Mas Cerberus
Trims for your FRs. Things have changed in Batam due to influence from Sinkies and Malaysians.
On the hotel room issue Pak can only say that maybe hotel recep took for granted what your cewe say. But then again they're Indons
Pak stayed in the then Island Garden and it's one of the cleanest hotels besides the 5 star ones. Yes it's quite out of the way but near to TOP 100
It all depends on your plans in Batam.
Opposite the hotel is a nice steak house.
For Pak is just relax in hotel and no shoppings. Diner time head to WFC and later Pasifik
Nowadays just stay in Pasifik FOC entry to DISCO