Luxury Living Awaits: SKY53 The Peak, Surabaya's Most Exclusive Apartment
Review: SKY53 The Peak, Surabaya - Should I Ditch My Apartment Hunt? (Spoiler: Maybe)
Okay, folks, let me tell you, actually living in Surabaya has been like wading through, well, stuff. You know, the usual: traffic, humidity that makes your hair defy gravity, and the endless parade of "best apartments" promising paradise. But… then there's SKY53 The Peak. And let me tell you, the name is not lying. This place aims for the sky, literally.
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From the moment you… arrive… yeah, that’s the first hurdle, getting to this peak. Surabaya traffic is legendary. But, once you FINALLY navigate your way upward towards the entrance, the doormen are practically bowing. Doormen! You know, like in the movies. Felt a bit weird at first, like I'd accidentally stumbled into a Bond villain's layer.
Accessibility & Security: Fortress of Fun?
Okay, let's get the serious stuff out of the way first. I'm not disabled, but I noticed… and appreciated… the elevator (thank god!), the facilities for disabled guests and the fact that everything seemed generally pretty easy to navigate. This is a massive plus in a city that doesn't always prioritize accessibility.
CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, security [24-hour], and, well, practically everyone looking at their phones, I guess. I felt safe. I felt watched. Is that a good thing? Depends on your personality, I guess. But hey, there's also a fire extinguisher, smoke alarms, and a safety deposit box in the room. They're serious about this safety jazz. And let me tell you, in Indonesia, I’m all about that.
Getting Around: Don't Even Think About Public Transport
Forget the bus. Forget the bemo. Airport transfer is available (thank the heavens). There’s valet parking, car park [on-site] – free of charge, even a car power charging station. Basically, you HAVE to roll up in style, or you're missing half the experience. Taxi service is obviously available, too.
Now, Let’s Get Saucy with the Perks!
Alright, let's dive into the good stuff. First off, the views. Oh, the views. You’re up high, so almost all rooms boast incredible panoramas. During the day, you can gasp at the sprawl of Surabaya below. At night, the city lights twinkle like a misplaced galaxy. I took about a dozen photos. Probably hundreds. Seriously, my phone almost died.
The "Things to Do" Trifecta: Spa, Pool, and… More Pool
Seriously, this is where I lost a good few days. A Pool with a view (yep, the main one), a Fitness Center, a Spa with a Sauna, Steamroom, and a menu longer than my arm. They even have a foot bath. I needed that after the aforementioned Surabaya traffic. Then I booked myself into a massage. All in all too easy to settle into that lifestyle. But a decent one. The Body scrub and Body wrap were tempting, but I'm not sure I'm that sophisticated yet.
This is where I have to admit… I got lazy. Really lazy. It’s almost embarrassing, but the swimming pool [outdoor] was irresistible. Just lounging there, with the city stretching below. I felt like a pampered overlord.
The Food Odyssey (And My Stomach's Verdict)
Okay, food. Crucial. They have restaurants. Plural! And bars. Also plural! The Poolside bar was the easiest win. Cold drink + view = happy me. The Asian cuisine in restaurant was excellent. I’m a sucker for a good Nasi Goreng. The International cuisine in restaurant was good, maybe a touch pricey, but the quality was there.
Breakfast [buffet] was… well, it was a buffet. You know the drill. The breakfast service offered a good range. Even options for Breakfast takeaway service. The Coffee shop was great for a quick caffeine hit.
The Desserts in restaurant were calling my name. I caved. Repeatedly. Worth it.
Rooms: Home Sweet… High Above Everyone Else?
Now, about the rooms. They’re great I'll give you that. I was lucky enough to get a room on a high floor, and the views were, again, stunning. Seriously, they need to give out prizes for the most photos taken from a hotel room.
The Air conditioning worked perfectly (bless!). The Blackout curtains were a lifesaver. Complimentary tea and free bottled water plus a mini-bar (ooh!). Bathrobes and slippers? That's the life. The bed… amazing, the linens chef's kiss. Did I mention the Internet access – wireless? They also had Internet access – LAN so that means if I wanted a serious connection that's there. And the wake-up service? Yeah, that was clutch.
