JAKARTA REFERENCE

Central Jakarta & Hotels Within
Central Jakarta is as its name implies central to the life of Jakarta. It is here that The Presidential Palace and many other of the most important government offices are located as well as where most international firms are headquartered.
The main thoroughfare, Jl. Sudirman, anchors Jakarta's Golden Triangle to the west. It is on Jl. Sudirman (and its northern extension Jl. Thamrin) that you will find Jakarta's largest, most prestigious office buildings and luxurious five star hotels. As such, if you are in Jakarta for business this is most probably where you will be spending most of your time and of course, money. (FYI - Jakarta's Golden Triangle is actually in South Jakarta).
The exclusive residential areas of Menteng and Casablanca are located here together with many major shopping malls that feature designer boutiques, beauty salons as well as numerous state of the art health and fitness centres. FYI, in order to remain objective hotels are listed in alphabetical order. We don't favor any hotel for any reason.

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1. Alila Hotel
Hotel Overview"Alila" is a Sanskrit word that means "surprise". The availability of Alila Hotels and Resorts Jakarta today enables a surprisingly different and favorable quality partnership, that can be proven beneficial to all business coming into the capital city of Jakarta.Alila Hotels has earned recognition for its contemporary design coupled with stylish decor and furnishings, as well for its fine dining and cheerful service, setting new standards for the city's hotels.Located in Jalan Pecenongan Kav. 7 - 17, Central Jakarta. Overlooks the national Presidential Palace, the National Museum (Monas) and just 4 km from the city's business district also the biggest Indonesian Trade Center as well as the fair ground of Kemayoran. Alila Hotels offer's a cool, modern retreat for young and urbanities and executives.
Rates: Deluxe Room US$ 114.95 / Executive Room US$ 139.15 (include breakfast)

2. Arcadia Hotel
Ideally located on Jl. Wahid Hasyim, the Arcadia Hotel Jakarta is just a few minutes from many shopping centres, restaurants, banks and government offices. Hard Rock Cafe, Plaza Indonesia, Sarinah Dept. Store, Jakarta Theatre are all within walking distance.One of the first 'boutique' type hotels in Jakarta Arcadia Hotel has been a favorite home away from home for many travelers since 1994.Managed by Accor Hotels, the rooms at the Arcadia Hotel are clean, comfortable & tastefully furnished - that together with friendly & courteous staff adds up to good value for money. Long stay guests will find the size of the suites appealing.
Rates: Standard - IDR 525,140

3. Aston Hotel Senen
Managed by the Hawaii based Aston Hotels, Aston Atrium Senen Hotel & Convention Center brings a refreshing Aloha Spirit to Jakarta. Indeed, every Friday night the hotel holds a Hawaiian Luau by the poolside.But there is more to the hotel than just spirit. This four star property is located in Senen - central Jakarta - close to gov't offices & the central business district. Next door you will find the Atrium Shopping Centre. There is a wide choice of room accommodation sure to fit the needs of most traveler - from generously sized superior rooms geared to value oriented travelers up to executive class suites located on the top floor that give access to the hotel's Executive Lounge.
Rates: Superior US$ 62.00 / Executive US$ 99.00 (include breakfast)

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5. Sari Pan Pacific Hotel
Situated on Jl. M.H. Thamrin in the heart Jakarta's downtown business district, the Hotel Sari Pan Pacific couldn't be better located.
A five star, deluxe hotel, the Sari Pan Pacific offers all the comforts, facilities & services you come to expect from a Pan Pacific Hotel.The Sari Pan Pacific's prime location allows convenient & easy access to government offices, museums and cultural attractions, restaurants and entertainment and shopping (indeed, the hotel is next to the Sarinah Department Store and within close proximity to Plaza Indonesia, Jakarta's most sophisticated shopping centre).
The hotel also offers a wide range of meeting and banquet rooms capable of handling private meetings of just a few people up to a conference for 500 persons.
Rates: Standard US$ 110.11 / Deluxe US$ 129.47 (include breakfast)

According to international restaurant consultancy group Baum +
Whiteman in New York, Korean cuisine is predicted to emerge as a
robust, influential global food trend in 2012, with its distinctive,
punchy flavors penetrating mainstream menus.

While upscale eateries may serve dishes poached or braised in pungent,
spicy kimchee broth, for example, don't be surprised to see
Korean-style fried chicken pop up on the menus of chain restaurants,
says the report released last week.

Kimchi is what baguettes are to the French or what pasta is to the
Italians -- that is, indispensable. A side dish accompaniment to every
Korean meal, kimchee is a fiery, spicy, fermented cabbage marinated in
red chili powder, garlic and ginger, akin to German sauerkraut, only
packed with a wallop of heat.

Celebrity chefs Bobby Flay, Tyler Florence and Chuck Hughes have
become a few high-profile kimchee converts, teaching viewers how to
make quick-style, 'Westernized' versions on food TV. A few popular
applications include stuffing the condiment into barbecued, pork
sandwiches as an Asian-style slaw, a natural combination given that
kimchi and pork also make up the main ingredients in another authentic
Korean dish, kimchee stew.

The report credits the influence of food trucks for pushing Korean
cuisine into the North American culinary consciousness, which over the
last few years has been primarily fixated on other Asian influences --
Thai and Vietnamese flavors.

