We had stayed in 2 different hotels (both a 5 stars hotel) for our holiday in Yogyakarta and I will share some of the insights based on my experience for both hotels
Let me start off with Royal Ambarukmo Hotel
Even though it's an old hotel but I will not hesitate to come back here because I love the hospitality given by the staff in Royal Ambarukmo Hotel. Immediately after we entered the place, we already felt the warm welcoming feeling from them. Thank you!
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| The grand entrance of Royal Ambarukmo Hotel |
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| The view from our room |
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| We had enjoyed our swimming session here |
Another big advantages staying in Royal Ambarukmo Hotel is that it is just opposite Ambarukmo mall. So it is very convenient and accessible for us, especially with a small kido. That's always the main criteria we will be looking at when finding hotel to stay!
The breakfast was good especially on the weekend it was totally luxury.
My 4 year old had enjoyed the playground facility both indoors and outdoors. For the indoor playground, there was a ball pool, toys and also activities such as reading & coloring, and a room for gamers. While waiting for A, I had time for myself playing playstation games :)
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| The view from the glass window in the playroom |
Last but not least, we truly appreciate the effort made by the hotel staff to surprise my little guy for his upcoming birthday. It was amazing! My son was very happy indeed.
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| A memorable upcoming birthday celebration for A |
Next we had moved to another hotel, Tentrem Hotel Yogyakarta
It's a mix feeling to leave Royal Ambarukmo Hotel that felt so close to heart, but in the same time we were excited to find out what the new place can offer us.
When I reached Tentrem Hotel, my first impression wasn't the same as Royal Ambarukmo Hotel. The hotel is very luxurious but for me it's lacking of intimacy/friendliness compared to the previous hotel
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| The hotel reception already made an appearance |
It is a new hotel with a very luxury appearance and of course the facilities is all new. So it is an advantage for those who is looking for a luxurious stay. The room that we stayed was super duper cozy and nice! And of course the room is much better than the first hotel we stayed
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| The room connected to the bathroom glass window |
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| The view from our hotel room |
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| Had our lunch here |
The hotel food was a bit expensive but still affordable. Since there was nothing outside (no malls or nearby restaurants) so we have no other choice but to dine in. Thank goodness, the food was very tasty, I had to order the same menu again for dinner!
Another add-on point is the playground. It was huge! Swimming and playground already made my little guy happy! It was for his celebration anyway!
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| The concept is like an indoor park |
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| A had so much fun playing here! |
We had also requested for birthday celebration here. We received the cake but nothing more. Maybe my expectation was a bit high since we had experience better treatment in the first hotel. But that's fine, we still appreciate it anyway
Both hotel has it high and low values. If you ask me, I would prefer a hotel that is near to the city that accessible to everything - that would make my life easier. But if it is just for a short trip it is ok to stay somewhere a bit far just to relax and dine-in in the hotel
