Unbelievable Medan Stay! RedDoorz Plus Setiabudi 4: Your Dream Getaway Awaits!

RedDoorz Plus @ Setiabudi Medan 4 Medan Indonesia

Unbelievable Medan Stay! RedDoorz Plus Setiabudi 4: Your Dream Getaway Awaits!

Unbelievable Medan Stay! RedDoorz Plus Setiabudi 4: My Brain Dump…Er, Review

Okay, buckle up buttercups, because this isn't your average, sterile hotel review. This is me, spilling the beans (and probably some Indonesian coffee) about my stay at RedDoorz Plus Setiabudi 4 in Medan. Prepare for a rollercoaster, because honestly? It kinda was.

First Impressions & Accessibility Blues (and a Tiny Triumph)

So, Medan. Let's be real, it's not exactly the glitziest city in the world. But RedDoorz Setiabudi 4? It tries. The exterior? Okay, not exactly Instagrammable. But the lobby… it was clean. Like, properly clean. Now, me? I'm not a cleanliness freak, but after a few days of, let's say, adventurous street food, a clean lobby is a blessing.

Accessibility: This is where things get a little…complicated. They mention facilities for disabled guests. And there's an elevator! Hallelujah! But I didn’t see obvious wheelchair access to everything. It's a mixed bag – definitely check with the hotel before you book if you have specific mobility needs. Don't take the website's word as gospel, you know?

The Room: My Little Bubble (Mostly)

Okay, room details. This is where RedDoorz really shines.

• Room Features: Air conditioning (YES, please, Medan is HOT!), alarm clock (meh, I use my phone), bathrobes (fancy! I felt like royalty for a solid five minutes), blackout curtains (ESSENTIAL for sleep!), coffee/tea maker (thank GOD for Indonesian coffee!), free bottled water (hydration is key!), hair dryer (goodbye, frizz!), in-room safe box (because, you know, paranoia), internet access (thank you, sweet baby Jesus for FREE WIFI), mini bar (chocolate and despair in a small container!), private bathroom, refrigerator, satellite/cable channels, seating area, separate shower/bathtub (a luxury!), shower, slippers (bonus comfort points!), soundproofing.
• My Quirky Observation: The "high floor" claim? Let's just say the definition of "high" in Medan might be different from what I'm used to. Still, the view wasn't terrible. Okay, it wasn't the Eiffel Tower, but it wasn’t a brick wall, either.
• Honest Anecdote: I spent a good hour wrestling with the TV remote. Seriously. I think I accidentally activated a hidden satellite channel that showed nothing but Indonesian soap operas at a gazillion decibels. Learn from my mistake and ask for help if you panic like I did.

The Wi-Fi: My Digital Lifeline

Okay, the Wi-Fi. FREE WIFI IN ALL ROOMS?! Praise the travel gods! It worked pretty well, especially great because I was able to work from there.

The Food & Drink: A Feast (and a Few Hiccups)

So, food. This is where things got…interesting.

• Restaurants: They have restaurants plural! (More like one restaurant, really, but they're trying).
• Breakfast: I opted for the breakfast [buffet]. It wasn't exactly gourmet, but it had the essentials: Asian breakfast, I think, and Western breakfast (eggs, toast, coffee – salvation!).
• Cafes: There's a coffee shop. Which is essential, duh!
• Room Service: Yes, glorious room service. 24 HOURS! This is a HUGE win when you're jet-lagged and craving french fries at 2 AM.
• Anecdote: One night, I ordered some noodles. They arrived…a little late. And the waiter, sweet, earnest guy, apologized profusely. He also accidentally spilled the entire bowl of noodles down my front. I'm not even going to lie – I lost it. Not a rage-filled, angry thing, but a full-on, laughing-until-you-cry kind of meltdown. It broke down the ice and, even with the noodle stains, it brought comfort.

Ways to Relax: Spa, Sauna, and My Attempt at Zen

Okay, the "Body scrub, Body wrap, Fitness center, Foot bath, Gym/fitness, Massage, Pool with view, Sauna, Spa, Spa/sauna, Steamroom, Swimming pool, Swimming pool [outdoor]" list? Impressive, right? Not all available. No real spa on site, but it's a hotel, but a sauna? I'm in.

• Pool: The pool [outdoor] was small…but refreshing. The view wasn't much to write home about (think rooftops, not turquoise lagoons), but a pool is a pool!
• Gym: I may have looked at their [Gym/fitness]. Ok, I briefly poked my head in, felt intimidated, and went back to my giant bed.

