Rumanami: My Personal Take
I almost bailed on my Rumanami reservation at the last minute. Seeing all those unread messages made me want to call off the staycation plan altogether. But after a brain-melting day at work, I decided to treat myself anyway. I texted my sister to see if she was still in, and luckily she was!
Tucked away in South Jakarta, Rumanami Residence is a great place to unwind after a long day. It's on Benda Street No. 36, about a 30-minute drive from west Jakarta, which makes it easy to escape the city grinds.
Although the new hotel has seemingly been popular as a pandemic getaway, honestly, hanging out amid the crowd isn’t something I'd necessarily recommend. But yes, if you ask, they're still serious about health and safety, with reminders to wear masks everywhere.
As I step in, the lobby was bustling with a quiet energy when I arrived, a small bubble of calm where everyone all likely looking for a break from the stressful times.
Alright, enough with the nity-gritty. I'm sure you'd like to see more of this hotel, so here we go!
ARCHITECTURE:
Cliché to say, but yeah reputation precedes this red brick hotel. Inside the lobby, there is a real mastery of stair-work which looks just exemplary dope if you snap a photo from above; it’s classic and contemporary at the same time with the red brick wall, natural wood element, and greenery ambiance all around.
When I entered the room, the minimalist interior did not disappoint me either. They keep things unpretentious and cozy here with minimal timber furniture. I saw this scenic spot a few days ago on Instagram and what I had seen online clearly did not let me down. No wonder this place went viral in just two weeks after the opening!
HOSPITALITY:
As I checked in, the receptionist guy had not been fully prepared. He was still checking whether the room was ready with the staff on the phone. I needed to wait for like ten minutes for the room to be ready.
EATERY:
Apart from the incomplete menu where I could only order fried rice, the eatery was fine considering the hotel rate was so affordable and we also got a free breakfast for two in the morning. Not to mention, the coffee was great too!
BATHROOM AMENITIES:
My main issue with the visit was the lack of essential toiletries, like toothpaste, shampoo, and a toothbrush (unless I somehow missed them). It caught me off guard, and I had to make a quick trip to the nearest grocery store. But then again, considering this three-star hotel has a great soothing view and is still relatively new, I can understand. More or less, I like the ambiance at Rumanami and will definitely visit again. Four-star!
