Dein Aufenthalt — Mercure Batam
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Das Eigentum — Mercure Batam
Mercure Batam feels like a solid mid-range escape from Singapore’s pace, a ten-minute ferry ride away. The lobby is clean and modern with a business-hotel sheen, but the selling point is the rooftop pool and the harbour view across to Singapore. It suits couples and short-stay travellers who want a comfortable, no-fuss base for Batam’s shopping and dining, without resort pretensions.
Chroniken von Batam
Batam’s modern history is a deliberate creation. In the 1970s, Indonesia’s government designated it a bonded zone to attract manufacturing and tourism, pulling workers from across the archipelago and turning a sparsely populated island into a fast-growing city. The 1990s saw a tourism boom with sprawling resorts and golf courses, aimed squarely at Singapore. Today, Batam is a mix of high-rise hotels, industrial estates, and local kampung patches, with a contemporary identity that’s pragmatic, polyglot, and transit-oriented.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger Batam-Guide →Die besten Monate
May and June, and September — these are the driest months with lower humidity and reliable sunshine, plus fewer regional holidays so ferry queues are short.
Peak / Festival Surge
December and January are the busiest months because of Singapore school holidays and Christmas–New Year travel. Hotel prices can jump 30-50%. No major festivals, but Chinese New Year (January/February) also spikes demand.
Budget Schulter Saison
March and October offer good weather, lighter crowds, and lower rates — you’ll often find rooms 15–25% cheaper than peak season.
Wetter & Verpackung
Batam sits on the equator, so it’s always hot and humid, with short tropical downpours possible year-round. Pack lightweight, quick-dry clothing and a compact umbrella or travel rain jacket.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Batam
- The Batam–Singapore ferry schedule now runs digital boarding passes through a new app, reducing check-in time at Harbour Bay or Batam Centre.
- A new direct highway linking Batam Centre to Nagoya Hill Mall opened in late 2025, cutting travel time to about 15 minutes.
- Several local warungs in the Nagoya area have closed due to a street-widening project, so check Google Maps before heading out for dinner.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Mercure Batam, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a high floor, even-numbered room facing away from the main road if possible — street-side rooms on lower floors will catch traffic noise from Jalan Hang Tuah or Jalan Raden Patah depending on which branch the Mercure occupies. The hotel has 8 floors total (ground + 7 guest floors), so aim for floors 5–7 for the quietest sleep and a sliver of sea view over the rooftops.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1–3 (especially facing the street or near the lift lobby), as street noise is loudest here. Also skip rooms directly adjacent to the lift shaft on any floor — the doors are often slow and clatter through the night. Rooms near the back service stairs may pick up kitchen/delivery noise from the restaurant and loading bay until 10 PM.
Best views
Ask for a room on a high floor (6–7) with a number ending in 01–08 – these look out over the street towards the harbour or nearby hills, not a blank wall or inner courtyard with an aircon unit view. You may get a partial sea glimpse across the busy road, but nothing dramatic.
Quietest floors
Floors 5, 6, and 7 — furthest from street level and above the main pulse of the lobby, restaurant, and function rooms (usually on lower two floors).
🔊 Noise notes
Batam roads are packed with scooters, trucks, and honking from 6 AM to midnight. The Mercure Batam sits on a main thoroughfare in Nagoya, so expect bass thrum even on quieter floors. Request a room away from the lift and the service elevator on the left wing – that's where housekeeping carts and banging start early. The ground-floor bar plays music until about 11 PM, so avoid rooms directly above it (likely rooms 101–108 on floor 1, but ask front desk to confirm).
Insider tips
1. Park in the hotel's own lot rather than the chaotic street parking — it's free and secure, but get there before 7 PM as spaces fill quickly. 2. Check-in is usually quick if you've prepaid online, but if you need an early check-in (before 11 AM), call the hotel the day before – they'll try to block a quiet room for you on the spot rather than leaving you waiting in the lobby.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Einrichtungen — Mercure Batam
Free standard Wi-Fi for all guests (up to 10 Mbps). A premium tier (50 Mbps) is available at IDR 50,000 per day; login via room number and surname.
Two lifts serve all floors (ground to 12th). No stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital newspaper via PressReader in the lobby lounge; no physical papers delivered. The hotel occupies a 1990s shopping complex with a tiled atrium and notable koi pond.
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed. Late check-out until 13:00 costs IDR 250,000; after 13:00 charged half a night's rate.
Complimentary luggage storage at the concierge desk, accessible during lobby hours (06:00–22:00).
Step-free entrance at main lobby; wheelchair-accessible rooms available (Room 301 and 401). Lifts and restaurant are accessible, but no slope in the pool area.
On-site self-parking for free (one car per room). Nearest public car park is Nagoya Hill Mall basement (IDR 5,000 per hour). No EV charging stations.
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: None (no separate city tax; 10% service charge and 11% government tax are included in room rate)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required for non-refundable rates; refundable rates require a credit card guarantee. At check-in, a refundable deposit of IDR 500,000 is placed on your card for incidentals.
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Mosque: Masjid Nurul Hikmah (280 m · ~4 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Nurul Halimah (330 m · ~4 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Nurul Halimah (628 m · ~8 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Vihara Cipta Dharma Teluk Tering (638 m · ~8 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
One Batam Mall — 922 m · ~12 min walk
Bundaran Tuah Madani — 496 m · ~6 min walk
Museum Raja Ali Haji — 2.1 km · ~26 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Bank Mandiri — 653 m · ~8 min walk
Kimia Farma — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk
CONG JAYA — 581 m · ~7 min walk
Pelabuhan Batam Centre — 2.2 km · ~28 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Use ATMs at major malls or banks like BNI, Mandiri; airport counters offer poor rates, avoid them.
