Luxury Harvard-View Apartments in Surabaya: Educity's Best Kept Secret?
Surabaya's "Educity" Enigma: Seriously, Are Luxury Harvard-View Apartments Really a Secret? (My Honest Take)
Okay, alright, let's cut the fluff. "Luxury Harvard-View Apartments" in Surabaya's "Educity" – they claim to be a best-kept secret. After experiencing them, I'm…well, I'm still deciding if it's a secret worth keeping. But let's dive in, shall we? This won't be some sterile, bullet-point review. Buckle up, buttercups.
Accessibility & Safety: The Bare Essentials (and a Sigh of Relief)
First things first: Accessibility. Getting around wasn't a nightmare, at least for me. (I’m ambulatory, so I couldn't test the wheelchair accessibility as thoroughly as I'd like. Wish I had more info to offer!) From what I could see, there's an elevator, and the facilities for disabled guests are listed. Big plus, because let's be real, nobody wants to be stranded at a "luxury" place.
Now, for the current climate… Cleanliness and safety? Crucial. And, thankfully, they seem to really be trying:
- Anti-viral cleaning products? Check.
- Daily disinfection in common areas? Check.
- Hand sanitizer? Everywhere. You practically trip over dispensers.
- Staff trained in safety protocol? Seemed like it! They were all masked up and, dare I say, polite about enforcing the rules.
- Rooms sanitized between stays? Promised.
- Room sanitization opt-out available? A nice touch, for those who prefer to live dangerously (or are obsessive about their own cleanliness, no judgment!).
- Safe dining setup? They tried. More on that later…
- Anti-COVID measures are present, and I can tell they care.
Security-wise, CCTV cameras are lurking everywhere – in common areas and outside the property. Front desk is 24-hour, with a 24-hour security presence. Smoke alarms and fire extinguishers are present. The air seems alright, and safe enough to come and go without any problems.
The Room: A Mixed Bag (Mostly Good, TBH)
Let’s talk rooms! Mine (and I assume all of them) boasted:
- Air conditioning (THANK GOD. Surabaya heat is no joke.)
- Free Wi-Fi (and it worked! Seriously, a lifesaver.) Plus, they list internet access – LAN, which is nice for the old-school tech people.
- Complimentary tea (essential) and coffee/tea maker, which is really nice to make yourself a cup of tea and watch your favorite TV show.
- Bathrobes (fancy!).
- Blackout curtains (needed for Surabaya naps).
- Everything you expect: desk, safe box, TV, hairdryer, etc.
- I'll admit it, I got a fantastic view. Harvard-View is no joke, it offered a stunning view of the Educity nearby.
However… the room was nice, but it wasn't perfect. The lighting could have been a bit brighter, the bed wasn’t the most luxurious I’ve ever slept in, and the decor… well, let's just say it's functional. Nothing that screamed "luxury" in my face.
Dining: A Culinary Adventure (Sometimes Good, Sometimes Confusing)
This is where things get…interesting. The restaurants are listed. They claim to offer Asian breakfast, Asian cuisine, International cuisine, and Western cuisine. (Basically, every cuisine). Plus:
- A la carte, buffet, and breakfast service – so you have options.
- Room service [24-hour]. (Perfect for when you just can't.)
Now, the reality? Breakfast was… hit or miss. One morning, I was treated to a pretty decent buffet. The next, it was lukewarm eggs and a weirdly dry croissant. Consistency wasn't their strong suit.
I had dinner at the restaurant, I can't say much about the atmosphere except that there was music. The food was decent. I was so happy with my meal that I requested Desserts in restaurant, I ordered a delicious apple pie.
There is also a coffee shop and snack bar, which came in handy for afternoon treats.
The poolside bar looked inviting.
Services & Conveniences: They Got You Covered (Mostly)
Services and conveniences, they've got a lot:
- Daily housekeeping (Thank goodness!)
- Laundry service (Also essential in humid climates). They also have a dry cleaning
- Elevator.
- Currency exchange.
- Concierge (helpful for figuring out how to get around).
Everything Else (The Little Things That Count)
- Things to do, ways to relax: They have it all! Pool with view, Spa, Sauna, Steamroom, Massage, Gym/fitness, Foot bath and Body scrub, Body wrap.
- For the kids: The Babysitting service and the Kids facilities are nice for families.
- Meetings: They have Meeting/banquet facilities, Meetings, Seminars.
