durianking Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 55 minutes ago, asiandude said: Share your experience heard the changing room is happening. some guys will stare at you from head to toe and many guys wear skimpy swimwear ... asiandude 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singalion Posted April 14 Report Share Posted April 14 On 4/9/2024 at 11:21 PM, Guest Traveller said: Must try swimming pool plaza festival in south jakarta And toilet in there u can try On 4/10/2024 at 12:51 PM, asiandude said: Share your experience Just be cautious. In such countries people tend to do a lot of advertising to pull you to the locations and pay the entrance fee but later nothing much is there. Easier just to play the apps and get something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singalion Posted April 14 Report Share Posted April 14 On 4/10/2024 at 1:48 PM, durianking said: heard the changing room is happening. some guys will stare at you from head to toe and many guys wear skimpy swimwear ... This "I hear from someone"... I bet many guys here booked the Pullman hotel in Jakarta just to find out that the jacuzzi, steam batch was empty with no action at all. Unless you're exhibitionist but what do you get from showing off your body to a crowd of people who just look... Most gyms from the bigger chains are surely better places to get a hot guy into your room. Check with your current gym membership if it extends to Indonesia and there you go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imm_georgie Posted April 21 Report Share Posted April 21 (edited) I'm in Jakarta, and I'm using the sauna at this moment at a 5 stars hotel but there seems to be no one here. Will be here for a week or two, looking for some fun. Edited April 23 by imm_georgie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueduck Posted April 22 Report Share Posted April 22 (edited) I am in Jakarta, just saying. Edited April 22 by blueduck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imm_georgie Posted April 23 Report Share Posted April 23 This is my third day in Jakarta and I find LGBT life here mostly sad. The reason behind this is that there are not many gay cruise areas, bathhouses or gay massage centers. LGBT mostly rely on apps like Grindr. Meeting via the grindr app is also not very safe, as many reviews mention security, theft, and even trouble by inviting people from the app to guest rooms. Since I'm here I would love to try an Indonesian guy but unfortunately when I tried to search in Grindr I was able to find a Malaysian guy to play with instead of Indonesian guy. Well, I'm still trying to find and hope to meet someone during my stay at the hotel facilities like sauna and steam room. Allowing outsiders to return to the room would not be the first choice as safety always comes first and I can see security being slightly less safe in Jakarta. Even locals do not recommend walking alone on the road but recommend to take a grab rides. I just met one for fun so far during my three days in Jakarta, but hope to meet some good Indonesians to hang out or even fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singalion Posted April 23 Report Share Posted April 23 27 minutes ago, imm_georgie said: This is my third day in Jakarta and I find LGBT life here mostly sad. The reason behind this is that there are not many gay cruise areas, bathhouses or gay massage centers. LGBT mostly rely on apps like Grindr. Meeting via the grindr app is also not very safe, as many reviews mention security, theft, and even trouble by inviting people from the app to guest rooms. Since I'm here I would love to try an Indonesian guy but unfortunately when I tried to search in Grindr I was able to find a Malaysian guy to play with instead of Indonesian guy. Well, I'm still trying to find and hope to meet someone during my stay at the hotel facilities like sauna and steam room. Allowing outsiders to return to the room would not be the first choice as safety always comes first and I can see security being slightly less safe in Jakarta. Even locals do not recommend walking alone on the road but recommend to take a grab rides. I just met one for fun so far during my three days in Jakarta, but hope to meet some good Indonesians to hang out or even fun. The police in Jakarta has been pressuring gay saunas with repeated riots until the last one closed down. The pressure from religious groups is also very high. Indonesia is maybe not Malaysia where the police are simply closing two eyes on what is going on in gay saunas and massage parlours. Strangely, Indonesia doesn't criminalise gay sex but seems a bit more adverse to homosexuality. But open display of homosexual affection is not very common in Malaysia also. I never experienced any theft or security issues from Indonesian locals (and taking them to the room). The only issue you may face is that a guy from an app asks for money later on while during the chat he denied being a MB, but this happens everywhere in South East Asia / China .... But surely, I wouldn't leave my laptop, Iphone, wallet etc openly on display around in the hotel room... I never had any issue in a hotel in Indonesia to meet a guy or bring to the room. The point about taking a grab is that Indonesians don't like to walk. People will say it's too far to walk. Actually, in Malaysia they do the same... I personally walk most of the time at any day or night time (alone) and never experienced any issue at all in any Indonesian city. Maybe you try to venture a bit more but leave your gadgets, Tag Heuer and LV crocodile leather bag at the hotel and dress down. As a Malaysian you should actually blend in well into Indonesia, even if you're Indian, it shouldn't be a problem as Jakarta also has an Indian community. Sorry to disappoint