"Revival of a Landmark"
Hotel Indonesia has been a well known hotel since the 1960's and is a landmark in Jakarta, Indonesia. It is the first five star hotel in Jakarta and because of its history has been declared as national heritage by the local government. After complete remodelling, the hotel will be reborn in its natural beauty and continue its legacy under Kempinski management.
Location
INDONESIA
Indonesia boasts the largest archipelago in the world. Indonesia is also the fifth most populous nation in the world. The five main islands in Indonesia are as follows - Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi and Irian Jaya. Indonesia's 190 million inhabitants composed of 300 ethnic groups speak an estimated 583 different languages and dialects. The present Indonesian culture reflects a perfect blend of indigenous customs and a plurality of foreign influences.
JAKARTA – the vibrant capital
Jakarta, is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. Located on the northwest coast of the Java Island, it has an area of 661.52 km² and is currently the eleventh largest city, fifth largest metropolitan area and ninth most densely populated city in the world. Home to over 10 million people, Jakarta is always bustling. Skyscrapers, single story residential houses, modern apartment complexes, survivalists’ shanties, luxury shopping malls - all coexist in this city.
Jakarta is extending its hospitality and beauty to you through Hotel Indonesia Kempinski. It is the jewel of Indonesia which serves not only as the capital of the country but also as the center of entertainment and cultural activities. It is a city full of desire to grow and present its diversity in its true nature.
Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta
Jl. MH Thamrin No. 1
Jakarta 10310
Indonesia
Tel: +62 21 23583800
Fax: +62 21 23583801
e-mail: reservations.jakarta@kempinski.com
Distances to/from the Hotel
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport - 40 minutes
Stock exchange - 10 minutes
Downtown - next to the German & British embassies
Located in the Central Business and Embassy District
Accessibility by road and air
Bogor - 48 km
Bandung - 128 km
Yogyakarta (Borobudur temple) - 443 km via car or 1 hour flight
Bali (Denpasar) - 1.5 hour flight
History
Hotel Indonesia
The site of the current Grand Indonesia was previously occupied by Hotel Indonesia and Hotel Inna Wisata. Hotel Indonesia was the first five star hotel in the archipelago. It offered international standards and through its sophistication created recognition amongst other leading hotels worldwide. The building development was initiated by the first president of an independent Indonesia, President Soekarno, who was also an architect.
Grand Indonesia is a premium mixed-used property development located in the heart of Jakarta. The complex spans over 7ha of land and consists of the completely remodelled Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta, the prestigious 59-storey Kempinski Private Residences, Jakarta's tallest premium-grade office tower - Menara BCA and the luxurious Grand Indonesia Shopping Town.
Shopping
Re-inventing the shopping experience - Grand Indonesia Shopping Town
Slated to become the icon in the Indonesian retail scene, Grand Indonesia Shopping Town delivers the ultimate, trend-setting shopping, dining and entertainment experience spread over more than 250,000 square meters in eight levels. The Shopping Town consists of two blocks linked by a multilevel bridge and zoned into three specialized districts to cater to individual needs.
Specialty District: Spanning the first three levels of the mall, this zone features posh, luxurious interiors with cozy lighting and refined details aimed at heightening the shopping experience for well-heeled shoppers visiting the high-end retail brands situated in these floors who appreciate the exclusivity and refinement in their daily routine.
Main Mall District:The next three levels of the mall will exude a vibrant and trendy ambiance. As the main thoroughfare of the mall, this zone will be bustling with shoppers looking out for the latest trends in casual and executive fashion, as well as health, beauty and general merchandise for the cosmopolitan shopper.
Crossroads of the World: The top two levels will become the highlight of the Grand Indonesia Shopping experience. Created and designed by world leading theme park designer Gary Goddard Entertainment, the crossroads of the World will be another masterpiece that is set to wow tourist and local audiences by offering a cross-cultural experiential shopping experience.
Destination Jakarta
Historical Batavia
Explore the romantic historical Batavia, starting from Taman Fatahillah, to the nearby museums up to Sunda Kelapa Harbour.
Ancol Dreamland Amusement Park
This vast 300 hectares of ocean-side park includes a comprehensive marine attraction like Dunia Fantasi Theme Park, Gelanggang Samudra Sea-animal Performance, and the Seaworld Marine Park.
Monas (National Monument)
Monas, the best known landmark of Jakarta, gives you the freedom to view the city from its observation deck, 137 meters above ground.
Surabaya Street
500-meter long of open air antiques market offers you unique shopping experience. This is the place to bargain for exotic treasures!
National Museum
House for a great range of prehistory, archaeology, cultural and historical relics, the National Museum displays a collection of 109,342 objects.
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah
It's a beautiful miniature of Indonesia where you can enjoy a quick tour to the 33 provinces in Indonesia displayed in separated “Anjungan”. Add to your knowledge by visiting the “Keong Mas” Imax Theatre.
Ragunan Zoo
It is a 185-hectare city zoo with a comprehensive collection of wildlife from
throughout Indonesia and around the globe, including a special section called the Schmützer Primate Center.
Kemang Area
Primarily appealing galleries are lined in Kemang’s main street, where you can find fine handicrafts and stylish furniture shops and also Batik boutiques to complete your quest for Indonesian original taste.
Thousand Islands
White sandy coast, clear blue ocean and multicolored coral reefs and fish with a touch of golden sun. This awaiting scenery will welcome you in the range of more than 100 islands that lie in Teluk Jakarta Ocean.
Please click here to view the hotel map indicating all of these attractions