The Verdict: Is it a Secret Worth Keeping?
Honestly? No. It’s not some hidden gem where you'll feel like you've stumbled upon a magical, undiscovered paradise. What Luxury Harvard-View Apartments are is a solid, reliable choice. The price is fair, the facilities are decent, and the location is handy if you are visiting Educity.
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Unbelievable Naples Rooms: Re Nasone's Hidden Gems!
Alright, buckle up buttercups, because this isn't your grandma's meticulously planned itinerary. We're diving headfirst into the glorious, chaotic mess that is a trip to Apartemen Educity Harvard in Pakuwon City, Surabaya. And trust me, it's going to be… an experience. I'm already sweating.
Day 1: Arrival (and a whole lotta "ugh")
- 1:00 PM: Surabaya Airport (Juanda) - Disaster Strikes (Maybe)
- Okay, so the flight was supposed to be smooth. "Supposed to." Reality? Turbulence so bad I swear I saw the guy next to me turn green. Landed, though! Victory! Except… my luggage. Yep. Not here. Great start to the trip. "Lost luggage" is my middle name now, I think. The airline's customer service? Let's just say they're practicing the art of "passing the buck" in the most impressive way.
- Emotional rollercoaster: Panic. Frustration. The sudden, burning desire to scream into a void. Mixed with a weird, tiny part of me that was like, "Well, this is a story."
- Quirky observation: The Indonesian air is thicc. Like, you can practically chew on it.
- 2:30 PM: Taxi to Apartemen Educity Harvard - Pray for Mercy (and Air Conditioning)
- Finally snagged a taxi. The driver, bless his heart, spoke about 5 words of English. The traffic? Oh, the traffic. I think I aged a year in that hour. Weaving through the motorcycles and the general chaos of the roads was an experience. I just wanted the air conditioning to work - PLEASE!
- Rant: The air conditioning did NOT work. I'm convinced the driver just enjoys my misery. And the guy in front of me was smoking something that smelled suspiciously like… well, let's just say it wasn't jasmine.
- 3:30 PM: Check-in at Educity Harvard - Mild Panic Sets In:
- Found the building. Finally. This place looks… okay. The lobby is surprisingly modern, but there's a distinct smell of someone-frying-something-delicious and… old cigarettes. (I’m sensing a theme here.) Check-in was swift enough so I get the impression that the staff are used to foreign travellers and their shenanigans so I can breathe a sigh of relief.
- Imperfection: the apartment itself isn't exactly what the photos promised. More like the "wish.com" version. Don't get me wrong, it's liveable. But the paint job is a little… let's call it "enthusiastic," and there's a mysterious stain on the couch that I'm actively avoiding making eye contact with.
- Opinionated rant: I swear, I've seen more luxurious prison cells. But hey, it has a view. A view of… a parking lot. Sigh.
- 5:00 PM: Exploring the Area - Gotta Keep Moving!
- Okay, time to shake off the travel blues. Wandered around the complex. There is a little mini mart! Went to the shop. And it's already dark!
- Quirky observation: So many scooters. Everywhere. They zip out of nowhere. I feel like I'm playing a real-life game of Frogger here.
- 7:00 PM: Dinner at a Local Warung - Foodgasms (Hopefully):
- Found a local "warung" (small, local eatery). The menu was mostly in Bahasa Indonesia. Pointing and hoping for the best. Ordered something that looked vaguely like chicken and rice.
- Emotional Reaction: Okay. Okay, this is it. This is heaven. The food was UNREAL. Spicy, flavourful, and I think I just ate enough to feed a small village. Tears of joy might have been involved.
- Rambling: I even managed to learn a few phrases! "Terima kasih" (thank you) is my new best friend. And the locals were so friendly! Makes up for lost luggage and faulty air conditioning in spades.
Day 2: Surabaya City and Surrounding (The Ups and Downs - Literally)
- 9:00 AM: Breakfast and Plan - Procrastination Station
- Breakfast in my "luxury" apartment. Instant coffee and instant noodle (it's all safe to eat, probably)
- Opinionated: Okay, so I should be planning a full day in Surabaya. But… I'm feeling a bit lazy. Maybe I'll just chill by the pool? No, no. Gotta be a tourist. But first… research. (And more coffee).
- 10:00 AM: Tunjungan Plaza - Retail Therapy or Bust
- Finally, into the city. Took a taxi (praying the AC gods are watching over me this time). The mall! Oh, the mall. It's a sprawling behemoth of shops and crowds. My goal? Find a new suitcase (RIP to the lost one). A few hours of navigating the crowds later, I have a new suitcase, and a new love for Indonesian batik.
