Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta

Located on Jakarta’s famous Bundaran roundabout with views of Welcome Monument, the Mandarin Oriental has one of the city’s best locations, with easy access to all the major cultural and historical attractions. Boasting lavish contemporary style with marble floors, creative lighting and clean minimal lines, the design features Indonesian accents such as hand-embroidered textiles and authentic artefacts to soften the effect. Owing to Jakarta’s notorious traffic, journey time from the airport can take anything from 45 to 90-minutes during peak times.

The 272 spacious rooms and suites have an indulgent feel with large seating areas adorned with silk cushions, teak panelling, marble bathrooms with deep-soak bath and rain shower, separate WC, walk-in dressing rooms and fresh flowers. Standard amenities include air-conditioning, flat-screen satellite TV, stereo sound system, iPod dock, DVD player, CD player, minibar, fridge and safe. Wi-Fi is chargeable. Suites include a master bedroom, living room and dining area and separate study, while the Mandarin Suite offers penthouse luxury living with a separate lobby area, kitchen and dining for up to 10 guests. Those staying in a Club Room or Suite have access to the Executive Club Lounge on the 21st floor for complimentary refreshments throughout the day.

There is a range of sophisticated dining options including French cuisine at Lyon; Cantonese dishes at Li Feng and all-day international dining at Cinnamon. For cocktails and live music head to the chic Mo Bar, while poolside refreshments are served up at Azure. Guests can enjoy an outdoor landscaped pool; state-of-the-art fitness centre with sauna, steam room and trainers on request or opt for a relaxing treatment in one of the spa’s wellness rooms.

With a team of friendly and attentive staff, the Mandarin Oriental offers a comfortable and opulent base for exploring Jakarta.