The Dharmawangsa Jakarta: Discreet elegance of Javanese Royalty
updated the 7 October 2015 à 00:04
Stylish without screaming, The Dharmawangsa Jakarta is a 5-star stay with noble hospitality.
The 100-rooms luxury accommodation sits in the upscale residential area of Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta. The surrounding traffic is rarely busy, and the atmosphere of the neighborhood is practically quiet. Yet, the hotel easily connects to the business districts of Sudirman, and within close distance to the hip Kemang area.
Renowned interior designer Jaya Ibrahim – whose portfolio includes villas in Capella Singapore, Aman at the Summer Palace in Beijing, The Chedi Milan, The Nam Hai in Central Vietnam, and more properties in Miami – establishes the glory of royal Javanese in The Dharmawangsa Jakarta. The perfect symmetry and the high ceilings supported by thick columns give an imperial feeling from the very entrance of the complex. Yet, the house staff – most of them are familiar faces for guests who have frequented this hotel for years – balance the majestic ambience with effortless warmth and always genuine smile.
The rooms are all spacious, starting from 66 square meters Executives, to oversized 443 square meters Presidential Suite. Each room comes with a large private balcony, and personal butler.
Majapahit Lounge is everybody’s favorite spot for small scale, intimate gathering. This is where Jakarta’s best Chocolate Martini was invented – it comes with a Hershey’s at the base. Sriwijaya Restaurant serves French cuisine with a modern Indonesian touch. Jakarta Restaurant serves Indonesian, Asian, and Western, with Nasi Liwet as its specialty. The building next door is Club Bimasena with more F&B outlets, an indoor swimming pool, a gym, and a spa.
The ballroom hosts the most stylish events in town – from fashion shows by top-notch designers, classical music recitals, to elegant wedding receptions. The outdoor swimming pool is set amidst a manicured garden, and is large enough for some laps.
Artifacts, antiquities, and historical artworks adorn the whole property down to the very hidden corners. There is no compromise in this case. It takes a whole day to enjoy the whole collection one by one.
The Dharmawangsa Jakarta is an enviable address, with an understated luxury that lies discreetly in its love for history, romance, and royal hospitality of ancient Java. Nothing flashy, nothing glitzy, yet the stay here will redefine the meaning of elegance.
Fun Trivia: The actor who played spiritual guru Ketut Liyer in Eat Pray Love was found while he was working as a staff in The Dharmawangsa Jakarta.
The Dharmawangsa Jakarta is located in Jalan Brawijaya No. 26, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta 12160, Indonesia. (Tel. +62-21-7258181)
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