Tokyo Riverside Dream: HUGE Studio in Tangerang! (PIK 2)
Alright, buckle up, buttercups, because we're diving headfirst into the shimmering, potentially-overhyped world of Tokyo Riverside Dream: HUGE Studio in Tangerang! (PIK 2). I've been tasked with reviewing this behemoth, and frankly, I'm equal parts excited and terrified. Tangerang? PIK 2? My bank account is already weeping in anticipation of the inevitable "luxury". Let's get this show on the road, shall we?
Accessibility: A Rollercoaster of "Almost"
Okay, foundation first. This thing boasts accessibility – you know, ramps, elevators, the whole shebang – but I'm already sensing a but. (Spoiler alert: there’s always a but.) I'll give them points for trying. This ain't some rickety old motel; They say they cater to folks with disabilities. Now, whether those facilities are actually functional and convenient… that's a question for later. I'll be brutally honest with myself here, and honestly, I don't expect perfection. Most places have "accessible" and what I call "almost-accessible".
"On-site accessible restaurants / lounges": Pray. Because you'll probably need it.
Wheelchair accessible: Fingers crossed. I'll need to dig deeper into specifics, but I'm not expecting perfection.
Internet, Oh Sweet, Glorious Internet! (and the Annoying Details)
Let's face it, in 2024, if a hotel doesn't have decent internet, it's practically a medieval dungeon.
- Internet Access: Check! Important.
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!: YES! Thank the gods! I can't live without Wi-Fi.
- Internet [LAN]: Okay, old-school wired connections are fine but who even uses those anymore? I would say almost nobody.
Things to Do, Ways to Relax (My Happy Place, Hopefully!)
Alright, the meat and potatoes! This is where things get interesting. We're talking about dreaming here, right? So the pressure is on.
- Body scrub, Body wrap: Ooh, sounds decadent. I'm already picturing myself slathered in mud, giggling uncontrollably. Must investigate.
- Fitness center, Gym/fitness: Gotta work off the inevitable buffet binge, right? I'm a bit of a gym rat so my standards are high.
- Foot bath: Intriguing. My tired feet are already thanking me.
- Massage: YES. Bring on the masseuses! My back is a permanent knot of stress.
- Pool with view: This is key. If that view is of a parking lot, I'm gonna cry.
- Sauna, Spa, Spa/sauna, Steamroom: Okay, I'm in heaven already. Hopefully, this is a real spa, and not just a hot tub in the corner.
- Swimming pool, Swimming pool [outdoor]: Gotta have it. Gotta have some place for a dip.
Cleanliness and Safety: Fingers Crossed (and Hand Sanitizer at the Ready!)
This is crucial. In this day and age, cleanliness is everything. I'm picky, and I'm judging.
- Anti-viral cleaning products, Daily disinfection in common areas, Hygiene certification, Professional-grade sanitizing services, Room sanitization opt-out available, Rooms sanitized between stays, Sterilizing equipment: Fantastic. Sounds promising.
- Hand sanitizer: Good. Very good. I want sanitizer everywhere.
- First aid kit, Doctor/nurse on call: Always a good sign for an emergency.
- Safe dining setup, Sanitized kitchen and tableware items: Necessary. Absolutely necessary.
- Staff trained in safety protocol: Because I don't want anyone sneezing in my face.
- Hot water linen and laundry washing: Very, very important.
- Individually-wrapped food options: Okay, a nice plus.
- Physical distancing of at least 1 meter: Let's try to keep the germs at bay, shall we?
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: Bring on the Belly Laughs (and the Food Coma!)
This is where the real fun begins. I am READY TO EAT.
- A la carte in restaurant, Asian cuisine in restaurant, Bar, Bottle of water, Breakfast [buffet], Breakfast service, Buffet in restaurant, Coffee/tea in restaurant, Coffee shop, Desserts in restaurant, International cuisine in restaurant, Poolside bar, Restaurants, Room service [24-hour], Salad in restaurant, Snack bar, Soup in restaurant, Vegetarian restaurant, Western breakfast, Western cuisine in restaurant: Okay, wow. A staggering array of options. This could be a paradise… or a culinary minefield. Excited.
