Model J Hotel BSD Carstensz

I'd previously stayed at the Model J at Jakarta Airport and it was quite good. This time, seeing a new location in the BSD area, home to the Indonesia International Convention Center, I decided to give it a try. It was surprisingly different. The hotel lobby is located in the parking lot on the third floor. The logo and colors are very different from the airport location; the blue and white look more stable. The entire hotel is built atop a shopping mall, and across from it are what appear to be condominiums owned by the mall itself. The front desk recommended three unique, but limited, deluxe king rooms: one with a larger area and a larger bed (I heard it's 2.7 meters), and one with a private balcony offering unparalleled city views and stunning night views. I chose the one with the unparalleled night view, probably because I'm a member and didn't pay extra for the upgrade. The room was clean and hygienic. Hot water came out instantly when I showered and washed my hands. The toilet seat was smart, and the hair dryer was excellent, better than most in Indonesia. The desk was also very reliable, perfect for holding meetings. Mineral water was provided in the room, and the pillows were very comfortable for someone with cervical issues. There was a QR code at the headboard that activated AI to request room service—quite novel, and it actually worked. There's also a self-service laundry room, a rarity in Indonesia, on the 12th floor. Breakfast is served in the dining area next to the reception on the 3rd floor. It offers a Singaporean-style set menu of toast, coffee, and eggs, along with some local Indonesian dishes. I'm not usually particular about the selection on business trips, but it was quite good, filling, and quick to finish, so I even ordered some extra. The most surprising thing was the swimming pool and gym. This is truly a top-tier apartment, and other hotels of the same star rating don't have these features. The security guard even opened the door to the office space nearby, perfect for meetings or work. The mall downstairs has several restaurants that are uncrowded but each has its own unique flair. The Singaporean cuisine is good, as is the coffee shop. About 100 meters to the right, there's a place called A-Mei that serves Malaysian and Singaporean dishes. It's a rare Chinese restaurant that satisfies me with both flavor and portion size. It was more than enough for a few days' stay.