Grand Central Hotel Pekanbaru, Pekanbaru
About the Hotel
Grand Central Hotel Pekanbaru - A 4-star city center hotel with spa facilities, multiple dining options, and proximity to local landmarks
This 4-star hotel offers 161 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars, LED televisions, personal safes, and complimentary WiFi access with city views. Private bathrooms include rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Guests can enjoy three dining options including Central Seafood Restaurant serving seafood and Oriental cuisine, a coffee shop/cafe for snacks and light meals, and the Central Lobby Lounge. Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool, fitness center, full-service spa offering massages, body treatments, and facials, plus a karaoke room. Grand Central Hotel Pekanbaru is located in Pekanbaru City Center, a 3-minute drive from Riau University and 7 minutes from Great Mosque of An-Nur, with proximity to Pekan Baru Mall and Ciputra Seraya Mall. Business facilities include a business center, 51540 square feet of event space, and concierge services. A continental breakfast is available each morning at Grand Central Hotel Pekanbaru, and the hotel provides free airport drop-off service.
Pros
Full-service spa offering massages, body treatments, and facials
Three dining options including seafood and Oriental cuisine
Free airport drop-off service and complimentary WiFi access
51540 square feet of event facilities with business center
Outdoor pool and fitness center available for recreation
Cons
No mention of family-specific amenities or children's facilities
Limited recreational options beyond pool, fitness center, and karaoke
Price and Room Availability Calendar
Transportation and Accessibility
Transportation options
Facilities
General
- Wi-Fi
- No parking
- No pets allowed
Location
Reviews and Ratings
My stay at the hotel was generally comfortable with a few highlights and drawbacks. The rooms were clean and offered good amenities, although the service aspect was a bit inconsistent. I enjoyed the minimalistic pool on the seventh floor with a nice view of Pekanbaru city, but the noise from the karaoke in the basement made it hard to sleep. The location is decent for a taxi ride to downtown, but it's not really walkable.
The hotel stay was quite comfortable overall. The rooms are clean and provide a good level of sanitation. The staff is helpful, especially during breakfast. I enjoyed the minimalist swimming pool on the seventh floor with its great view of the city, but there were some noise issues at night from karaoke that could be bothersome. Additionally, the location is somewhat inconvenient for walking to downtown, making taxis a necessity, although they are inexpensive. Overall, while the hotel has its merits, it's slightly overpriced considering the quality of some amenities.
I spent 17 days in this hotel for a business trip. The room had some decent aspects, including cleanliness, but overall, I felt the hotel was a bit overpriced. The room service was just okay, and the food was nothing special. On a positive note, the swimming pool does offer a nice view, but there were some inconveniences during my stay, mainly due to noise from karaoke in the basement.
I had a comfortable stay at this hotel, with clean rooms and great amenities like a pool with an amazing view of Pekanbaru city. However, the karaoke noise at night was quite bothersome, and the location meant I had to rely on taxis to get to downtown. While the staff was helpful, I found some aspects of the food service lacking, especially with fruit freshness. Overall, it was a decent experience but not without its downsides.