Fave Hotel - Jogyakarta

This was our 1st time to try Fave Hotel, a budget hotel under Aston management. Since we arrived @Jogja quite late and we thought it would be such a waste to spend a very short time (only for sleep) in one hotel that we normally use. The location was pretty easy to find...thanks to the GPS but considering the turns we took...I bet it would be hard for those without GPS unless they are frequent of Jogja and know all the street like those lines on their palm *winking*

The corridor beside resto

When we arrived around 10pm, the lobby was still crowded. Looked like there were lots of group like us, who just reached Jogja by that time. But the reception was quick (I was sceptical when I saw the large number of people loitered around @the lobby). The hotel is small (the room too) with en-suite bathroom, separated by glass. With its signature color of pink-purplish (I don't know what color is that), it is quite funky. With furniture and amenities keep in minimum (so you gotta bring your own complete toiletries - but in case you forget, they provide it with extra charge), the room looks pretty bare and basic while the lobby and the public place are cheerfully decorated with fancy wallpaper and pop-art.

The pool

Though small, they have a swimming pool. Instead of sundeck, they put the simple dining table and chair by the pool side. For meals, they have Lime coffe shop and lounge, with buffee as low as IDR 25k per pax only (what...so cheap). They also offer spa service which can be taken inside the room. Despite all the minimum facilities, I did like the free wifi that can be accessed around the hotel with a very high speed уααу!└(^o^)┘ \^o^/ └(^o^)┘уααу! I downloaded lots of apps 【ツ】ƗƗє²² ƗƗє²² ƗƗє²²【ツ】. Another plus point was that they provide lots of power outlet...suitable for us who have brought along at least 9gadgets altogether (๑'⌣'๑)づ. On the other hand, the downsize was the poor plumbing installation which running water from the next door can be heard pretty clear from our room (so keep your voice down...hush hush).

The small but clean room

Overall, for a night-stop, this hotel would do perfectly. It's still new and clean...and definitely within your budget (๑'⌣'๑)づ

Aston Imperium Purwokerto

The reception area

 Awarded as the best hotel in Purwokerto by Trip Advisor, this newly opened hotel brings fresh and comfort for both business-related-guest and leisure-traveler in Purwokerto (a small district in Central Java – about 4hours drive from Jogjakarta). During our one-day-stop-over there, I would say that the hotel deserves the award (it was quite hard to find another hotel which offers more or less the same service and comfort as Aston). With its sleek and minimalist design – along with selected pop art item displayed, the hotel gives off the modern and chic vibes. Look at the indoor pool with open view to Mount Batur, covered by cute circling awning or the plush seating area in the vast and high ceiling lobby. All are served and provided with smile of the staffs.

The lobby

The restaurant...I luv the ceiling

My humble breakfast   :-)

Strategically located in the heart of Purwokerto, the hotel is quite easy to find. Few mini-markets are available within walking distance, not to mention the food stalls that offer local delicacies, are scattered around for you to choose. But if you are short on time for exploring the area, the hotel has restaurant and coffee lounge that provide not only local but international menu as well (and it was cheap – compared to the similar menu in Jkt). Beside resto, Aston Imperium also provides meeting room, gym and spa facilities. The pool is not too big, with separation between the children pool (knee-depth) and a deeper one (around 190cm).

The cold swimming pool

The pool view from the bedroom

The room itself was clean and sparsely decorated and furnished, but I liked the double queen beds (enough for 4 of us). The space was adequate (not too big and yet not too small as well) with complete facilities like cable tv, coffee-tea-maker, SDB, mini bar, as well as basic amenities. One thing that I liked the most was the fast free wifi which was available (you can easily access it wherever you are, no fussy for login and logout...no fussy for remembering your user ID and password). I couldn’t find a thing for complain…except the inflexibility which pool towel has to be returned on spot but I could live with those LOL   J   Surely, I would love to try another Aston hotel elsewhere.

The simple bedroom