Cinere Segala

Bordering Central Jakarta along Jl. Sudirman, South Jakarta is home to the city's Central Business District aka CBD or Golden Triangle.

These widely used terms describe an area which is clearly defined by the city's 3 busiest thoroughfares - Jl. Rasuna Said, Jl. Gatot Subroto and Jl. Sudirman. It is within these boundaries that the majority of Jakarta's skyscrapers, five star hotels, banking institutions and luxury apartments are located. Easily the city's 'fast track' this area boasts numerous upscale cafes, wine bars, ethnic restaurants and pubs - making it home to 'power lunches' as well as trendy places to just 'chill' after a hard day's work.

South Jakarta is also home to Blok M shopping area as well as the exclusive and expat dominated residential areas of Pondok Indah and Kemang. Blok M's most prominent place of business is the Pasaraya Grande Mega Department Store.

The street markets in this area are fascinating to wander through on your way to the air conditioned comfort of Pasaraya Grande. Both Pondok Indah and Kemang boast numerous fine dining establishments and some shopping centres. Kemang is the more reasonably priced area as far as housing is concerned and is the scene of a very comfortable "lifestyle".

On weekends this previously quiet residential area is particularly lively. Pondok Indah is the home to many of the truly rich of Jakarta and being an 'expat enclave' many of Jakarta's International Schools and Pondok Indah Mall are located in this area. FYI, in order to remain objective, hotels are listed in alphabetical order. We don't favor any hotel for any reason.

Located in the exciting Blok M area, Sofitel's Gran Mahakam Jakarta is ideally situated - 15 minutes from the central business area and within an easy walk to two of Jakarta's favourite shopping centres: Pasaraya and Blok M Plaza.Befitting it's location in one of Jakarta's premier residential areas, the Gran Mahakam Jakarta is comfortably luxurious without being pretentious.Featuring 149 rooms & suites that blend a continental design together with modern facilities and conveniences to produce an ambiance of understated elegance in a very convenient location.

With its prime location in the heart of Jakarta's vibrant upscale neighbourhood of Kemang, the Grand Flora Hotel Jakarta is a delightful boutique hotel offering convenience and style at very competitive rates. Guestrooms and suites are clean and comfortable with a contemporary European flair that is elegant without being pretentious while the service that is sincere, personal and friendly. All in all a good hotel, good value for money.

Hidden away in the fashionable Kemang area with 250 rooms and suites, the Grand Kemang Hotel is a delightful hotel. Luxurious without being pretentious the Grand Kemang Hotel has many of the facilities and all of the amenities of an international hotel. Rooms are larger than average, comfortable and very nicely appointed and the staff is genuinely friendly and helpful. All in all a fine quality hotel that shouldn't be overlooked by value conscious travelers.

Uniquely located in the heart of Jakarta's Central Business District - 10 minutes from most office buildings in the CBD and adjacent to the only golf course in the city centre and only a short walk from the trendy Plaza Senayan - the five star Hotel Mulia Senayan offers a great location and luxurious accommodation.Impressive is the word that comes to mind when entering Hotel Mulia Senayan massive lobby. The hotel has quite a collection of sculptures, paintings, ceramic and glass pieces on display in both public spaces as well as in the well appointed and generously sized guests rooms. Indeed guest rooms are the largest hotel rooms in the city that come equipped with every modern convenience the well connected traveler needs for a successful business trip.And with its extensive range of dining options, the Hotel Mulia Senayan is a great place to entertain friends & colleagues.

Superlatives come easy for the The Sultan Jakarta (formerly Jakarta Hilton) - the Grand Dame of luxury hotels in Jakarta. Since it first opened in 1972, the hotel's size, coupled with its enviable location and range of facilities and services has made it one of Jakarta's favourite business hotels.Set on some 20 hectares (35 acres) of lushly landscaped tropical gardens at Semanggi interchange - where Jl. Gatot Subroto intersects with Jl. Sudirman, the Sultan Jakarta is perhaps the best located hotel in the city. As well just behind the hotel is the Jakarta's premier meeting venue, the Jakarta Convention Centre - giving convention and meeting planners unparalleled flexibility and facilities.For business travelers who will be in Jakarta for more than a few weeks, The Sultan Residence is also just behind the hotel, long recognised as the preferred address in Jakarta.

6. Hotel Ambhara right in front of Pasaraya Grande and Jakarta central bus terminal Blok M.