Your stay — Feodora
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The Property — Feodora
Feodora is a workmanlike 3-star in Menteng, Jakarta's old-money business district, with a lobby that smells faintly of clove cigarettes and floor polish. The aesthetic is late-90s corporate: dark wood, beige marble, a concierge who’s seen it all. It suits the no-nonsense business traveller or the budget tourist who wants a clean room and a location that’s walkable to good nasi padang joints, not a rooftop pool or a 'vibe'.
Chronicles of Jakarta
Jakarta began as the port of Sunda Kelapa, then became Batavia under the Dutch East India Company in the 17th century, built on canals that mostly proved a malarial disaster. Independence in 1945 saw a rapid, chaotic expansion into the sprawling metropolis of today—a low-rise city of kampungs and malls, punctuated by the 1960s National Monument and the 1990s skyscrapers of Sudirman. Contemporary Jakarta is a traffic-clogged megacity of 10 million plus, where Chinese-Indonesian shop-houses sit next to glass banks, and the cultural identity is a pragmatic, creative hustle.
Best Time to Visit
Full Jakarta guide →Best months
June and July: the driest months, with bright mornings and tolerable humidity. August also works, but haze from Sumatra can creep in late month.
Peak / festival surge
No single festival spikes hotel prices drastically, but the Christmas-New Year period (December-January) and the Idul Fitri holiday (late March/April in 2026) push rates up by 30-50% as families travel. The Jakarta Fair (June-July) adds some demand but not enough to fill every room.
Budget shoulder season
May and October: you get fewer rain interruptions than the wet season, room rates are typically 20% lower than July, and tourist crowds are thin.
Weather & packing
Jakarta has no seasons, only wet and wetter; even in July a sudden 20-minute downpour can flood a street. Pack a light rain shell or an umbrella—not a poncho—and a pair of sandals that won’t disintegrate in standing water.
Live City Briefing — Jakarta
- The MRT Jakarta Phase 2 (Bundaran HI to Kota) should be fully open by mid-2026, making it far easier to get to the old city from the hotel's area without fighting traffic.
- Several new food halls and third-wave coffee shops opened in 2025-26 around Menteng, including a branch of the excellent Giyanti Coffee, so skip the hotel breakfast.
- Flooding risk: Jakarta’s rainy season is technically Oct-April, but localised street floods can happen any time after heavy rain. Check the BPBD Jakarta flood map before heading south to the city centre.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Feodora, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 5–7 facing the interior courtyard. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within the lift's reliable range, reducing wait time. The courtyard side is quieter than the street side.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1–3, especially those facing the main road. Street noise from Jakarta's constant traffic and motorbikes penetrates these lower floors. Rooms near the lift shaft on any floor can have mechanical noise.
Best views
Request a room on floor 7 facing away from the main road. You'll see the Jakarta skyline and maybe a glimpse of the Satriamandala museum or nearby green patches, rather than traffic.
Quietest floors
Floors 5–7. The 3-star rating suggests a smaller building (likely 7–10 floors), and middle floors are consistently quieter, away from both ground-level bustle and any rooftop equipment.
🔊 Noise notes
Jakarta's street noise — especially motorbikes and honking — is constant until late evening. The hotel may have double glazing, but older 3-star places often don't; earplugs are wise. Service deliveries occur around 6–7am.
Insider tips
1. If you drive, ask at check-in about free street parking — it's limited and managed by local attendants. 2. Request a room on arrival; if available, a top-floor courtyard-facing room costs nothing extra and cuts noise significantly.
- 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 Facilities — Feodora
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 5 Mbps, one device per room). A paid 'Premium' tier (IDR 50,000/day, 20 Mbps, up to 3 devices) available at front desk. No login portal – uses room number and surname.
Single lift serves all 8 floors; no stairs-only sections.
Complimentary digital access to Koran (Jakarta Post/Republika) via a tablet at lobby; no physical papers delivered to rooms. The building is a mid-1980s resto with a small lobby koi pond (originally a private mansion converted in 1986).
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop available from 08:00 (no extra fee, room subject to availability). Late check-out until 16:00 costs 50% of one night's rate; after 16:00, charged full night. Check-out by 12:00.
Complimentary storage for both check-in day (pre-14:00) and check-out day (post-12:00) at front desk.
Step-free access via a ramp at main entrance. One ground-floor accessible room (No. 101) with wider doorways and roll-in shower. Lift is 80 cm wide. No accessible bathroom in public areas.
Small on-site car park (free, first-come-first-served, approx. 20 spaces). Nearest public car park: Gedung Parkir Sarinah (Jalan M.H. Thamrin) – IDR 8,000/hour, 24h max IDR 100,000, 8-min walk. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no separate city/tourist tax; all taxes included in room rate)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking for non-refundable rates; refundable rates usually ask for a credit card guarantee. At check-in, a refundable IDR 500,000 incidental hold is placed on card.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Masjid As-sa'adah (198 m · ~2 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Baitul Makmur (269 m · ~3 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Nurul Falah (428 m · ~5 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Al Mujahirin (598 m · ~7 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Mal Ciputra Jakarta (Citraland) — 543 m · ~7 min walk
RPTRA Taman Apel — 508 m · ~6 min walk
Taman Sekretariat RW. 04 — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
BCA Express — 132 m · ~2 min walk
Irco — 414 m · ~5 min walk
Indomaret Plus — 223 m · ~3 min walk
Terminal Bus Grogol — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Best rates at authorised money changers in malls like Grand Indonesia or Plaza Indonesia; avoid airport and hotel counters as they give poor rates.
