Westin Hotels & Resorts debuts in Jakarta

JAKARTA, Indonesia – Westin Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc today announced the opening of The Westin Jakarta, marking the first Westin hotel in Jakarta.

JAKARTA, Indonesia – Westin Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc today announced the opening of The Westin Jakarta, marking the first Westin hotel in Jakarta. Owned by PT Wahana Nusantara a part of Gama Corporation, the opening of the hotel is set to bring the Westin brandโ€™s inspired and innovative wellness initiatives to the capital city of Indonesia.

โ€œWe are extremely proud to extend Westinโ€™s global reach into Jakarta,โ€ said Brian Povinelli, Global Brand Leader, Westin Hotels & Resorts. โ€œThe design, spectacular views, food and beverage offerings and amenities will bring to life the brandโ€™s commitment to guestsโ€™ well-being through a local lens.โ€


โ€œWe are thrilled to debut the Westin brand to Indonesiaโ€™s capital,โ€ said Vincent Ong, Senior Director, Brand Management, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Asia Pacific. โ€œWith the brandโ€™s focus on the bringing the pillars of well-being to life and commitment to ensure our guests leave feeling better than they first arrive, we are confident the opening of the hotel will resonate strongly with the local Jakarta community and guests visiting from around the world.โ€

Slated to be the highest hotel in Indonesia, The Westin Jakarta occupies floors 50 to 69 of the mixed-used Gama Tower, boasting 272 well-appointed guestrooms and suites with uninterrupted views of the city. Designed by Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA), one of the worldโ€™s leading hospitality interior design firms, the hotelโ€™s interior design was inspired by natural, organic forms and textures that interpret the landscape and are translated throughout the hotel through dynamic patterns and materials. Illustrated through the chandeliers and artwork, the hotelโ€™s contemporary design features contextual elements, including traditional Indonesian motifs and Ikat patterns in the metal screens.

โ€œThe Westin Jakarta will provide a restorative retreat in the heart of the bustling city with genuine service complemented with the Westin signature well-being offerings that will fuel and energize our guestsโ€™ every move,โ€ Arun Kumar, General Manager, The Westin Jakarta, adds.

The Westin Jakarta is situated strategically in Kuningan central business district, 45 minutes by car from the International Soekarno-Hatta Airport, an ideal location for business travelers. Guest can enjoy nearby shopping malls as well as the Jakarta iconic National Monument as a destination for tourists.

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