Hotel berhampiran Toko Inter, Yogyakarta

We booked the Melia Purosani directly through their website for a number of stays as it provided a good value price which included a 10-minute massage per room booking, a discount on food, and a room upgrade. On our first stay, we were upgraded to a ”Level” room on the sixth floor which came with Level Lounge privileges including afternoon tea. Having re-booked for three separate nights our expectations were that we would receive the same benefits. It seems our first stay involved a better-than-usual upgrade and we were very embarrassed to be turned away from the Level Lounge on our next stay - despite being in a Level Lounge room. Live and learn! The hotel is in good condition, the rooms are well-presented. Reception staff is courteous and helpful, and so too was the concierge at the Level Lounge who ”righted” the embarrassing situation we faced. The gardens and pool area are tropical, leafy, and well-maintained. Wi-Fi was adequate, but not super fast/ The property is within easy walking distance of Jalan Malioboro and other local attractions. I have rated the hotel's less-than-excellent restaurant El Patio separately. Truth be told, service and afternoon tea in the Level Lounge was superior to the restaurant.

Good location within 2 minutes walk to Malioboro Street, which is extremely popular with the locals. We stayed at this Novotel because of rave reviews mostly in Google and other sites that Malioboro street is “the place” in Jogja. But don’t expect much if you are an international /western tourist. I will write a separate review on Malioboro Street next. This review is about Novotel. It is a nice hotel. An ideal location to get started in Jogja if you’ve never been here before. We arrived late on our first night, which means we had only 1 full day in this area, which we found is more than enough in this area. I will explain why in my Malioboro Street review. We like everything about this hotel. The staff, the service, the room, the rooftop bar and swimming pool located on level 10. The best is the price. Great value for money for the 2 nights inclusive buffet breakfast, which was 2,555,501 rupiah booked through Accor. But don’t expect much from the buffet breakfast. It was limited in choice. Mostly cater for Indonesian. Good enough for a short stay.

I was wowed the instance I stepped into Royal Malioboro, first by the beautiful lobby, followed by our room which was very tastefully appointed and super comfortable. Royal Malioboro is also perfectly located at just a few steps off Malioboro Street but far from the madding crowds and buskers. The train station is also just steps away so while we do hear it occasionally, it is super convenient for catching a train to/from the Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) which is otherwise approx 1.5-2hrs by car depending on traffic (Note: Book your train tickets in advance as they do sell out). There are also plenty of F&B options and convenience stores just across the road from the hotel which levels up its convenience. Just a couple of minor quips. For a hotel of such high standards, please provide actual facial tissue paper. Also, we stayed 3 nights and while I appreciate that sheets and bath towels need not be changed everyday, I think our bath floor mat should be changed by the second night. Replacing complimentary bottled water with a common water dispenser along the corridor is a great move towards being more eco-friendly but I'm slightly concerned about hygiene in view that the world has just emerged from the pandemic. These are not major issues at all but fixing them will push Royal Malioboro towards perfection (in its category).

This is a fancy place in a historical building in walking distance from the historical city centre. The staff is very friendly and helpful and the cuisine is excellent and the breakfast buffet wowed us. Food is served i.a. on an inner court, which is peaceful and quiet, away from the street noise. The pool, lays protected, and doesn’t have direct sunlight as of noon, which comes handy since these are the tropics. 

It's an upscale hotel. The staff are very welcoming and nice of them to upgrade us to Deluxe Premiere Double room. Bed is very comfortable and air conditioning is good (esp. for the hot weather). Cleanliness can be improved (eg toilet). Our room is right in front of the lift but we were not being disturbed by noises. Breakfast spread is good! Quite a few eateries around the hotel. Otherwise, taking Grab taxi to places is convenient and reasonable fares.

Wow, I had an amazing dining experience at the hotel's restaurant! The food was not only delicious but also beautifully presented. From appetizers to desserts, each dish was bursting with flavor and made with fresh ingredients. The ambiance was cozy and inviting, perfect for a relaxed meal. The staff were attentive and friendly, ensuring a wonderful dining experience. Thanks for good service Mr Raka.

The room is so comfortable, and the staffs are friendly and helpful. I tried the breakfast buffet and everything were so good also tasty. Don’t forget to try their best selling coffee menu, named KPR (Kopi Pasti Rindu). OMG that was taste so yummy! Porta’s location itself near with the touristy locations and culinaries. Recommended for solo traveler, with friends or family, and business trip. Definitely will be come back and stay at Porta if I’m at Jogja ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This trip to Yogyakarta was short but very pleasant, thanks to Grand Mercure Yogyakarta. I usually stay in other Accor's hotel in Yogyakarta, but this time, I opt to try to stay in Grand Mercure. The check in process was smooth and super fast. The FOM even also attended me at that time, ensuring that my checking in process was pleasant. They had dedicated desk for Accor member avoiding long queue in the regular check-in counter. Too bad, they couldn't upgrade me to executive room or beyond, due to their high occupancy. The room was in the Premium Deluxe. It was nice, clean, and comfy, although it was not too sound-proof. So you could be disturbed with children running around and shouting in the hallway. Bathroom amenities was quite good for a deluxe room, hoping that they would provide a better one in the higher-level room. They had gym facility, but the operational hours were so limited. They even closed at 11 am to 3 pm. Too bad... They should prolong the operational hour for the gym tho, accommodated with access card, perhaps. The afternoon tea service was provided from 5 - 7 pm, with selection of fritters and small cut of cakes from their selection. Small is literally small, but since I came alone, the food provided was more than enough. For welcome drink selections, alcoholic beverages was provided for platinum member. Love this one!!! The staffs in their bar and lounge were so helpful and cater to all I needed. Thumbs up for them... To my surprise, they provided me a dedicated table for breakfast with my name written on the table. This never could be found in other Accor Hotel. Love also the services provided during my breakfast time. the chef was also good serving my 'delicate' eggs. Check-out process was also super fast. Even another manager was attended at that time greeted me and asked me about their services and facilities during my stay. Overall, this very short trip was very delightful, again, thanks to Grand Mercure Yogyakarta. Definitely gonna stay there again... To all staffs, thanks for your great hospitality and keep up the good teamwork.

Puas pokoknya...

Semua kakitangan perkhidmatan mesra, sopan dan sopan. hebat! Biliknya juga sangat bersih. Sangat berpuas hati menginap di hotel ini. Kemudahannya sangat lengkap. Tapi sayang, TV besar macam ni masih belum smartTV🙏 Terima kasih Grand Rohan, teruskan berjaya dan menang👍