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Hotel Indonesia:

Djakarta was the gateway to the archipelago of Indonesia at this time in the early 1960's. To its tranquility, its grandeur, its dances and its feasts were becoming well recieved with the International Travellors.

On the Islands of Indonesia (Sumatra, Java, Bali and a thousand others) you were able to discover a sysmetry and balance of great beauty. In the spectacular Magic Lion Dance of Bali, good and evil move to the same rhythm - in homes you were able to discover the colors and random patters of the forest in batik drapery - in the wildrest celebrations there were the peaceful spirit of the giant granite buddhas of the forest. Symmetry and balance ...all opposites are the same. The guest were able to find much of the islands at the Hotel Indonesia. Handwoven batiks, giant ivory tusks curving over our festive hall, oriental garndes, an the gentle peopel who are our staff welcome the guest to the subtle delights that are Indonesia

Location:

Jakarta, Indonesia

This location was the key to the Spice Islands of the past to the Indonesia of the Future at the time. Deisgned to be ahead of its time in service, comforts and the most current innovations were applied to this Hotel under the direction of Neal Prince, who was the Lead Interior Designer. This Hotel Indonesia was the showcase for the riches of Indonesian traditions and rich culture. One of two magnificent properties in Indonesia, which was managed by Inter-Contonental Hotels at the time, the Hotel Indonesia held all of the worlds of Indonesia ...past, present the furthre. 

Architect:

Lead Interior Designer:

Neal A. Prince, R.A., A.S.I.D, Lead Designer

V.P. of Graphic and Interior Design Department, InterContinental Hotel Group 1960-1985

Lobby:

The new and old, a balance and symmetry

Rooms:

In 1962, this Hotel was the tallest building in Indonesia. Being 450 room hotel is the high centerpiece of Oriental gardens and pools. Each room is air-conditioned and panelled in teak. Many have balconies with a memorable view of Djakarta. For the guest convenience, there is a complete range of shops and services at the hotel from valet and laundry to the island's most complete gift shop.

 With views looking upon the very larger pool and every cosmopolitan luxury that was offered in 1960. The property is located on the major boulevard, near the embassies.

This image illustrates that the rooms were far from ample to lavish - one of their many suites at the time when the Hotel opened in 1962.

How does Mr. Prince's identify an outstanding Hotel?

Response: When you arrive at the Hotel, telephone room service and order a club sandwich to be delivered to your room. Once the room service had delivered your requested club sandwich, take a moment to access how it was prepared, what materials they used to create your club sandwich and then taste the sandwich. Mr. Prince firmly believes, from 55 years of travelling around the world that if a Hotel is able to prepare the "simple" club sandwich correctly, then that Hotel is being operated correctly.

Restaurants/Lounges:

Nirwana Supper Club:

Nirwana Supper Club was the most popular supper club in Indonesia at the time.

Restaurant Orientale:

The Restaurant Orientale was a restaurant which was filled with high art from the Far Eastern edges of the area to offer the most Far Eastern cuisine in the region. The Restaurant Orientale creates the subtle change of Indonesian and Chinese specialties.

Ramayana Restaurant:

This restaurant showcased the various International cuisines that were being offered at the time. This restaurant was a very successful restaurant at the time. There is, in the Islands, an annual epic festival of 500 dancers. Its name is Ramayana and Ramayana is the theme of their international resturant. Here, dancers, birds and flowers are captured on mosaics...European chefs hold court over haute cuisine. And here, travellers celebrate their arrival to the Spice Islands.

Pool Area:

The Hotel Indonesia's fabulous pool, with refreshments served on the terrace

Meeting Facilities:

The Bali Room, being the headquarters for international conventions and state dinners, was also able to accommodate 1,000 persons. It is entirely flexible and was able to arrange for on-stage performances.

The Bali Room seen here above with the stage, stereophonic sound and cinemascope was already able to be arranged for banquets or large receptions for the guest to hold meetings or entertain for their pleasures.

Formal Ballroom:

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