- 1:00 PM: Lunch at a Mall Food Court - Spicy Surprises
- Food court time. This is where things get… interesting. I ordered something that looked amazing (nasi goreng, again!). It arrived. It was fiery. My mouth is a volcano.
- Imperfection: I should have asked for it "sedang pedas" (medium spicy), but I forgot. My face is now a matching fiery red.
- 2:30 PM: Exploring the old Town (Kota Tua) - History and Humidity:
- Back into the taxi, and to Kota Tua! The old town. The old architecture. And the humidity. Oh, the humidity. I'm pretty sure I'm currently 80% sweat.
- Messy structure: Wandered around, saw some beautiful buildings. Some were not well-preserved. Some were breathtaking. Saw a few temples and a mosque. And got lost. Repeatedly. Thankfully, the locals were super helpful.
- 5:00 PM: Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium - Feeling the Spirit (maybe)
- Thought I'd go to the stadium. The name is familiar. And big. But I didn't know the time or the team.
- Stream of consciousness: It was HOT. And the stadium was HUGE! The history was interesting.
- 7:00 PM: Dinner - Warung Round 2:
- Another local warung? Yes, please. This time, I'm ordering the same dish. I'm becoming a creature of habit. Comfort food is important when your luggage is still lost in the ether.
- Strong Emotional Reaction: I've never felt more alive! And full. So, so full.
Day 3: Educity Exploration (and Possibly, a Breakdown)
- 9:00 AM: Poolside Relaxation - The Bliss of "Doing Nothing" (Almost)
- Made it! Sat by the pool! I'll be honest, the thought of doing nothing is almost as alluring as the food. But then… the guilt kicks in. So I read a little.
- 11:00 AM: Educity Exploration (the REAL thing) - Buildings and more buildings
- So, Educity actually has a lot of buildings. Universities, condos, facilities? It's a city within a city.
- Rant: Getting around is a nightmare. The sun is relentless. And I swear, I saw a small army of children looking at me. Why are they looking at me?
- 1:00 PM: Lunch - A Sandwich! (For Varied Pacing)
- Despaired of local restaurants, I decided to find a sandwich. There was a deli that seemed familiar, and the sandwich was perfect.
- Opinionated: The sandwich was a moment of pure glory. If I could stay here a week, I'd eat sandwiches every day.
- 2:00 PM: Back to the Pool (More "Doing Nothing")- A Little More Relax, Maybe
- Back to the pool. It seems empty!
- Emotional Reaction: A little more relaxed.
Day 4: Departure (and A Lot of Hope for My Luggage):
- 9:00 AM: Last Breakfast
- Goodbye, instant noodles. Goodbye, questionable coffee.
- 10:00 AM: Check-out
- Did it!
- 11:00 AM: Transfer to Airport (Please, NO More Traffic)
- Again with the taxi… this time with my own luggage.
- Prayers: Please make it to the flight.
This itinerary isn't a perfect travel plan. It's a snapshot of a few days of travelling, with all the messy joys, frustrating imperfections, and unexpected foodgasms thrown in. And hey, that's life, right? Wish me
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So, what *is* this whole "FAQ" shindig even about? Like, what am I *supposed* to ask?
Alright, picture this: I'm supposed to write some helpful answers, right? But honestly? I'm more of a scatterbrain than a know-it-all. These are questions I *wish* people would ask. You know, the REAL stuff. The messy, the embarrassing, the "wait, *that* happened to you too?" moments. So, yeah. Consider this my attempt at being vaguely useful... while simultaneously losing my mind. Welcome aboard! Just... try not to judge the rambling. I'm still working on brevity.
Okay, Okay... What's the deal with... *relationships*? Like, how do you... *survive* them? (And, uh... is there a secret magical cheat code?)
Survive? Honey, surviving is, like, the goal, right? I've been in my fair share of relationship trenches (and let me tell you, some of those trenches were, shall we say, *muddy*).
* **The Cheat Code:** If I had one, I’d be on a beach sipping something with an umbrella in it. Truthfully? It’s honesty. It's like... the ultimate truth serum, even when you don't *want* to be honest. My first real relationship? A disaster. I thought I was amazing at being a girlfriend. Turns out, I was a master of burying my needs. Cue the explosive fights. *Shudders*.
