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Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta
Jakarta, Indonesia · Kempinski · High Luxury
Inaugurated on 5 August 1962 by President Sukarno to host the Fourth Asian Games, Hotel Indonesia was Southeast Asia's first five-star hotel, designed by American architect Abel Sorensen in an L-shape intended as an embracing gesture to the nation. After closure and total redevelopment, it reopened in 2009 under Kempinski management, directly facing Bundaran HI, the roundabout named after it.
- 289 rooms
- Opened 1962
- Neighborhood: Bundaran HI
- Rooms from 473 sq ft (44 m²)
- Architect: Original Hotel Indonesia building designed by Abel Sorensen and Soedarsono; current Kempinski-branded hotel occupies the historic site
About Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta
- Hotel Indonesia is Southeast Asia's first five-star hotel, built in 1962 as a deliberate act of nation-building by President Sukarno — who wanted to show the world an independent Indonesia could stage international events at international standards.
- The building was designed by American architect Abel Sorensen in an L-shape symbolic of an embracing gesture; in 1993 the Jakarta government declared it a cultural heritage site, one of the few operating hotels on the island of Java to hold that status.
- The roundabout immediately in front — Bundaran HI — is formally named after the hotel and anchors Jakarta's symbolic centre; the Selamat Datang (Welcome) Monument at its centre was commissioned by Sukarno in 1962 for the Asian Games the hotel was built to serve.
- After closure in 2004 and full redevelopment, it reopened on 20 May 2009 under Kempinski — Europe's oldest luxury hotel group, founded 1897 — a pairing of Indonesia's oldest prestige address with the continent's oldest luxury brand.
- Entry-level rooms start at 473 sq ft (44 m²).
History
Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta is the Kempinski-branded incarnation of the historic Hotel Indonesia site, opening in 2009 after the original landmark was redeveloped. Kempinski describes it as an iconic 5-star hotel overlooking Bundaran HI and directly connected to Grand Indonesia Mall, with a prominent position in central Jakarta. The hotel is known for its mix of classic landmark address and modern luxury positioning, plus a strong dining program and the 17th-floor Kempinski The Spa. The official site frames the property as part of a “History of Splendour,” underscoring its landmark significance in the city.
Inaugurated on 5 August 1962 by President Sukarno to host the Fourth Asian Games, Hotel Indonesia was Southeast Asia's first five-star hotel — designed by American architect Abel Sorensen in an L-shape intended as an embracing gesture to the nation.
The setting
Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta occupies Jalan M.H. Thamrin No. 1 at Bundaran HI — the iconic roundabout that takes its name from the hotel and is centred on the Selamat Datang Monument, commissioned by President Sukarno in 1962 to announce independent Indonesia to the world. One of Southeast Asia's first five-star hotels, it is directly connected to Grand Indonesia Shopping Town, with the National Monument around 10 minutes by transit, the National Museum of Indonesia roughly 14 minutes, and Istiqlal Mosque about 16 minutes. Thamrin's position at the symbolic and commercial axis of the capital — astride the city's main MRT corridor — makes this the most historically resonant luxury address in Jakarta.
Restaurants and bars
- Signatures Restaurant — Restaurant
- Paulaner Bräuhaus — Restaurant
- OKU — Restaurant · Omakase
- Kempi Deli — Café
- Sky Pool Bar & Cafe — Poolside
- Lobby Nirwana Lounge — Bar
Experiences
- Kempinski The Spa — Luxury spa on the 17th floor with skyline views; treatments draw on time-honoured Indonesian rituals.
- Sky Pool Bar — Light bites with panoramic rooftop views.
Amenities
- Kempinski The Spa on the 17th floor
- Rooftop pool with skyline views
- Fitness centre
- Executive Club Lounge access for select room categories
- Direct connection to Grand Indonesia Mall
- Views over Bundaran HI
- Five versatile event venues
- In-room dining and seasonal dining offers
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Kids' club
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