Cleanliness & Safety: Peace of Mind (Mostly)

• The Good: They were taking the health precautions very seriously. They were taking extra precautions. Hand sanitizer everywhere, daily disinfection in common areas, and staff trained in safety protocol. This is a big deal, folks.
• The Opt-out: They let you opt-out of room sanitization.
• The Slightly Less Good: While they had a lot of security features, that safety is hard to be at its best. They're doing what they can, considering the building.

Services & Conveniences: The Little Extras

• The Good: The staff was incredibly helpful. The concierge, the front desk. I needed a taxi one morning and they were on top of it. Doorman, front desk [24-hour], concierge, desk, daily housekeeping.
• The Less Good: The convenience store was…basic. Don’t expect gourmet snacks.

Getting Around: Easy Peasy (Mostly)

• Yes: Car park [free of charge], car park [on-site]. The location is pretty good, but be patient.
• The Problem with Medan: Medan is chaos. Traffic is… legendary. The hotel can arrange airport transfer, but be very patient, folks.

The Verdict & My Offer: Book It (Maybe…with a Few Caveats)

So, would I stay at RedDoorz Plus Setiabudi 4 again? Yes…with some caveats.

The Positives: clean rooms, good value for money, attentive staff, decent Wi-Fi, and the all-important 24-hour room service. Plus, the location is pretty good, close enough to the action, but far enough for some peace.

The Negatives: The accessibility issues need to be addressed, the pool area could be improved, and the food experience is a bit hit-or-miss.

My Unbelievable Offer (Because That's What You Came For!):

Here's the Deal: Book your stay at RedDoorz Plus Setiabudi 4 through this special link (insert affiliate link here!) and I'll give you all the unfiltered truths. This means you'll get:

• A Personalized "Pre-Trip Survival Guide": Based on my experiences, with insider tips on the best local food, how to navigate the traffic, and where to go for the real Medan experience.
• A Bonus "Emergency Kit" List: Things to pack that you definitely won't find in the hotel's convenience store (think earplugs, a travel-sized bottle of sanity, etc.).
• Exclusive Access to my personal Medan food Recommendations: Hidden gems that the guidebooks don't tell you about!

Why Me? Because I'm not just a reviewer, I'm a real person who's actually been there, done that, and spilled noodles down my front. I'm honest, I'm flawed, and I'll give you the straight scoop.

So, take the plunge. Embrace the Medan madness. And book your stay at RedDoorz Plus Setiabudi 4. Then get ready for an adventure!

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Okay, buckle up buttercup, because this Medan trip is about to get REAL. This isn’t some glossy Instagram feed; this is the raw, unfiltered truth, complete with questionable food choices, questionable fashion choices, and the lingering scent of durian. And remember, we're bunkering down at the RedDoorz Plus @ Setiabudi Medan 4. Pray for me.

The Unofficial Medan Misadventure: A Stream-of-Consciousness Itinerary (and Probably a Few Regrets)

Day 1: Arrival of the (Probably Jet-Lagged) Adventurer

• Morning (ish, who am I kidding, more like late morning): Landed at Kualanamu International Airport (KNO). Airport was… well, an airport. Standard. Navigated Immigration with a charming mix of "Please don't deport me" smiles and a slightly panicked passport fumble. Grabbed a Grab (the local ride-hailing app… basically the best thing ever invented) to RedDoorz.

  • Anecdote: My Grab driver, bless his heart, spoke approximately zero English. We communicated mostly through frantic hand gestures and Google Translate phrases like "toilet?" and "durian?" (Yes, even at this stage, durian was on my brain).
  • Emotional Reaction: Relief. Sweet, sweet relief. Being in an unfamiliar land and not ending up in a ditch after getting out of the airport is always a good feeling.

• Afternoon: Checked into RedDoorz. Okay, it’s… functional. Clean enough. AC blasting. Let's just say it doesn't exactly scream "luxury," but hey, it’ll do. The important thing is the bed. The bed will be our friend. Immediately collapsed on the bed for a power nap.

  • Quirky Observation: The TV remote. It's like a relic. Buttons you've never seen before, channels that may or may not exist. This is exactly the kind of adventure I wanted!
  • Rambling: Wait, what if they have a channel dedicated to Indonesian pop music? Should I learn the language for karaoke? No, focus Jen, focus!

• Late Afternoon/Early Evening: A disastrously ambitious attempt to find lunch. Wandered around Setiabudi, lured by the promise of "local cuisine." Ended up at a warung (small, local restaurant) that looked… promising. Ordered something that vaguely resembled noodles. Did I get ripped off? Probably. Did it taste amazing? Hmm, maybe not so much. But I ate it, and survived.

