'''Nagoya''', also known as '''Lubuk Baja''', is the main town of Batam, Indonesia.

Understand

Nagoya is the main town of Batam, although like all larger cities, Batam is becoming one continous urban sprawl. The local government would like Batam Center to become the center to business and commerce, but private enterprise has voted for Nagoya. If you want to find international standards of hotels, food or entertainment, Nagoya is the best place to start.

Get in

During peak traffic periods, it takes about an hour to drive from Nagoya to Batams furthest places, such as Tanjung Uncang or Nongsapuri.

Get around

Taxi to Sekupang costs Rp 12.000 per person if you are sharing, Rp 35.000 if chartered. Going to Harbourbay ferry terminal is about Rp 15.000.

See

Nagoya Hill is the biggest mall in Batam and hosted the Matahari departmental store. You can catch a movie at the Studio 21 cineplex here for Rp 25.000.

Short walk to Tanjung Uma.

Wihara Budhi Bhakti - Located at Jl Pembangunan Windsor.

Baitussyakur Mosque - Located at Jl Imam Bonjol, near to Hotel Harmoni.

Do

Buy

For clothing check out Ramayana / Nagoya hill. Sporting equipment is dominated by golf equipment, which can be found in a large sporting store in Nagoya.

Eat

You can find excellent Western food in downtown Nagoya Entertainment District outlets, such as Red Cock, Bistro and Lucy's Oarhouse.

There's also many outdoor food courts (''Pujasera''). The biggest one is the 400 seat Nagoya Food Court, opposite the Hotel Sahid Rashinta. Try '''888 Seafood''' Tofu Claypot, Pork Knuckle, Tom Yum soup or '''New Hai San Seasfood _V_C___C?''' (Tel:+62-811-77-9656) steamed orbfish (______?).

''Pujasera'' A1 is located near Lucky Plaza and opposite A1 is ''Pujasera'' OKI. Both sell wide variety of chinese and local food and there's another '''New Hai San Seasfood _V_C___C?''' branch here. Another ''Pujasera'', Sindo Happy is located at the intersection of Jalan Iman Bonjol and Jalan Windsor.

There's a variety of local food stalls located on the left side of Nagoya Hill entrance where you can find ''sate'', ''ayam panggang'' and ''ikan bakar''.

Drink

The '''Nagoya Entertainment District''' is Batam's most notorious den of sleazy nightlife.

Sleep

  • Hotel Prima Asia. agoya 2000 No. 09-10, Lubuk Baja (Nagoya), Pulau Batam 29432, Indonesia. 62-778-429607, 429608, 429609. 62-778-426389. tandard Rp 125.000, VIP Rp 165.000 (additional Rp 20.000 on weekends). Located behind Centerpoint, it offers acceptable rooms with hot shower and TV, though a few have only wall views. It_fs a good deal if your budget is really tight.

  • Hotel Nagoya Plasa. l. Imam Bonjol, Lubuk Baja (Nagoya), Pulau Batam 29432, Indonesia. 62-778-459888. ttp://www.nagoyaplasa.co.id/check_availability.php. nop 2009. nop 2009. tandard Rp 300.000, Superior Rp 380.000, Junior Suite Rp 600.000, Suite Rp 800.000, add an extra bed costs Rp 100.000. 62-778-456690, 456418. A total of 131 rooms and suites. It is located next to the largest, brand new hypermarket and shopping center in Batam ? Nagoya Hill Shopping Centre. The rooms are stuffed with modern amenities such as refrigerator and mini bar, IDD, private bath and shower, soft touch and master bedside control panel for central AC, TV, radio, lighting, in-house video. Other facilities include a bar & lounge, coffee shop and big screen sport cafe. Well known among modern executives and golfers.

  • Holiday Hotel. l. Iman Bonjol Blok B No. 1 Lubuk Baja (Nagoya), Pulau Batam 29432, Indonesia. 62-778-458616. 62-778-457531. konomi Rp 181.500, Standard Rp 192.500 VIP Rp 220.000, add an extra bed costs Rp 44.000. This is a typical Indonesian Chinese-run midrange hotel. It_fs not gorgeous, but it_fs the best value of its kind. The staffs seem ambivalent to give any discount, even though the room occupancy rate is low. Breakfast included and check out time is 13:00.

