Jakarta

Alila Jakarta

The word “Alila” is related to the Sanskrit word for surprise — and a surprise it is, to find such a sleek, modern hotel in Jakarta, of all places. Designed by the multinational firm of Denton Corker Marshall, Alila opened its doors in 2001 and became Jakarta's first high-design...

Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta

When it comes to hotels, we’re all for novelty, and in these pages you’ll find hundreds of listings to prove it. But there’s also something to be said for consistency. You’re talking about the fulfillment of basic needs, after all, things like food and sleep — not areas where we always feel like ...

Kemang Icon By Alila

Jakarta’s been slow to jump on the design hotel bandwagon. This is not necessarily a bad thing; it just means they’ve missed out on the awkward stages, where comfort was often sacrificed in the name of visual impact, when staffers were expected to look pretty rather than provide any a...

Shangri-La Hotel Jakarta

In Asia, the Shangri-La name connotes a certain kind of utterly maximal hotel, a strong measure of traditional opulence, along with a grand scale that can easily seem intimidating, especially to Westerners who have grown accustomed to 40-room boutiques and intimate country inns. Never fear; this ...

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