The hotel has a very youthful vibe but we felt welcome & comfortable (in our 60s!). The room we chose was quite small but comfortable & well designed. The hotel is slap-bang in the middle of the old Kota Lama area. We had a view of the Blenduk church. If I was staying more than one night, I’d opt for the larger room. The breakfast offered is very good: you can choose something from the a la carte menu (both Indonesian & Western) plus there is self serve coffee, tea, juice, fruit, cereals, toast & rice porridge. It was all really good. There are restaurants close by. We loved Maishin Isakaya & would have eaten there more than once if we’d been here longer. An early walk to the bustling street market in the Chinatown area (Kauman) is fun. The hotel is also in easy walking distance to the train station.!

The double room was fine for one night but was quite small. For a longer stay, I’d book one of the larger rooms.

The Kotta Hotel is in a lovely location in Oude Stad, the part of Semarang with many beautiful buildings dating back to when Indonesia was still under Dutch colonial rule. Especially at night there is a wonderful atmosphere in this neighborhood, with quite a few good restaurants around. The main reason though for choosing this hotel was that it is very close to Semarang Tawang railway station from where the train to Jakarta leaves. We actually walked there, with suitcases, in under 10 min., though of course you could also take a Grab. The hotel is modern, hip and trendy. The rooms are clean with good airconditioning. Breakfast was a combination of a cereal, fruit, juice and tea and coffee buffet and an à la carte menu with warm dishes, both Indonesian and Western. All very good. The staff was friendly and helpful. There’s an Indomart right across the street if you need some groceries.

We were surprised that when we returned to the hotel at 9.30h we couldn’t get any none alcoholic drinks anymore: no tea, no coffee, no juice, no mocktails. When you’re traveling as a family sometimes you don’t want alcohol. There was a kettle in the room but only coffee, no tea. The airconditioning in our room was rather noisy, sounding a bit like a washing machine.

The property was a really great find. A perfect location in the heart of the old town and surrounded by amazing places to eat and sights to see. We loved the concept of the hotel with its laid back, practical approach to a city stay. The staff were very welcoming and the breakfast we had there was also absolutely superb. We just wish there were more of these hotels around!

Our shower was slow to drain but that’s the only thing we encountered which wasn’t great!

Excellent value for the money. It's a quaint little boutique hotel in the heart of old town. While the rooms are small the beds are large and comfy. The staff was amazing and the breakfast was rather unique, you order from 6 choices and they also have fruits and cereal as well. Oh, and don't forget to try the soft server icer cream down near the lobby, yummy.

The elevator is rather slow which is fine but sometimes the staff rides without carrying anything. I know, sounds harsh but waiting for the lift when you are in a hurry can be frustrating.

Stayed one night on transit and liked the place so much I went back on my return journey. Rooms were clean, beds were very comfortable and facilities were good and worked with no issues. Staff were very friendly, and location is exceptionally good, particularly if traveling via train from Tawang. Breakfast was possibly the best hotel breakfast I've ever seen, with two a la carte options and a side buffet.

The location was close to many beautiful sites, cafes and restaurants. They had a water dispenser on the floor's corridor. the lobby was cute and Instagram able and the coffee served in the hotel's café was good.

they could add the breakfast selections although the ones already available were quite good. They could put a mini refrigerator in the rooms. They could do with newer towels, although the ones we were given were not that bad.

It is a modern hotel with a contemporary design. Very friendly staff. They have a bar and a restaurant with good food. The a la carte poached eggs breakfast options were delicious. The room is small a bit like Ibis. But everything works well. Free mineral water in the hallway. Good wifi. Toilet and shower separate which is really good for 2 people sharing. Located right in the center of the old town near to bars and restaurants

The staff was so amazing and helped me with everything. They even picked me up from the train station, which was in walking distance, but I had a heavy piece of luggage and they helped me with it. There were healthy options for breakfast which I appreciated.

The room was damp and I could smell the sink. My room was right above a street where kids were hanging out rather loudly until at least 2 am.

Fantastic location. Clean room with nice big windows. My husband and I ended up extending our visit here because it was so comfortable. Restaurant breakfast was great.

The location in the old town is great, but it does get a bit loud at night due to the number of people wandering around and events. Also, the bathroom only has a glass wall (partially frosted) between you and the bed, so be aware of that before sharing a room with a friend.

We stayed there for two nights and everything was perfect. Good restaurant (with amazing food and original beverages), perfect location (5 minutes walk from train station and in the old town), cozy atmosphere and nice decoration of the hotel in general, useful lockers in the lobby and the staff was always smiling, polite and helpful. On the first night it rained so much that our room ceiling was leaking a bit, and in less than 5 minutes they found a solution and gave us another room. I would definitely recommend this hotel, it’s a bit more expensive than other places but so original cozy and worth the value.

Everything was perfect ! If I really had to find something I would say the buffet breakfast we had on our second morning was not as good as the breakfast « a la carte » we had on our first morning.