Understated elegance marks opening of Sheraton’s second Jakarta hotel

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Starwood Hotels has announced the opening of Sheraton® Jakarta Gandaria City Hotel, the second Sheraton to open in the Indonesian capital.The property is just one of many new initiatives currently underway for Sheraton 2020, the all-encompassing plan to make Sheraton the global hotel brand of choice, everywhere.

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Sheraton Jakarta Gandaria City Hotel features 293 contemporary guestrooms and suites, outfitted with the Sheraton brand’s signature amenities and services, including its signature sleep experience. The hotel also features a state-of-the-art fitness center, outdoor pool and an ultra-modern Sheraton Club lounge where Club level guests can enjoy complimentary breakfast and all-day refreshments while taking in panoramic views of the urban skyscape.

The hotel offers a variety of dining options to delight any palate, including Anigre, the all-day dining restaurant serving international cuisine, as well as local delicacies; the lobby lounge where guests can enjoy Paired—the Sheraton brand’s reinvigorated food and beverage program —complete with expertly matched small plates, premium wines and local craft beers; and the pastry shop Cafe Grande.

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“Indonesia continues to be a key growth market in Asia Pacific and is well-suited for the expansion of the iconic Sheraton brand,” said Charlie Dang, Regional Vice President, Southeast Asia, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Asia Pacific. “The opening of Sheraton Jakarta Gandaria City Hotel will help meet the rising demand for high-calibre lodging generated by the influx of business and leisure travellers to Jakarta, the gateway to Indonesia.”

Daniel Fountain / 29.10.2015

Editor, Hotel Designs

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