CapitaLand Investment Limited’s wholly owned lodging business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has opened Somerset Sudirman Jakarta in the city’s central business district and retail centre. Recently recognised as the ‘Leading Serviced Apartment Brand’ in Asia, Europe, Oceania and the Middle East at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2021, Ascott is one of the largest international owners and operators of serviced residences and hotels in Indonesia. It has over 80 operating properties and more than 13,000 units across over 20 cities in the country.
Somerset Sudirman Jakarta is a stone’s throw away from Bendungan Hilir and its plethora of dining options. The Mintohardjo Navy Hospital is also within the vicinity. Somerset Sudirman Jakarta is a 10-minute drive to the well-known Plaza Senayan and Senayan City shopping malls as well as a 15-minute drive to the Sudirman Central Business District. The serviced residence is also within easy access to Central and South Jakarta and is a 30-minute drive from the Soekarno Hatta International Airport.
Ms Wong Kar Ling, Ascott’s Managing Director for Southeast Asia, said, “Ascott continues to see strong demand from property owners and customers in Indonesia, our second largest market after China. Ascott has been in Indonesia for 26 years and our properties have performed well under our award-winning brands such as Ascott the Residence, Somerset Serviced Residence, Citadines Apart’hotel, HARRIS and Vertu. Our serviced residences and hotels are well-loved by our loyal base of corporate clients and domestic travellers. We continue to expand our presence in Indonesia. In 2021, through management and franchise contracts, we have added about 1,600 units in nine properties to our portfolio. With the opening of Somerset Sudirman Jakarta, we have also opened more than 1,700 units in nine properties in Indonesia this year. We aim to open more than 30 properties over the next two years.”
Mr Philip Lim, Ascott’s Country General Manager for Indonesia, said, “Somerset Serviced Residence, with its well-designed and spacious apartments, wide range of facilities and residents’ programmes, is ideal for guests seeking experiences that seamlessly complement their professional and personal lives. At Somerset Sudirman Jakarta, there are apartments that support flexible work arrangements. Facilities such as the barbeque pits allow guests to spend quality time with their families and friends. We also cater to the young ones with various child-friendly facilities such as an outdoor children’s playground. As travel gradually recovers, visitors to the dynamic city of Jakarta can look forward to a home-away-from-home experience and world-class services in our well-located serviced residence.”
Somerset Sudirman Jakarta offers 177 units ranging from hotel rooms to studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, ideal for travelling executives and families. Each studio or apartment features a fully equipped kitchen, a balcony, en-suite bathroom, living area, flat-screen TV, and complimentary unlimited Wi-Fi. Selected apartments can also be converted into a private workspace, offering a conducive environment for guests.
The property features facilities such as a fitness corner, swimming pool, children’s playground, residents’ lounge, jacuzzi, sauna, barbeque area, jogging track, meeting rooms and launderette.
