The Shangrila...... I was visiting friend awhile back that come to JKT for business at The Shangrila Hotel. I was there for business and dinner meeting with couple of friends. I was dressed elegantly, polite and professional.

Dinner and meeting went well, I caught up with possibly future boss or business partner as well as old friend I've known for few years - back dated when I was in Australia. After dinner.. we went up to his room for coffee and further discussion - all of us was in mode for business and none of us was drunk nor unprofessional.......We had discussion over coffee and all went smoothly.....

Anyway, I left the room around 10 or 11 PM, can't remember exactly, as soon as the meeting was over. I got to get home before too late because I still have to drive to Skyline Building to fetch my car then to my house in North Jkt - yes,I drove alone and park my car there because I wasn't sure how to get to The Shangrila. But that's not the problem...

As I was thinking about the business meeting, I came out of the lift going toward the main entrance, thinking I should get a cab.... within seconds I was approached by dark clothed security guards ( I assumed security guards ) - I thought no problem... normal procedures in big hotel such as this one.. I went along politely with whatever questions they asked me that I was there visiting my friend for business meeting.

Alas, they asked for my ID and looking and treat me like I was some hooker or criminal ! They asked me to open my bag and I did, only to find my personal belongings and a small box of chocolate that my mate gave me to give to Angel as he knew Angel as well and fond of her.

They asked me as if I took the chocolate despite I already explained to them that it was given !! I also mentioned the name of my friend but forgot the room number as it was not that important to me at the time.... I was there not more than 2 hours !!

I was disappointed with The Shangrila service and treatment.... because I was treated quite baddly and I felt like a total bad person and dirty. I asked them to call my friend, I gave them his full name !! but they didn't make the call but keep looking at me like piece of dirt - what a pair of assholes !! ......they didn't even checked the next person who came out of the lift after me !!!!!!! So not professional !

I was furious when I left the place - and I called my mate to tell him what's going on and he said since he's been staying there often he will speak to the Manager of The Shangrila due to the incident. Nevertheless, I was unhappy and felt humiliated by those security guards who had no common sense and manner toward guests despite what are their business there... whether people come to stay or just having drink or meal or whatever..... they don't have the right to treat anyone rudely ! Especially to the ladies.... what do they think ? A Lady can't come to the hotel without hooking themself ?? candy azz bastard !

I can afford to stay there if I wish to but they didn't think that I supposed. This is the 1st experience I've ever had in my entire time I am in Indo - due to work I travel to all over Indonesia and stayed in so many different hotels from 5 stars to just a shack in the middle of nowhere but none treat me like The Shangrila security guards did !Bozzo ! Big hotel like that for goodness sake - get a pro for staffs will ya ! It was unprofessional and so low..... I don't think my mates will stay there anymore. Neither will I !