Entrepreneur Roy Choi's food truck Kogi BBQ, for instance, drew a cult
following in Los Angeles for its Korean Mexican tacos -- traditional,
homemade tortillas stuffed with Korean-style beef -- spawning copycat
trucks all over the country. Their popularity is also widely credited
for putting the spotlight on Korean flavors.

French chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten and his half-Korean wife Marja
have also been spreading the Korean culinary gospel this year in their
PBS series Kimchi Chronicles. Narrated by Aussie actor Hugh Jackman,
the series travels throughout South Korea highlighting the country's
regional specialities.

Meanwhile, the report also points out that since Koreans run most of
the sushi bars in the US, expect more fusion recipes as restaurateurs
gain the confidence to open eateries outside the confines of
Korea-towns. The Korean government, for instance, has embarked on an
aggressive tourism campaign and is reportedly footing the bill for an
upscale restaurant in New York to promote the national cuisine,
according to the consultants.

Seoul transplant Junk Sik likewise become the first gourmet,
'modernist' Korean restaurant to take up residence in New York when it
opened last month.

Other popular Korean dishes include kalbi, marinated short ribs,
bulgogi, marinated beef, and bibimbap, a bed of rice in a traditional
stone bowl, topped with seasoned vegetables, beef, and a fried egg,
bound together by kochujang, a red papper paste.

While American palates aren't quite ready for the paste to become to
become a mainstream grocery store find, the consultants predict,
"...wait until 2013."

Baum + Whiteman creates high profile restaurants around the world and
is the team behind Windows on the World, which sat atop the World
Trade Center.

Source:Yahoo.com.sg

These Singapore bars serve up more than just a good cocktail

Thanks to the recent additions of the Marina Bay Hotel and the
Singapore Flyer, Singapore bars with sky-scraping rooftop are
understandably all the rage these days. However, acrophobes will be
glad to hear that they don't need to go scaling 60 levels to enjoy a
great view along with their drinks. You don't even need to hang around
the CBD area.

We offer up five bars with the most alluring views in Singapore,
including everything thing from the city's staple sky-scraping rooftop
hubs to seaside cocktails.

1-Altitude

No self-respecting " The best Singapore bars with a view" list would
come without the inclusion of 1-Altitude.

Perched at 282 metres (63 levels) off the ground, 1-Altitude is
currently Singapore's highest rooftop bar, and consequently, home to a
bird's eye view of the surrounding skyscrapers as well as an
unobstructed view of the glittering Marina Bay enclave. Thanks to a
combination of stunning views, a stylish crowd and smooth tunes,
1-Altitude has quickly become one of the favourite haunts of the suits
and well heeled from nearby offices.

Tip: When you're here your phone will often receive signals from
Malaysia and sometimes Indonesia, so avoid phone usage lest you get a
nasty surprise in your next phone bill.

Find out what bars - other than 1-Altitude - made our list of best
rooftop bars in Singapore.

Lantern

Lantern, the rooftop bar of the seven-storey Fullerton Bay Hotel is
proof that you don't need to go traipsing up skyscrapers to enjoy a
great view. In fact, the bar's rustic charm, accentuated by the
bespoke outdoor vintage-inspired cabanas and luxuriant greenery, and
anchored by a sparkling blue pool, makes for a picturesque view that's
just as captivating as its surroundings.

The bar's prime waterfront spot also makes it an ideal location to
catch the sea breeze whilst nursing a cold beer at the end of the day.

See our video recap of the DBS Black Top party at Lantern over the F1 weekend.

LeVel33 Microbrewery

Make your reservations early, or be left out of LeVel33. No, LeVel33
isn't one of those places that demand reservations months in advance,
it's simply that popular, and once you get in it's easy to see why.

The Singapore bar's 33rd level spot offers diners panoramic views of
brilliant sunsets and twinkling night skies. The venue's full-length
glass windows ensure that even those sitting indoors get a taste of
the "high" life, but it's the outdoor spots that are truly coveted.

Views alone aren't enough for a bar to survive on; here the excellent
craft beers (brewed in-house) and a menu of well-executed bar bites
match the cityscapes.

See our review of LeVel33's new-and-improved menu. LeVel33 was also
picked as one of our favourite after-work bars. Click to see who else
made the list.

Prive Waterfront Bar

This sleek al fresco bar located on Singapore's only privately owned
island, Keppel Bay, may not be the most convenient location for
drinks, but those making the trip to Prive Waterfront Bar are rewarded
with stylish resort-style décor and beautiful waterfront views.

The bar's good-looking crowd comes faithfully for the great bar food
and drinks, in particular, the eclectic cocktail menu, which features
more than 30 unique cocktails specially concocted by venue's top
mixology team.

Tanjong Beach Club

Although crystal clear waters and sandy white beaches are things
usually reserved for beach holidays, at the ultra-luxe Tanjong Beach
Club, you can almost see yourself in Maldives as you lie back on your
lounge sofa next to the sparkling pools. People migrate here to relax
and take their pick from Tanjong Beach Club's extensive menu of
delicious cocktails and upscale bar fare.

By sunset, the view here are even more breathtaking, and smooth dance
beats give beachcombers and sunbathers a little taste of beachside
tranquillity, a rare luxury in Singapore.

See our other picks for best beachside bars.

Head over to Lifestyleasia.com for full details on the Singapore bars
with the best views in Singapore.

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