It has been several months since I wrote my last blog entry. Things happened in the meantime and I think it is overdue for me to be back on track and write! I have learned some insights and gained knowledge that  'hopefully' could help me create better contents. Fingers-crossed that I could post more frequently and well, enjoy and give your thoughts!

Recently, after I moved to Jakarta and landed myself on an internship I am pretty interested in, I had a chance to indulge in a very short staycation with my mother and brother in one of the newest hotel in Jakarta. Opened for reservation in August last year, The Westin Jakarta has been regarded as the highest hotel in Jakarta for occupying 50th to 69th floor of the tallest building (at the moment) in Jakarta, perhaps Indonesia — Gama Tower to be exact. The Westin Jakarta is located on one of the busiest intersection in Jakarta's CBD, moreover, the hotel has been very crowded lately for hosting countless top tier events.

  

  

  

Newly introduced open wardrobe.

Finished exploring the Premium Room, I looked through the window and found out that the weather was delightfully cloudy! The sun's spectrum of orange came through the thick clouds and created gradient of yellow and blue-ish color. As the the room was located on the 59th floor, the cityscape appeared minuscule. Sure, gazing through the windows on this height was one of my most favorite moments staying here.

Jakarta overlooking Tanjung Priok.

In the evening, I wandered around the lobby area and impressed by how detailed was the interior design. The nature and local floral species took form in the magnificent chandeliers as well as the carpet finish. As the building's core is located in the center of the building, the property is able to provide a 360 degree view of the surroundings. To compliment this fascinating feature, The Westin Jakarta provides an ample lounge area for the guests.

Hotel lift lobby.

Lounge area of The Westin Jakarta.

I really enjoyed staring at the city panorama at night — by how the glass facades of the towering building reflects the gleaming lights of the busy traffics, road lights, and the opposite building illuminations. While the lobby is located on the 52nd floor, again, it brings a distinct experience to be able to observe the city from a unique perspective.

Busy street of Rasuna Said, Central Business District of Jakarta.

Seasonal Tastes is always well-known for the multitude choices of cuisine. Starting with the Asian fares, the restaurant provided Chinese, Indonesian, Indian, Japanese, and Korean foods with a very authentic taste — well, maybe because it suited my taste bud. But, the point is, they were all delicious and consistent during my two-night-stay. There were also numbers of cook-to-order menus for those who want their foods cooked as how they liked.

Vast selections of Indonesian delicacies as one of the numerous spreads at Seasonal Tastes.

Cold tofu salads and kimbap at Seasonal Tastes.

A couple of highlights of all the dishes served are the modest looking tofu salads and the bitterballen, a Dutch mini meat fritters. The tofu salad was so refreshing with the umami flavor that exploded inside my mouth, while the mouthwatering goodness of the bitterballen was so crispy yet so delicate in the inside. Seasonal Tastes also provides numbers of SuperfoodRx™ such as curated nutritious veggies and freshly juiced fruits to keep the guests healthy. On the second and last breakfast in my stay, I ended my culinary experience with a cup of exquisitely yummy Raspberry Muesli. Surely, the breakfasts was the highlight of my stay in The Westin Jakarta.


Stuffed with all the nourishment, I explored the lounge area again and startled by the incomparable quality of the spaces between night and day, especially in a sunny day. The finishing of one part of the lounge — the glass ceiling (see in the image below) — was what intrigued me the most. At first I thought it was some printed random texture, but when I moved towards that spot, I realized it was the reflection of the surrounding house roofs 50 floors below the lounge, what a thoughtful design!


Looking at Jakarta cityscape, I realized how different the city is compared to other metropolis around the world. As you could see, the sporadic appearance of landed house and the randomly designed skyscrapers somehow distorted the definition of the typical megacities with all the crowded towers. That is why, some of the urban expert named Jakarta as an enormous village. You could check out my travelogue in Jakarta from my last visit here.

Jakarta cityscape.

Sky lift lobby at The Westin Jakarta.

The Westin Jakarta, as the highest hotel at the moment, clearly brings a very different experience of hospitality in the city. I could enjoy this haven, even for the quality of being in this particular height. Even though there are some questionable flaws in the room design, their Sleep Well slogan for an unprecedented sleep experience actually did make sense, not to mention the wonderful breakfast experience. How the hotel staffs catered all our needs in this stay was also a very nice touch to elevate this wonderful staycation. The Westin Jakarta is truly a haven for those business travellers, as this is a business hotel, but is also exceptionally enjoyable for those seeking a short escape from the city bustle.

Heavenly® Bed display in the Sky Lobby corner.