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JAKARTA’S
TOP HOTEL SUITES
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PRESIDENTIAL SUITES
by Gerald Chew
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JAKARTA
A vibrant Asian metropolis city shows
off its most elegant accommodation
Dubbed the ‘Big Durian’, Jakarta city
overflows with different cultures, a
vibrant nightlife, flavourful food and
retail markets
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Jakarta: a city of wide
contrasts. An incessant urban
landscape fuelled both by
ancient traditions and a drive
to become the next cutting-edge
city in South-east Asia.
Already attracting global businesses, cosmopolitan migrants and plenty
of tourists, the city is fast developing its own identity — a hint of old
world elegance and cultural heritage blending with an ambitious,
visionary eye to the future. A glance at its landscape, now dotted with
numerous skyscrapers and superblocks, shows that Jakarta aims very
high. The city also offers world-class hotel suites that even the busiest
of travellers can truly enjoy.
Kemang Icon nestles in culture-rich
‘Kampong of Jakarta’ residential
area in the south
Hip Hotel
The Presidential
Suites at ShangriLa Hotel, Jakarta
offer plenty of
space for work
and entertaining
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With their array of business and lifestyle amenities, the two
Presidential Suites at the top two floors of Shangri-La Hotel,
Jakarta attract visitors like world leaders, state officials and
business leaders. Each 3,982-sq-ft suite has a contemporary
ethos, with a welcome foyer, living room, dining room, pantry
and a terrace with views of the swimming pools and garden.
Other highlights include a Jacuzzi, sauna, walk-in closet,
make-up room, dinnerware, fax machine and Wi-Fi, as well as
Bulgari spa products and personal butler service.
Personal assistants can stay in adjoining deluxe rooms that
have connecting doors to the suites. Late check-out times, 24/7
access to the large Horizon Club Lounge, and meeting rooms
with the latest HD TVs or monitors enhance the experience.
An urban oasis set within one
of Jakarta’s upscale residential
neighbourhoods, Kemang Icon
by Alila is an innovative property.
It is hip, ultra modern — avantgarde, even — but this being
Indonesia, it also exudes warmth
and attentiveness.
Designed by Sardjono Sani, one
of the country’s premier modernist
architects, the hotel has eight
courtyard suites and four onebedroom units. These feature water
elements, glass walls, and Art Deco
paintings and artefacts, set against
textures of granite, wood onyx
and metal. Each room is framed by
floor-to-ceiling windows offering
panoramic views of Kemang,
Jakarta’s vibrant and hip enclave
with a proliferation of cafés, upscale
restaurants, art galleries, bookshops
and speciality shops.
A choice between contemporary modern and traditional Indonesian
designs awaits travellers intending to stay at the Grand Hyatt Jakarta
Presidential Suite. Each suite — be it the modern Plaza or the
traditional Majapahit — occupies 3,390 sq ft. Each offers two bedrooms
and a 1,076-sq-ft glass-enclosed terrace that allows comfortable
socialising despite the warm tropical weather. The suites’ spaces are
similar to what you’d have at home — a living room, dining room,
kitchenette and office, along with creature comforts such as a spacious
wardrobe, jetted spa tub and a TV inside the marble bathroom.
Services include personal butler service, express check-in and checkout, access to the 22nd floor Grand Club Lounge for breakfast and
cocktails, and use of meeting rooms for business discussions. >>
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The Grand Hyatt Jakarta’s Presidential Suite
offers a modern, opulent master bedroom
The Monas National Monument symbolises
Indonesia’s fight for independence
Image by uncle.capung
Its landscape, now dotted
with numerous skyscrapers
and superblocks, shows that
Jakarta aims very high
The Welcome Monument at Merdeka Square
was erected in 1962 to welcome visitors of
the fourth Asian Games
Image by Alex Hanoko
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>> With views over Jakarta’s imposing Welcome Monument, the Mandarin
Suite at Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta provides the ideal backdrop for that
afternoon cocktail, executive dinner or intimate gathering. Guests can be
welcomed formally at the foyer, and served from the kitchenette adjoining the
living area, where they can enjoy surround sound or great visuals on the 63-inch
wall-mounted TV. The bedrooms and bathrooms show no compromise in
aesthetics and quality, featuring 600-thread-count Eygptian cotton bed linen,
a deep soaking tub with rain shower and Acqua di Parma spa products.