* **The Secret to Surviving:** Communication, even when it feels like wading through molasses. Oh, and learning to *listen*. And by listen I mean really, *actively* listen, without thinking about your response. It’s harder than you think. Trust me, I'm *still* working on it.
* **Important point**: Don’t be scared to be yourself. I spent way too long morphing into what I *thought* other people wanted. The result? Miserable. Just be you, quirky flaws and all. The right person will weird with you, not against you. And if they don't? More cocktails for you!
Alright, fine, relationships are hard. What about, like, *work*? How do you, you know, *adult* without wanting to scream into a pillow made of money?
Oh, work. That glorious, soul-crushing machine that pays the bills. Here's the thing, I've had jobs that were so mind-numbingly boring, I considered taking up competitive napping. And jobs where the "boss" was basically a tiny, tyrannical dictator.
* **Pro-Tip:** Find something that doesn't make you want to spontaneously combust. That’s the holy grail, right? If the thought of Monday morning makes you physically ill? Time to… probably… look elsewhere. I know, I know, easier said than done. I once worked in a place where the HR Manual was longer than the Bible. Red flag city. Red flag… *universe*.
* **My Biggest Work Fail:** Early on, I tried to be *everything* to *everyone*. Ended up completely burned out, and making a spectacular mess. I remember one particularly bad week where I… okay, *deep breath*… I accidentally sent a scathing email meant for a coworker to the *entire company.* Mortifying. But, you know what? People are mostly forgiving (especially after you've brought cookies).
* **So, the Real Secret:** Set boundaries. And by "set," I mean, GUARD them like a mama bear protecting her cubs. Learn how to say no. (It's a superpower, I swear.) And remember: it's okay to not be perfect.
I'm feeling particularly... *blah*. Any tips on dealing with, well, *the existential dread*? (Or just, you know, feeling generally awful?)
Ah, the existential dread. My old friend! Look, everyone has those days (or weeks, or... *years*). The key is to not wallow, even though wallowing can be *deliciously* tempting.
* **First, Acknowledge It:** Don't pretend you're not feeling like a crumpled sock. It's okay! Seriously. It truly is. I once spent a solid week convinced the world was ending (it wasn't, by the way). The best thing for me was actually talking about it.
* **Embrace the Messiness:** Here's a confession: I haven't figured out a perfect solution. I just try to have a good cry (or screaming session) if I need it, take a long walk. Or just eat a whole pizza. No judgment. We’re human here, you know.
* **The Imperfection Tip:** Don't compare yourself to anyone else. Seriously, *stop it*. Social media is a highlight reel. Everyone’s life is a chaotic mess behind the pictures. It's just… you know… mostly a blur of trying not to spill coffee on your favorite shirt.
Okay, okay, fine. What about… food? Because, frankly, everything I make either burns, is undercooked, or somehow tastes vaguely of sadness.
FOOD! Ah, my arch-nemesis/best friend. My culinary skills? Let’s just say my microwave and I have a very intimate relationship. I've set off the smoke alarm... more than once. I’ve also accidentally put salt in the *sugar* bowl. (Trust me, nobody enjoyed that.)
* **My biggest culinary triumph:** I once made a cake that was (mostly) edible! It was… a feat. I almost put it on a pedestal.
* **My advice:** Start basic. Seriously. Don’t try to be a gourmet chef when you're still battling the basics. Learn… like… how to boil an egg? Or cook rice? Start with the small wins, and build from there. And don't be afraid to embrace the pre-made stuff. Frozen pizza can be a life-saver. Don’t judge.
* **Most Important tip:** Always, always, ALWAYS have ice cream. It's a universal mood booster. Even if you burned dinner. Ice cream fixes everything.
I have a petulant, annoying sibling. What in the world do I do?
Oh, the sibling. The very definition of a mixed bag of emotions. One moment you want to strangle them, the next you remember the secret forts you built. It's a lifelong roller-coaster.
* **The good news: You’re not alone!** Seriously. Every single person on earth with a sibling has been infuriated by them at one point.
* **The bad news:** There’s no magic fix. Arguing with them is exhausting… and usually unproductive.
* My brother and I spent our childhoods fighting a lot. Now we’re… actually decent friends! Who knew?Hotel Blog Guru
Apartemen Educity Harvard Pakuwon City Surabaya Indonesia
Apartemen Educity Harvard Pakuwon City Surabaya Indonesia