you on saunas or steam rooms. Nothing much will happen there as in the past hotel staff made police reports on locals they caught in sex acts in these locations. I can't take your scare on bringing a guy to your room but I find it extremely exaggerated. Further, you seem to paint every Indonesian guy as a criminal. If you can only trust your own nationals then eventually don't travel abroad. Probably, it is better if you stay in your home turf if you carry such a load of fear for your life and safety and have such negative emotions. I don't think your fears are much justified and my experience of Indonesia is very different. I find your attitude towards Indonesian guys unjust and surely your assumptions not matching reality. Nobody would expect Jakarta or Indonesia to be a gay eldorado like San Francisco or Stockholm... I assume your general overseas travelling experience is not very extensive... Never try, never know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imm_georgie Posted April 24 Report Share Posted April 24 (edited) 18 hours ago, singalion said: The police in Jakarta has been pressuring gay saunas with repeated riots until the last one closed down. The pressure from religious groups is also very high. Indonesia is maybe not Malaysia where the police are simply closing two eyes on what is going on in gay saunas and massage parlours. Strangely, Indonesia doesn't criminalise gay sex but seems a bit more adverse to homosexuality. But open display of homosexual affection is not very common in Malaysia also. I never experienced any theft or security issues from Indonesian locals (and taking them to the room). The only issue you may face is that a guy from an app asks for money later on while during the chat he denied being a MB, but this happens everywhere in South East Asia / China .... But surely, I wouldn't leave my laptop, Iphone, wallet etc openly on display around in the hotel room... I never had any issue in a hotel in Indonesia to meet a guy or bring to the room. The point about taking a grab is that Indonesians don't like to walk. People will say it's too far to walk. Actually, in Malaysia they do the same... I personally walk most of the time at any day or night time (alone) and never experienced any issue at all in any Indonesian city. Maybe you try to venture a bit more but leave your gadgets, Tag Heuer and LV crocodile leather bag at the hotel and dress down. As a Malaysian you should actually blend in well into Indonesia, even if you're Indian, it shouldn't be a problem as Jakarta also has an Indian community. Sorry to disappoint you on saunas or steam rooms. Nothing much will happen there as in the past hotel staff made police reports on locals they caught in sex acts in these locations. I can't take your scare on bringing a guy to your room but I find it extremely exaggerated. Further, you seem to paint every Indonesian guy as a criminal. If you can only trust your own nationals then eventually don't travel abroad. Probably, it is better if you stay in your home turf if you carry such a load of fear for your life and safety and have such negative emotions. I don't think your fears are much justified and my experience of Indonesia is very different. I find your attitude towards Indonesian guys unjust and surely your assumptions not matching reality. Nobody would expect Jakarta or Indonesia to be a gay eldorado like San Francisco or Stockholm... I assume your general overseas travelling experience is not very extensive... Never try, never know. Thank you for your feedback and comments. I appreciate it! I'd appreciate it if you read my post carefully, as I've said that "many" comments in BW think the security isn't that secure. I think you also misunderstood that I never thought of Indonesian the way as you said. I'm just saying I met a Malaysian guy to have fun. But based on your point of view, I can also say that your opinion about Malaysians is the same as what you said about me of Indonesians. I never said that. My posts are based on previous feedback and comments on the Jakarta Forum. Please read the forum in Jakarta, from the first page, "many" mentioned it, not me. I haven't fully explored Jakarta yet, please don't generalize my feedback. Anyway, everyone has different experiences and same goes for you about your experience in Malaysia. Therefore, everyone can give feedback freely here. If you find my post irrelevant, please scroll up and ignore. Thanks. Also, don't generalise about people's attitudes, negativity, and how extensive people travel like what you said. Through a post, you can summarise and assume people's, I would say you are more sad and negative emotions. I am not Malaysian and you are assuming my nationality from your comment. From your profile, I can also tell that you are a typical Singaporean. In my post, I am not talking about Indonesian, but about Grindr. There are many ethnicities in Grindr, so I didn't mention Indonesian. I said a lot of people commenting on Grindr are not safe, there are cases of theft, etc. Inviting people to a room from Grindr may not be safe. That’s all. -End- Edited April 24 by imm_georgie Carpark B 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asiandude Posted April 25 Report Share Posted April 25 On 4/21/2024 at 7:11 PM, imm_georgie said: I'm in Jakarta, and I'm using the sauna at this moment at a 5 stars hotel but there seems to be no one here. Will be here for a week or two, looking for some fun. I think millennium sirih hotel near tanah Abang would be a good choice for u. The sauna and jacuzzi in men’s locker room are cruisy with locals esp. weekends. But be smart abt it as it is still a very risky activity in Indonesia imm_georgie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imm_georgie Posted April 25 Report Share