longstanding favorite”

I used to live in Jakarta, so am familiar with the Borobudur from way back when. Jakarta has 2-3 hotels that were at one time under one of the big international hotel management arrangements, and the Borobudur is one of those (I think it was an Intercontinental, formerly). What typically happens is that you have these big, nice businessmen's hotels in central locations that eventually drop out of the big management arrangements because they do not want to spend so much on maintenance and upgrades. But the Borobudur is still in good shape. One of its hidden strengths is that it has great sports facilities, if travellers are interested in that. Its location is more convenient for visiting government offices than the business community, because in the past 20 years much of the business community has moved 2-3 miles south into the Central Business District (and travel time is a concern in Jakarta because of traffic). Lots of decent in-hotel restaurants with reasonable prices. My favorites still for lunches in descending order are probably the Borobudur's Japanese, Italian and Chinese restaurants.

good central location business hotel”

I used to live in Jakarta and so have been familiar with the Borobudur for a long time. It used to have deferred maintenance issues, but I stayed there recently after not having stayed there for 3-4 years, and those issues seem to have been rectified. I would consider this a value business hotel, with a strong suit in terms of sports facilities, and an acceptable but not great breakfast. Suitable for anyone needing to be in central Jakarta close to Monas, meaning close to most government offices and diplomatic facilities. It is actually a bit far in travel time terms from most large businesses, which tend to be clustered in the central business district or further south.

Classic & beautiful hotel in central Jakarta”

Our family stayed in Borobudur Hotel in the " Idul Fitri" holiday. The check in process is quite fast. Our room is spacious with a nice city view. We could see Istiqlal Grand Mosque from our windows. The breakfast menu is OK. Lots of variety of menu, from Indonesian, Chinesse and Western. The hotel has a great ambiance. Lots of sport facilities such as swimming pool,gym and tennis court. We like to have a morning walk around their beautiful garden. While my nephew enjoyed the swimming pool and kids area. Based on the room price and its location, we would like to stay again in Borobudur Hotel in our next trip to Jakarta

Good value for business travelers”

I used to live in Jakarta, so am familiar with the Borobudur going all the way back to when it was an Intercontinental in the 1990s. It still has international level facilities and so is a great value. It is located more in the governmental district now, since the business community has mostly moved 5-6 kilometers south in the past 20 years (to the Sudirman Central Business District). So would heartily recommend it on a value basis, depending upon where in town your meetings are (because traffic can be a bear in Jakarta). Most of the guests now are Indonesian business people and those having business with the government. If you need to show how important you are, etc., the proper Potlatch choice today is perhaps the Ritz Carlton at Pacific Place across the Street from the Stock Exchange at 2-3 times the price. But if your budget is not so generous, the Borobudur is still a perfectly respectable and safe place.

B-hotel, govt quarter”

I used to live in Jakarta and still am here often. The Borobudur is one of those former international hotels in Jakarta that became domestic in dropping out of the Intercontinental system already 10 years ago. The facilities are still international standard, so that its central location in the govt district is the chief downside. Much business has moved on towards the SCBD to the south, so if you are in Jakarta on business traffic may become an issue. But if your dealings are with govt agencies, or the family is along and tourism a concern, the B would be a real value as place to stay. There is enough green space with the sports facilities for active kids to play outside.

Borobudur uniquely yours”

The hotel is big and have all required facilities for a diamond type of hotel. For people that really want and use such facilities, this hotel is the right hotel to stay. The breakfast and dinner are the best experience I had in this hotel. Just love the oxtail soup very much. I was told it is the best in Jakarta and quire famous too. try it, you will love it. Not so sure for the European friends though, but I know the taste is really asian taste. Nevertheless, have a sip and judge it. The selection of food in the buffet justify the price of 200K Rupiah per pax. I love the local kue and the fruits, they are fresh. The nearest tourist attraction is Monas - monumen national and the nearest mall will be a 5 min right to a place called Senen. The place call Atrium and it also has a theatre (cinema). I've been to another malled called Mangga Dua (20 min with 25K rupiah) and Blok M (25 min 30K).If you dont mind to travel to several places the hotel is ok with you. But if you are a shopaholic, I would think the best hotel would be one of the hotel in Jalan Sudirman.

