Jakarta's HOTTEST 2BR Bassura City Gem! (Modern Design, Travelio)
Okay, buckle up, buttercups, because we're diving headfirst into the gloriously messy world of Jakarta's "HOTTEST 2BR Bassura City Gem! (Modern Design, Travelio)." I'm talking REAL reviews, not some sanitized PR puff piece. I'm going to give you the good, the bad, and the hilariously indecisive about this place. Get ready for a rollercoaster of opinions, because let's be honest, no place is perfect, and that's part of the fun!
First Impressions & Accessibility: The Arrival Gauntlet Runs Deep
Alright, let's get this out of the way. Getting to Bassura City can be a journey. Jakarta traffic is legendary. So, if you're picturing breezy commutes, think again. Accessibility wise, let's start with the good: Elevators are a lifesaver (especially if you're on a high floor, phew!), and the listing claims facilities for disabled guests. I'd need a more granular detail of what that exactly means (width of doorways, accessible bathrooms), so I'd inquire specifically to make sure it fits your needs. There's a car park [free of charge] and [on-site], and the airport transfer is a must-have (but negotiate the price before you get in the car!). The check-in/out [express] is decent, but after a long flight, the front desk [24-hour] better be efficient, because patience wears thin fast.
Now, let's talk about me, the ever-cynical hotel reviewer. I arrived at like, midnight. The vibe? Semi-hustle. The staff was polite but not exactly bursting with joy. It felt like they'd seen a million tired travelers come and go. That was ok.
The Room: A Love-Hate Relationship with Modern Design
Okay, the room. The "Modern Design" tag is definitely accurate. Sleek lines, polished surfaces, maybe a little too much minimalism for my taste. I’m a messy person. Immediately, the perfectly arranged pillows felt wrong.
Available in all rooms: Yup, the basics were there: Air conditioning (a lifesaver in Jakarta's humidity), Alarm clock (though I used my phone), Bathrobes (score!), Blackout curtains (thank the heavens!), Coffee/tea maker (essential!), Daily housekeeping (bless them!), Desk (if you have to work), Free bottled water, Hair dryer, Ironing facilities (because someone thinks I iron), Laptop workspace, Linens (clean!), Mini bar (not as well-stocked as I'd like to admit), Private bathroom, Refrigerator, Safe box, Satellite/cable channels (for mindless scrolling), Shower (good water pressure!), Slippers (yay!), Smoke detector, Sofa (comfy enough), Telephone, Toiletries, Towels, Wake-up service, Wi-Fi [free] (and let's hope it works!).
The internet access – wireless was generally reliable, thankfully, because with Internet access – LAN, I assume your more techie folks will be happy.
Here’s where it gets a little wonky:
- Additional toilet: Well, yeah, it's a 2-bedroom. It's implied.
- Bathtub & Separate shower/bathtub: Depends on the room, people. Confirm.
- Carpeting: Ugh, I'm generally not a fan.
- Closet: Adequate, but my suitcase exploded.
- Extra long bed: YES. I'm tall.
- In-room safe box: Always good.
- Interconnecting room(s) available: For families, probably a win.
- Mirror: Mirrors everywhere, like a funhouse!
- Non-smoking: Definitely enforced, which I love. My lungs love it.
- On-demand movies: Didn't use.
- Reading light: Yes, though not the most atmospheric.
- Scale: I tried to avoid that.
- Seating area: Adequate.
- Smoke detector: Always a relief.
- Socket near the bed: Thank you, design gods!
- Soundproofing: Surprisingly good. I didn’t hear the chaotic symphony of Jakarta outside.
- Umbrella: Always appreciated.
- Window that opens: YES. So you can breathe REAL air.
My one real gripe? The lighting in the bedrooms was a bit…clinical. Like, I felt like I was being interrogated. Seriously, dim it down a bit, people!
