Your stay — The 101 Hotel
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The Property — The 101 Hotel
The 101 Hotel is a no-frills business bolt-hole in Central Jakarta’s Tanah Abang district – think compact rooms, a cold tiled lobby and a 24-hour front desk that processes check-ins with quiet efficiency. It’s not trying to charm you; the USP is location (five minutes from the Tanah Abang Market railway station) and a rooftop pool that offers enough of a breeze to escape the street heat. Best suited to budget-conscious travellers who need a clean, central base and plan to spend most of their time out of the room.
Chronicles of Jakarta
Jakarta grew from the port settlement of Sunda Kelapa, became the Dutch colonial hub Batavia, then was renamed by the Japanese occupation in 1942. Independence in 1945 turned it into Indonesia’s capital, and the city’s architecture is a stack of eras: crumbling Dutch warehouses in Kota Tua, wide boulevards from the Sukarno years, and glass-and-steel high-rises that haven’t stopped rising. Culturally, it’s a traffic-choked mega-city where Betawi traditions rub against Javanese bureaucracy and a booming creative class. The city doesn’t wear its history on its sleeve, but the layers are there if you look past the malls and toll roads.
Best Time to Visit
Full Jakarta guide →Best months
June to August: dry season with lower humidity, clear skies and moderate crowds. July is especially good (Jakarta’s driest month) and temperatures rarely exceed 33°C.
Peak / festival surge
July to August for the national holiday Idul Adha (dates vary) and general school break; hotel prices can jump 20-30% over normal rates. Chinese New Year (late January/February) also spikes demand. No single festival dominates – it’s more about domestic tourism.
Budget shoulder season
May and September: tail-end of dry season, still good weather, but fewer tourists and hotels often drop rates by 15-20%. September brings post-peak calm.
Weather & packing
Jakarta’s climate quirk: even in the dry season a sudden tropical downpour can flood a street in minutes. Pack a compact umbrella or a light rain jacket every single day, no exceptions.
Live City Briefing — Jakarta
- Jakarta’s MRT Phase 2 extension is still under construction, but most stations in the central corridor (Bundaran HI to Lebak Bulus) are operating; expect road closures around the Monas area until late 2026.
- The Kota Tua heritage area has reopened after a 2024-25 renovation – the old town square and museums (Jakarta History Museum, Wayang Museum) are now more visitor-friendly with better signage and pedestrian zones.
- New direct flights from several Southeast Asian hubs to Soekarno-Hatta’s Terminal 3 start in 2026, reducing taxi queues – but the airport train to Manggarai may be disrupted on weekends until September.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to The 101 Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inner courtyard or away from Jalan Wahid Hasyim. These mid-level floors balance lift access with reduced street noise.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor (closest to street level noise and possible lobby bustle) and any room directly above the main entrance or side alley where taxis and motorbikes idle.
Best views
South-facing rooms overlook the inner residential area of Menteng, with green tree canopy and some colonial-era roofs, rather than the main road.
Quietest floors
3rd and 4th floors offer the best quiet, as they are above street hubbub but still below any rooftop AC units or water tanks.
🔊 Noise notes
Jalan Wahid Hasyim is a busy four-lane road with constant traffic, motorbikes, and horns, especially from 7-9am and 5-8pm. The hotel's 101-seg location means some street music from nearby cafes and mosque calls from the nearby Istiqlal area (audible but distant).
Insider tips
1. Ask for a room on the back side (facing the mosque) for less traffic noise, but expect early morning calls. 2. Bring earplugs regardless — the hotel's 3-star build means thin walls and doors; request a room away from the ice machine or service lift.
