Westin Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of The Westin Jakarta, marking its first hotel in the capital of Indonesia, which brings business travellers an ideal place for wellness and hospitality during their stay in the heart of the city.
Slated to be the highest hotel in Indonesia, The Westin Jakarta occupies floors 50 to 69 of the mixed-used Gama Tower, boasting 272 well-appointed rooms with uninterrupted views of the city. Designed by Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA), one of the world’s leading hospitality interior design firms, the hotel’s interior design was inspired by natural, organic forms, and textures that interpret the landscape. Illustrated through the chandeliers and artwork, the hotel’s contemporary design features contextual elements, including traditional Indonesian motifs and Ikat patterns in the metal screens.
Four unique dining venues in the hotel serve a variety of culinary options alongside the brand’s nutrient-rich and delicious SuperFoodsRx menus. The all-day dining restaurant, Seasonal Tastes, features local and international cuisine with seven live cooking stations. Set to be a game-changer for Jakarta dining scene, Henshin features Nikkei Cuisine with Japanese-Peruvian Flavours prepared by specialty chefs, as well as a rooftop alfresco bar featuring Crafted at Westin programme, a fresh selection of expertly mixed cocktails infused with natural ingredients and local flavours.
With the brand’s mission to be a partner in their guests’ well-being, the hotel features an idyllic spa as well as a WestinWORKOUT fitness studio, boasting state-of-the-art exercise equipment from world-class brands in an open and well-designed space. The hotel also offers Westin’s Gear Lending programme in partnership with New Balance, allowing guests to pack light and stay fit with New Balance shoes and clothing during their stay.
“We are thrilled to debut the Westin brand to Indonesia’s capital,” says Vincent Ong, senior director, brand management, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Asia Pacific. “With the brand’s focus on the bringing the pillars of well-being to life and commitment to ensure our guests leave feeling than they first arrive, we are confident the opening of the hotel will resonate strongly with the local Jakarta community and guests visiting from around the world.”
The Westin Jakarta also offers a banquet area perched on the top few levels of the hotel with a 200 guest capacity with breathtaking 360 degree sweeping views of Jakarta city. For events and weddings, the hotel offers 3,000 square meters of function rooms including the Java Ballroom on the ground floor with a maximum capacity of 1,500 guests.
“The Westin Jakarta will provide a restorative retreat in the heart of the bustling city with genuine service complemented with the Westin signature well-being offerings that will fuel and energize our guests’ every move,” says Arun Kumar, general manager, The Westin Jakarta.
Situated in Kuningan central business district, The Westin Jakarta is 45 minutes by car from the International Soekarno-Hatta Airport. Guests can enjoy shopping malls and Jakarta’s iconic National Monument nearby. www.westin.com/jakarta
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