Cleanliness and Safety: A Post-Covid Tango
This is HUGE, and thankfully, Bassura City seemed to get it mostly right. Anti-viral cleaning products, Daily disinfection in common areas, Hand sanitizer everywhere, and Rooms sanitized between stays are all music to my germaphobe ears. They're also offering Room sanitization opt-out available, if you’re feeling environmentally conscious, or if you don’t mind a bit of potential grime. Staff trained in safety protocol, and they take it seriously. There’s CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguisher, Smoke alarms, and Security [24-hour], so it feels secure. The hotel is equipped with Sterilizing equipment. Physical distancing of at least 1 meter seemed to be loosely enforced in the restaurant (more on that later).
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: A Culinary Adventure (or Not)
Okay, the food. This is where things get…mixed. There’s a Restaurant on-site, with Asian cuisine in restaurant, International cuisine in restaurant, a Vegetarian restaurant, and Western cuisine in restaurant. The Breakfast [buffet] – sigh – was available. I'm a buffet minimalist, and the quality varied.
- Good: The fresh fruit was good.
- Meh: The hot dishes were lukewarm.
- The Disaster: The coffee. Undrinkable. I had to go to their Coffee shop.
There's a Poolside bar and also a Bar which is great. Bottle of water provided (yay!), and there is Room service [24-hour]. I saw Happy hour, but I never made it, because I was lazy.
Things to do, Ways to Relax, and The Pool: A Jakarta Oasis?
This is where Bassura City shines. The Swimming pool [outdoor] is beautiful, and you can get that glorious Pool with view. There is a Fitness center (I walked by it. That’s the extent of my fitness routine.), Sauna, Spa, Spa/Sauna, and a Steamroom. You have access to a Gym/fitness center with a Body scrub, a Body wrap, and a Foot bath, but I have never tried any of them.
Services and Conveniences: The Perks and the Perplexing
Here's a rundown:
- Air conditioning in public area: Necessary.
- Audio-visual equipment for special events: If you're planning a corporate retreat, I guess.
- Cash withdrawal: Phew.
- Concierge: Helpful, but not at the level of a five-star fancy hotel.
- Contactless check-in/out: Smooth.
- Convenience store: For those midnight snack cravings.
- Currency exchange: Essential for tourists.
- Doorman: Standard, I felt seen.
- Dry cleaning, Ironing service, Laundry service: Great for longer stays.
- Elevator: Life-saver.
- Essential condiments: Because, hotels.
- Facilities for disabled guests: I mentioned.
- Food delivery: Handy.
- Gift/souvenir shop: Tourist traps.
- Indoor venue for special events: For those same company retreats.
- Invoice provided: Yay, expense reports!
- Luggage storage: Always welcome.
- Meeting/banquet facilities, Meetings, Meeting stationery: If your job requires it.
- On-site event hosting, Outdoor venue for special events: Did I mention company retreats?
- Projector/LED display: Again.
- Safety deposit boxes: Always use them.
- Seminars: Okidoki.
- Shrine: No, I did not see one.
- Smoking area: They have one.
- Terrace: Not sure if it’s publically accessible. Ask.
- Wi-Fi for special events: Whoa.
- Xerox/fax in business center: Really?
- Daily housekeeping: Essential.
For the Kids: Is It Family-Friendly?
Family/child friendly, Babysitting service, and Kids meal are
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Alright, buckle up, Buttercups! You're about to go on a whirlwind tour of my (potentially disastrous) adventure in a Modern Design 2BR Bassura City By Travelio in Jakarta, Indonesia. This is less a polished itinerary and more a frantic journal entry, okay? Let's get this show on the road (or, you know, the grimy Jakarta streets).
Day 1: Jakarta, Jakarta! (And Jet Lag, The Uninvited Guest)
06:00 AM (Jakarta Time…which, let's be honest, is basically "whenever the heck the sun decides to rise"): Landed in Jakarta. Wow, the air hits you. Seriously, it's like a warm, humid hug from a thousand strangers, all smoking cigarettes. First impression: chaos. Second impression: where's my coffee?
07:00 AM: The Great Airport Cab Hunt: Finding a decent taxi felt like surviving a Hunger Games prequel. Negotiating the price was a battle of wills, and I'm pretty sure I lost. Swallowed my pride (and a hefty chunk of my wallet) and finally got into a car that hopefully wasn't held together with duct tape.
