I agree with the last review that the hotel is not as bad as some people say. You have to understand that a 4-5 star hotel in Asia is not the same as a 4-5 star hotel in the West. If you have those expectations, then sure, you'll be disappointed. I knew exactly what I was getting before I got... More

Cemara (dont mistake it for "Grand Cemara" and tell your taxi drives too as they might drive you to the wrong one) is located in Central Jakarta and in walking distance to lovely taverns and restaurants. The shopping malls arent far away as well! The hotel is simple but clean. I stayed there 3 or 4 times already and I... More

I was in Jakarta on Business and stayed at the Cemara due to its proximity to the office I was working with. The hotel is old - not old as in with nice character, but old as in tired and worn. They state they have safe boxes in the rooms - they don't - and many other like false promises.... More

Hotels in downtown Jakarta are quite expensive, and this place was the best value we found at $75/ night (not incl. breakfast) right in the heart of Jakarta. We visited maybe five hotels before choosing this one. Rooms are clean and comparable to what you would find in any big hotel. Completely lacking in personality though and we were ready... More

We stayed at this hotel for 2 nights over new year and wished we hadn't. Whilst the hotel looks quite nice on the surface, the service we received was truly awful! The first of many issues was with the door bells that are on each of the rooms. The walls must be paper thin as every time a bell on... More