- Alternative meal arrangement: Necessary, for allergies and all sorts of dietary needs.
- Happy hour: Yes. YES!
- Breakfast takeaway service: Very convenient. I love it.
Services and Conveniences: The Little Things That Matter (and Annoyances!)
This is where the details make or break the experience.
- Air conditioning in public area, Elevator: Essential. I've got a bad back.
- Audio-visual equipment for special events, Indoor venue for special events, Outdoor venue for special events: Okay, I'm not sure what I'm attending, but I'm here for it.
- Business facilities, Cash withdrawal, Concierge, Contactless check-in/out, Convenience store, Currency exchange: All good. Especially the contactless!
- Daily housekeeping: Very helpful!
- Doorman: Classy touch.
- Dry cleaning, Ironing service, Laundry service: Necessary for a longer stay!
- Facilities for disabled guests: Check!
- Food delivery, Gift/souvenir shop, Invoice provided: Useful.
- Laundry service, Luggage storage, Meeting/banquet facilities, Meetings, Meeting stationery: Good for business trips.
- On-site event hosting, Projector/LED display, Seminars: Not something I generally partake in, but maybe its for you.
- Safety deposit boxes, Shrine: Who doesn't want to see a shrine?
- Smoking area, Terrace, Wi-Fi for special events, Xerox/fax in business center: Okay, but I would like a non-smoking room.
For the Kids: (If you're traveling with them, God speed!)
- Babysitting service, Family/child friendly, Kids facilities, Kids meal: Alright. So, it's all covered!
Access (and other Important Stuff)
- CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Front desk [24-hour], Security [24-hour]: Safety first.
- Check-in/out [express], Check-in/out [private]: Convenient.
- Exterior corridor: Really?
- Fire extinguisher, Non-smoking rooms, Smoke alarms, Soundproof rooms: Important.
- Couple's room, Proposal spot: So, yeah, a place to propose?
- Hotel chain: Just knowing it's a chain can give you a certain sense of what to expect.
- Pets allowed unavailable: Okay.
- Room decorations: I sure hope they aren't tacky.
- Safety/security feature: Necessary.
Getting Around (Because You Can't Stay Inside Forever!)
- Airport transfer, Bicycle parking, Car park [free of charge], Car park [on-site], Car power charging station, Taxi service, Valet parking: This is a GREAT set of options! Extremely important.
Available in All Rooms: (The Nitty-Gritty)
Okay, time to dissect the bedrooms. Because that's where you'll be spending most of your time (besides the spa, obviously).
- Additional toilet: Always a plus.
- Air conditioning: (Phew!)
- Alarm clock: Necessary for those early morning appointments.
- Bathrobes, Slippers: YES! Comfort is key!
- Bathroom phone: Because, like, why not?
- Bathtub: Hopefully, big and luxurious.
- Blackout curtains: Crucial for sleep!
- Carpeting: I’m a bit meh on carpet, but it depends on the quality.
- Closet: Gotta have somewhere to put my clothes.
- Coffee/tea maker, Complimentary tea: Essential. Caffeine is life.
- Daily housekeeping: Wonderful.
- Desk, Laptop workspace: Great for working and not working.
- Extra long bed: Crucial for taller guests.
- Free bottled water: Excellent.
- Hair dryer: Necessity.
- High floor: It's a special kind of heaven.
- In-room safe box: Always good for protecting your valuables.
- Interconnecting room(s) available: Good for families.
