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Novotel Semarang
Jalan Pemuda, opposite Paragon Mall
76
Guest sentiment
A 4-star Novotel on Jalan Pemuda directly across from Paragon Mall, about 150m from Lawang Sewu and 2.5km from Semarang's Kota Lama old town.
Last updated August 12, 2026
Novotel Semarang sits on Jalan Pemuda, the city's main commercial street, directly across from Paragon Mall and close enough to walk to the Lawang Sewu landmark building. Rooms span Standard through Executive categories plus a Superior Suite, all with a working area and either pool or city view, alongside a swimming pool, fitness centre, traditional spa, kids corner, and an 8-meeting-room ballroom that seats up to 1,000. Guests consistently praise the central location and friendly, attentive staff, though a recurring theme in reviews is that furnishings and bathroom fixtures show their age and that street noise carries into some rooms at night.
How guests rate it
- Location90
- Service82
- Rooms68
- Food & breakfast76
- Value74
| Address | Jl. Pemuda 123, Semarang 50132, Central Java, Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Brand Sub Brand | Novotel |
| Neighborhood | Jalan Pemuda, opposite Paragon Mall |
| Star Rating | 4 |
What ALL – Accor Live Limitless status gets you here
- Complimentary breakfast or lounge access for ALL Diamond members at participating hotels, per ALL - Accor Live Limitless program terms
- Room upgrades for Platinum and Diamond members, subject to availability
- Late check-out until 4pm for Diamond members, subject to availability
Pros
- Directly opposite Paragon Mall on Jalan Pemuda, Semarang's main commercial street
- About 150m from the Lawang Sewu landmark and 2.5km from the Kota Lama (Old Town) district
- 4.4/5 ALL Rating from 272 reviews
- Swimming pool, fitness centre, traditional spa and a kids corner on-site
- Friendly, attentive staff cited consistently across recent reviews
Cons
- A recurring theme in reviews is aging furniture and bathroom fixtures needing updates
- Some rooms suffer from street noise (motorcycle traffic) given the busy Jalan Pemuda location
The research view
What the research keeps finding
Themes that came up again and again across independent reviews — not a single opinion, but the patterns that repeat.
Consistently praised
- The opposite-Paragon-Mall, near-Lawang-Sewu location is the most consistently praised feature
- Staff friendliness and quick check-in come up repeatedly in reviews
- The property recently drew a detailed Indonesian-language video review covering room and bathtub details
Worth knowing before you book
- Multiple reviews describe the facilities and furniture as dated relative to the room rate
- Soundproofing from the busy Jalan Pemuda street is a recurring complaint
- Third-party sites report differing room counts (roughly 170-177); the property's own Accor page does not publish an aggregate figure, so no specific room total is claimed here
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How we researched this
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Frequently asked questions
Is Novotel Semarang centrally located?
Yes -- it sits on Jalan Pemuda, Semarang's main commercial street, directly across from Paragon Mall and about 150 metres from the Lawang Sewu landmark, with the Dutch colonial Kota Lama old town roughly 2.5km away, making it an easy base for both business and sightseeing.
Are the rooms at Novotel Semarang modern?
Rooms are spacious and functional with a working area and pool or city views, but several recent reviews describe the furniture and bathroom fixtures as showing their age, and note that street noise from Jalan Pemuda can carry into rooms at night despite the otherwise convenient location.