Cicadas Apartment Bandung: 2BR MGM Luxury Awaits!
Alright, buckle up buttercups, because we're diving headfirst into the luxury… or attempt at luxury… of Cicadas Apartment Bandung: 2BR MGM Luxury Awaits! Prepare for a review that's less polished brochure and more, well, me. Gotta be honest, I'm a bit skeptical of anything claiming "luxury" in Bandung, but hey, an open mind is a good thing, right? Let’s get this messy, honest, and hopefully, kinda helpful, show on the road.
First Impressions & Accessibility (Or, the Great Elevator Fiasco)
Let's get the practical stuff out of the way first, because I’m a worrier. Accessibility? Well, they say they have facilities for disabled guests. That's a HUGE plus. But here’s where that little voice in my head starts yammering: "Are those facilities actually functional, or just mentioned?" The elevator is vital, obviously, and thankfully they have one. But, in my experience, elevators in Bandung are about as reliable as my dating history. Keep an eye out for potential hiccups. The exterior is supposedly easy to access; I'm hoping that also means inside, and not just a pretty façade.
On-site Munchies & Lounging… (Or, a Quest for Caffeine)
Right, food! This is crucial. And Cicadas? Well, they've got a lot of options, which, bless their little cotton socks, is impressive. You've got restaurants with Asian, Western, and even a vegetarian section! There's a coffee shop, which is music to my caffeine-addicted ears. They’ve also got a poolside bar - potential for a relaxing afternoon? Let’s hope so. The snack bar? Might be a saviour. You’ve also got 24-hour room service! Score! (Especially if you’re a late-night snacker like someone I know… me.)
Relaxation Station: Spa, Pool, Oh My! (Or, the Search for Inner Peace)
Okay, things are looking up. They have a spa! And a sauna! And, drumroll please… a pool with a view. This is all sounding…dare I say… luxurious? The pool aspect has me sold. Is it a stunning infinity pool overlooking the city? Or, let’s be honest, a somewhat-chlorinated rectangle? I’ll find out, won’t I? They also advertise things like body scrubs and wraps. Look, I’m not gonna lie, I’m mostly there for the pool and the potential for a ridiculously relaxing massage. I'm picturing myself now, floating in the pool, no worries, completely zen… (Famous last words, I’m sure).
Cleanliness, Safety, and Those Dreaded COVID Protocols
Okay, here's where things get a little less dreamy. I'm a bit of a germaphobe (thanks, 2020!), so this area is important. They claim anti-viral cleaning products, daily disinfection in common areas, and professional sanitizing services. Excellent! They also say they'll sanitize rooms between stays, and offer a 'room sanitation opt-out'. Good. They offer hand sanitizer, and the staff are trained in safety protocol. All good signs. Now, the REAL test is in the execution. I'll be on the lookout for actual hand sanitizer stations, people wearing masks properly (as, fingers crossed, everyone does). And I want to see those cleaning crews working!
Dining, Dining, and More Dining (Because Food, obviously)
Right, back to food! I am already excited to start this adventure! They have a buffet, (oh, my god, a buffet) which is a win for my indecisive self. There's an a la carte option, too. Plus, breakfast is either buffet, takeaway, or in your room! (And an Asian OR a Western breakfast?! I’m in heaven.) Safe dining setup? Yes, please! Sanitized EVERYTHING? Double yes, please! I'll be judging the food pretty hard, though. The coffee better be good. (I told you, caffeine addiction is a thing.)
Services & Conveniences: The Nitty-Gritty
Alright, let's skip the basics: Air conditioning? Yes, please. Daily housekeeping? Absolutely. Laundry service? Thank the heavens. 24-hour front desk? Necessary in my book. Airport transfer? Excellent. And now the tiny things which matters: facilities for disabled guests, a concierge, and dry cleaning. But hey, this is good, especially if you’re here for business.
Things to Do… and Stuff for the Kids! (Or, Maybe Just a Good Babysitter)
So, what do you do besides eat and swim? Well, Cicadas offers a babysitting service (score!), which is great for families. It's also "family/child friendly," so that's a win. They’ve got a gym/fitness center, which, okay, I might check out, eventually. They also have meeting and event facilities. So, yeah, lots of stuff. But my priority is finding a comfy spot to chill and maybe, just maybe, escaping the real world for a few blissful hours… or at least, a few hours that don’t involve doing the laundry.
In-Room Goodies: The Makings of a Relaxing Retreat
This is where the real magic happens (or doesn't). Air conditioning? Check! Free Wi-Fi? Absolutely essential. A mini bar? I'm hoping so! A coffee/tea maker? Yes, yes, a thousand times YES!. A bath? Separate shower AND bathtub? Now you're talking! I NEED that bathtub. And, hopefully, a nice, fluffy bathrobe to go with it. I'm also hoping for a reading light and blackout curtains. (My ability to sleep in is legendary.) Then there’s the safety/security features like an in-room safe box, which is a must.