- 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 — The 101 Hotel
free WiFi for all guests; speed approx 10 Mbps down/5 Mbps up; no login – just select network and accept terms
two lifts serving all 7 floors; no stairs-only sections
digital newspaper access via PressReader at lobby tablets; no physical newspapers; the building is a converted 1970s apartment block, some rooms have original terrazzo floors
check-in from 14:00; early arrival bag drop allowed. Late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 charged 50% of one night rate, after 18:00 full night rate
free for day-of check-in and check-out; 24-hour storage available at no charge
step-free entry via ramp at main door; lifts to all floors; rooms with wider doors available on request; no grab rails in standard showers
on-site valet parking IDR 50,000 per night (approx £2.50); nearby public car park at Plaza Menteng IDR 60,000 overnight; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 10% government tax + 10% service charge, included in quoted rate; no separate resort fee
Deposit & card hold: full prepayment required for non-refundable rates; refundable rates hold IDR 200,000 (about £10) per night on credit card for incidentals
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Masjid Nurul Iman (348 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Gereja Katholik Santo Yohanes Penginjil (418 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Gereja Kristen Indonesia Kebayoran Baru (481 m · ~6 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Gelanggang Remaja Jakarta Selatan (493 m · ~6 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Plaza Blok M — 225 m · ~3 min walk
Taman Sampit — 212 m · ~3 min walk
Museum Polri — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Pelataran Merah — 495 m · ~6 min walk
Taman Sambas Asri — 438 m · ~5 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 509 m · ~6 min walk
Apotik Melawai Raya — 182 m · ~2 min walk
Papaya Fresh Gallery Melawai — 90 m · ~1 min walk
Blok M BCA — 171 m · ~2 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid airport or tourist-area money changers which often give poor rates and charge high fees.
Cards accepted in malls, hotels and chain restaurants; small warungs and street vendors cash-only. Contactless payments (GoPay, OVO) widely used via QR codes.
Not expected but appreciated. Round up taxi fares, leave 5-10% at mid-range restaurants, and tip hotel staff 10,000-20,000 IDR for service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Kopi hitam from street stalls or small warung — roughly 5,000-10,000 IDR.
Nasi padang or nasi campur at a local warung — about 25,000-35,000 IDR per plate.
Mie goreng or nasi goreng from a kaki lima cart — around 20,000-30,000 IDR.
Street food concentrated around Kebon Kacang, Tanah Abang, and Blok M markets; look for busy stalls at midday or dusk.
Alfamart and Indomaret are the ubiquitous minimarkets; Transmart and Grand Lucky for bigger supermarkets.
Pasar Tanah Abang is the largest textile market in Southeast Asia; also Blok M Square for affordable casual wear.
TransJakarta bus (3,500 IDR per ride) covers key routes. From Soekarno-Hatta airport, DAMRI bus (50,000 IDR) is the cheapest; avoid taxi touts.
Always carry small bills and coins for warungs and ojeks. Eat at local warteg (rice-and-side-dish stalls) for filling meals under 20,000 IDR. Use ride-hailing apps (Gojek/Grab) for short distances rather than metered taxis.
Good to know — Jakarta
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 18119.39 · 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 The 101 Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 509 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Apotik Melawai Raya — 182 m · ~2 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 The 101 Hotel?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inner courtyard or away from Jalan Wahid Hasyim. These mid-level floors balance lift access with reduced street noise.
Which rooms should I avoid at The 101 Hotel?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor (closest to street level noise and possible lobby bustle) and any room directly above the main entrance or side alley where taxis and motorbikes idle.
Is The 101 Hotel noisy?
Jalan Wahid Hasyim is a busy four-lane road with constant traffic, motorbikes, and horns, especially from 7-9am and 5-8pm. The hotel's 101-seg location means some street music from nearby cafes and mosque calls from the nearby Istiqlal area (audible but distant).
Which rooms have the best views at The 101 Hotel?
South-facing rooms overlook the inner residential area of Menteng, with green tree canopy and some colonial-era roofs, rather than the main road.
What are insider tips for staying at The 101 Hotel?
1. Ask for a room on the back side (facing the mosque) for less traffic noise, but expect early morning calls. 2. Bring earplugs regardless — the hotel's 3-star build means thin walls and doors; request a room away from the ice machine or service lift.
What time is check-in at The 101 Hotel?
Check-in at The 101 Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does The 101 Hotel have Wi-Fi?
free WiFi for all guests; speed approx 10 Mbps down/5 Mbps up; no login – just select network and accept terms
Is there a city or tourist tax at The 101 Hotel?
10% government tax + 10% service charge, included in quoted rate; no separate resort fee
Where can I eat cheaply near The 101 Hotel?
Nasi padang or nasi campur at a local warung — about 25,000-35,000 IDR per plate.
What is the cheapest way to get around from The 101 Hotel?
TransJakarta bus (3,500 IDR per ride) covers key routes. From Soekarno-Hatta airport, DAMRI bus (50,000 IDR) is the cheapest; avoid taxi touts.
When is the best time to visit Jakarta?
June to August: dry season with lower humidity, clear skies and moderate crowds. July is especially good (Jakarta’s driest month) and temperatures rarely exceed 33°C.
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.