08:30 AM: Bassura City - The Promised Land?: Finally, the apartment. The pictures online? Glorious. The reality? Well… it's got potential. The "modern design" feels… well, modern. But the air conditioning is sputtering, and I suspect a tiny gecko is judging my unpacking choices from atop the fridge.
09:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Unpacking, Regret, and Existential Dread: Unpacked. Regretted. The jet lag is a vicious beast. I think I'm experiencing time dilation. Is it breakfast? Lunch? Naptime? Who even cares? Found a questionable stain on a pillowcase. Sigh.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Fueling the Machine (Or, My First Indonesian Meal): Okay, hunger wins. Found a nearby warung (small local eatery). Ordered… something. I pointed at a picture and prayed. Turns out it was nasi goreng (fried rice!). Spicy, flavorful, and possibly the best thing I've ever tasted. My mouth is burning. My soul is happy. This country and its food might just save me.
2:00 - 5:00 PM: Zzz… (Naptime): Jetlag won. I'M DONE.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: The Mall Experience (Because, Jakarta): The Bassura City complex is HUGE. Turns out, it's next to a sprawling mall. Thought I'd explore. Got lost. Saw everything. A billion stores. A million people. Lost my will to live (and possibly my credit card) at the electronics store.
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: The Delivery Debacle: Tried ordered food. Website crashed. Waited. Called. Waited. Finally got my dinner nearly 2 hours late from the restaurant. Almost died from hunger.
Day 2: Caving into the Chaos (And Loving It!)
- 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Coffee, Contemplation, and the Gecko's Judgement: Attempted to make coffee. Failed. Found a decent instant coffee packet. Gecko is still judging. My life is a mess, but somehow I'm strangely okay with it.
- 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM: A Trip to the Old Town (Kota Tua) - Attempted Culture: Hopped on a ride-hailing and ventured into the historic district. Oh. My. Gawd. Streets bursting with life. Vendors selling everything imaginable. The smell of spices, exhaust fumes, and something I couldn't quite identify (maybe adventure?) hung in the air. The colonial architecture was beautiful, even if it was slightly crumbling. Took a picture with a bizarre, costumed character. I'm not sure what he was supposed to be.
- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: "Lunch" (More Like a Feast) at a Local Restaurant: Found a gem of a local restaurant. Ordered a dish based on the waiter pointing and nodding enthusiastically. It was chicken, peanuts, and spicy goodness. Nearly died. Happiest death ever.
- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: The "Museum" Interlude: I went to the Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics. I appreciated it and I was in a very special place. But the heat got to me, and maybe I didn't understand its essence, so I left.
- 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Traffic Hell (But With an Awesome Soundtrack): Jakarta traffic is legendary. It's basically a moving, roaring beast. But the street vendors, the vibrant colors, the music blasting from passing cars… somehow, it's exhilarating. I just surrendered and let the chaos wash over me.
- 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Finding a Night Market: Found a local night market. Ate everything fried. Regretted nothing. Spent way too much on souvenirs I probably don't need. Ate more things I couldn't even name.
Day 3: Finding Inner Peace (Or, At Least, a Decent Massage)
- 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: The Apartment's Minor Issues: The air conditioning is still sputtering. The gecko has not vacated its Fridge-Top residence.
- 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Retail Therapy: Went back to the mall. Bought a new scarf. Felt better.
- 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Spas and Massages: I found a local spa. I went to have a massage, I had it for 2 hours. It helped me relax and forget all the problems.
- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: The Food: I ate food once more.
- 3:00 PM - Late : I went to a restaurant and got something to eat and drink, and I went to go explore the city and see the people. And I realized I was on the best adventure of my life.
Final Thoughts:
Jakarta is intense. Jakarta is chaotic. Jakarta is beautiful, frustrating, delicious, and utterly unforgettable. This apartment? Maybe not perfect. The journey here? Definitely not perfect. But the people I've met, the food I've eaten, and the sheer energy of this city… they've burrowed into my soul. I'm leaving a little changed, a little spicier, and definitely craving more nasi goreng. And that darn gecko? Well, I think we've come to an understanding. Jakarta, you win. I'm already planning my return!
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