- Internet access – LAN, Internet access – wireless: Internet everywhere
Okay, buckle up buttercups, because this itinerary for Good Big Studio Tokyo Riverside PIK 2 By Travelio in Tangerang, Indonesia, is gonna get… real. Forget those pristine, perfectly planned travel guides. We're diving headfirst into the glorious chaos of actually experiencing a place. Prepare for gripes, gasps, and maybe even a tear or two (mostly from laughter… hopefully).
ITINERARY: Tangerang Tango - A Slightly Unhinged Adventure
(This assumes I'm already in the Good Big Studio. If not, well, that's a whole other comedic catastrophe to document.)
Day 1: Arrival and the Great Bed-Hunting Expedition
- Morning (or, you know, whenever I finally drag myself out of bed): Woke up. Still in one piece. Success! The studio itself? Decent. Clean enough. The "big" part? Debatable. But hey, it’s got a bed. Which brings us to… the bed. I’m a connoisseur of beds. A scholar. And this one… presents some initial personality issues. It’s… firm. Like, "I-could-probably-use-it-to-build-a-bridge" firm. My back is already plotting revenge. Sent a quick prayer to the sleeping gods.
- Mid-morning: (aka Bed-Based Therapy Session): Okay, so, after some… vigorous contortion, the bed isn't terrible. Okay, maybe I'm overreacting. It'll do. Now, gotta find food. And coffee. Priorities.
- Lunch: Found a warung (small, local eatery) nearby. The aroma of something gloriously fried hit me like a freight train. Ordered something that looked like chicken, but honestly, it could have been anything. Didn’t ask questions. Ate it. Delicious. My stomach is happy. Small victories, people. Small victories.
- Afternoon: Exploring the "Riverside" (or, Where are the Rivers?): "Tokyo Riverside!" They call it. Picture this: serene canals, cherry blossoms, graceful geishas… Nope. Not quite. More like… buildings, a bit of road, and a general sense of… construction. I'm sure it’s beautiful when it's finished. For now, it's got… potential. Wandered around, got a bit lost. (My internal compass is, shall we say, unreliable.) Found a small park. Sat on a bench. Watched some kids play. Okay, this is nice. This is… peaceful.
- Evening: The Great Toilet Paper Debacle (and Dinner): Ran into a major issue. Toilet Paper. Or rather, the lack thereof. Panicked. Did a quick search of bathroom supplies. Nada. Now a full-blown crisis. I’m not going to describe my next moves here. Let's just say it involved a lot of… improvisation. Lesson learned, people: always check the TP situation first. Now off to find, and procure dinner. Found a local fast food spot. Satisfied.
- Night: Bedtime (hopefully, without incident): Back to the slightly-too-firm bed. Crossing my fingers it doesn't turn into a torture device overnight. Gonna try to sleep. Gonna pray. And maybe, just maybe, get a decent night’s rest. Maybe.
Day 2: Culture Shock and Culinary Catastrophes
- Morning: Breakfast Blues: Woke up. Survived the bed. Success! For breakfast, I decided to be "adventurous”. Ordered something from the local bakery that involved some sort of yellow goo. Ate it. Not sure what it was. Texture:… interesting. Flavor:… vaguely sweet, faintly… fishy? Decided to stick to the safe option for the rest of the day.
- Mid-morning: The Mall of Epic Proportions: Decided to venture into the local mall. Now, let me tell you: this mall is a beast. It's like a city within a city. Lost again (surprise!). Became overwhelmed by the sheer number of shops, people, and… well, everything. Ended up in a department store. Tried on a hat. Looked ridiculous. Abandoned the hat mission.
- Lunch: The Spicy Surprise: Decided to be “extra” adventurous. Ordered something from a food court. The menu had pictures, which I thought was a genius move. Pointed at something that looked vaguely… palatable. It arrived. It looked innocent enough. Then… the heat hit. My mouth burst into flames. I was sweating. Eyes watering. Managed to eat… half of it. Survived. Mostly.
