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efore InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah opened its

doors at the start of the year, you could say Jakartans

already had their eyes on the luxury hotel. Integrated

within a upscale commercial complex that is linked to a mall,

office tower and a golf course, the stunning undulating structure

stands out from South Jakarta’s skyline with a almost beckoning

presence.

With Jakarta’s population of 30 million people (and growing),

mobility has always been a major bane of the city. Hence, ease

of connectivity to the rest of the city is a major consideration

when choosing a hotel to stay at, especially when one has to

serious traffic jams to get to the airport. The hotel enjoys easy

access to the Jakarta Outer Ring Road Toll Road and is a 45-ride

to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, making it one of the best

addresses for business and leisure travellers.

I found myself relaxing at the exclusive Club InterContinental

Lounge before my check in. Located on the 25th floor, the lounge

is a glittering oasis of refinement with a team of staff moving

unobtrusively to attend to guests’ needs. It serves complimentary

daily evening cocktails, including a mean G&T. I settle for a quaint

seat in the well-curated library. Boasting a panoramic view of the

city and a cosy ambience, it is a much welcomed respite.

InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah’s location

makes it a prime spot to be in to explore the gems

of South Jakarta. By Eve Tedja

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Sugar & Spice restaurant

offers a varied cuisine.

Sop Buntut

at Sugar & Spice

I’m equally pleased with the view from my

tastefully furnished 47 sq m Club International

Room, which is decked in calming colour tones of

cream and gray. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer a

perfect panorama view of the city and a glimpse at

the nearby Pondok Indah Golf Course.

If you are in the mood to explore the

surroundings, ask the concierge for a plethora of PHOTOS

INTERCONTINENTAL JAKARTA PONDOK INDAH