Who said all Jakarta rooftops are romantic? This one felt like a nightclub
qponx
2026-01-24
Don't be fooled by the romantic rooftop stereotype! While Cloud Lounge boasts a stunning 49th-floor view of Jakarta, this review reveals its true identity: a loud, nightclub-style party spot. Discover the truth about the hit-or-miss food, disastrous cocktails, and sneaky minimum charges. This no-nonsense guide tells you exactly what to order (hello, Tiramisu!), what to avoid, and how to navigate the experience without getting ripped off, ensuring you know what you're getting into before you go.
Girls, take my advice! If you're looking for a place to quietly nongkrong and chat with your partner, and enjoy a gorgeous night view... definitely don't come to Cloud Lounge! I swear, I wasn't even seated for 10 minutes before my ears were about to be deafened by the live band's speakers[1], you have to shout to talk! This isn't a chill lounge, it's clearly a massive outdoor rave, Anjay! 🙄
To be fair, the view here is truly impeccable, Mantap! 👍 49th floor, a 360-degree unobstructed view overlooking the Jakarta nightscape, and it's breathtakingly beautiful at sunset. Every photo you take looks like a masterpiece, and you'll definitely get a ton of likes on social media. But! That's about it...
The food and drinks are basically a blind box. The Tiramisu we ordered was surprisingly delicious, it melts in your mouth, and my friend described it as"a taste of heaven"[2]. The Wagyu main course was also okay, the meat was very tender[3]. But the pasta my friend ordered was a disaster, incredibly oily[4]. The cocktails were a total disaster zone. A 200k cosmopolitan was sickeningly sweet with no taste of alcohol, you'd be better off ordering a safe Mojito[5]. Oh, and a bottle of water costs 120k IDR. I'm just... so grateful. 🥲
What turned me off the most was the service and that ridiculous minimum charge. The waiters had a sour face the whole time, it took forever to get anyone's attention, and they served the food like they were throwing the plates down, with basically zero professionalism[6]. Plus, there's a strict minimum charge here. Sofa seats can easily cost 1 to 3 million IDR[7], and they might even charge you without you knowing! A total sneaky"assassin" move, just a terrible experience.
A No-BS Guide to Avoiding the Pitfalls 📝
- 💰About the Minimum Charge: Before you sit down, you must! You absolutely must! Confirm with the staff if your seating area has a min. charge and how much it is! Don't be a sucker[8]!
- 🗣️About the Atmosphere: Don't expect to be able to chat, the music is so loud you'll question your existence[9]. It's only suitable for girls who just want to take photos and check in, or those who like a nightclub vibe.
- 🚗How to Get There: The entrance is super hard to find! Ask the front desk in the lobby of The Plaza office building; you have to change elevators twice to get to the 49th floor[10].
- 👗What to Wear: The dress code is confusing. Officially, they say no sandals, but some people have gotten in with sneakers. To be on the safe side, you can't go wrong with Smart Casual[11].
- 👍What to Order: If you want something good, go straight for the Tiramisu[12]. For drinks, just order a Mojito[13]; it's a safe bet.
- 👎What Not to Order: Most of the cocktails, the pasta, and the snacks (like the nachos with a pathetic amount of guacamole[14]). The value for money is terrible.
- Breathtaking 360-degree Jakarta sunset/night views from the 49th floor – every shot is Instagram-gold!
- Their Tiramisu is so good, my friend called it "heavenly"[1] – melts in your mouth, an unexpected delight!
- Forget quiet chats – this is a massive outdoor dance party[2] with a loud live band. Only for nightclub vibe lovers!
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