As the capital city of Indonesia and the center of urban lifestyle, Jakarta will host several public and private events on the New Year’s Eve. If you plan to celebrate New Year at the Big Durian, be prepared to book for accommodation close to the places, so you don’t even get stuck at the traffic.
Here are a couple recommendations for hotels in downtown Jakarta located near where the fun is at. Also, take benefit of end-of-year deals with discount rates of up to 30 percent.
- Fairmont Jakarta Hotel
Fairmont Jakarta Hotel is situated on a strategic place in Jl. Asia Afrika at Senayan, Central Jakarta, next to the famous sports complex Gelora Bung Karno. The hotel is 30 kilometers away from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, and only around 14 kilometers from Halim Perdanakusuma Airport in East Jakarta. Hail a taxicab from the airport to get the quickest and most convenient means to arrive at the hotel.
- Hotel Borobudur Jakarta
Should you chance to attend a New Year’s Eve celebration around Pasar Baru, you can stay at this hotel located on Jl. Lapangan Banteng Selatan.
Launched and inaugurated by Indonesia’s first president Soekarno on March 1974, the hotel maintains its architecture as one of Jakarta’s historical buildings. Feel free to bring your children here as it comes along with children pool, kids club and children play area. You may also take them to sing along at the resort’s karaoke facility. If you’re a vegetarian, don’t stress because this hotel provides a broad selection of vegetarian dishes to your breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- The Sultan Hotel
The hotel named Jakarta Hilton International is located on Jl. Jendral Gatot Subroto at Senayan, Central Jakarta. It is a perfect location to stay for those who are planning to attend New Year’s Eve celebration at Jakarta Convention Center, Plaza Semanggi, or Sudirman Central Business District (SCBD).
- Pullman Jakarta Central Park
Soundproofed rooms at this hotel will make sure you have asleep after partying all night long.
This hotel is located on Jl. Let. Jend. S. Parman at Grogol, West Jakarta, encompassed by luxurious shopping malls like Central Park Mall, Neo Soho Mall, and Mall Taman Anggrek. You’ll only have to take about five minutes of walking to return to the hotel after attending celebrations at the malls.
- Manhattan Hotel
Pamper yourself after a New Year’s Eve by frightening at the resort’s outdoor pool and sauna. You may also burn off some calorie out of your holiday by working out at the resort’s physical fitness center.
For all those that bring their family to remain, Manhattan Hotel provides family members and connecting rooms which are available upon request.
