COME early 2015, the 173-key Raffles Jakarta will open its doors in the capital’s commercial hub of Kuningan, offering direct access to Ciputra Artpreneur Centre, a new landmark development dedicated to the art and theatre.
Peter French, president of Raffles Hotels & Resorts, said: “With Raffles Jakarta, we are bringing to Indonesia an authentic expression of Raffles Hotels & Resorts’ philosophy – the hotel has its own individual personality, its own story to tell and a combination of both Indonesian and global influences that give it a unique sense of place. The interpretation and display of Hendra Gunawan’s artwork in this hotel is a truly special tribute to Indonesian art.”
Some of Hendra’s most important works will be exhibited in the hotel’s interiors; an art concierge will conduct walking tours of the Indonesian icon’s art pieces to provide insights into his fascinating and turbulent life.
The hotel’s 173 luxurious rooms and suites, which are some of the largest in the city, are also a representation of the artist’s retreat featuring elegant Indonesian aesthetics and supreme comfort, while the bedroom is kept separate from the lounge to make each guestroom feel like a suite within itself.
Besides the hallmark Raffles Butler service, this newest Raffles outpost is also home to the Writers Bar, a reinterpretation of the revered institution at Raffles Singapore as an oasis of art, Indonesian history, literature and artefacts. The Arts Café offers a selection of Pan-Asian and European dishes from its theatrical show kitchens, whereas Navina – derived from the Indonesian word for ‘fresh’ – provides a more informal poolside setting for light meals, tea or aperitifs amid the lush tropical gardens.
All meetings and social celebration venues, ranging from a private boardroom to the 2,500m2 Grand Dian Ballroom, are conveniently located on level 11, with direct access from the car park and express lifts from the lobby entrance.
Recreational facilities span the Signature Raffles Spa, swimming pools (including a children’s pool and play area), a full-service fitness centre, a yoga terrace, tennis courts, two open air pavilions and a jogging track around and through the lush garden.
To celebrate its opening, guests staying from February 1 to April 30, 2015 can enjoy 25 per cent off the best available rate for rooms and suites.
Raffles Jakarta’s opening will bring the company’s global portfolio to 12 hotels and resorts. Upcoming openings are expected in Jeddah, Sharm-el-Sheikh and Warsaw over the next few years.
