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Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta
Jakarta, Indonesia · Mandarin Oriental · Grand Luxury
Mandarin Oriental Jakarta opened its doors in September 1978 in an International Style tower on Jalan Thamrin, facing the Selamat Datang Monument, one of the first internationally run luxury hotels in Indonesia. Nias and Batak forms decorate the interiors. It reopened on 8 October 2009 after a full refit, and Astra International bought it in 2023.
- 272 rooms
- Opened 1978
- Neighborhood: Bundaran HI
- Architect: Arkonin Palmer & Turner; Lim; Teo; and Wilkes
- Interiors: Lim; Teo and Wilkes (LTW)
About Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta
- The hotel took its first guests in September 1978 and was inaugurated on 23 September 1979, with Nelly Adam Malik present.
- It was built as a joint venture between Jardine, Hongkong Land and Indonesian partner Jaya Bali Agung.
- It became Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta in 1987, and reopened on 8 October 2009 after a refurbishment.
- Interior motifs draw on Nias and Batak Tapanuli forms, and Astra International bought the hotel in 2023.
History
Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta opened on September 8, 1978, as a joint venture and quickly became a premier meeting venue for Jakarta's society and expatriate community. The hotel underwent a comprehensive renovation, reopening in October 2009 with contemporary design by Lim, Teo and Wilkes (LTW), blending Asian heritage with Indonesian elements. It features International Style architecture inspired by Nias and Batak Tapanuli motifs fused with Western influences.
The setting
Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta occupies a storied position on Jalan M.H. Thamrin directly facing the Selamat Datang Monument and the Bundaran HI roundabout — Sukarno's 1962 welcome sculpture and the symbolic centrepiece of the capital. Grand Indonesia Shopping Town is steps from the lobby; the National Monument lies under 10 minutes by transit, the National Museum of Indonesia about 13 minutes, and shaded Suropati Park an 18-minute walk through Menteng's colonial-era boulevard network. The hotel's position at the junction of Thamrin's commercial energy and Menteng's heritage streetscape — with the city's premier MRT station below — makes it one of Southeast Asia's most coveted luxury addresses.
Restaurants and bars
- Li Feng — Restaurant · Cantonese
- Cinnamon — Restaurant
- MO Bar — Bar
- Azure — Poolside
- The Mandarin Cake Shop — Café
Experiences
- Mandarin Oriental Cake Shop — Handcrafted pastries, artisan breads, signature cakes and premium chocolates made by the pastry chefs.
- Wellness facilities — Fully equipped Fitness Centre, serene spa treatment rooms and an inviting outdoor swimming pool.
Amenities
- outdoor pool
- spa
- fitness centre
- Club Lounge
- meeting facilities
- Sauna
- Butler service
Awards
- Forbes Travel Guide Recommended (2026)
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