Hotel Indonesia
Occupying 25,082 mx of land, Hotel Indonesia was designed by an American architect, Abel Sorensen, and his wife, Wendy. The hotel was inaugurated on August 5, 1962 by the 1st President Sukarno in preparation for the 1962 Asian Games. The building was declared as national heritage by the local government, Pemda DKI, in 29 March 1993.
Hotel Indonesia went through the big interior renovation between years 2004 and 2009. On May 20, 2009, Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta opened its door again to provide the most luxurious European service and guest rooms in town. The Jakarta’s landmark building is now managed by Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group, Kempinski Hotels, who owns long tradition of managing historic buildings, landmark hotels, and maintaining a unique collection of individual properties. In April 2010, the legendary hotel has managed to be listed as one of the best newest hotel in the world 2010 by Condx Nast Traveler US.
Hotel Indonesia 1st operated in 1962, officially initiated by the 1st President Soekarno as the 1st five star hotels in South East Asia to offer international standards. Right in front of the hotel, which is strategically located in the heart of the capital, stands the “Welcome Statueâ€, intended to welcoming the guests who visited Jakarta on the occasion of the 4th Asian Games in 1962.
The hotel was prepared as the place to stay for state guests, or as the place to host the state dinner. Records have shown that in the early years of the hotel, President Soekarno hosted a dinner for the Philippine’s President Diosdado Macapagal in February 1964. Countless of head of states and international dignitaries had stayed or enjoyed state dinner at Hotel Indonesia.
During its heyday, Hotel Indonesia was the center of many cultural activities. Musical and theatrical performances routinely staged in the hotel, have catapulted several renowned Indonesian artists to stardom, notably, among others, Teguh Karya who was the hotel’s stage manager, Slamet Rahardjo and Rima Melati. In 1969 Hotel Indonesia hosted Miss Indonesia pageant, won by Irma Hadisurya.
In the mid 1970s, the Nirwana Supper Club on the highest terrace of the Ramayana Wing was the venue of choice for Jakarta elites to enjoy fancy dinner, complete with live entertainment by popular musician, local and international. During the same era, even the pool had become the status symbol, especially among the teens.
Hotel Indonesia was designated as a cultural heritage site by the Decree of the Governor of DKI Jakarta No. 475 dated 29 March 1993. The decree commanded that the building and all of its historical assets should be well preserved and maintained.
Due to a major reconstruction of the area, Hotel Indonesia was stopped operating in 2004. and was re-developed with BOT status from government.
The landmark of Indonesia consists of two wings, the legendary Ramayana Wing and Ganesha Wing. Ramayana Wing featured two types of guest rooms: Deluxe room and Grand Deluxe room with range size of 58-62 sqm with total of 129 rooms. Ganesha Wing, a wing designed for premium business travelers operates a total of 160 rooms consists of 1 super secured and bullet proof Presidential Suite, 4 Diplomatic Suites, 6 Salon Suites, 90 Executive Grand Deluxe, and 59 Deluxe room complemented by a lavish Executive Club Lounge at the 7th floor.
Located at the strategic Bundaran HI Hotel Indonesia Kempinski facilities consist of superb five-star facilities, dining and services. Starting from the 3,000 sqm Kempinski Grand Ballroom, opened on March 2008, has successfully held various corporate activities, exhibition wedding and grand events. The beautiful historical oval shaped 1,000 sqm Bali Room, has been operated since September 2008 and has becomes the most prestigious function room in Jakarta. Signatures Restaurant, all day dining with tempting open kitchen concept, Lobby Nirwana Lounge which serves the famous-legendary “Bubur Ayam HI†(Chicken Porridge ala Hotel Indonesia), Sky Pool Bar, located at the rooftop, over viewing the breathtaking scenery of the city, Kempi Deli for the lavish selection of German breads, French pastries, cheese and meat products. The highlight is the Casa D’Oro â€" Italian Gourmet Dining with its impressive collection of wine and Paulaner Brauhaus featuring Bavarian specialties with onsite microbrewery. Next to the rooftop pool and tropical garden, the guest can also relax at world class KempinskiSPA for a rejuvenating treatment.
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