Ritz Jakarta's 'Huge-Ass Bathroom' Impresses Guest

Where: Jl Lingkar Mega Kuningan Kav. E.1.1 NO.1, Jakarta, Java, Indonesia, 12950

August 11, 2006 at 9:45 AM | by Courtney | 0 Comments

Having topped a recent guest satisfaction survey, we know the Ritz Carlton is doing something right in terms of service.

And blogger Sticks and Stones found out just what it is that the hotel chain offers, even in a place like Jakarta where the water is always yellow.

I began by taking a shower in my huge-ass bathroom which was more than twice as big as my office cubicle, then a looooooong soak in my bathtub next to the large picture window looking out onto the (smoggy) Jakarta cityscape in my Bulgari bath salts? (Sidenote: the Bulgari bath salts provided are red, because when they turn the water pink and fragrant, you will forget that the water in Jakarta is actually yellow ... I suppose even the Ritz can't control Jakarta's municipal water supply.) How I then cleared email and did work in my thick, plush, terrycloth bathrobe while enjoying CNN on my 42-inch flat-panel plasma TV? How I ordered room service from one of my three phones (bedside, desk, and crapper-side) while enjoying longans from my complimentary fruit platter? How I asked for "sprigs of fresh mint for my tummy" (to make mint tea) and was met with a "Certainly, madam" from the concierge?

So aside from the questionable color of Jakarta's water, we're happy to hear that the Ritz is living up to its name on the other side of the world. Being on the other side of the world has other advantages too--with the exchange rate, this glorious room can be yours for about $150 bucks a night.

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