They have this option called, Room sanitization opt-out available. I didn't opt out. The Anti-viral cleaning products, professional-grade sanitizing services, and daily disinfection in common areas gave me some peace of mind in a city that is slowly, painfully, recovering from, you know… everything.
Services and Conveniences: Basically, They Anticipate Your Needs
This is where SKY53 really shines. Concierge? Yep. Laundry service and dry cleaning? Of course. Daily housekeeping? Obvious. The doorman is always there looking ready to help. They also have a Convenience store for those late-night snack attacks.
The Not-So-Perfect Moments (Because Life Isn't Perfect, Even at 53 Floors Up)
Okay, real talk. This isn’t a fairy tale.
- Price: It's expensive. Really expensive. But that's the price of luxury. But still… my wallet is weeping.
- Some Imperfections: The "happy hour" didn't always feel that happy. The service was mostly great but a few times, things were a bit slow at the bar.
- The "Busy" Feeling: You can't escape the fact that there are people everywhere. They're everywhere. You'll always feel a little bit "on display". Which, I suppose, is part of the whole 'luxury' experience.
But… Should You Ditch Your Apartment Hunt?
Okay, final verdict. SKY53 The Peak is seriously impressive. It ticked so many boxes that you start to think you could live up there, indefinitely. But, with a sigh, maybe I'm still looking for something more… lived-in? More… imperfect?
Final Verdict: 4.5 out of 5 Stars (Minus Half a Star for My Empty Bank Account)
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Surabaya Scramble: A Peak Apartment Pilgrimage (with a Side of Chaos)
Okay, buckle up, buttercups, because this isn't your perfectly-curated Instagram travel itinerary. This is the real deal. We're talking a Surabaya adventure, centered around the (supposedly) luxurious SKY53 The Peak Apartment. Let's see if it lives up to the hype, shall we? I'm already feeling a distinct lack of sleep and a potent cocktail of excitement and utter dread. Here we go…
Day 1: Arrival and Apartment Apprehension (and a Questionable Juice)
- 6:00 AM: Alarm screams. I swear, I felt like I was still dreaming when it went off. Already regretting that last episode of insert guilty pleasure show. Breakfast? Forget it. Just a frantic scrabble for the airport. Flight from… well, it doesn't matter, I'm here!
- 9:00 AM: Landed in Surabaya (Juanda Airport, if you're keeping score). The air hit me like a warm, humid hug. Or maybe it was just the jet lag. Grabbed a Grab (seriously, the app is a lifesaver) to SKY53. Hope the driver doesn't take forever.
- 10:30 AM: Arrived! Finally. First impressions of SKY53… Well, the lobby is swanky. Gleaming marble, air conditioning that actually works. My inner cynic is already sharpening its claws. Check-in was… slow. Very slow. Apparently, my "confirmed reservation" was a suggestion. After 30 minutes of wrangling, I finally got my key card. Victory!
- 11:30 AM: Apartment exploration. The view is spectacular. Seriously, breathtaking. Sweeping cityscapes, the shimmering sea in the distance… Okay, I'm sold on the view. The rest? Still assessing. It’s clean at least. The Wi-Fi… not so much. It’s been sputtering a bit. But the pool looks great, so I'll probably try to check it out later.
- 12:30 PM: Lunch! Found a tiny warung (local eatery) downstairs – a lifesaver. Ordered nasi goreng (fried rice) and a "fresh fruit juice." Let's just say the juice tasted… interesting. Like, a mix of everything in the fridge combined with a hint of regret. I think I'll stick to water for now.
- 2:00 PM: Nap time. That flight hit me like a truck.
- 4:00 PM: Attempted to use the gym. It's… there. But the aircon is… questionable. And the equipment looks like it hasn't been updated since the Y2K scare. Quickly abandoned that mission.
- 6:00 PM: Back to the apartment. The view, still stunning. Ordered some Gojek (food delivery) from a nearby cafe. I hope it's good, I'm suddenly ravenous.
