Review on Novotel Solo

We were confused whether to stay in Novotel or Ibis to spend our new year holiday. Ibis is cheaper than Novotel, located just beside Novotel, and it is a new hotel. But when we read review that novotel has bathtube in the room, we choose Novotel instead. And of course because of Ibis room is smaller than Novotel's.

We booked through Agoda, the price of the room only was quite ok, around IDR 400,000 for new years eve! Prior to my booking, I have callled the hotel, and the staff said that I had to buy new years package, including the gala dinner. Well, going with your children, who cares about Gala Dinner?:p

The hotel was still as great as my first visit, however the interior now looks old (both in the room and at the lobby). Especially since the room has no LCD TV inside. But overall, it still impressed us: friendly staff, comfy bed, excellent location and friendly price.

Below is a picture of Ibis, taken from Novotel's poolside. Both hotel share their swimming pool, so guest can swim both at Ibis and Novotel.

I would recommend Novotel to anyone visiting Solo. However our stay will be more memorable if Novotel Solo do some changes for their room's interior. Well, start changing the old tv with an LCD tv would be a great idea:)

written on March 16, 2011