de Rivier Hotel

Honestly, it's a hotel. It's not 4 stars--those days seem long past--but as a hotel, it's very functional. The bath was a nice option, while the room itself was clean, with a mini-fridge. It's an ornate building on the whole, and I would recommend it. The neighborhood puts it next to the terminal train and bus stops, so transport is easy (or just use Uber) and the OId Town area is pleasant.

The hotel is in the ideal location however really needs a makeover, great pool to cool down until heat, very few people around in such a gigantic hotel. Shower did not hold to the wall, hot water was Luke warm, otherwise a great place to stay when exploring old town.

i stayed in this hotel during a previous trip to jakarta in 1999. this time i decided to stay there again and i was happy i did. the location is perfect to visit the sights of the old town. the personnel is very friendly and helpful. i plan to stay there again.

Very good location. In the center of the historic part of Jakarta (Kota). They have very reasonable price. My Superior room has been upgraded up to Continental Deluxe room for free. Breakfast served was more towards local cuisine. One recommendation... do not risk swimming in the pool, it really could be danger for health (photo is very different with actual conditions).

We felt like renaissance elite. This hotel has it all to take you down in history. Large ballroom and everything. We paid a promo price and for that we got a very luxerious tay, al though it seemed abandoned at times, large spooky hallways, which was actually kind of fun. Rooms are very luxerious. Go to this hotel for the historic feel, don't expect an actual four star hotel, expect an experiance. For us the only place possible to stay in Jakarta Kota

Good location. A lottery with the staff and ability to understand English. Roomsall seem to have adjoining door so you can hear everything from your neighbour, from the quietist conversation to the loudest moan. In need of refurbishment about 30 years ago. Great potential.

their services, staffs, facilities, and cleanliness are very good. it is easy to find something to eat, even in the midnight. actually, the location is nice, but it's a little bit hard to find public transportation (except taxi/cab), overall this hotel is very good.

I usually dont gove negative only reviews to hotels, because every hotel generally have somethign positive to talk about but here -none seriously.. okay.. one thing.. hotel is big building..rather big remains of a building. - I arrived on new year eve. Roads to hotel were closed.So i had to walk 1 kms to reach hotel. No problem, as i understand on new year eve certain roads can be closed to control the crowed. What I didn't understand that when I asked their staff to talk to my Indonesian friend and guide about the location of hotel.Pretty standard, right? but they asked me to talk to one person after another and ultimately, i had to whatsapp the local GPS location to my friend.Nobody cares to entertain the guests. - Hotel room is big, but its more of a hassle. Lighting is not sufficient. Bedding okay. but toilets not good.Towels given were worn off smelly. Room AC was gushing out dirt in the room which i asked the helper to clean, and he did. - No tea/coffee, hotel manual or service catalog in the room. No sign on the phone to call reception, room service etc. - NO EMERGENCY EXIT ROUTES DEFINED. I had to really struggle to get out of the hotel as there are no exit routes marked. Its such an old building the fire could have broken out anytime.. and no exit marked? are they playing with our lives? Half of the rooms are closed for renovation. Agoda - How are you even listing this hotel on your site.. don't you have any reputation to maintain? - Swimming pool is not maintained.. offcourse.. because that area is undergoing renovation.. you can see the poolside bar's remaining plywood and dirty structure.. maybe at one point it was functional.. -- I can simply go on writing on and on .. but if you want to book this hotel even after reading thins much.. nothing would make a difference.. Its your choice.. i checked out the next day.

I booked this hotel because I want to use fitness espeically tred mill. But all fitness is closed. There are no place to buy something and no resutrant around the hotel. Wifi conection is not smooth. I may not stay anymore even price cheap.

The hotel looked a lot grander than I expected on my late arrival. There was no-one in reception; but I soon found someone to check me in. The room was fine with all I would expect except a safe box and wardrobe. There was a hanging space so that Was OK. The grand lobby and vast dining hall was empty. but the staff were very accommodating and the food was delicious. I was not so impressed by the pool area. It was under a dingy part of the hotel and while clean, was not a very attractive environment so never used it. I thought I'd paid more for this hotel; so I did think it was a bit outdated: but when I was told the half day rate for late check out was only $18 I realised I'd only paid $36 per night which was amazing value. The location was fairly good, with easy access to the historical areas to the North of the City. The Dutch swing bridge was over the road and along a smelly Canal the Pluit Area is a short walk under the road an rail bridges. That enjoyable port area was a really good reason to stay there. Not so good for the business district and National Monument as traffic is bad during the day. For a tourist the location is great I just wished there were more bars and restaurants.

Like my title suggests, it's a shame that this old colonial hotel is neglected as it is perfectly positioned in Old Jakarta. The area serves a rich abundance of Dutch history around the hotel area. Not much good to say, the hotel looks neglected, the carpet smells, food not the best. We only stayed at this place because it was the only one available during a festival, quite disappointed.

stay a pleasant enough experience, because this hotel is perfect for families, because it is quite easy to access and is located in the city center, in addition to the hotel is also close to various museums so I can bring my family to be able to enjoy the past history of the city of Jakarta. and vacation time not only just a holiday but there are also additional insight to our family.

It was a wonderful hotel with an access to Jakarta Old city within walking distance. I'm a residence of Jakarta myself but I can say that I really had the unforgettable, unique experience staying in this hotel. If you love history this place might be the one for you!

it's the 3rd time i try to write this review, maybe if i said something bad about this hotel then editor won't posted it, i wrote a lot of bad things about this hotel and always missing, so i will make it short, don't stay at this hotel ! totally awful, i won't ever coming back even if for free.

Internet in the room is chargeable but not available. Mini bar was leaking water onto the carpet. Swimming pool small and dirty. No poolside bar as stated. Restaurant looks like a cafeteria. I wouldn't rate it as 4 star but maybe 2 only.

what can i say i was so surprised with the condition of the room i stayed in full of cockroches and the shower water dont go through and no hot water the other room the safe was not working and no hot water as well not to mention all the bed sheets has stains on them. never again

Rooms are large and service is great.However, condition of shower and toilet is very bad. Hot water is also occasionally unavailable. The consolation is that the room is large. Hotel really needs renovation/update.

this modern, 3-star hotel offers cosy accommodation and 24-hour reception service in central düsseldorf, just a 5-minute walk from both the main station and the famous königsallee shopping boulevard. the en suite rooms of the hotel batavia are comfortably furnished and come equipped with a minibar and satellite tv.

i am still wondering how come Batavia Hotel can be a 4-star hotel? yes, if you look from the outside, the building looks big. But i was surprised when i saw the rooms. It was dark, the bathroom's lamps were not working well. light - dark - light - dark. There's no towels in the bathrooms so i have to called the room service. Do you know what was their answer? "wait beacuse we were drying the towel." what the hell??? is that the 4-star hotel?? they suppose have many towel stocks

a hotel which needs renovation, but a excellent location to explore the histotric places from old town batavia or jayakarta. the service we received and food are excellent. good value for the price we paid for a hotel to stay overnight in jakarta.