Getting Around and The Price of Comfort
They offer a free car park, airport transfer, and taxi service. All great. Now, because I'm a nosy person, I’m hoping that this “luxury” doesn’t come with a ridiculous price tag. Let’s be real, luxury is only good if you don’t have to sell a kidney to experience it.
My Over-the-Top (And Slightly Rambling) Opinion
Look, Cicadas Apartment Bandung sounds promising. It's got the potential. Pools, spas, a boatload of food options… But, let's be honest, I'm a cynical traveler. I’ve seen promises of luxury fall flatter than a pancake. That being said, I'm optimistic. That pool with a view could make everything worth it. I'll be looking for genuine service, sparkling cleanliness (those anti-viral cleaning products better work), and a general vibe that says "welcome, unwind, and let your worries melt away." And if I find it…? Well, you'll hear about it. If not? I'll be here ranting about the state of the coffee.
My Quirk: The Great Towel Incident & Hygiene (The Real Test!)
Okay, here's a little anecdote that really highlights the difference between a decent hotel and a good hotel. I once stayed at a place in, let's say, "Bandung-adjacent," where the towels were… well, let's just say they had thoughts of their own. They weren't clean. They weren't fluffy. They were more like… slightly damp, scratchy sandpaper. This is where Cicadas has to get it right. The quality of the towels, the cleanliness of the linen, the state of the bathroom - these are little things that can make or break a "luxury" experience. If Cicadas can nail the basics - plus the fancy stuff? They might just win me over.
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Cicadas Apartment Bandung: Your Urban Escape (2BR Luxury Awaits!)
Searching for luxury apartments in Bandung? Look no further than Cicadas Apartment Bandung, offering spacious 2-bedroom suites designed for ultimate comfort and relaxation. We're talking luxury Bandung apartments with a stunning outdoor pool with a view, a rejuvenating spa with a sauna, and a fully equipped fitness center. Enjoy the convenience of free Wi-Fi in all rooms, allowing you to stay connected while experiencing the best of Bandung.
Key Features:
- Accessibility: Facilities for disabled guests are offered.
- Relaxation: Spa, sauna, swimming pool with a view, and massage services
- Dining: Range of restaurants, cafes and a poolside bar.
- Cleanliness: Anti-viral cleaning products, daily disinfection, and sanitation protocols for your peace of mind.
Why Book Cicadas Apartment Bandung?
Escape the ordinary and indulge in a luxurious Bandung experience. Whether you're visiting for business or leisure, Cicadas Apartment provides the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and style. With its prime location, top-notch amenities, and commitment to cleanliness and safety, Cicadas Apartment Bandung is the ideal choice for your next getaway.
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Escape to Paradise: Sands Suites Mauritius - Your Dream Vacation Awaits!
Alright, buckle up buttercups, because this isn't your grandma's itinerary. We're going rogue on this Bandung adventure – and let's be honest, I'm winging it a bit. This is the plan. Ish. Subject to change. Likely.
Destination: CICADAS APARTMENT - 2 BR BY MGM Bandung, Indonesia
Phase 1: Arrival & Mild Panic (Day 1)
- 7:00 AM: Wake up…ish. My internal clock is still convinced it's actually Tuesday. Groan. Realize I haven't packed yet. Deep breath. This is fine. Totally fine.
- 8:00 AM: Scramble. Toss everything into a bag. Pray I haven't forgotten the essentials. (Spoiler alert: I probably have. Probably the toothbrush. Definitely.)
- 10:00 AM: Arrive Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Jakarta. Holy humidity, Batman! Remind myself I'm supposed to embrace the sweat. Pretend it's a facial.
- 11:00 AM: Find the driver. This is always a dance. "Pak, is this my driver? Or are you just enjoying the air conditioning?" (Turns out, it was my driver. Score!)
- 1:00 PM: Bandung bound in the car, start the drive to Bandung, taking in the view along the route.
- 3:00 PM: Arrive at Cicadas Apartment! The photos looked…cleaner. But hey, it's the real world, right? The lobby smells faintly of jasmine and, let's be honest, maybe a hint of something else I can't quite place. Hope it's not mold. (Okay, deep breath. Focus.)
- 3:30 PM: Check-in. The receptionist is super nice and speaks perfectly of English, unlike my Bahasa Indonesia.
- 4:00 PM: Unpack. Or, attempt to. Mostly end up just staring at my suitcase with a look of bewildered exhaustion.
