Park Lane hotel Jakarta
I have a positive recommendation for this hotel. The service level was very high. We arrived early , before check in time and they allowed us to check in early. I know there's no guarantee of this but it shows a commitment to customer service. Other commendable services were the doorman, high security at the gate, the housekeeping and breakfast staff.
The room was clean, bathroom excellent. Big bathtub, lots of hot water, quick drainage, high water pressure. Small bottle water free of charge.
Yes, I see a previous reviewer commented on the cemetery accross the road; while it is noticable, it's also possible to ignore and not visible from all rooms.
Downside: Location is not good for access to train, shopping centers main roads. Taxis are a must for everywhere, nothing is walking distance. But this can also be a plus depending on why you need this location. Traffic is JAMMED 80% of the time. Count on a minimum 20 minute taxi ride to anywhere. With traffic, the ride to the airport was 1hour 18 minutes. This is reported as good timing!

What I loved most about this hotel is its spacious bathroom. I could actually use the bathtub (and it's large, I could even extend my legs). I also liked its elegant design, a variety of tv channels to choose from, efficient and helpful hotel staff and super comfy bed.

Areas I feel could be improved include: more lighting as the room is too dark to read/write, longer internet cable so that guest can use their laptop while lying on the bed, Indonesian restaurant within the hotel, massage parlour, and better selection of room service cuisine (i.e. more local food).

The scary part is that it is located near cemetery area so I could see rows of tombstones from my room. It wasnt exactly pleasant especially at night. It is centrally located and close to Plaza Indonesia Shopping Mall.

I have stayed there on 8 occasions during 2007. I tried a couple of other hotels but for that range of prices, Park Lane comes first.

Check-in always is with a smile. They keep your name and preferences in their database which always ensures a warm 'welcome back' and speeds the check-in process up.

It is not in the city center but where is the city center in Jakarta anyway? To answer a past review, traffic is a nightmare anywhere in the city and not particular to this location.

You can ask a view over the city or over the old dutch cemetery. Rooms are clean and of a good size. Bathrooms are nice and clean. Room service is efficient. The only downside if you happen to come here often is the lack of change in the menu but there are so many good restaurants all over Jakarta.

You can also access the facilities from the four appartment towers belonging to the same group next door (access through the back of the hotel). Those include a minimart, a hairdresser and cheap 'indonesian' fast food. Breakfast is filled with a generous choice. From 'on demand' prepared waffles to fresh fruits.

As mentioned in an earlier review they might have some recurrent problems with the control of the rooms minibars (it also happened to me). Therefore, they have started to always ask if I want the minibar emptied. I find this request sensitive and if they forget to question you I encourage you to ask them to do so if you do not want to use any item (or need to use the fridge for your own purchases).

An excellent recommendation overall if you do not want to explode your budget.

I was quite impressed with this hotel. The service is impeccable, the breakfast is excellent. The rooms are very nice and have high speed internet access at a reasonable cost. Can I say anything negative about this hotel. NO! The staff went out of there way to help me with anything I needed. It is a great hotel if you are alone or with a family, I would recommend this hotel to anyone and I will stay here again.