Tumpatan Nibung Hotels with Gym

Very close and convenient to the airport. Rather than waiting for the free shuttle, we downloaded the Grab app for a fast pickup and ride. The hotel staff were very helpful via WhatsApp in advance of our stay and we appreciated their excellent communication skills in English while we were there. The breakfast was fun and impressive in a beautiful big dining room with lots of fresh food options and jazz music for ambiance. Room was very clean and spacious--we asked for an extra bed so three adults could stay in our room and they actually set it up with two extra beds! Would definitely stay here again going in or out of Medan. There is an ATM in the lobby, very helpful given the challenges of finding money exchangers. Note, the hotel's name has changed--it is now D'Prima Hotel Kualanamu, not Prime Plaza.

Pros: close to airport free airport shuttle at certain times Large room with comfortable bed, seating, large fridge freezer, tea and coffee making facilities, air conditioning A few cafes and a small supermarket within walking distance Cons: Staff speak very little English Fitness room large and well equipped with low quality cardio equipment and weights but had to ask member of staff to switch on electricity. Also there is no air conditioning despite there being an air conditioning remote in there. Opened all the windows but it was like working out in a sauna, virtually impossible. Plus no towels or water so all the machines I used were covered in sweat. Pointless having a gym if you can’t actually use it. Plus it took some time to find as most of the staff couldn’t tell me where it was. We couldn’t take advantage of the airport shuttle as the times are limited. No shuttle after 09.00 until 12.00. We asked if the staff could order a taxi for us and they told us to use the Grab app. Taxi cost 65k. Hardly any toilet paper in room so had to ask for more which the staff didn’t understand It’s a bit of a shame as with a few tweaks and staff training this could be a great hotel