Artotel

Surabaya


Someone went to town when they designed this aggressively artsy hotel. We love the foyer area with its melting wax-like columns, the graffiti in the public areas and the cartoon-like art in the bedrooms. Best thing is that all the artworks were produced by emerging local talent. Comfortable, clean and good value.


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