SWISS-BELHOTEL International Hotels and Resorts has expanded its Indonesian portfolio with the recent launch of Swiss-Belhotel Balikpapan.
Soft-opened with 100 rooms in the heart of the city, the four-star property is the 34th hotel in Indonesia operated by the group.
Targeted at business travellers, Swiss-Belhotel Balikpapan is conveniently situated a short distance from Seppingan International Airport and the commercial hubs within the city centre.
Meanwhile, leisure travellers can also take advantage of a mall located just beside the hotel, affording easy access to shopping, dining and entertainment venues.
“Balikpapan is a rapidly growing city with a proud heritage and Swiss-Belhotel International is delighted to open this hotel today,” said Gavin Faull, chairman and president, Swiss-Belhotel International Hotels and Resorts.
Swiss-Belhotel Balikpapan will feature 230 guestrooms and 25 apartments when completed by end-2013.
The new hotel launch brings the Hong Kong-based group’s portfolio to more than 120 hotels and resorts spanning two- to five-star categories across Asia and the Middle East.
Indonesia is Swiss-Belhotel International’s largest market, with 33 hotels in operation and another 56 under development and scheduled to open in the next two years.
