🇮🇩 Jakarta, Indonesia
Gloria Suites
📍 215, Jalan Tawakal Raya, Jakarta, 11440
Your stay — Gloria Suites
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The Property — Gloria Suites
Gloria Suites sits in a mid-century tower off Jalan Thamrin, Jakarta’s main drag. The lobby feels functional rather than plush: tiled floors, a small seating area, and a front desk that works quickly. Its USP is location—you can walk to the Thamrin City mall and the MRT station—and decent-sized rooms for the price. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a clean, no-frills base in central Jakarta.
Chronicles of Jakarta
Jakarta began as the port town Sunda Kelapa, then became Batavia under Dutch East India Company rule in the 17th century, a grid of canals and warehouses. Independence in 1945 brought rapid expansion; old colonial buildings were dwarfed by glassy malls and high-rises. Today it’s a sprawling metropolis of 10 million, known for its traffic-jammed streets, kebaya-wearing office workers, and street food like nasi goreng. The city’s identity is a push-pull of tradition and relentless modernity, best seen in the contrast between Kota Tua’s Dutch architecture and the soaring towers of Sudirman.
Best Time to Visit
Full Jakarta guide →Best months
June and July offer the driest weather with lower humidity, making sightseeing bearable. Crowds are moderate as schools break but not overwhelming.
Peak / festival surge
December and January are peak due to year-end holidays and school breaks. Hotel prices often rise 20-30%, and the city fills with domestic tourists hitting Grand Indonesia mall and Ancol Dreamland. Chinese New Year (January/February) also spikes demand.
Budget shoulder season
April and October are ideal for discounts: months with less rain than the monsoon peak, few festivals, and hotel rates often 15% below peak. You’ll dodge the crush while still enjoying decent skies.
Weather & packing
Jakarta has a monsoon trough that can dump rain in 30-minute bursts even in the dry season. Pack a compact umbrella and a light, long-sleeved shirt to cover shoulders in mosques and malls—air conditioning is aggressive.
Live City Briefing — Jakarta
- Jakarta MRT’s phase 2 extension (east-west line) is under way; expect closures on Jalan Blora until late 2026, with shuttle buses running.
- New pedestrian zone on Bundaran HI now closes traffic on Sunday mornings till noon, drawing joggers and food stalls—great for cheap eats.
- Smog from dry-season fires is a known July issue; check AQI before long outdoor excursions; N95 masks are cheap at local pharmacies.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Gloria Suites, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 4-6 facing the inner courtyard or away from Jalan Tawakal Raya. These floors are high enough to reduce street noise but low enough for reliable lift access in a 3-star building.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1-3 facing the street — Jalan Tawakal Raya is a main arterial road with heavy traffic, especially during peak hours. Also avoid rooms directly adjacent to the lift shaft or service areas on any floor.
Best views
The best view is likely from higher floors facing away from Jalan Tawakal Raya — possibly over the inner courtyard or adjacent lower-rise buildings. Street-facing rooms offer a view of traffic and shopfronts.
Quietest floors
Floors 4-6. Most 3-star hotels in Jakarta with 6-8 floors place lifts and services on lower levels, so upper-middle floors are quieter.
🔊 Noise notes
Jalan Tawakal Raya is a busy two-way road in Jakarta's Kebon Jeruk area. Expect motorbike and car noise from 6am to late evening. Nearby construction is possible. The hotel's main entrance and drop-off point will add lobby noise on ground floor.
Insider tips
1. Request a room on an upper floor (4-6) during booking, and confirm on arrival — ask if courtyard-facing rooms are available. 2. If you're sensitive to noise, bring earplugs: even quiet floors may pick up road rumble from this busy street.
- 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 — Gloria Suites
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 5 Mbps) for all guests; no login constraints. No paid upgrade tiers available.
Single lift serves all 6 floors; no stairs-only sections.
No complimentary newspaper or digital newsstand. Lobby TV shows local news. No building heritage quirks.
Standard check-in from 14:00, check-out by 12:00. Early bag drop allowed from 10:00 at front desk. Late check-out fee of IDR 150,000 until 16:00 (subject to availability).
Free storage at front desk after check-out or before check-in. No additional charge.