  • Formosa Hotel. A8 City Plaza, Lubuk Baja (Nagoya), Pulau Batam 29432, Indonesia. 62-778-426789. 62-778-426722. http://www.formosahotel.com/. eluxe or Superior King S$63/S$68 (weekday/weekends), Junior Suites S$100/S$110 (weekday/weekends), Executive Suites S$130/S$140 (weekday/weekends). This Singapore Dollar friendly 3 star hotel is only steps away from the Nagoya's shopping malls and food courts (''pujasera''). All 110 rooms are fully carpeted, tastefully furnished with soft color and attached sound proof bathroom. The hotel has great modern lobby, spacious rooms but no swimming pool.

  • Goodway Hotel. Jl. Imam Bonjol, No. 1, Lubuk Baja (Nagoya), Pulau Batam 29432, Indonesia. 62-778-426888. 62-778-458057. ttp://www.goodwayhotel.com. Superior S$106, Junior Suite S$107, Executive Suite S$245, Presidential Suite S$860, add an extra bed costs S$35. This 4 star business-class hotel with good location offers 273 rooms and suites. Used to be known as Mandarin Regency Hotel and ever housed one of the better known casinos in Batam island, it_fs quite a grand hotel but a little dated. Nevertheless, it_fs served by a good team of friendly and helpful staffs. The hotel business is not as good as it used to be since the casino ban in Feb 2005. There_fs a restaurant, health centre, swimming pool, pub, karaoke Lounge and saloon. Check out time is 12:00.

  • Regina Inn. ompleks Inti Sakti Bl A/4 Lubuk Baja (Nagoya), Pulau Batam 29432, Indonesia. 62-778-425290. konomi Rp 90.000 Standard Rp 110.000 VIP Rp 130.000. Uninspiring, unexciting, this budget option can be pretty grimy. Rooms are very basic.

  • Sari Jaya Hotel. ompleks Bumi Indah, Lubuk Baja (Nagoya), Pulau Batam 29432, Indonesia. 62-778-451338. 62-778-451342. tandard Rp 185.000, Superior Rp 250.000, Junior Suite Rp 300.000, add an extra bed costs Rp 60.500. This hotel has seen better days. Renovation works are still ongoing and will only finish around end of Aug '07. It has big and spacious rooms, offers standard TV, hot water and breakfast. However, there are some hairline cracks observed on the wall in the room. Daily renovation works end about 17:00 and it_fs not really worth the price unless having a perennial 20%-off special. Check out time is 13:00.

  • Harmoni Hotel Batam. l. Imam Bonjol Nagoya, Batam Indonesia. 62 778 459 308. 62 788 428 168. ttp://www.harmonigroup.biz/hotel/home.php. est rates on official website start at SG$85".Long term rates are available,the hotel is favoured by expats working locally and deluxe rooms can be booked for S$1500 per month>The Harmoni Hotel offers deluxe rooms and junior, deluxe, and executive suites; it also offers the advantage of convenient downtown location and proximity to various activities, including shopping, dining, entertainment and business.

  • Puri Garden Hotel. l. Teuku Umar No.1, Nagoya - Batam 29432 Indonesia. 62 778 458888. ttp://www.puri-garden.com/. est rates on official website start at US$63. 62 778 456333. Puri Garden Hotel is located in the heart of downtown Nagoya in Batam, just 20 minutes from the Hang Nadim International Airport and minutes away from the city's premiere centers of business, entertainment, and commerce.

  • Panorama Regency Hotel. omplek Panorama Nagoya - Batam Island 29432 Indonesia. 62 778 452888. 62 778 452555". url="http://www.panoramaregency.com. Panorama Regency Hotel in Nagoya Batam Indonesia is a four star hotel equipped and elegant decorated to meet our clients needs with modern amenities and facilities for business and leisure.

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