This landmark colonial hotel exudes class and heritage, with colonnaded courtyards, fountains, verdant greenery and a gorgeous pool area (though it's located on a busy road, so some background traffic noise bleeds into the scene). Rooms, some with private terraces overlooking the gardens, are beautifully presented with paintings of old Indoneisa on the walls and lots of polished-wood furnishings.
Staff are extremely helpful and capable, and the restaurant is one of the best in the city. Even if you normally travel on a tight budget, it's well-worth throwing caution to the wind and spending a night or two here.