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Suite temptations at Mandarin Oriental,
Jakarta include a private dining room for
10 and marble bathroom with city view
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The Dharmawangsa guests can learn
a thing or two about traditional
Javanese art
Situated in a quiet residential area,
The Dharmawangsa is designed to
resemble an Indonesian mansion. The
architecture centres on the concept of
linking a series of spaces — the front
veranda, central hall and back veranda;
accented by pools of water and a
magnificent collection of artworks and
antiques from the archipelago.
Although it comes with modern
amenities, The Dharmawangsa’s
Presidential Suite gives a peek into
Indonesia’s past through its design
and furnishings. Cues are taken from
18th and 19th century Indonesian
houses — gilded carvings, wall recess
with candle holders and glass paintings
of shadow puppet characters related
to the Indonesian Lord Bima. Dutch
influences are seen in a 17th century
cabinet, octagonal bathrooms and
four-poster bed. The suite has a master
bedroom and guest bedroom.
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DIRECTORY
Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta
Kota BNI
JL Jend Sudirman Kav 1
Jakarta 10220, Indonesia
T: +62 21 570 7440
F: +62 21 570 3530
Airport transfers in a Rolls-Royce and a welcome bubbly drink of Dom Perignon
make a good first impression on guests at the Hotel Mulia Senayan Duke Suite.
At 6,394 sq ft, the suite comprises two separate wings for living and entertaining
areas. From the king-sized bed to the quiet extravagance of the private massage
room, the design seems to emulate the furnishings, accoutrements and
magnificence of a European château from another era. Guests will have no
trouble relaxing in a Sherle Wagner 24-carat gold bathtub, a 12-foot bed, silk
and fur bed drapes, and 1,100-thread-count sheets.
Grand Hyatt Jakarta
Jl M H Thamrin Kav 28-30,
Jakarta 10350, Indonesia
T: +62 21 2992 1234
F: +62 21 2992 1345
E: [email protected]
Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta
Jl MH Thamrin, PO Box 3392
Jakarta 10310, Indonesia
T: +62 21 2993 8888
F: +62 21 2993 8889
E: [email protected]
The Dharmawangsa
Jl Brawijaya Raya No 26,
Kebayoran Baru,
Jakarta 12160, Indonesia
T: +62 21 725 8181
F: +62 21 725 8383
E: [email protected]
Hotel Mulia Senayan
Jl Asia Afrika Senayan
Jakarta 10270, Indonesia
T: 0800 1 0 68542
F: +62 21 574 9449
E: [email protected]
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The 40-storey Hotel
Mulia Senayan
overlooks an 18-hole
golf course
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The Presidential
Suite at The RitzCarlton Jakarta,
Pacific Place offers
floor-to-ceiling
windows and lush
interiors
The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Pacific Place is at the heart of
the commercial district with direct links to the Stock Exchange,
upscale shopping malls and prominent business addresses. Its
Presidential Suite offers 3,659 sq ft of space, including a dining
room that can accommodate up to 40 guests. Add to this butler,
culinary and beverage services, and the traveller can easily
host board meetings or intimate parties. The suite also has a
vast master bedroom with connecting grand room, Jacuzzi and
rainforest showerheads, and a variety of electronics from iPod
docks to LCD screens. Access to the Ritz-Carlton Club with its
panoramic city views paves the way for chance encounters with
potential business partners.
The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta,
Pacific Place
Sudirman Central Business District
(SCBD)
Jl Jendral Sudirman Kav 52-53
Jakarta 12190, Indonesia
T: +62 21 2550 1888
F: +62 21 2550 1999
E: [email protected]
Kemang Icon Alila
Jl Kemang Raya 1
Jakarta 12730, Indonesia
T: +62 21 719 7989
F: +62 21 719 8968
E: [email protected]
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