How to get the cheapest rates for 5 start hotels in Indonesia, (jakarta and Lombok)?

Comming to Indonesia, would like to know how to get the cheapest rates for 4-5 start hotels. Eg, for Shangrila Jakarta there site quotes me around 900k, can i get this cheaper else where. I heard travel agents in Jakarta airport can offer really great price, if so how much cheaper. PS i will be in Jakarta and Lombok

I live in Jakarta and I know there are a few travel agent counter in Jakarta arrival terminal for international flight.

I booked hotel once in the counter for my family of my wife when they arrive in arrival international terminal. They do give discount and it is almost sure cheaper than if you book by yourself with the hotel.

The counter have all hotel list including daily service apartment in Jakarta, so you will have a lot of options.

But several important things you should remember:

1. the counter only open at office hour, you should check your arrival.

2. get the address and phone number of your hotel, and call them by yourself to make sure confirmation with your hotel (regarding the booking). Ensure you call the hotel, in front of the employee counter

3. The counter will give you voucher hotel, do not loose it, show it to reception desk.

4. there is terms and condition with the voucher, ensure you have the information from the counter (such as refund, extend,cancellation etc)

For Lombok, I believe you have to arrive first in Jakarta, after arrive in Jakarta you can book hotel by using travel agent.
Sheraton Lombok is a good hotel in Lombok

Last word, welcome to Indonesia....

well i m travel agent based at india. i advise u to make ur booking porior to ur arrival otherwise u will face lot of problems getting a accommodation at new place & in case of emergency the cheaper travel agent will try to rob u.I advise u to consult a good travel agent at ur place & make a booking through him.do bargain also on rates.If you have got any q related to travel do feel to contect me at email highlandertours@yahoo.com or highlandertours@gmail.com. wish u a safe & happy journey

I always use this website;
http://www.abahotels.com/
with select country / city / date /select room type /select currency in search box and filter for 5 stars hotel

Good Luck
Andy C.

I have used www.onevacationclub.com in the past. They have very good deals and you can book on line. Have a look for yourself. I find there prices very competitive. I can not check for you as you have given no date. Click on Worldwide Travel - select Hotel bookings and start your search.
Have a good time.

i travel heaps to jakarta and get good rates with asiarooms.com. try.

try http://www.zuji.com/web/content/splash_i...
there are many 4 stars <500K
good luck.