This was our second stay at the...
This was our second stay at the Aryaduta. The service was excellent - our requests were met immediately, and cleaning was fine each day. The pool area is beautiful - large and nicely landscaped, although the hot tub was not at all heated. Unfortunately, the room seemed a bit "shopworn" this time: the rug had stains in many places and should have been replaced long ago. The furnishings were "ok", but also showing their age. Despite having someone work on the shower nozzle, it still delivered little more than a trickle. My husband was disappointed also with the breakfast which included very few Indonesian dishes. These had been in abundance at another hotel in central Java, and were even numerous in KL, Malaysia. Based on observations of those using the lobby, the Aryaduta seems to cater heavily to business travelers who have an unfortunate habit of filling the area with smoke. Overall, however, we found this hotel to be a reasonably good value for the money.
For someone searching for an alternative to the pricey restaurants at the hotel, a right turn on leaving the drive will quickly bring you to a "Padang" style restaurant for dinner, with immediate service at a fraction of the cost!!