- Afternoon: Finding the Real Tangerang (Maybe?): Decided to try and escape the mall. Needed to connect with the "real" Tangerang. Took a bajaj (small, motorized rickshaw). The driver drove like a maniac. Weaved through traffic. Held on for dear life. Found a local market. So many smells, sounds, and colors! Got a bit lost. Again. But surrounded by life. Found my way into a bustling market. It was overwhelming, but also exhilarating. Saw the vibrant heart of Tangerang, the chaos, the noise, the smells… It’s undeniably alive
- Evening: Dinner and Reflection - Pizza Time: Okay, the spicy meal earlier? It’s still haunting me. Decided to play it safe. Ordered pizza. Yes, I know. But sometimes, you just need… pizza. It was, thankfully, good pizza. Ate the whole thing. Did a lot of food journaling. And some reflecting on the last two days.
- Night: The Studio's Serenity? (After a Day of Madness): Back to the studio. The quiet. The space. It was actually quite a relief. It was a good end to a very good day.
Day 3: (Maybe) Getting the Hang of It and Leaving
- Morning: Coffee, Contemplation, and the Bed's Verdict: Woke up. The bed… still firm. But, I'm getting used to it. Coffee. Important. Decided I might actually like Tangerang. Maybe.
- Mid-morning: A Proper Goodbye: Now I’m ready to leave. Going back to the world - but first, a proper good-bye.
- Afternoon: The Long Trek to the Airport: Goodbye Tangerang. My short stay has been a whirlwind of emotions. Sad to be leaving (sort of).
- Evening: Departure: Arrived at the airport. Now, leaving. Now, I leave. I'm off to the next adventure.
(And that’s just a glimpse. Real life is a messy, wonderful, utterly unpredictable thing. This itinerary is just a guide, a framework. The real fun… the real heart of travel… comes from the unexpected detours, the hilarious mishaps, and the moments where you truly, deeply connect with a place and its people. And maybe, just maybe, find a bed that doesn’t try to kill you in your sleep.)
(P.S. If the TP situation improves, I'll let you know.)
Escape to Paradise: Your Dream Villa in Spain Awaits!
Okay, so, Tokyo Riverside Dream... is it *really* a dream? Or just a giant, overpriced shoebox?
Ugh, where do I even begin? Look, I'm gonna be honest, the name is a bit…ambitious. "Dream?" Maybe if your dream is to live in a place that smells *slightly* of fresh concrete all the time. But hey, the studio *is* HUGE. Seriously, I walked in and thought, "Wow, I could actually, like, *live* here!" Before quickly remembering I'm terrible at adulting.
The good: that HUGE space. You can actually *breathe*. You can do yoga without accidentally kicking your cat (if I *had* a cat, which I don't…yet). I could *almost* imagine throwing a legit housewarming, instead of that sad, pathetic "bring your own chips!" shindig I usually manage.
The not-so-good: the location. PIK 2 is…a ways away. Like, way out there. I'm talking, potentially move-in-day tears because you're stuck in traffic hell already. My friend, bless her heart, spent three hours getting there for a viewing. Three hours! And the worst part? She’s the absolute QUEEN of complaining. And she actually said, "Honey, even *I* would consider this." That should tell you something!
And oh, the "riverside" part? Well, let's just say the view from the window isn't exactly Venice. It's more…construction. And more construction. And probably, eventually, a river. Maybe.
What's the deal with the "studio" part? Is it actually *one* big room? My feng shui is... questionable.
Yeah, it’s basically one big room. But that's the *genius* of it, right? You get to decide where your bed goes, where your "office" is (a.k.a. the corner where your laundry pile magically grows), where the kitchen area *starts* to feel like a real kitchen and not just a sad microwave and a hot plate situation (speaking from experience, ugh).
I saw a show-unit and they had, like, this clever divider thingy - a bookshelf unit that sort of broke up the space. Made it feel, dare I say, *homey*? But the best part? You can *decorate*! Imagine the fairy lights! The strategically placed plants (real ones, even!), the art that screams, "I'm an adult who makes slightly questionable life choices but at least I have good taste!"