- 7:00 PM: Food arrived! It's surprisingly divine. I have a bit of a love affair with food, if you haven’t noticed.
- 8:00 PM: Tried to work on my laptop. Wi-Fi decided to stage a walkout. Curse this apartment!
- 9:00 PM: Bed. Honestly, I'm mostly tired. Tomorrow, I'll conquer Surabaya. Or, you know, try to.
Day 2: Surabaya Scavenger Hunt (and a Spicy Revelation)
- 8:00 AM: Woke up feeling… cautiously optimistic. Managed to get some (mediocre) coffee in the apartment. Need to get proper caffeine.
- 9:00 AM: Headed out to explore! Decided to tackle the House of Sampoerna first. A historical moment for me. The old cigarette factory is absolutely beautiful architecture. The tour – a bit dry, but the architecture is insane. My head kept spinning.
- 12:00 PM: Lunch at a local warung near the House of Sampoerna. Okay, THIS nasi goreng was the real deal. Truly, the best I've ever had. I'm almost ready to weep with joy.
- 1:30 PM: The Kembang Jepun Red Light District – I'm usually hesitant about these kinds of places and I thought this was a bit weird.
- 3:00 PM: Now, about that "spicy revelation"… Decided to be adventurous and order rawon (a traditional black beef soup) for dinner. I ordered it pedas (spicy). They were not kidding. My face turned red, my eyes watered, and I think I saw into the future. Delicious, but a near-death experience for my taste buds.
- 4:30 PM: Needed a break. Ended up in a local cafe to cool down.
- 6:00 PM: Walked back to the apartment, feeling a mixture of exhaustion and amazement. Surabaya is… intense.
- 7:00 PM: Took a well-deserved nap.
- 8:00 PM: Woke up and had a snack, which was a slice of cake I smuggled from a cafe.
- 9:00 PM: Trying to edit photos and send emails, with the Wi-Fi. You can see the frustration building, right?
Day 3: Poolside, Street Art, and Apartment Angst
- 9:00 AM: Poolside time! Finally. The water is refreshing, the sun is beating down… pure bliss. Until… I realized I forgot my sunscreen. Sigh.
- 11:00 AM: The pool was lovely. Time to check out some street art. I'm obsessed with it.
- 12:30 PM: Lunch: I tried the hotel restaurant at the bar, which was a mistake. The food was bland.
- 2:00 PM: Back to the apartment. The Wi-Fi is officially mocking me. I'm convinced it's a sentient being with a grudge.
- 3:00 PM: More naps because I'm very tired.
- 4:00 PM: Trying to find a decent cafe.
- 5:00 PM: Found a great little place.
- 7:00 PM: Ordered delivery. This time, I got something not spicy.
- 8:00 PM: Packing.
- 9:00 PM: I'm ready to leave.
Day 4: Departure and Reflections (Mostly on the Wi-Fi)
- 6:00 AM: Woke up! It's over.
- 7:00 AM: Last check of the the apartment.
- 8:00 AM: Goodbye.
- 8:30 AM: Off to the airport.
- 9:00 AM: Reflecting: SKY53? A mixed bag. The view? Unbeatable. The Wi-Fi? Deserves its own travel horror story. Surabaya? Wild, wonderful, and utterly unforgettable. I'll be back. Maybe I'll bring my own router next time. And definitely learn a few more Indonesian phrases. Sampai jumpa! (Until we meet again!)
So, what *is* "That Whole Thing" anyway? Honestly, I'm still lost.
Why is "That Whole Thing" so darn difficult? Like, is it *supposed* to be this hard?
What's the *best* way to approach "That Whole Thing?" Asking for a friend... cough cough... myself.
I keep getting stuck. Like, completely and utterly STUCK. What do I even *do* at that point?
What about all the *negative* feelings? Like, the really, *really* bad ones? How do I handle *those*?
I'm afraid of making a mistake. What if I mess everything up?!
How do I know when I'm *done* with "That Whole Thing?" Is there an end?
So, should I just give up then?
