Fortune

free in public areas; paid tier (IDR 100,000 per day) for in-room access; login via room key card

serves all floors; no stairs-only historic sections

complimentary digital newsstand via PressReader app; no physical papers

check-in from 14:00, check-out by 12:00; early bag-drop available from 08:00; late check-out until 18:00 for IDR 1,500,000

available for IDR 50,000 per day; max 24 hours

step-free access to main entrance; wheelchair-accessible rooms available; no structural limitations noted

on-site parking available for IDR 200,000 per night; nearest public car park at Jl. Pecenongan Raya (IDR 150,000 per day); EV charging available (IDR 50,000 per charge)

CityWalk Sudirman — 591 m · ~7 min walk

Dukuh Atas Skatepark — 657 m · ~8 min walk

Taman Makam Tokoh Bangsa — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk

Nearest — 198 m · ~2 min walk

Guardian — 276 m · ~3 min walk

Indomaret — 290 m · ~4 min walk

Setiabudi Astra — 152 m · ~2 min walk

Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)

Travellers can exchange currency at local banks or currency exchange offices, avoiding airport or tourist bureaux for better rates. Some money changers may offer lower rates or additional fees.

Credit and debit cards are widely accepted in Jakarta, especially in tourist areas, but cash is still preferred for smaller transactions. Contactless payment is becoming more common, but mobile pay is not as widespread.

Tipping is not expected in Jakarta, but rounding up the bill or leaving small change (5,000-10,000 IDR) for good service is appreciated. Taxi drivers and hotel staff may not expect tips, but it's considered polite to round up the fare or leave a small amount.

A typical cheap coffee option is a kopi o (small coffee) from a local warung (food stall) for around 5,000 IDR.

A budget lunch option is a nasi goreng (fried rice) or gado-gado (vegetable salad) from a street food stall for around 10,000-15,000 IDR.

A typical affordable dinner option is a plate of sate (grilled meat skewers) or bakso (meatball soup) from a street food stall for around 20,000-30,000 IDR.

Street food areas in Jakarta include the Jakarta Old Town, Glodok Chinatown, and the streets around Monas (National Monument).

Budget supermarket chains in Jakarta include Alfamart, Indomaret, and Hero.

Affordable high-street shopping can be found in the malls of Jakarta's shopping districts, such as Plaza Indonesia and Grand Indonesia.

The cheapest way to get around Jakarta is by using the TransJakarta bus, with a single ride costing 3,500 IDR. From the airport, take the DAMRI bus (around 50,000 IDR) or taxi (around 150,000 IDR).

Avoid exchanging money at airports or tourist areas, as rates are often lower.Use ride-hailing apps like Grab or Go-Van to save money on taxi fares.Try to avoid eating at touristy restaurants and opt for local street food or warungs for more affordable options.