Elmi is actually an "out-of-date" hotel and not commonly-known by younger people, particularly non-Surabaya inhabitants. My first visit here was in late 2010, only to attend a meeting (not staying here). However, I was really impressed with their food (fried noodle, fried prawn, etc). Almost like home-cooking cuisines. It's a rare occassion for me to find good Indonesian foods in... More

Great location..walking distance to tungajuna mall.. Rooms were clean and spacious. Service and staff were courteous and helpful. Big swimming pool..breakfast was nice Always rely on blue bird taxi service to move about. Very few people understand English. More

I checked in the hotel through internet booking. The booking was fulfilled. When I reached there it was about 9.00pm (Indon. time) then I tole them I wanted to have some thing to eat ( dinner) as my wife and me are hungry. The receptionist showed the way to the restaurant. It is beautiful and bit cosy type. Upon ordering... More

Only stayed here for one day, but it was very pleasent. Nice room with good beds and helpfull staff. Free access to a large swimmingpool. The hotel is near Surabaya's largest shoppingcentre. More

Don't go here. I don't want this place to become popular because I love it so much, but since it's in Surabaya and not in Bali (waikiki of asia), I don't have much to worry about. If you like smoking and french toast. This is the place for you. Five ashtrays in my room. I've stayed here many times. Once... More

I went to Surabaya with 2 families, staying in Elmi Hotel for 3D2N. The hotel location is within Surabaya's business district. So, it is quite convenient for most. My first impression was: this hotel is labelled a 3-star, but the amenities can include this hotel to a 4-star. They look aged. But still, if you come here, let's say, 15... More

A good standard 3* hotel in the heart of surabaya and at approx USD45 per night with breakfast great value! Staff were friendly and the coffeeshop worked well as also did the friendly small lobby bar with live music. Rooms were average but well maintained with International TV channels. My only disappointment was the swimming pool at the time was... More