OYO 298 Gemilang Guesthouse

I stayed less than an hour. The room had a foul smell, and the water was so bad I couldn’t even use it to pee. I’m sorry to say it, but this was awful. I’ve stayed in places just as cheap that were far better. This felt like an abandoned, dirty, unfinished building that wasn’t fit to stay in. I saw baby cockroaches crawling on the table and wall.

The room was convenient, and it’s recommended for a short stay. The single queen-sized bed was untidy, so I left it out. Traffic was rough last night, though. Coming from the toll road, a stretch goes from three lanes into one, which can add half an hour during rush hour.

The house looked shabby and the staff were unfriendly. I booked through traveloka with a credit card guarantee, checked in, and stayed one night in room 310. But the hotel told traveloka I was a no-show, so my card was going to be charged a cancellation fee.

I checked and saw that a single room was available. When I arrived at the hotel around midnight, they didn’t explain anything and decided I had to pay an extra 100% to get a room. The communication was awful, and I wouldn’t recommend the service or rooms to anyone. It felt like they took advantage of someone who had traveled a long way.