So happy with another review! My husband and I will retire next year in Bali and want to spend some years travelling in The Far East. Your channel is THE PERFECT guide in making our plans. Thank you for all your hard work and informative videos, much appreciated! 🙏🏼
Thanks so much for the kind words and the support 🙏🏻 From the region I have plans for more from Jakarta, KL, Bangkok, Hua Hin, Phuket, Samui, Bali, Lombok and Singapore coming over the next 6-8 months. Will also have some more VN content and trying to squeeze Cambodia in somewhere as well! If you have any questions always feel free to ask!
Yah, most viewers wouldn't know how cheap it in fact is, so I didn't scream as loud about it as I really wanted to 😂. No excuses in Indonesia when Equil and Aqua Reflections are both inexpensive and readily available. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
I have stayed at all the hotels you mentioned and others in Jakarta. For me Four Seasons is both the best and best value hotel. You must have been unlucky as have stayed many times and bathroom products are branded, linens are fresh and nice smelling, and not experienced any faults. And breakfast selection is extensive. Best thing above all of that is the service and personalisation.
Well done video and interesting property. I noticed from watching an older video when you first started narrating them that you have increased your confidence level significantly and video quality which is great. As for the comment about the duvet... I recall watching a crime show about a women who met her end in a motel room in Indiana. The police examined the bed cover to see about finding traces of "DNA" if you know what I mean but in fact that cover included individually identifiable traces of "DNA" for 43 people! As for Bensley.. it can be a fine line between being cool vs. downright garish. This place seems ok though. Thanks again for these videos.
Yes, I was not too thrilled to wake up with a face full of duvet 😂. I agree his designs can toy with being garish, but there is no other designer (I know of) that consistently designs such transportive spaces. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Kevin, I live in Jakarta, I would sugget - and guide you - to the Langham or Kempinski Hotel Jakarta. I think you'll find them quite interesting and very convenient for western travellers.
The Kempinski I just did in Bali and will do in Bangkok in a few weeks… didn’t want too many :) the Langham will be on my next visit though. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Just curious how you consider the Mulia Hotel? My company always insisted that I stay there while in Jakarta and I liked the Mulia a lot but was always curious how other hotels in Jakarta might compare to the Mulia (which was located near the Seneyan shopping complex)
By the way, thank you for pointing out the “noise bleed from the hallway“ issue. Light sleepers/just plain fussy visitors like me, want to know about such things. How was the noise level - otherwise - that is, regarding traffic noise or nearby restaurants, etc.? Were the rooms quiet aside from the hallway noises?
I didn’t find any other issues with noise here. In fact the windows were very insulated as I was comparing them in my mind to the Park Hyatt which had a lot of noise bleed through the windows. For noise bleed, when it’s bad I’ll always mention it. If I don’t say anything it was acceptable or better. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
My wife and I were watching an Architectual Digest, celebrity home tour the other day and there was a Rorschach marble slab in (I forgot the celebrity) their bathroom as well. Seems a bit odd but then, who am I to judge. The one in the Four Seasons bathroom looked like a rejected Donnie Darko movie poster proof.
Thanks for Sharing. When are you reviewing Kempinski Bangkok . I book this hotel for the upcoming trip to Bangkok in October . Once again thank you for sharing your hard work
Shocked to see that parts of the hotel are actually a Bill Bensly design. My first ever encounter with his design was the stunning Intercontinental resort in Danang. But this? Really disappointing 😞
I'm hearing you on the additional key access requirement, as a Gym junkie it drives me bonkers when l head to the Gym at stupid AM only to find my room key doesn't access the Gym, back in the lift, usually down to reception get said key (that no one ever mentions is needed) back up to the Gym, the kicker is when the access key is only valid for 24hrs you then have to repeat the performance the following day! Why? 😒
The ironic part is that even if you were injured in the gym or at the pool (which you’d have to think locked doors are there to prevent…)- they’re likely not liable bc of notices and whatnot posted on the wall… so yeah it’s just unnecessary crowd control.
Sorry it’s impossible to say, it’s like asking if I prefer houses or apartments… it depends on which house and which apartment! Lol. They both have pros and cons.
Thank you for your honest reviews. I think that the name of your site doesn't fit your content since you review 4 and 5 star hotels. Something more elegant would be more appropriate.
Casual Elegance 😉 Flip Flop is a nod to the fact that I do not like and generally avoid pretentious and buttoned up properties. If my Flip Flops aren’t welcome, chances are you won’t see me there. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@@tfft I understand what you mean and the term 'Casual Elegance' or 'Casually Elegant' would be a perfect name for your site. After all, would you really wear flip flops into the lobby of Claridges in London or into Le Crillon in Paris?