No step-free access at main entrance (2 steps up). No wheelchair-accessible rooms. No dedicated accessible parking.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park 400 m away (Gedung Parkir Tawakal Raya), IDR 5,000 per hour, IDR 50,000 overnight. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (hotel includes all taxes; no separate city/tourist tax)
Deposit & card hold: Advance deposit of one night’s stay required at booking. At check-in, a refundable IDR 500,000 hold is placed on credit card for incidentals.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Masjid As-Salam (136 m · ~2 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Al-Mustaqiem (186 m · ~2 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Al-Muhtadin (235 m · ~3 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Jami' Baitul Hilmi (271 m · ~3 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Mall Taman Anggrek — 918 m · ~11 min walk
Tribeca Park — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
Taman Interaktif RW 05 — 1.7 km · ~22 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 423 m · ~5 min walk
Tomang Raya — 516 m · ~6 min walk
Alfamidi — 420 m · ~5 min walk
Grogol — 2.1 km · ~26 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Best rates at money changers in Kota or Glodok; avoid airport counters and large hotel kiosks which charge 5-10% more.
Visa/Mastercard accepted in malls, hotels, and larger restaurants; local warungs and street vendors are cash-only. Contactless is rare.
Not expected but appreciated: round up taxi fares, leave 5-10% at restaurants if service charge not already added, and give IDR 10,000-20,000 to hotel porters.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A cup of kopi tubruk (local black coffee with grounds) from a street-side stall costs about IDR 5,000-10,000.
A plate of nasi padang (rice with various curries) from a warung costs around IDR 20,000-30,000.
A main of mie goreng or nasi goreng (fried noodles or rice) at a simple restaurant costs roughly IDR 25,000-40,000.
Jalan Mangga Besar and Pecenongan are known for night-time street food stalls with sate, martabak, and bubur ayam.
Superindo and Alfamidi supermarkets are common; Giant Ekstra is a larger option nearby.
Tanah Abang market (a short bus ride away) is the main budget textile hub; Glodok also has cheap casual wear.
Angkot (minibus) for IDR 5,000-10,000 per ride; from Soekarno-Hatta airport take Damri bus to Gambir station (IDR 50,000) then TransJakarta bus (IDR 3,500) into the area.
Pay with cash to avoid card surcharges; eat at street stalls (warung) rather than mall food courts; use ride-hailing apps for longer journeys but compare price with local ojek.
Good to know — Jakarta
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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 Gloria Suites
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 423 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Tomang Raya — 516 m · ~6 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 Gloria Suites?
Request a room on floors 4-6 facing the inner courtyard or away from Jalan Tawakal Raya. These floors are high enough to reduce street noise but low enough for reliable lift access in a 3-star building.
Which rooms should I avoid at Gloria Suites?
Avoid rooms on floors 1-3 facing the street — Jalan Tawakal Raya is a main arterial road with heavy traffic, especially during peak hours. Also avoid rooms directly adjacent to the lift shaft or service areas on any floor.
Is Gloria Suites noisy?
Jalan Tawakal Raya is a busy two-way road in Jakarta's Kebon Jeruk area. Expect motorbike and car noise from 6am to late evening. Nearby construction is possible. The hotel's main entrance and drop-off point will add lobby noise on ground floor.
Which rooms have the best views at Gloria Suites?
The best view is likely from higher floors facing away from Jalan Tawakal Raya — possibly over the inner courtyard or adjacent lower-rise buildings. Street-facing rooms offer a view of traffic and shopfronts.
What are insider tips for staying at Gloria Suites?
1. Request a room on an upper floor (4-6) during booking, and confirm on arrival — ask if courtyard-facing rooms are available. 2. If you're sensitive to noise, bring earplugs: even quiet floors may pick up road rumble from this busy street.
What time is check-in at Gloria Suites?
Check-in at Gloria Suites is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Gloria Suites have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 5 Mbps) for all guests; no login constraints. No paid upgrade tiers available.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Gloria Suites?
None (hotel includes all taxes; no separate city/tourist tax)
Where can I eat cheaply near Gloria Suites?
A plate of nasi padang (rice with various curries) from a warung costs around IDR 20,000-30,000.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Gloria Suites?
Angkot (minibus) for IDR 5,000-10,000 per ride; from Soekarno-Hatta airport take Damri bus to Gambir station (IDR 50,000) then TransJakarta bus (IDR 3,500) into the area.
When is the best time to visit Jakarta?
June and July offer the driest weather with lower humidity, making sightseeing bearable. Crowds are moderate as schools break but not overwhelming.
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.