Hotel El Royale Kartika Wijaya

East Java


An imposing colonial residence in sweeping grounds dotted with palms, lawns and tennis courts. The rooms are bright, spacious and filled with wicker furnishings, and the service is impressive. The walk-in room rates (quoted here) make it overpriced, but by booking online you can often secure heavily discounted room rates.


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