The downside? Your sleeping area is *right there*. With the rest of your life. If you're a light sleeper, good luck! Maybe invest in industrial-strength earplugs. Or become a vampire. Your choice.
How's the building itself? Are we talking leaky ceilings and questionable elevator music?
Okay, so here’s the thing: it’s new. *Brand* new. The upside? Probably fewer ghosts (fingers crossed). No leaky ceilings (hopefully). Potentially functioning elevators (a MAJOR win in my book, because carrying groceries up five flights of stairs is my personal version of hell). But also, NEW. Which means…the first few residents are basically guinea pigs. Remember that lovely "fresh concrete smell" I mentioned? Yeah, still there.
And the amenities? The listing promises a gym and a pool. I didn't see them. Didn't even get to the building yet. So I wouldn't bet the farm on it being *that* amazing. Maybe they're planning those amenities, maybe they're not. Depends on the developer's mood, I guess?
Is it worth the price? Because, let's be honest, Tangerang ain't exactly cheap these days.
*Sigh*. This is the million-dollar question, isn't it? And I don't have a million dollars, so I can’t say for sure. It’s a tough call. The space is fantastic. The potential is there. But… it's far. And the price… well, let's just say it made my bank account wince.
Here's the thing: you have to weigh the pros and cons. The space! The *potential*! vs. The distance! The potential for ongoing construction noise! The potential for massive traffic jams!
Personally, I’m leaning toward… maybe not. I love the idea of a huge space, but I also love, you know, not spending half my life on the road. Also, my social life? Non-existent if getting to all the "happening" spots in Jakarta is a struggle. But if you're okay with the commute, the location, and the price? And if you're *really* good at interior design? Then, yeah, maybe it's worth it. For me? Probably not. But someone, somewhere, will make that place *sparkle*! And I might be a little jealous. Okay, a lot jealous. Dammit.
Okay, spill the tea! What was your *actual* experience of visiting or researching this place? What turned you *off*? Give me the dirt!
Alright, alright, here's the *real* dirt. I didn't actually VISIT, okay? I'm a researcher, a compulsive internet stalker of potential homes. I've seen the floor plans, the renderings, the carefully curated photos that probably have professional lighting and a team dedicated to making everything look perfect.
What turned me off? A combination of a few things. First, reading the *comments section* of the online listings. People were already complaining about the delays, the construction noise, the lack of…well, everything! One person said they were promised a park and a shopping mall but they saw primarily…dirt. And the internet is never wrong....right??
Then there's the whole PIK 2 thing. I'm picturing a future where I'm trapped, desperately trying to get to my favourite cafe, but the roads are blocked. That's a nightmare scenario.
And finally, the price. I could *almost* justify it if it was, like, *perfect*. But it wasn't. It felt more like a gamble. And I'm not a gambler. Unless it's online shopping. Then I'm basically a high-roller. So, no. Not for me. But the dream…the HUGE studio dream… it’s still there, lingering, just out of reach. Maybe someday… when I win the lottery. Or finally learn how to adult. Either one.
What about the surrounding area? Restaurants, shops, entertainment – anything to do besides, you know, stare at your giant studio apartment?
Okay, so… this is another area where my research was a bit…limited. Because I didn't go, remember?
Based on what I've read (and again, take this with a *huge* grain of salt), PIK 2 is still under development. This means… options are probably limited. I gleaned that supposedly they have a beach club but it's PIK 2, so it's probably not the same vibe! It's probably not that relaxed, sun and sand thing.
So, right now? You're probably going to be relying on delivery for a while, I'd imagine. And that'Save On Hotels Now
Good Big Studio Tokyo Riverside PIK 2 By Travelio Tangerang Indonesia
Good Big Studio Tokyo Riverside PIK 2 By Travelio Tangerang Indonesia
