Jakarta, IndonesiaMenteng
Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta
Modernist diplomatic landmark
Menteng Jakarta, Indonesia
Renovated
2009
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Classic LuxeOutside the door
The house
KempinskiModernist diplomatic landmark
Built as Indonesia's national stage for world leaders, it operates as a grand civic hotel overlooking the capital's busiest crossroads.
“Standard rooms are big (475 square feet) and are designed in a relaxed mix of traditional motifs and contemporary plushness.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Commissioned by President Sukarno in 1962, serving as a designated national heritage landmark.
Listed
Floor-to-ceiling skyline windows and attentive service sustain this classic central address.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The guestrooms are spacious and understated, each with bathtubs and floor-to-ceiling windows.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The front doors face the Welcome Monument at Bundaran HI, with direct connections to Grand Indonesia Mall and the MRT.
The rooms
Spacious layouts combine contemporary plushness with traditional Indonesian motifs, framed by expansive views across the bustling central roundabout.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor rooftop pool is set among tropical greenery, with sun loungers looking out across the Jakarta skyline.
The spa
Treatment rooms on the 17th floor look out over the skyline, with rituals spanning traditional Indonesian massage and singing bowl therapy.
The gym
The 24-hour fitness centre on the 17th floor lines up cardio gear and free weights along wraparound panoramic windows.
At the table
Signatures serves regional Indonesian dishes under soaring timber trusses, and OKU prepares contemporary Japanese plates beside an intimate bar.
How it began
Danish architect Abel Sorensen designed the modernist tower, which quickly became an international hub for foreign correspondents and diplomats.
Jakarta
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.