If I wasn’t allowed then I’d likely not be there to begin with lol. A dress code for a specific restaurant I can deal with (to an extent)… a dress code just to walk through the lobby and check in, no thanks. Plus, only half of the content on the channel related to hotels. Anyway, thanks!
What a disappointment the Four Seasons so expensive and stylish, classy place with all of those mistakes/pitfalls. The pool area and chaise loungers looked cluttered. The second tier area looks like a mistake just flat grass and then someone ran for the hills. Lot's of faux pas. What a terrible disappointment. In addition to the amenities for the bathroom, the door not closing, the duvet cover situation. Did you experience dust and dirty carpet anywhere in the room as well as musty closets? I would have complained to the manager of the hotel immediately specially since you are a paying customer no freebies other than what should be given to you as a paying customer and a very expensive room. Thanks for sharing it with all of us.
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So happy with another review! My husband and I will retire next year in Bali and want to spend some years travelling in The Far East. Your channel is THE PERFECT guide in making our plans. Thank you for all your hard work and informative videos, much appreciated! 🙏🏼
Thanks so much for the kind words and the support 🙏🏻 From the region I have plans for more from Jakarta, KL, Bangkok, Hua Hin, Phuket, Samui, Bali, Lombok and Singapore coming over the next 6-8 months. Will also have some more VN content and trying to squeeze Cambodia in somewhere as well! If you have any questions always feel free to ask!
@@tfft I couldn’t ask for more, all these destinations are on our wish list! 🙏🏼
“Wild hyenas are likely bathed more frequently” 😂 Man, I love your sense of humor!
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
I commented the same!! This guy has a way of describing things perfectly 👏
Wow, they use complimentary Oasis plastic water bottle at FS rooms? That brand is cheapy deepy..whats going on? Budget cuts? Next try the fairmont
Yah, most viewers wouldn't know how cheap it in fact is, so I didn't scream as loud about it as I really wanted to 😂. No excuses in Indonesia when Equil and Aqua Reflections are both inexpensive and readily available. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
I have stayed at all the hotels you mentioned and others in Jakarta. For me Four Seasons is both the best and best value hotel.
You must have been unlucky as have stayed many times and bathroom products are branded, linens are fresh and nice smelling, and not experienced any faults. And breakfast selection is extensive.
Best thing above all of that is the service and personalisation.
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
The music on your intro is really catchy. Really enjoying your videos 😊
Thanks for watching & Happy New Year 🎉
Marvelous. Your commentary is on point and perceptive.
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
a very well made video once again! can't wait for you PH Jakarta review, looking forward to it the most since it just opened!! cheers
It’s worth the wait I assure you 😊 Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Well done video and interesting property. I noticed from watching an older video when you first started narrating them that you have increased your confidence level significantly and video quality which is great. As for the comment about the duvet... I recall watching a crime show about a women who met her end in a motel room in Indiana. The police examined the bed cover to see about finding traces of "DNA" if you know what I mean but in fact that cover included individually identifiable traces of "DNA" for 43 people! As for Bensley.. it can be a fine line between being cool vs. downright garish. This place seems ok though. Thanks again for these videos.
Yes, I was not too thrilled to wake up with a face full of duvet 😂. I agree his designs can toy with being garish, but there is no other designer (I know of) that consistently designs such transportive spaces. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
you should try out the Kepinski Hotel in Jakarta. Next to the Grand Hyatt on the large central roundabout
I was considering it but I already had the new Kempinski in Bangkok booked and didn't want to get Kempinski'd out! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Kevin, I live in Jakarta, I would sugget - and guide you - to the Langham or Kempinski Hotel Jakarta. I think you'll find them quite interesting and very convenient for western travellers.
The Kempinski I just did in Bali and will do in Bangkok in a few weeks… didn’t want too many :) the Langham will be on my next visit though. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Just curious how you consider the Mulia Hotel? My company always insisted that I stay there while in Jakarta and I liked the Mulia a lot but was always curious how other hotels in Jakarta might compare to the Mulia (which was located near the Seneyan shopping complex)
For Jakarta the Mulia wasn’t on my radar. I considered it for Bali but skipped it bc of the G20 preparations.
I love this! I will go there in September 1 that looks fun !! 😮
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
By the way, thank you for pointing out the “noise bleed from the hallway“ issue. Light sleepers/just plain fussy visitors like me, want to know about such things. How was the noise level - otherwise - that is, regarding traffic noise or nearby restaurants, etc.? Were the rooms quiet aside from the hallway noises?
I didn’t find any other issues with noise here. In fact the windows were very insulated as I was comparing them in my mind to the Park Hyatt which had a lot of noise bleed through the windows.
