WHERE TO STAY

KERATON AT THE PLAZA – A LUXURY COLLECTION HOTEL

Open since 2012 in the CBD, this 22-floor property connects with the Plaza shopping mall via a passage from the lobby. Each of the 140 luxurious rooms has butler service and huge walk-in showers. There is a 15-metre indoor pool for guests, as well as a 24-hour gym. The hotel’s restaurant, Bengawan, serves Mexican cuisine and there are two sleek boardrooms, one of which is free to use by all guests for two hours per day during their stay. keratonattheplazajakarta.com

ALILA JAKARTA

The 246-room Alila Jakarta, open since 2001, has smart and comfortable rooms offering free wifi and spacious bathrooms. Friendly staff help to create a pleasant atmosphere. The Shanghai Storm restaurant serves well-presented Chinese cuisine. There is an outdoor pool, a gym and a spa, which was refurbished last year. The leisure concierge service includes tailormade sightseeing itineraries and excursions. alilahotels.com/jakarta

KEMANG ICON

For those doing business in south Jakarta, the Kemang Icon is a characterful property with 12 suites offering a good amount of privacy, each featuring a different design and lots of space. The rooftop restaurant, the Edge, offers à la carte room service, and the area surrounding the infinity pool is a glamorous setting for events overlooking the rooftops of the bustling Kemang district. The hotel opened in 2006. alilahotels.com/kemangicon

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON HOTEL JAKARTA-DIPONEGORO

The first Doubletree by Hilton in Indonesia opened its doors in June, in the Menteng district, within easy reach of the CBD. Its 253 rooms are both comfortable and contemporary. The hotel’s ballroom can hold up to 700 delegates theatre-style, and there are seven smaller meeting rooms. The Open restaurant serves up a variety of international cuisines, and there is a 60-metre outdoor pool and a 24-hour gym. doubletree.hilton.com