Sheraton Bandara Hotel
Jakarta, Java

The Sheraton Bandara Hotel is a warm and friendly hotel which instantly makes you feel welcome as you enter. With a grand marble entrance hall, large chandeliers, plump red cushions and dark wood furniture adorned with flowers, the colonial design and traditional British style, with the piano bar in the background, makes for a perfect place to relax on arrival after a long flight!

The hotel comprises of 225 spacious guest rooms including 16 suites, and since they have recently undergone a refurbishment they are very simple in design but fresh and comfortable in feel. There is an inviting pool which is set against a backdrop of a large lake and lined with relaxing lounge beds. The wellness centre is a short walk away and houses a modern, light and airy gym, a dance studio, plunge pool, outdoor pool, sauna, steam room and spa. There’s also a business centre, mini shopping mall, entertainment rooms, games room, money exchange counter and ATM. Anything and everything one could need!

This is the perfect hotel for a stop-over in Jakarta when in transit – a convenient place to re-group before or after a long-haul flight. And being only 15 minutes from Soekarno-Hatta International airport, you’ll always be on time for your flight. It feels very peaceful here despite the highway on the far side of the lake, which you cannot hear at all; it is a little haven!

When preparing to travel, lay out all your clothes and all your money. Then take half the clothes and twice the money.
Susan Heller