- 4:30 PM: Explore the apartment. Two bedrooms! Score! One for sleeping, one for…hoarding snacks? I like my odds.
- 5:00 PM: Attempt to get online. Internet connection is notoriously patchy in Indonesia. Curse out the Wi-Fi gods. Eventually, it works. Success!
- 6:00 PM: Quick shower to wash off hours and the highway dust. Wonder if I needed conditioner.
- 7:00 PM: Dinner. My stomach is screaming. Found a local street vendor nearby. The food is delicious and authentic. Ate too much. Regret it later.
Phase 2: Bandung Blunders & Unexpected Delights (Day 2)
- 8:00 AM: Wake up. Actually wake up this time. Sun streaming in. Smells like… coffee? (Did I make coffee?!)
- 9:00 AM: Breakfast. Find a local warung (small local eatery) nearby. The food is cheap and delicious. I order something I cannot pronounce, but the locals keep smiling.
- 10:00 AM: Explore the neighborhood. Cicadas is a more residential area in Bandung. Try to find a good coffee shop. I am on a quest for the perfect Bandung coffee.
- 11:00 AM: Get lost. (It's practically a travel requirement, right?) End up accidentally stumbling onto a local market. The colors, the smells, the chaos! It's sensory overload in the best possible way. Buy a ridiculously cheap straw hat. My inner tourist is going wild.
- 12:00 PM: Lunch at the market. The vendors are pushy, but in a charming way. Get conned into buying something I don't need. No regrets!
- 1:00 PM: Tangkuban Perahu Volcano (Attempt). This one is the biggie. The photographs look incredible, but is actually a good 2 hours drive away and traffic in Bandung can be a nightmare. We try to get there.
- 3:00 PM: Traffic. The car is barely moving. The driver is looking increasingly stressed. I start to wonder if we will ever get there. We are still stuck in the traffic.
- 4:00 PM: Tangkuban Perahu Volcano(Failed). We abandoned our attempt to go the volcano. Traffic was a disaster, and the driver recommended to go on another day. I was more than a little disappointed!
- 5:00 PM: Back to City. Grab drinks at a hip coffee shop. Try a Bandung local coffee recommendation.
- 6:00 PM: Dinner. Try street food again. Enjoy the delicious food.
- 7:00 PM: Go back to the apartment. The TV doesn't work. The internet doesn't work. The air conditioning is spotty. But hey, that's part of the adventure, right? (Right?!)
Phase 3: The Pursuit of Perfection (And More Coffee) (Day 3)
- 8:00 AM: Wake up. Still alive! Feeling surprisingly perky. Maybe it's the coffee I finally learned how to make. (Praise whatever deity invented the French press.)
- 9:00 AM: Breakfast. Find another warung. I am starting to feel like a local.
- 10:00 AM: Do the shopping. I was told that Bandung is famous for textiles and fashion. So I go to factory outlets and go crazy shopping. I didn't get the prices I was expecting. Some items are not of good quality, but the experience was still fun!
- 12:00 PM: Lunch break. I eat at a local food court in one of the factory outlets. Surprisingly delicious food!
- 1:00 PM: More shopping, again.
- 3:00 PM: Head back to the apartment.
- 4:00 PM: Visit Saung Angklung Mang Udjo, a cultural village showcasing the traditional angklung musical instruments. I find myself unexpectedly charmed by the performance. The angklung are a magical instrument! I end up participating in a workshop. My attempt to play the angklung sounded more like a dying robot. But the staff were very nice.
- 6:00 PM: Dinner at a restaurant on the main street.
- 7:00 PM: Back to the apartment. More internet issues. More cursing.
Phase 4: The Flight Home (Day 4)
- 7:00 AM: Wake up. Sad. This trip is almost over.
- 8:00 AM: Quick breakfast. Pack. Sigh.
- 9:00 AM: Get ready to go back to the airport
- 10:00 AM: Check out. Say goodbye to the apartment.
- 11:00 AM: Journey to the airport.
- 1:00 PM: Fly back home.
Final Thoughts:
Bandung, you crazy, beautiful place. You were a mixture of amazing food, traffic, heat, coffee, and a whole lot of something else I can't quite put my finger on. I didn't master Bahasa Indonesia. I definitely didn't find the perfect coffee. But hey, I survived. And I'd do it all again in a heartbeat (with better internet, maybe). Now, time to plan the next adventure. Where to next…? 🤔
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Cicadas Apartment Bandung: 2BR MGM Luxury Awaits! - Your Burning Questions (and My Ramblings)
Alright, alright, you wanna know about Cicadas Apartment in Bandung, huh? Specifically the 2BR with that MGM Luxury thing they brag about? Buckle up, buttercups, because I've got opinions. And a story or two. Let's dive in. (Warning: May contain spoilers. And caffeine-fueled rambling.)
