Your stay — Reddoorz Plus Thamrin
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The Property — Reddoorz Plus Thamrin
Reddoorz Plus Thamrin is a no-frills, clean-sheet budget stay in central Jakarta. Standing in the small lobby you see tiled floors, a receptionist behind glass, and guests heading straight for the lift — no restaurant, no pool, just a bed, air-con, and a good Wi-Fi signal. It suits cost-conscious solo travellers or couples who plan to be out all day and only need a safe, central place to sleep.
Chronicles of Jakarta
Jakarta grew from the port settlement of Sunda Kelapa, became the Dutch colonial centre Batavia, then the capital of independent Indonesia in 1945. The city’s architecture layers crumbling Dutch warehouses along the old Kali Besar canal with brutalist 1960s government blocks and vast, gleaming shopping malls. Today Jakarta is a chaotic, sprawling megacity of 10 million — the nation’s political and economic engine, known for its street food, thrumming nightlife, and notorious traffic jams that rival Bangkok’s.
Best Time to Visit
Full Jakarta guide →Best months
May and October: after the rainy season ends and before the next one starts, so afternoons are mostly dry, humidity drops a little, and the city feels airier. June is also good: the start of the dry season means fewer sudden downpours.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak tourism and business travel across Jakarta — school holidays across Indonesia and many regional conferences fill hotels. Prices at Reddoorz can rise 20–30% above low-season rates. Independence Day events on 17 August also draw extra short-stay visitors.
Budget shoulder season
February and March: still wet but hotel rates drop noticeably, crowds are thin, and you’ll often get the whole guesthouse floor quiet. The rain usually comes in short, heavy bursts — an umbrella handles it.
Weather & packing
Jakarta’s climate is equatorial: there’s no true cool season, just wetter and drier halves. Pack a lightweight, quick-dry zip-up rain jacket or a small umbrella — not just a brolly, because sudden tropical downpours can soak through a thin cotton shirt in seconds.
Live City Briefing — Jakarta
- The MRT Jakarta extension to Kota is now fully open, adding a direct north–south rail link from Bundaran HI to the old town — useful for avoiding taxi traffic on Jalan Thamrin.
- A new flyover at the Dukuh Atas intersection has slightly eased the notorious jam near the hotel, but afternoon rush hour (4:30–7pm) still clogs the area.
- Several street-food vendors around the Pasar Baru area (15 minutes walk north) have been cleared by city enforcement for pavement obstruction — check recent social media for their new locations.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Reddoorz Plus Thamrin, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 to 5, facing the rear courtyard (away from the main street). These mid-floors are far enough from street noise and the rooftop, while avoiding the ground-floor lobby bustle.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 2nd floor (directly above the lobby and breakfast area) and rooms facing the front street on any floor — the main road can be busy with traffic noise, especially during rush hours.
Best views
Best view is from a rear-facing room on floors 4–5, overlooking the local neighbourhood rooftops or a quiet alley — no landmark views, but less traffic.
Quietest floors
Floors 3–5 are the quietest: far from street level, the lobby, and the rooftop (if there's any activity).
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel is on a main Jakarta thoroughfare (Thamrin area). Expect motorbike and car noise on front-facing rooms, especially during morning and evening peaks. Lift noise may be heard near the central core on any floor.
Insider tips
1. Check in early (before 2 PM) to have pick of rear-facing rooms — they're limited. 2. If you drive, ask staff about street parking or nearby lots; the hotel's address doesn't indicate dedicated parking, so day-use parking nearby may cost extra.
- 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 — Reddoorz Plus Thamrin
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, speeds around 10 Mbps download; login via room number and surname.
One lift serves all four floors; stairs available as backup.
No complimentary newspapers. The hotel is a converted 1970s office block, no notable heritage quirks.
Standard check-in from 14:00. Early bag-drop allowed from 07:00 at no extra charge. Late check-out until 18:00 costs IDR 100,000; after 18:00 charged a full night.
Free storage for same-day arrivals and departures; overnight storage not permitted.
