Jakarta Center Indonesia EP1--The Mandarin Oriental Hotel, The Beatles night

Jakarta Center Indonesia EP1-The Mandarin Oriental Hotel, The Beatles night

Due to a fortunate coincidence, I had the opportunity to spend a staycation weekend in the heart of Jakarta's city center. I stayed at the Mandarin Oriental Jakarta hotel. A brand 5-star hotel known for its great service. I like the "conservative yet tasteful" decor style of the hotel room. This area, around the Selamat Datang Monument and the central fountain roundabout, is filled with 3 other 5-star hotels (Kempinski, Hyatt, Pullman), two large shopping malls (Grand Indonesia, Plaza Indonesia), as well as numerous banks, embassies, and offices. This makes it one of the busiest areas in Jakarta, albeit prone to traffic congestion, especially during peak commuting hours. I usually avoid being in this area during rush hour, but having booked a hotel stay gave me a rare opportunity to explore it as an observer. In the evening, I enjoyed a delightful Japanese BBQ dinner with my Indonesian friends at Gyu-Kaku restaurant. Later, I had the pleasure of witnessing an amazing performance by a band called "G-Pluck" at Grand Indonesia Shopping Mall. This band is a dedicated tribute band to The Beatles, not only flawlessly performing their songs but also capturing the essence of the 60s and 70s era with their instruments, attire, and hairstyles, reminiscent of the iconic Beatles style. Their performance left a lasting impression and made my evening truly memorable.

All subtitles are translated through Google translate; I apologize if there are any mistakes.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction
00:20 Check in at Mandarin Oriental Hotel
02:28 Hotel room tour
07:30 Pool bar
08:12 Walking around the Bundaran HI
15:20 Dinner at Gyu-Kaku with friends
17:42 The Beatles night
26:00 Teaser for Episode 2