1. Is Cicadas Apartment REALLY "Luxury"? Like, *really* really?
Okay, let's be brutally honest. The Indonesian definition of "luxury" and the Western (or, let's be real, *my*) definition of luxury are… *slightly* different. The lobby? Impressive. Clean, shiny, some fancy-looking flowers. Good start. The gym? Adequate. Not the Equinox, mind you. More like, "Hey, we have treadmills and a few dusty weights."
The apartment *itself*? Well… the finishings are decent. Granite countertops? Check. Nice-ish furniture? Yep. Plenty of mosquito nets (trust me, that's Bandung luxury, especially in the rainy season!).
But luxury? I'd say it's *aspirational* luxury, more than full-blown, roll-around-in-a-pile-of-cash-luxury. Think "upscale comfortable" rather than "Versace showroom." My friend, who's a design snob, described it as "comfortably beige." He's not wrong. BUT, Hey, it’s still pretty good, a step above a shared hostel. Don’t get me wrong, it beats sleeping under a mosquito net in someone’s backyard.
2. What's the deal with the "2BR"? Is it spacious? (Because I'm a big guy, and I need space.)
Alright, fellow big guy (or big furniture enthusiast), let's talk space. The 2BR at Cicadas is... decent. Not a palace. Not a closet. Think "comfortable for a couple, or a small family." The master bedroom is a good size. Enough room to, you know, *move*. The second bedroom is… well, it depends on your definition of "bedroom." More like a generous guest room, or a small home office/bedroom combo.
I visited with a friend and his two kids. It was… cozy. Let's just leave it at that. Three adults and two energetic kids. It felt a little like herding cats in a slightly fancier cat carrier. My friend gave up and took his kids to the pool, leaving me to sit and contemplate the mysteries of Bandung traffic. I think you'll be fine. Unless you plan on throwing parties and doing a yoga session at the same time.
3. How's the location? Is it convenient? I need my *martabak* fix!
Location, location, *location*. That's the key, right? Cicadas' location? Well, it's… Bandung's. Which means it's… a mixed bag. It's in a decent area. Not *super* central, which means you're spared some of the insane traffic. But getting *anywhere* in Bandung requires patience. Lots and lots of patience. Think "meditation retreat" levels of patience while stuck in a jam.
The good news: There's probably a martabak stand *within* a reasonable walking distance. Bandung and martabak go hand-in-hand. And a *warung kopi* (coffee shop) is practically required by law within a few blocks. You'll be fine on the food front. Just factor in travel time. Seriously. Add an extra hour to your plan, just because. Trust me.
Let me tell you about the time I tried to get to a concert… I planned for 30 minutes to get there, spent 2 hours in traffic. I had to stand in the back, watching heads bop to the music. I wanted a refund.
4. What about the amenities? Pool? Gym? That sort of thing?
The pool is decent. Not Olympic-sized. Good for a dip, especially when the Bandung humidity is trying to melt you. The gym? See above. Adequate. Expect a few locals who are serious about their workouts, and hopefully, you won't have to wait too long for a treadmill. The apartment also has parking. That feels like a luxury.
Oh, and the best thing? The 24-hour security. This is HUGE. Bandung can feel a little… chaotic. Knowing you're reasonably safe is a plus. One night, I came back to my room at 3 AM… totally tired. The security guard made sure I got to my room safely. I would go to this apartment for him alone.
5. Is it noisy? I'm a light sleeper. And I *really* need my sleep.
Bandung is… not a quiet city. Expect some noise. Traffic. Motorcycles. The occasional karaoke session emanating from a nearby building. The apartment windows, however, are pretty soundproof. You'll probably be okay. But bring earplugs. Just in case. Seriously: earplugs are a must in Bandung.
I stayed there in a time of the year with a lot of festivals. There was a non-stop banging drum. And oh, you can even hear the people from the apartment on the adjacent building shouting at each other. I had to close my window every time, every night.
6. What about the staff? Are they helpful? (Because I'm clueless sometimes.)
The staff at Cicadas? Generally, yes, they're helpful. Polite. Speak enough English to get by. They're used to dealing with tourists and expats. They will likely solve any issues you may have. Don't expect 5-star hotel service, but they're good. They will assist you and will be kind.
I once dropped my keys into the elevator shaft. It was a *long* drop. And, yes, I felt like an idiot. The staff were absolutely mortified for me. They called someone to come get the keys. Despite my clumsiness, they were helpful. They even provided me with water. And a gentle pep talk. So, yeah, they are alright.
7. Is it worth the price? (Because, you know, budget.)
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