Havenwood Residence TB Simatupang

You might get one of the highest rooms and catch the sunset view if you’re lucky 🌇. The rooms are large and cleaned daily, with good Wi-Fi and free water refills. There’s also a mini gym, helpful staff and security around the clock. Everything was great.

It’s tucked down an alley away from busy streets, so it’s a good choice if you want a quiet, relaxing staycation. My one-bedroom unit had a living room, kitchen, cooking and dining utensils, a two-door fridge, king-size bed, big cabinet, HBO, and a bathroom with a bathtub and shower amenities. Everything was clean and presentable. I was on the first floor, though, and the balcony faced other houses, so the view wasn’t much. There’s no breakfast, but it’s easy to order from the many nearby food options or cook for yourself. It felt odd that they supplied dishes but no sponge or dish soap to wash them. Still, it’s a great place to stay, and I’ll come back.

The rooms are spacious, with quiet, cold air conditioning, and the hot water in the shower works very well. Wi-Fi is excellent, too. The street is extremely quiet, though access is through just one narrow lane. The place is being renovated until September 2024, and, like the Havenwood at Senopati, it’s well organised. I liked the effort toward more sustainable stays: water dispensers are in the hallway, which means less electricity use and better utilisation.

The rooms are roomy and each has a microwave and refrigerator. The apartment is nicely decorated and very clean. On the downside, bathroom amenities are very sparse, breakfast is minimal, and the access road is narrow. It can also be hard to find.