Ritz Carlton Mega Kuningan, Jakarta
Arrival
I was jumping around southeast Asia staying at JW Marriotts I had not yet documented or visited before, and since I had already been to the JW in Jakarta, I looked at the Ritz Carlton in Mega Kuningan as they also own the JW and had sent me many emails over the years with specials and offers.The website was a bit enticing for me, which also helped cement the deal.
So, I had pre-arranged a car from Soekarno-Hatta (Jarkata International) airport for a fix rate. With the traffic in Jakarta, this is for sure the way to go. It took 2 hours to get 26 miles, and yes, quite horrible waits.
I finally get to the hotel, and let me tell you, I was in a mood. I just went to the front desk, not the elite check-in or even the Club Lounge that I had purchased to check in. It was there I was informed that I had been upgraded to a Villa Suite (yes, you will see what that really means here). That was a great surprise and really helped me come down from my feelings of being done with it all.
The Room
An outstanding and just insane room on the pool level, actually outside of the main hotel building (hence being a villa). The "pond" in the private garden is actually a jacuzzi. Yes, outstanding.
3D interactive room tour, use your mouse or fingers to move around and see other rooms.
The Floorplan for direct room click access.
Dining and Drinking
Two dining spaces, and 3 bars (astounding) are at your service. Also, you can order room service like I do in the middle of the night when working remote on US time.Ritz Carlton Club
Ritz Carltons have the most astounding feature (not included, but an additional charge) called the Ritz Carlton Club. Full day service from breakfast through lunch and tea until drinks after dinner. Not a light fare but full-on meals, and something I don't know if I can live without anymore!Hotel Amenities
This hotel is full service and then some, so of course there are many other things here for you. Gym and the pool (a highlight of the property for sure) are key, but don't pass up the cigar room!
Drinks, but with club access, not needed
These are not horrible prices, but I usually want something more substantial than snack food
In Asia, they really make you feel very special
Nice fruit, I ate some, but again having the club, no need
So these were kinda hidden above the minibar fridge. I felt a little stupid when I had called for coffee mugs and they came and showed me this area
The nice restaurant for upscale dining and definitely drinking
Such a bar
I want to be buried in a room like this
None of this is cheap
The buffet restaurant, which I also had access to for breakfast, but I didn't even feel like walking into the place
The nightclubby bar, which... well, was just me on a Sunday night
But still a great bar
Yes, you are almost there, at the top of the hotel
The club service schedule
Seating abounds
So much of it, in 5 different rooms
It still fills up quickly at night
Noodles? For breakfast? Oh you wacky Asians
More Western style foods (non-halal area)
More of the non-pork breakfast items
Pastries one of the mornings
Cheeses and such, big thing in Europe
Pastries another morning, including donuts
Dinner, salads area
Deserts, as beautiful as they are tasty (which is a lot)
Fries or chips with your burger?
Full dinner offerings. This was a great night, the food was immaculate
Another night for dinner, tasty Asian evening
Perfection chicken. So good, very tender
Sushi, cheeses, crisps, cold salads
Yum, and taking notes by the best seats, the window ones
Poached eggs are great for those losing weight and gaining muscle
Wine was on the way, but the food was so good I couldn't wait
Diet, ruined
The business center in the Club, for our exclusive use
If you have good status, but did not get the Ritz Club, you can check in here
Yeah... cardio, but there were a lot of weight items too
Aerobic spots
This shot was not easy to get
Up to the jacuzzi bay
Jacuzzi pool, all bubbly
Cabanas, poolside with waitstaff
With direct access to the pool
So serene and huge
The Spa, for your massage needs
At the spa, I just thought it looked pretty
This is a not trivial amount of money
Massive lobby, and all those floors are event spaces
Really tall hotel and Ritz apartments"
Entrance back to the hotel from my villa area
This would have been the main shot if the damn truck hadn't literally just parked there that second
Summary
Ritz Carltons, what more can be said that hasn't been said? They are the top of the heap for luxury brands worldwide. Synonymous with extravagance and elegance, comfortable and beautiful everywhere you look or rest your backside.Get the Ritz Club. You will not regret it, and it helps complete your holistic experience here.