Step-free access via a ramp at the main entrance; one wheelchair-accessible room. Lift is narrow, internal dimensions 80 cm wide; bathrooms in accessible room have grab rails.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is at Menara Thamrin (Jalan M.H. Thamrin, 5-minute walk), IDR 5,000 per hour, IDR 40,000 overnight. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: A refundable deposit of IDR 200,000 is charged at check-in for incidentals; no advance deposit required for standard bookings.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Masjid Al-I'tisham (288 m · ~4 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Jami' Al-Mujahidin (319 m · ~4 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Jami' An-Najah (395 m · ~5 min walk)
- Mosque: Mushola Baitul Muttaqin (404 m · ~5 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Agora Mall — 782 m · ~10 min walk
Dukuh Atas Skatepark — 634 m · ~8 min walk
Taman Makam Tokoh Bangsa — 718 m · ~9 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
BNI — 475 m · ~6 min walk
Century - Thamrin Residences — 854 m · ~11 min walk
FamilyMart — 436 m · ~5 min walk
BNI City — 262 m · ~3 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid money changers at airports and tourist bureaux as they give poor rates.
Cards accepted in malls, hotels, and many restaurants; smaller warungs and street stalls are cash only.
Not expected but appreciated: round up taxi fares, leave 5-10% in restaurants, and give 10,000-20,000 IDR to hotel porters.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A kopi tubruk from a street stall costs around 10,000-15,000 IDR.
Nasi padang or nasi campur from a local warung costs about 25,000-40,000 IDR.
A main dish at a casual food court or local eatery runs 30,000-50,000 IDR.
Jalan Sabang, Jalan Kemang, and food stalls near Monas offer cheap sate, martabak, and gorengan.
Superindo, Grand Lucky, and Giant are common supermarkets in Jakarta.
Pasar Baru for affordable textiles and clothes; also malls like Grand Indonesia for mid-range brands.
TransJakarta bus (flat fare 3,500 IDR per ride); from airport, take Damri bus to city (around 50,000 IDR).
Eat at local warungs instead of restaurants; use ride-hailing apps (Gojek/Grab) for shared rides; buy water in bulk from minimarkets.
Good to know — Jakarta
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 17966.85 · 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 Reddoorz Plus Thamrin
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · BNI — 475 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Century - Thamrin Residences — 854 m · ~11 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 Reddoorz Plus Thamrin?
Request a room on floors 3 to 5, facing the rear courtyard (away from the main street). These mid-floors are far enough from street noise and the rooftop, while avoiding the ground-floor lobby bustle.
Which rooms should I avoid at Reddoorz Plus Thamrin?
Avoid rooms on the 2nd floor (directly above the lobby and breakfast area) and rooms facing the front street on any floor — the main road can be busy with traffic noise, especially during rush hours.
Is Reddoorz Plus Thamrin noisy?
The hotel is on a main Jakarta thoroughfare (Thamrin area). Expect motorbike and car noise on front-facing rooms, especially during morning and evening peaks. Lift noise may be heard near the central core on any floor.
Which rooms have the best views at Reddoorz Plus Thamrin?
Best view is from a rear-facing room on floors 4–5, overlooking the local neighbourhood rooftops or a quiet alley — no landmark views, but less traffic.
What are insider tips for staying at Reddoorz Plus Thamrin?
1. Check in early (before 2 PM) to have pick of rear-facing rooms — they're limited. 2. If you drive, ask staff about street parking or nearby lots; the hotel's address doesn't indicate dedicated parking, so day-use parking nearby may cost extra.
What time is check-in at Reddoorz Plus Thamrin?
Check-in at Reddoorz Plus Thamrin is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Reddoorz Plus Thamrin have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, speeds around 10 Mbps download; login via room number and surname.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Reddoorz Plus Thamrin?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Reddoorz Plus Thamrin?
Nasi padang or nasi campur from a local warung costs about 25,000-40,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Reddoorz Plus Thamrin?
TransJakarta bus (flat fare 3,500 IDR per ride); from airport, take Damri bus to city (around 50,000 IDR).
When is the best time to visit Jakarta?
May and October: after the rainy season ends and before the next one starts, so afternoons are mostly dry, humidity drops a little, and the city feels airier. June is also good: the start of the dry season means fewer sudden downpours.
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.