My first time in hotel Borobudur”

My first time stay here with my family. Hotel with design old building and smell flowers every where. We loved the quick check in process, welcome drink, car parking, staff hotel, nice superior room, breakfast menu, swimming pool, garden and playground for kids. Our children love to play here and swimming in the pool, specially the pool with Olympic size..wow nice swimming pool. Our 2 superior room view with green garden, fantastic prize offering from agoda when lebaran holiday in Jakarta. Next time my family loved to come again to stay in hotel Borobudur. Thank you Borobudur "the REAL 5 Star hotel". Bravo...

The best hotel in Jakarta”

I have stayed at the Borobudur hotel 9 times in the past 2 years, and it is always excellent. The variety of restaurants and lounges are superb, and the buffet restaurant offers outstanding variety for every meal. The service is always prompt and polite and guests feel pampered. For me, the pool, spa, and fitness center make this hotel my best choice because they are all better than most 5 star hotels. There are also tennis courts and a long outdoor walking trail through the gardens. It is an oasis of serenity and beauty, centrally located in Jakarta, and it has a special feeling of Indonesian character and architecture, not just another modern hotel. I will stay there again in the future for certain.

Great Hotel that is showing a bit of age”

Still a nice hotel, but the location is a bit far from all the newer parts of Jakarta and inconvenient, due to Jakarta hellish traffic. If you want to stay near MONAS and nearer to the old traditional KOTA area, this is perfect. But you will be far from Senayan, Sudirman, and South Jakarta. Great gym and garden/walking/jogging path all within the confines of the hotel! Very nice. But not close to restaurants/shops within walking distance. A great place if you want privacy and some seclusion right in the middle of the bustling city.

Pleasant stay at this lovely hotel”

Was just a few months ago that I stayed at the Borobudur hotel. Price is reasonable, and rooms are small but I would totally recommend this hotel. The hotel holds true to it's 5 star rating, due to the well maintained building and hotel grounds with such a lavishly beautiful garden, and great variety of restaurants. I love the pool and the playground as well, it had everything a family can dream of possible during a brief getaway, albeit a city getaway! The rooms were a bit small but they made up for it with soo many things that you just had to move past the small room since it was very clean and comfortable anyhow. I also love the bed, and the breakfast! You will definitely enjoy this hotel if you are coming with your family! I think that they food prices for buffet is quite on the high side, about RP 320.000,00 plus additional 21%, so if your not a heavy eater, go for ala carte!

Pleasant satay in this hotel.”

Was just a few months ago that I stayed at the Borobudur hotel. Price is reasonable, and rooms are small but I would totally recommend this hotel. The hotel holds true to it's 5 star rating, due to the well maintained building and hotel grounds with such a lavishly beautiful garden, and great variety of restaurants. I love the pool and the playground as well, it had everything a family can dream of possible during a brief getaway, albeit a city getaway! The rooms were a bit small but they made up for it with soo many things that you just had to move past the small room since it was very clean and comfortable anyhow. I also love the bed, and the breakfast! You will definitely enjoy this hotel if you are coming with your family! I think that they food prices for buffet is quite on the high side, about RP 320.000,00 plus additional 21%, so if your not a heavy eater, go for ala carte!

A Slice of Paradise”

the hotel borobudur is centrally located in jakarta, offering five star accomodation and service. the staff speak good english and are very attentive and professional. apart from large rooms which are clean and well set out, the hotel offers a number of restaurants and bars and a great spa and fitness centre. it has a very good business centre, with great service from the staff, and is within a very short distance from the railway station, govrernment buildings and shopping centres. highly recommended.

