Posted on Aug 3, 2026|Deluxe King
Anonymous UserI stayed here for 3 nights, and this is my honest review.
The hotel has recently reopened after a complete renovation and rebranding. The staff were excellent. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. Check-in took about five minutes because the staff member assisting me seemed new and was carefully following the procedures. I didn’t mind at all, and I was served a delicious welcome drink while waiting. After check-in, a staff member escorted me to my room.
Pros:
1. The rooms have been fully renovated and feel modern.
2. The bed was comfortable, the air conditioning worked perfectly, even at 26°C.
3. Breakfast exceeded my expectations. Everything I tried was delicious, especially the Indonesian dishes. What impressed me the most was that, even though the hotel was still very quiet and there were only a handful of guests during my stay, they still offered a full breakfast buffet with a wide variety of options. Many hotels would simply serve a limited set menu or deliver breakfast to the room when occupancy is this low, but this hotel maintained a complete buffet from end to end. I really have to give them credit for that.
4. The location is convenient, with Superindo and Indomaret within a 3-minute walk and Pakuwon Mall only about a 9-minute drive away.
5. The lobby is spacious and looks luxurious.
Cons:
1. The TV was by far my biggest disappointment. I stayed in a Deluxe Room, and the TV appeared to be left over from the previous hotel rather than replaced during the renovation. It was very small, around 32 inches, and wasn’t a Smart TV, which feels completely out of place for a hotel that claims to be five-star. The selection of TV channels was also very limited, and the picture quality was poor with noticeable static, making it quite unpleasant during my 3-night stay. The Executive Rooms have larger TVs, but based on the information I received, they are not Smart TVs either because I was told that only the Suite Rooms will have Smart TVs, and those rooms will only become available after the hotel’s grand opening. You can even notice that the hotel doesn’t include any photos of the TV in the Deluxe Room images on its booking page, which almost makes it seem like they’re avoiding showing it. Nowadays, it’s hard to imagine a genuine five-star hotel still using a 32-inch non-Smart TV in its standard guest rooms.
2. Soundproofing isn’t great. I could hear noise from the next room and the nearby mosque.
3. The Wi-Fi was very slow, and mobile signal inside the hotel was also weak.
4. The shower area had no shelf or storage space for personal toiletries, and the floor was extremely slippery. I almost slipped several times while showering. This is something the hotel should address, as it could become a safety hazard.
5. The power outlet next to the bed was already occupied by the bedside lamp, so I had to unplug it every time I wanted to charge my phone.
6. Although there were plenty of power outlets in the room, about half of them didn’t work, which was frustrating.
7. I wasn’t a fan of the pillow and bed linens. While the bed itself was comfortable, the bedsheets felt rough rather than soft. I even noticed that the underside of my arms became itchy whenever they rubbed against the fabric.
8. The hotel was very quiet during my stay. It seems many people still don’t know it has reopened, and I haven’t seen much promotion or any soft opening offers on its website and Instagram account.
Overall:
I enjoyed my stay thanks to the friendly staff, comfortable room, excellent breakfast, and convenient location. However, the TV and Wi-Fi were major drawbacks, and there are still several details that don’t quite meet the standard of a true five-star hotel. At the moment, I would personally rate this hotel as 4.5 stars rather than a full 5-star property. It has great potential, and with improvements to the TVs, internet, room details, and overall quality control, I believe it could truly live up to its five-star positioning.
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Posted on Feb 27, 2026
Guest User
Absolutely loved it! It was so much better than I expected. There are several pools, the environment is fantastic and peaceful. The best part was the incredibly large and comfortable bed, perfect for a vacation. The scenery is delightful and truly beautiful!
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Posted on Apr 3, 2026|Superior Room
Guest UserThis hotel was so comfortable and incredibly helpful during our vacation in Batu. Thank you, Aston Inn Batu, everything was truly amazing!
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Posted on Jul 28, 2026|Deluxe Loft King
Guest UserThis hotel is located on the far eastern side of Surabaya, so it's not very close to tourist attractions. However, it's a very new hotel, housed in the same building as a shopping mall, making it convenient for shopping and dining. About 100 meters from the hotel is Park Shanghai, which mainly consists of restaurants. The standard rooms are quite spacious, but they don't have bathtubs. The breakfast was good. If you exit the hotel and turn left for a few tens of meters, then turn right, there's a food street. One of the restaurants there is a Lanzhou Noodle shop. I had dinner there and thankfully checked the bill when paying, as there was an extra dish I hadn't ordered. Please be careful and check your bill when paying. This noodle shop does not accept credit cards.
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Posted on Jun 14, 2026
AnmimomiExceeded my expectations! The location is super convenient, close to both business areas and attractions. The room was spacious and comfortable, and the bedding was as soft as ever, making it incredibly easy to sleep. The service was thoughtful; I felt warmth and smiles from check-in to check-out. Breakfast was abundant, offering both international cuisine and authentic Indonesian flavors. The pool had an expansive view, perfect for gazing at the city skyline. Suitable for both business and leisure.
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Posted on Aug 17, 2026|Deluxe Room with Hill View
Toons2002We enjoyed our stay there. Hotel is very well maintained n clean. Staff are friendly n location is great, near the Prigen Safari. There are also some animals inside which you can go for feeding sessions (with a fee ) to take photos close up.
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Posted on Jun 18, 2026
Hans0708ARTOTEL TS Suites Surabaya (historically known as TS Suites Surabaya or listed as ARTOTEL Hayam Wuruk Surabaya on some booking channels) is a trendy 4-star lifestyle boutique hotel with best locations
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Posted on Sep 18, 2026|Deluxe Executive With 1 Kingsize Bed, Mountain View
Yue ling
Great hotel for families with young kids - big heated pool with giant water slides. Breakfast has all kinds of Indonesian, Asian ans western choices. The stay comes with complimentary family photo session where you get one free printed photo with frame and you can pay for additional digital photos. The photographer is
great with kids and very patient. Will come back!
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Posted on Jun 18, 2026|Cozy King
DanielFYXAfter visiting the waterfalls and volcanoes, I was exhausted when I returned to Surabaya, but checking into this hotel was so comfortable. The environment is great, and the front desk staff are very welcoming. The hotel's location is also excellent; even though I was too tired to shop, a walk around the area was very pleasant. Surabaya is much cleaner and prettier than Jakarta. I'll definitely stay here again next time I'm in Surabaya.
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Posted on Jul 28, 2026|Deluxe Double Or Twin Room
Anonymous UserStayed at El for two nights, the staff were amazing upon check in. We were shown to our room quickly which was clean and looked amazing. The balcony is a nice touch too.
The pool is clean and towels are provided. The temperature isn’t too cold either which is nice.
Two free waters are provided a day and the hotel kitchen is great too, with affordable eats and fantastic staff.
Can’t recommend this hotel enough for your trip and easy to reach Ijen from here.
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