Cards accepted at mid-range hotels, malls, and larger restaurants; street markets and small warungs are cash-only. Contactless is uncommon.
Not expected but appreciated for good service: round up taxi fares, leave 5-10% at nicer restaurants, small tips (10,000 IDR) for hotel porters.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →Instant kopi sachet or street-side kopi tubruk for about 5,000-10,000 IDR.
Nasi padang (rice with mixed dishes) from a warung: around 15,000-25,000 IDR.
Mie goreng or nasi goreng at a local food stall: about 20,000-30,000 IDR for a main.
Nagoya area (especially Jalan Raja Haji Fisabilillah) and the main weekend food market (Pasar Pujasera) for sate, gorengan, and bakso.
Hypermart, Transmart, and Giant Express are common budget supermarkets.
Nagoya Hill Shopping Mall and Batam City Square – market stalls inside sell cheap casual wear and batik.
Angkot (minibus) – 5,000-10,000 IDR per ride; from Hang Nadim Airport, take the Damri airport bus (about 40,000 IDR to downtown).
Always bargain at markets (start at 50% of quoted price). Drink air minum kemasan (bottled water) from supermarkets, not hotels. Eat at warung instead of touristy seafood restaurants.
Gut zu wissen — Batam
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 18097.75 · IDR
Emergency Contacts
BatamBatam is located in Riau Islands, Indonesia. Emergency numbers may vary by provider. Tourist assistance available through hotel concierge or Batam Tourism Board (+62-778-462-261). International prefix: +62
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Batam, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Mercure Batam
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Bank Mandiri — 653 m · ~8 min walk — pharmacy · Kimia Farma — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Umher zu kommen
Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) → Hotel Singapore, Batam Center
💡 Grab app is more reliable than street taxis; airport taxis available at official counter near baggage claim
Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) → Hotel Singapore, Batam Center
💡 Most convenient; arrange through hotel concierge before arrival; includes waiting time and direct drop-off; negotiate flat rate
Batam Center / Harbor areas → Hotel Singapore vicinity
💡 Cheapest local transit; routes cover main attractions; have small cash ready; ask hotel staff for correct route number
Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) → Batam Center Terminal
💡 Budget option; shared shuttle buses depart from airport terminal; connect to local buses from Batam Center
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What are the best rooms at Mercure Batam?
Request a high floor, even-numbered room facing away from the main road if possible — street-side rooms on lower floors will catch traffic noise from Jalan Hang Tuah or Jalan Raden Patah depending on which branch the Mercure occupies. The hotel has 8 floors total (ground + 7 guest floors), so aim for floors 5–7 for the quietest sleep and a sliver of sea view over the rooftops.
Which rooms should I avoid at Mercure Batam?
Avoid rooms on floors 1–3 (especially facing the street or near the lift lobby), as street noise is loudest here. Also skip rooms directly adjacent to the lift shaft on any floor — the doors are often slow and clatter through the night. Rooms near the back service stairs may pick up kitchen/delivery noise from the restaurant and loading bay until 10 PM.
Is Mercure Batam noisy?
Batam roads are packed with scooters, trucks, and honking from 6 AM to midnight. The Mercure Batam sits on a main thoroughfare in Nagoya, so expect bass thrum even on quieter floors. Request a room away from the lift and the service elevator on the left wing – that's where housekeeping carts and banging start early. The ground-floor bar plays music until about 11 PM, so avoid rooms directly above it (likely rooms 101–108 on floor 1, but ask front desk to confirm).
Which rooms have the best views at Mercure Batam?
Ask for a room on a high floor (6–7) with a number ending in 01–08 – these look out over the street towards the harbour or nearby hills, not a blank wall or inner courtyard with an aircon unit view. You may get a partial sea glimpse across the busy road, but nothing dramatic.
What are insider tips for staying at Mercure Batam?
1. Park in the hotel's own lot rather than the chaotic street parking — it's free and secure, but get there before 7 PM as spaces fill quickly. 2. Check-in is usually quick if you've prepaid online, but if you need an early check-in (before 11 AM), call the hotel the day before – they'll try to block a quiet room for you on the spot rather than leaving you waiting in the lobby.
What time is check-in at Mercure Batam?
Check-in at Mercure Batam is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Mercure Batam have Wi-Fi?
Free standard Wi-Fi for all guests (up to 10 Mbps). A premium tier (50 Mbps) is available at IDR 50,000 per day; login via room number and surname.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Mercure Batam?
None (no separate city tax; 10% service charge and 11% government tax are included in room rate)
Where can I eat cheaply near Mercure Batam?
Nasi padang (rice with mixed dishes) from a warung: around 15,000-25,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Mercure Batam?
Angkot (minibus) – 5,000-10,000 IDR per ride; from Hang Nadim Airport, take the Damri airport bus (about 40,000 IDR to downtown).
When is the best time to visit Batam?
May and June, and September — these are the driest months with lower humidity and reliable sunshine, plus fewer regional holidays so ferry queues are short.
Top-Attraktionen in Batam
💡 Go at sunset for good light on the monument and less traffic around the roundabout. No queue—it's just a roadside feature.
💡 Come between 6am and 9am for the best selection and cooler temperature. Don't touch anything unless you intend to buy. Bargaining is expected but keep it light.
💡 Best visited in the late afternoon to avoid heat. Bring mosquito repellent—they're active near the lake. Free entry but donations welcome.
💡 Visit on a weekday morning for quiet reflection; weekends can be busy with local worshippers. Dress modestly—you'll need to remove shoes inside.
💡 Get there early (before 9am) to avoid crowds. The bridge toll is IDR 2,000 per car—negligible. No entry fee but bring cash for parking.