Accor adds another milestone in Indonesia with the opening of 191-key Swissôtel Nusantara – its first hotel in the country’s new capital in East Kalimantan – as well as the entry of its Mövenpick brand in Jakarta with the opening of 256-room Mövenpick Jakarta City Centre.
Garth Simmons, COO of Accor’s premium, midscale, and economy division in Asia, said: “The opening of Swissôtel Nusantara marks a significant milestone for Accor. We are excited to be the first to have a property there. It’s a good location (that) will grow in the next five to 10 years as the new capital grows.”
He noted that the current key markets comprise of government-visiting dignitaries and employees waiting for their homes to be ready, as well as corporate travellers and businesses from the surrounding cities in Kalimantan.
Swissôtel Nusantara integrates the Forest City concept and is nestled within the lush greenery of Forest Park. The hotel features a wide range of facilities, including multiple swimming pools, gym, spa, and kids club, and its strategic location, near the Presidential Palace and government districts, provides convenience for dignitaries and tourists alike.
Mövenpick Hotel Jakarta City Centre – having since transformed from the previous Spark Luxe Jakarta – boasts seven dining venues, with culinary offerings that will position the hotel as a premier destination for food enthusiasts, according to general manager Antoine Weinstein.
Dining options at the hotel include the Ginger Flower restaurant showcasing Indonesian dishes; Wilde Cut Grill & Wine serving premium steak cuts; the 717 Creamery Dessert Bar; Supremo Specialty Coffee & Roastery; La Floriane Bistro; and the soon-to-open Song Xiang Lou with its Cantonese cuisine. There is also the Eldoris Pool and Bar, and Clemente Pavilion, that provide relaxing spaces with terraces overlooking the pool and cityscape.
For events, the hotel offers two contemporary ballrooms and 15 meeting rooms, all equipped with interactive display TVs, digital displays, electronic whiteboards, and video conferencing capabilities.
Mövenpick Hotel Jakarta City Centre is situated in the Pecenongan neighbourhood, which is famous for its local restaurants and street foods, and close to prominent landmarks such as the Merdeka Presidential Palace, the National Monument, key business districts, government offices, diplomatic missions, and the historic area of Kota Tua – all reasons which makes the property a suitable site for a premium Mövenpick brand, remarked Simmons.
