The Empire Hotel and Country Club

Everything. I think the service and the opulence of the place deserves the price point.

Everything No

We were upgraded to a seaview room on the ground floor of the Seaview Wing. The room was quiet with an excellent view, and the soundproofing was great. The shower had consistent warmth and pressure, and the hot bath filled up quickly and had good ergonomics. This hotel is a perfect destination for a 3D2N stay. A staff member who showed us to our room gave us great tips, suggesting we spend one day sightseeing and the other enjoying the hotel's activities and facilities. We're so glad we took his advice! On our first afternoon, we did a city walk and took a river boat tour to see proboscis monkeys, and we spent the entire second day relaxing at the hotel. We especially enjoyed the complimentary kayak and stand-up paddling at the main pool. The staff we encountered are generally friendly and hospitable. The only thing the hotel could improve upon would be to remind guests at check-in that most of the à la carte restaurants are closed on Sundays. This would have helped us plan our itinerary better. Nonetheless, we enjoyed the beautiful sunset view and the delicious daging rendang at the hotel lobby cafe—it was tender and full of flavor.