Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta stands at the Bundaran HI roundabout beside the Selamat Datang Monument, the most recognisable address on Jalan Thamrin. It opened in 1962 as the country's first international five-star hotel and has hosted state receptions and diplomatic events ever since, so the building carries a sense of history that the newer towers around it cannot match. Today it offers 288 rooms and suites, an outdoor pool on the roof with city views, a children's pool, a spa, a 24-hour fitness centre and a choice of six restaurants and bars. The hotel connects directly to Grand Indonesia mall, which means that shopping, cinemas and dozens of places to eat are only an escalator ride away, and that rainy afternoons and midday heat are easy to manage.
Location and getting around
The hotel is in the middle of the Thamrin and Sudirman corridor, so business districts, embassies and shopping are all close. The Bundaran HI MRT station is a short walk away, and the MRT lets you cross much of the city without sitting in traffic.
The Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta Cathedral, the National Museum and Merdeka Square are a short ride north. Soekarno-Hatta airport is roughly 44 minutes away by car in ordinary traffic and longer at rush hour, so leave generous margins for a flight. Ride-hailing cars are easy to find at the door.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms and suites have marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and rain showers, and suites add separate living areas and priority check-in. The rooftop outdoor pool has views over the city, and there is a separate children's pool and a poolside bar and cafe. Kempinski The Spa offers treatments based on traditional Indonesian rituals, and the 24-hour fitness centre suits early risers and jet-lagged guests.
Dining is a strength
The six venues include modern Japanese cooking, an Indonesian and international restaurant, a German-style restaurant with house-brewed beer, a deli, a lobby lounge for afternoon tea and a pool bar. Free Wi-Fi is provided in rooms.
Good to know
Parking and the airport shuttle carry a charge, and breakfast is a separate cost unless your rate includes it, so compare rates carefully. The hotel suits couples, families, business travellers and anyone who wants a heritage address with modern comfort. It is one of the pricier choices in this guide, so look for packages that include breakfast, and consider a mid-week stay when business demand is balanced by leisure rates. Ask for a higher floor for quieter rooms and better views of the roundabout and the skyline.
Why stay here
- ✓Rooftop outdoor pool with city views
- ✓Separate children pool
- ✓Six restaurants and bars
- ✓Direct link to Grand Indonesia mall
- ✓Spa with Indonesian treatments
- ✓24-hour fitness centre
- ✓Bundaran HI MRT station nearby
- ✓Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Good questions
Is the hotel connected to a shopping mall?+
Yes, it connects directly to Grand Indonesia mall, which makes shopping, cinemas and restaurants easy in any weather.
How far is it from the MRT?+
The Bundaran HI MRT station is a short walk from the lobby, and the hotel sits on the roundabout beside the Selamat Datang Monument.
Does it have a pool for children?+
Yes. There is an outdoor pool with city views and a separate children's pool, plus a poolside bar.