Posted April 25 3 minutes ago, asiandude said: I think millennium sirih hotel near tanah Abang would be a good choice for u. The sauna and jacuzzi in men’s locker room are cruisy with locals esp. weekends. But be smart abt it as it is still a very risky activity in Indonesia Thank you for the update and I do appreciate. Will check it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imm_georgie Posted Saturday at 10:47 AM Report Share Posted Saturday at 10:47 AM (edited) The Jakarta Experience Millenium Sirih Sauna I went to the Millenium Sirih sauna today and was very disappointed. It's Saturday and no one is inside except for a pool guard and two female guests working out in the gym. So a spa receptionist, a man, came up to the counter. I find him very attractive, handsome and good looking. Then I asked him where the sauna and steam were. He told me here I had entered the wet zone. I saw a lot of wooden lockers, some broken, then a shower area and toilet. Unfortunately I didn't see the jacuzzi, sauna or steam room. I thought I was in the wrong place, but after walking twice, I really couldn't see it. So, I walked out and asked the spa receptionist, he was rarely able to communicate but he tried to make me understand. He said the male jacuzzi, sauna and steam room areas were out of order and were being repaired. So it can’t be used at this point of time. I then walked out of the area and looked at their spa menu. I found nothing interesting and poorly maintained so I called for a grab and left. Also, I don't see too many PLUs cruising. Therefore, the evaluation of Millenium in previous review is no longer correct (new update in 2024). Kempinski Sauna I also went to the Kempinski Hotel Sauna. Upon arrival at the hotel, you can take the lobby elevator to the 16th floor and then change to the elevator on the left to the 17th floor. On the 17th floor, there is a spa desk and a glass door on the right that leads to the swimming pool, gym and wet area. I walked into the wet area which has a changing area, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi. But the wet area is too small, same as are the sauna and steam. It's actually a great place to cruise, the only downside is that it's so small and there's no place to have fun. Same goes to the sauna or steam room. Also, didn't see any PLU cruising there. In the end, I have left the place to shop around at the shopping area - the Grand Indonesia. Shangri La Sauna Compared to other places I've been, this would be the nicest, most suitable wet area I've ever seen. The facilities are very standard, the sauna is large, the jacuzzi is clean and large, the steam room is equipped with infrared crystal lights, the changing room is large with proper shower facilities and relaxation area. Saw some internal guests hanging out in the wet area, had to be careful as there were a lot of members around. I think saunas and steam rooms would be the best for enjoying intimate moments, just touch and a quick BJ. Apart from this, it is better to invite to your room or exchange contact details in your own room for a private moment. For a suitably wet area, I'd say Shangri-La would be the first choice. Outsiders can use the wet areas, swimming pool and gym for a fee (Rph 350K-400K). Grindr Apps About Grindr, when you log in, you will have so many people greeting you, saying hello, and even asking for fun? So I've been browsing for a few days, lots of people just looking for fun, but finally, I chatted with a local Indonesian guy and he was very sincere and genuine. I decided to meet him. Yes, we met and chatted in the hotel lobby and because we were both busy, we only met for about 10-15 minutes and then we went off to do our own things. We exchanged contact information and made plans to meet again. In the evening, we met each other again for dinner. We both had a nice dinner together and then we went back to the hotel room for dessert (you know what I mean) and it was a great night for both of us. A sensual evening and wonderful time spent together. Two days later we contacted and met again. This time we went to Plaza Indonesia for dinner and then went back to the hotel for dessert (there was a exercise dessert on the bed in the room). Had another great night with him. Plaza Indonesia The toilets at Plaza Indonesia would be a great place to visit for a cruise, compared to Grand Indonesia, the toilets don't have many attendant stations at any time. The urinals are lower than each other so you can peek over the side. So, I wasn't able to cruise and investigate further because I had dinner with a guy and then went back to the hotel room for dessert. If I do have extra time during my remaining time in Jakarta, I will investigate and share further. I'm definitely having a great time at this point, but most of the effort comes from the Grindr app. PLU doesn't have many cruise locations in Jakarta. Embassy Club | Saturday According to the local Indonesian guy I met on Grindr, he did recommend PLU to visit the Embassy Club (either a bar or a disco) on a Saturday where the theme is gay and for gay. Many people visit and hook up on Saturdays at Embassy. Apple Love Massage Spa This spa only provides door-to-door service (door-to-door service only), they have male and female therapists, you can choose your therapist through Whatapps. Body to body massage is as follows: 90 minutes RPH 750K and 120 minutes RPH 850K. www.applelovemassagespa.com or whatapps the number provided at the web page. Well, I will keep explore during my remaining time here in Jakarta and will share more infos or experience, should there is any. Hope the infos provided do helps. Edited Tuesday at 05:32 PM by imm_georgie yhtang 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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