or, if you're lucky, after a rain shower. My first time, the windows were filthy, and I spent an hour cleaning them. I swear, it made all the difference.
What about the location? Is it close to anything interesting, or am I stuck in the middle of nowhere, forever yearning for a decent nasi goreng?
The location is... *decent*. It's not exactly in the heart of the action, but Bandung isn't exactly a huge place. You're relatively close to some shopping malls. You can grab a Grab or Gojek (those are your lifeline in Bandung) and get around fairly easily. The key is to be prepared for traffic. Traffic is a way of life. You will learn to embrace it. You will learn to zone out to it. You will learn to schedule your life around it. Nasi goreng? You'll be able to find some nearby. Don't worry, your craving for nasi goreng will be easily satisfied.
Okay, the really important stuff. What about the internet? Because I need to be able to Slack, binge-watch, and post pics of my coffee. Can I *actually* work from this place without going insane from buffering?
Ah, the internet. This is where things can get… *interesting*. Let's just say "reliable" isn't usually a word I'd associate with Bandung internet. Plaza View? It *usually* has internet. Expect speeds that might make you weep (especially if you’re used to Western broadband). I've had days where I was streaming Netflix perfectly fine, and days where sending a single email felt like pushing a boulder uphill. It's… unpredictable. Have a backup plan. Maybe a local SIM card with a decent data allowance. Consider bringing a good book, just in case. And a whole lot of patience. My biggest workday disaster? The internet dying right before a critical video conference. That was fun, let me tell you. Fun while I juggled my screaming baby and explained the situation (for the 5th time) to my boss.
Is it safe? Let's get real and I really don't want to walk around with one hand tied behind my head.
Safety in Bandung is generally pretty good, but always use common sense. Plaza View itself is usually pretty secure, with security guards and things. But, you always need to be aware of your surroundings, especially at night. Don't flash expensive jewelry, don't leave your phone (or bag) unattended, and generally, be street smart. The biggest danger is probably the traffic (seriously, watch out for those motorbikes!), and maybe that the lift will break down. And trust me, in the intense Bandung heat, using the elevators is a must.
Okay, I'm sold (maybe). But give it to me straight. What's the biggest downside? The thing that *really* annoyed you? Tell me the truth! Don't sugarcoat it!
The biggest downside? Hmm. It's a tie between two things. 1) The traffic. OMG. Traffic. It's brutal. Prepare to spend half your life stuck in gridlock. And 2) The unpredictable nature of things. Everything can be a bit… hit or miss. The water pressure, the internet, the availability of specific ingredients at the local Warung. You have to be prepared for things not always going to plan. You have to learn to roll with it. Look at me, the perfectionist, slowly embracing the chaos.
For the love of all that is holy! What's the "bathroom" like? I'm a picky one. Is it clean? Does it have hot water that works? Does it drain properly? Because I need to be able to get a decent shower!
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