Kota Lodge

The location is great, just about a 10-minute walk to Jonker Street if you turn left outside the guesthouse. There's a newly opened market (pasar) in front of the guesthouse, operating from 6 AM to 11 AM, where you can buy inexpensive fruits. I bought fresh passion fruit for 12 RM per kilo; the owner told me he only gets 10 kilos daily from a local supplier. If you walk right for about 5 minutes, you'll find the Jonker Street Tea Restaurant, a 99 mini-market, and a KK Mart, which is very convenient. Upon checking in, I did find a small cockroach on the floor in my room, but thankfully, the rest of the place seemed clean. There was only one large bottle of shower gel, no shampoo, toothbrushes, or cups provided. There's a water dispenser next to the front desk, so remember to bring your own water bottle to fill up.

It's a hit or miss. One room did have some small bugs, and it seemed like they hadn't sprayed. The hallway smelled a bit musty due to poor ventilation over time. On the bright side, it's a rare hotel where you can actually open the windows. Food options nearby are great, and there's a night market a bit further away, so it's not noisy. In the mornings, you can hear some sounds from the market across the street. You have to take the stairs to the guest rooms. When I arrived at night, there was no one around, and I couldn't find the Wi-Fi password. I had to ask a neighbor for help with the connection.