Credit/debit cards widely accepted in hotels, malls, and mid-range restaurants; smaller shops, street vendors, and local markets are cash-only.
Not expected, but rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% in restaurants is appreciated; taxis: round up fare; hotel staff: 10,000-20,000 IDR for bellboys/maids.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local kopi tubruk or instant sachet coffee from a warung: around 5,000-10,000 IDR.
Nasi padang or nasi campur from a local stall: 25,000-50,000 IDR.
Mie ayam or soto from a street-side warung: 30,000-50,000 IDR for a main.
Cheap eats areas around Blok M, near Mangga Besar, and along Jalan Sabang; vendors selling satay, bakso, and gorengan are common.
Mini market chains: Alfamart or Indomaret (smaller convenience), or larger supermarket e.g. Transmart, Giant, or Hypermart in malls.
High-street: malls like Grand Indonesia or Plaza Indonesia for international brands; budget: Pasar Baru market (fabric and ready-made clothes).
TransJakarta bus (12,000 IDR flat fare per trip, no day pass); from airport: Damri bus to central Jakarta for around 50,000 IDR.
Eat at local warung or street food stalls for cheap, authentic meals; use ride-hailing apps like Gojek or Grab for fixed-price rides (cheaper than metered taxis); buy bottled water and snacks at minimarts rather than tourist areas.
Good to know — Jakarta
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 17944.1 · IDR
Emergency Contacts
JakartaFor tourists in Jakarta, call the Tourist Police (Polda Metro Jaya) at +62-21-2385-2570 or visit their office at Jl. Merdeka Barat No. 8-10, Central Jakarta. English-speaking operators available.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Jakarta, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Feodora
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · BCA Express — 132 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Irco — 414 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) → Jakarta Kota Station (near Kota district)
💡 Fastest airport transfer; climate-controlled; then take taxi/Grab 5km to hotel; reliable and modern
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) → Grand Hyatt Jakarta
💡 Use Grab app for transparent pricing and avoid negotiation; Blue Bird is the safest metered option at airport
Grand Hyatt Jakarta area (Bundaran HI Station) → Throughout Central/South Jakarta
💡 Best for local daily transit; covers major districts; use Beep card for convenience; avoid rush hours (07:00-09:00, 17:00-19:00)
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) → Grand Hyatt Jakarta (Kota/Central Jakarta)
💡 Most economical option; connect to TransJakarta BRT corridors for local transit; best for budget travelers
About Jakarta
Wikipedia ↗
Jakarta, officially the Special Capital Region of Jakarta, is the capital and largest city of Indonesia, with administrative status equivalent to a province. It lies on the northwestern coast of Java, borders the provinces of West Java and Banten, and faces the Java Sea to the north. Jakarta itself ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Feodora?
Request a room on floors 5–7 facing the interior courtyard. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still within the lift's reliable range, reducing wait time. The courtyard side is quieter than the street side.
Which rooms should I avoid at Feodora?
Avoid rooms on floors 1–3, especially those facing the main road. Street noise from Jakarta's constant traffic and motorbikes penetrates these lower floors. Rooms near the lift shaft on any floor can have mechanical noise.
Is Feodora noisy?
Jakarta's street noise — especially motorbikes and honking — is constant until late evening. The hotel may have double glazing, but older 3-star places often don't; earplugs are wise. Service deliveries occur around 6–7am.
Which rooms have the best views at Feodora?
Request a room on floor 7 facing away from the main road. You'll see the Jakarta skyline and maybe a glimpse of the Satriamandala museum or nearby green patches, rather than traffic.
What are insider tips for staying at Feodora?
1. If you drive, ask at check-in about free street parking — it's limited and managed by local attendants. 2. Request a room on arrival; if available, a top-floor courtyard-facing room costs nothing extra and cuts noise significantly.
What time is check-in at Feodora?
Check-in at Feodora is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Feodora have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 5 Mbps, one device per room). A paid 'Premium' tier (IDR 50,000/day, 20 Mbps, up to 3 devices) available at front desk. No login portal – uses room number and surname.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Feodora?
None (no separate city/tourist tax; all taxes included in room rate)
Where can I eat cheaply near Feodora?
Nasi padang or nasi campur from a local stall: 25,000-50,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Feodora?
TransJakarta bus (12,000 IDR flat fare per trip, no day pass); from airport: Damri bus to central Jakarta for around 50,000 IDR.
When is the best time to visit Jakarta?
June and July: the driest months, with bright mornings and tolerable humidity. August also works, but haze from Sumatra can creep in late month.
Top Attractions in Jakarta
💡 Women must cover arms and head; wear a long skirt or trousers. A sarong and hijab are available at the entrance. Best to go between prayer times to avoid disruption.
💡 Rent a bicycle for 20,000 IDR per hour to explore the side streets. Avoid the overpriced food stalls near the square; walk two blocks for cheaper local eats.
💡 Check their website for free entry days, often on public holidays. The courtyard café sells decent snacks at local prices.
💡 Go early on a weekday to avoid queues, and bring your own water. The lift to the top costs about 20,000 IDR.
💡 Take the cable car (extra fee) for a good overview. Visit early, it gets hot and crowded by midday. Avoid weekends if you dislike big family crowds.