For noise bleed, when it’s bad I’ll always mention it. If I don’t say anything it was acceptable or better. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
With you on this Charlie 👍
My wife and I were watching an Architectual Digest, celebrity home tour the other day and there was a Rorschach marble slab in (I forgot the celebrity) their bathroom as well. Seems a bit odd but then, who am I to judge. The one in the Four Seasons bathroom looked like a rejected Donnie Darko movie poster proof.
Personally, I saw one of those angry gorilla cartoon heads in the center surrounded by a giant cockroach (or alien) 😂
@@tfft Your very own William S. Burroughs Bathroom! 😆
Thanks again for video
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Thanks for Sharing. When are you reviewing Kempinski Bangkok . I book this hotel for the upcoming trip to Bangkok in October . Once again thank you for sharing your hard work
I will be there this month but the review won’t be out until December. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@@tfft no worries understand that you have a lot of work to do post COVID
Been to Raffles, it was great. Haven't try this hotel or Park Hyatt, also The Langham just opened for 1 year at least.
Service at Raffles is hard to beat, but the PH was spectacular. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Thanks
Many thanks for the support 🙏🏻
Shocked to see that parts of the hotel are actually a Bill Bensly design. My first ever encounter with his design was the stunning Intercontinental resort in Danang. But this? Really disappointing 😞
Yes, I get the feeling that he could have (and may have) designed this pool area in an hour or two 😊 Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
Wonderful video my friend. I'm your fan＋👍🔔
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
hi its great video and narration. May i ask your backround ?
I am a recovering restaurateur (😂) and life long travel enthusiast. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@@tfft nice... if you have time in indonesia please review hotels and resorts in labuan bajo flores
Note: You did not get a welcome basket of chocolates, fruits, sparkling wine or maybe even champagne.
Hmmm… ok 😅
Hai mate you will find a tight security is a normalty in jakarta due to the previous terrorist accident many years ago.
Sure I’m used to searches and a few guards, but this place amassed a small army 😂 Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
I'm hearing you on the additional key access requirement, as a Gym junkie it drives me bonkers when l head to the Gym at stupid AM only to find my room key doesn't access the Gym, back in the lift, usually down to reception get said key (that no one ever mentions is needed) back up to the Gym, the kicker is when the access key is only valid for 24hrs you then have to repeat the performance the following day! Why? 😒
The ironic part is that even if you were injured in the gym or at the pool (which you’d have to think locked doors are there to prevent…)- they’re likely not liable bc of notices and whatnot posted on the wall… so yeah it’s just unnecessary crowd control.
Kevin quick question, when we in Bali which one you more prefer, stay in Hotel or Villa? Thks man
Which hotel or which villa? 😆
@@tfft in general, which one better villa or hotel, it’s gonna 4 of us, thks
Sorry it’s impossible to say, it’s like asking if I prefer houses or apartments… it depends on which house and which apartment! Lol. They both have pros and cons.
Even the old Four Seasons Jakarta was better and bigger than this one. I couldn't comprehend why did they close that luxurious hotel.
Never stayed or saw the original one, but now I'm curious :) Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
the old four seasons will be reopened as st regis hotel
@@sammyyahya8681 Thanks for the information. I was so attached to the old Four Seasons. So many memories happened there when I was younger.
Thank you for your honest reviews. I think that the name of your site doesn't fit your content since you review 4 and 5 star hotels. Something more elegant would be more appropriate.
Casual Elegance 😉 Flip Flop is a nod to the fact that I do not like and generally avoid pretentious and buttoned up properties. If my Flip Flops aren’t welcome, chances are you won’t see me there. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@@tfft I understand what you mean and the term 'Casual Elegance' or 'Casually Elegant' would be a perfect name for your site. After all, would you really wear flip flops into the lobby of Claridges in London or into Le Crillon in Paris?
If I wasn’t allowed then I’d likely not be there to begin with lol. A dress code for a specific restaurant I can deal with (to an extent)… a dress code just to walk through the lobby and check in, no thanks. Plus, only half of the content on the channel related to hotels. Anyway, thanks!
Wild Hyenas! 😂
Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
What a disappointment the Four Seasons so expensive and stylish, classy place with all of those mistakes/pitfalls. The pool area and chaise loungers looked cluttered. The second tier area looks like a mistake just flat grass and then someone ran for the hills. Lot's of faux pas. What a terrible disappointment. In addition to the amenities for the bathroom, the door not closing, the duvet cover situation. Did you experience dust and dirty carpet anywhere in the room as well as musty closets? I would have complained to the manager of the hotel immediately specially since you are a paying customer no freebies other than what should be given to you as a paying customer and a very expensive room. Thanks for sharing it with all of us.
Thanks for sharing ✈️