Nice staff, nice room, ”

Although it was an old hotel as comparing to the other big hotels in Jakarta, the inside of the hotel, from the reception area, to the foyer it was well maintained and well presented. I came a bit early (around 12.30pm) to the hotel then the supposed 2pm check in. Went to the reception to let them know and was told that the room that was booked for me was not ready, they offered me to change from a twin bed room to a single double bed room which I took. However, I somehow had to wait up until 3pm before I was checked in. I know its not a presidential suite, so it shouldn't take that long to get my room ready. The reception staff was very apologetic about it but for a hotel that they prided of their standard, that shouldn't have happened. Also, when I gave my luggage card to the bell boy, they did not know which one was my bag (the point of giving the luggage card was to tag you bags for identification) and I had to go into the luggage room to identify my bags. Got in to my room, was spacious, very well designed and decorated, I had the pool/garden area view, which was very beautiful. So much green, I don't think you'll ever get that in any other hotels in central part of Jakarta. The minibar was locked for some reason, I asked the housekeeping staff to unlock it but she said that I have to personally go downstairs to the reception to get it open, which is quite weird. Internet connection; you have to pay USD15 a day and you have to pay a deposit before you could actually use it. Again, this is quite odd, in the past 2 weeks, I've been to a few hotels in Jakarta, from big chains to small ones, both international and local owned, they normally provide you with free internet (LAN cable connection), but not Borobudur. I decided not to use it as my local contact offered me a wireless modem dongle to me so that I could do my work. Lets just hope when you pay that much, you would have a really good and fast internet connection.

Lovely stay at the Borobudur Hotel”

I love this hotel! It was my first time to stay at the Borobudur Hotel with the family, and let me tell I was taken away. The hotel holds true to it's 5 star rating, due to the well maintained building and hotel grounds with such a lavishly beautiful garden, and great variety of restaurants. I love the pool and the playground as well, it had everything a family can dream of possible during a brief getaway, albeit a city getaway! The rooms were a bit small but they made up for it with soo many things that you just had to move past the small room since it was very clean and comfortable anyhow. I also love the bed, and the breakfast! You will definitely enjoy this hotel if you are coming with your family! I think that they food prices for buffet is quite on the high side, about RP 320.000,00 plus additional 21%, so if your not a heavy eater, go for ala carte!

Historial Hotel with great sense of presence”

Borobudur Jakarta has always remain one of my favorite hotel I like the old colonial style building with it high ceilings and the historial air about it Also it has one of the best swimming pool around, double olymphic size Location is also good, it stand at the cross round of getting back to the biz district around sudirman and the hot nite spots in the evenings

Wonderful hotel”

this was my third time staying at hotel borobudur. i always look forward to staying there as the staff is very friendly and accommodating. the restaurant has great food and wonderful presentation. i will recommend this hotel to friends traveling with family or solo traveler. close to shopping and sightseeing. never a long wait for taxi, no matter how many people are waiting for one. i love this hotel and will book it again on my next trip to jakarta.

The best hotel inside central Jakarta”

Believe it or not, I have been coming back to hotel Borobudur for a couple of time. Well, since I was still young with my family. And I think it has the best facilities amongst other hotel in Jakarta. It has its own nature-walking trail, a gym that has its own building separated with the hotel and a very big swimming pool. The food is relatively okay. The most outstanding one is still its facilities.

Perfect ”

We stay at Borobudur hotel every time when we come to Jakarta for business. We love this hotel. The facilities are good. This time we stayed at club suite. It was awesome. We can use vip lounge at 18th floor. The lounge is good. I had afternoon tea at vip lounge. We will definitely come back if we come back to Jakarta.

hotel borobodur ”

this place is an island of relaxation in the madness that is jakarta. the hotel is located near monas and is a short walk to a local mall. a free newspaper is provided. i suggest you get up a little earlier as the lineup for breakfast as i was leaving at 9am was a little long. no lineup at 8am. reception was very helpful and security seemed quite good at the hotel. we really enjoyed our stay there. the pool was very relaxing and service was great.

A world class hotel ”

Only one thing a bit disappointing: the toilet spray is too hard to push, and even leaking so the bathroom is messy and wet. Did not have time to contact house keeping as we were at the garden/pool most of the time. Overall it is a good holiday at Borobodur hotel. Eventhough we live in Jakarta, staying at Borobudur Hotel is like staying outside town. Special !