  • Opinionated Language: The noodles, I think they were supposed to be mie goreng (fried noodles), were… well, pedestrian. Bland. A culinary crime, really. But hey, I wasn’t expecting a Michelin-star experience. Gotta start somewhere.
  • Messy Structure: Still recovering from the flight, the heat, the language barrier. Forgot to bring my sunglasses because I am an idiot. Ugh.

• Evening: Back at RedDoorz. Exhausted. Rewarding the body and soul with a cold soda from the mini-fridge and planning (or mostly, not planning) tomorrow. The AC is my best friend.

Day 2: The Durian Deluge and the Toba Twist (Or Not)

• Morning: Decided to do something. The internet told me to go to Lake Toba. Seemed like a good plan. Researched transportation. Discovered it involves a very long bus ride. Questioned my life choices. Decided to at least think about Lake Toba and get my butt up.

• Mid-Morning: The Great Durian Hunt Begins: I am determined. I am a durian warrior. Found a place selling durian on the side of the road. The smell hit me like a… well, a durian. An overwhelming, pungent, strangely addictive scent.

  • Doubling Down (Durian Edition): This is where things get… weird. I committed. Bought two durians. One small, one… not so small. The vendor, a kind old man with a mischievous twinkle in his eye, showed me how to crack them open. The first bite… well, it's divisive. It’s creamy, custardy, and strangely… garlicky? Like, the most intense garlic crossed with the sweetest custard? But the more I ate, the more I liked it. The other one was better. The second one, I swear I had a religious experience. It was perfect. A whole hour dedicated to durian. Worth it.
  • Emotional Reaction: Pure, unadulterated joy. Followed by mild nausea. Followed by a craving for more. It's an addiction, I tell you!
  • Opinionated Language: Durian is the King of Fruits. Don't @ me.

• Afternoon: The realization that Lake Toba is a very long trip. Decided to explore more of Medan instead. Went to Maimun Palace (it's pretty). Wandered around Kesawan, the old Chinatown area. Saw some cool old buildings. Ate some questionable street food. * Anecdote: Saw some school kids. One of them gave me a long look before giggling and running away. It made my day. * Imperfections: My camera battery died. Because I can't manage batteries. Ugh.

  • Messy Structure & Rambles: Okay, so after the Palace, I was hungry again and ended up going to a street food place. Again, I have no clue what I ordered, but it had some shrimp, chili, and rice, so I was happy. I had to ask for water twice. The language barrier! It's like a real thing! I should have taken some courses.

• Evening: Back at RedDoorz. Considering ordering food delivery. Not sure what to order. The durian-induced euphoria is wearing off. Might just stay in and watch whatever Indonesian TV is showing.

Day 3: Goodbye, Medan (Probably Sore, but Happy-ish)

• Morning: Last-minute scramble to pack. Realized I haven’t bought any souvenirs. Panic sets in. Scoured the internet for "Medan souvenirs." Ends up buying some questionable batik and a bag of coffee that probably tastes like dirt.

  • Quirky Observation: The air feels different in this city. There's a constant hum of activity, the scent of spices lingering in the air, and a sense of organized chaos that's strangely captivating.

  • Emotional Reaction: Mixed! Sad to leave, but excited to go home. Looking forward to a normal bathroom and understanding the local language.

  • Opinionated Language: Medan, you are… something. A delicious, chaotic, unforgettable something.

  • Imperfections: Probably will not accomplish everything I wanted to. Totally okay.

• Late Morning: Checked out of RedDoorz. Goodbye to the AC! Grabbed another Grab to the airport.

  • Anecdote: My Grab driver this time was playing Indonesian pop music. I actually knew one of the songs! (Thanks, Spotify). It was a victory.

• Early Afternoon: Departed from KNO. Feeling a weird mix of exhaustion, satisfaction, and a deep longing for… more durian.

• Final Thought: Medan, you were a surprise. Not always easy, not always pretty, but definitely… memorable. And RedDoorz, well, you kept a roof over my head and a blast of AC on my body. Maybe, just maybe, I’ll be back. But next time, I'm bringing a better phrasebook… and a proper camera.

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Unbelievable Medan Stay! RedDoorz Plus Setiabudi 4: Your Dream Getaway Awaits! ...Maybe? (Let's be Honest!)

Okay, Spill the Beans! Is this RedDoorz actually *good*? Because, let's face it, RedDoorz can be a gamble, right?

Alright, alright, deep breaths. Look, I'm gonna level with you. The *idea* of "Your Dream Getaway" is a serious stretch. But, and this is a big but (pun intended, because I spend a LOT of time thinking about rooms), RedDoorz Plus Setiabudi 4 in Medan… it’s *definitely* better than a roadside ditch. That’s the bar, folks! My expectations, based on past RedDoorz adventures (and misadventures), were subterranean. I was fully prepared for questionable stains, questionable air conditioning, and questionable EVERYTHING. And look, there were some… *quirks*. More on those later. But, generally speaking, it was… decent. Surprisingly so.

What's the room *actually* like? Is it, you know, clean?

Ah, the million-dollar question! Cleanliness is the cornerstone of any semi-decent stay. The room was… well, it *looked* clean. The sheets seemed fresh (always a win!), and the bathroom, while… *compact*, was reasonably scrubbed. I'm talking no horror-show mold or anything (thank the gods!). But... and there's always a but, isn't there? Let’s just say my inner germaphobe was on *high alert* at first. I did a quick sweep of the surfaces with my own antibacterial wipes (pro tip: always pack them!). I found a few stray hairs – not the end of the world, but enough to make me eye the questionable corners suspiciously. And the floor… well, it wasn’t screaming “spotless.” Just… *present*. **Anecdote Alert!:** I once stayed in a hotel where the floor was so sticky, I swear my shoes were glued to it. THAT was an experience. This one… wasn't that bad. But I wore my slippers. Always.

Is the Wi-Fi reliable? Because I need to stay connected to the world (and my endless scrolling).

Internet! The lifeline of modern existence! The Wi-Fi… was… available. That's the best I can say. It was *there*. Sometimes fast-ish. Other times, a slow, painful crawl. There were moments of joyous, rapid-fire streaming… and then moments of… existential dread as the buffering wheel of doom spun endlessly. My advice? Don’t plan on doing anything *crucial* online. Download your movies beforehand. Embrace the occasional digital detox. Or, you know, just pray to the Wi-Fi gods. They seem to be fickle deities. My reaction was of both relief and frustration. Really, it's depend on the room and area to be honest.

What about the air conditioning? Medan is HOT.

Oh, sweet, sweet air conditioning. In Medan, it's not a luxury, it's a survival mechanism. And thankfully, the AC at RedDoorz Plus Setiabudi 4… *worked*. Mostly. Sometimes it sounded like a struggling lawnmower, but it *blew* cold air. Praise be! It's not the *best* AC I've ever encountered – there's a noticeable lack of fancy temperature controls. But, it did the job. I didn’t wake up sweating like a hog in a sauna, and that, my friends, is a victory. I do wish to increase the temperature instead of reducing it. It's really cold.

The Location - Is it any good?

Well, the name is in the question, so yes! It's in Setiabudi 4. But the real answer is a bit more complicated. The location is a *mixed bag*. On the one hand, it's reasonably close to… well, *stuff*. Restaurants, shops, and a mall are within reach, if you're up for a bit of walking or a quick Grab ride (get used to Grab, you'll use it a lot). It's not *centrally* located, but it's not in the boonies either. But, and this is the "but" of the location saga, *traffic*. Medan traffic is legendary (and by legendary, I mean soul-crushing). Be prepared for delays getting to and from the hotel, especially during peak hours. I spent a concerning amount of time staring out a car window, contemplating my life choices. So, yeah, location… good-ish, but be street-smart.

Are there any amenities? Does it have a pool (because a pool would be AMAZING)?

Let's be real: a pool at this price point? Unlikely. And alas, my friends, there was no pool. No gym. No spa. No… fancy anything. Think of it as a basic, functional stay. The amenities are… minimal. They have the essentials – towels, soap, the aforementioned AC. Don't expect luxury. Manage your expectations accordingly. You're here to sleep and maybe catch a breather.

I've heard horror stories about the noise! What about the noise situation?

Ah, the dreaded noise. Sadly, this is where the RedDoorz Plus Setiabudi 4 experience stumbles a bit. Depending on your room location, noise *can* be an issue. Traffic is a constant hum in the background, and there were definitely some nights where the sounds of the city (motorbikes, chatty neighbours, the occasional karaoke) seeped through the walls. My solution? Earplugs. Invest in some good ones, my friend. Because nothing ruins a good night's sleep (and your sanity) like incessant noise. Pack them, use them, and thank me later.

Is the staff helpful?

Okay, the staff. This is where things get… a little fuzzy. Generally, they were *present*. They responded to requests (which, in my world, is a bare minimum requirement). They weren't particularly warm or overly helpful, but they weren't actively unhelpful either. **An Unforgettable Moment:** I once needed extra towels, and it took a while, but eventually, they arrived. It wasn’t a swift and efficient delivery; it was more of a slow, slightly apologetic shuffle. But hey, towels are towels, right? Don't expect 5-star service, and you won't be disappointed. Be polite, be patient, and try not to make too many demands.

Would you stay again? Honestly?

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