PRESS KIT - Shangri-La

PRESS KITContents:Hotel Overview Page 2Rooms and Suites Page 3Banqueting and Function Space Page 4Dining and Entertainment Page 5Health Club and CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La Page 7Who’s Who at Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta Page 9Shangri-La Residences, Jakarta Page 10Contacts Page 11Shangri-La Hotel, JakartaKota BNI. Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 1, Jakarta 10220, IndonesiaTel. (62 21) 2922 9999 | slj@shangri-la.com | www.shangri-la.com1

HOTEL OVERVIEWShangri-La Hotel, Jakarta is a leading five-star hotel in thebustling city of the Indonesian capital. From22 March 1994, the first time Shangri-La Hotel, Jakartaopened its doors to the public, up to the present day, it hasretained its place as one of the top hotels in the capital,even in the face of increased competition from otherfive-star hotels. Over the years, the hotel has woncountless international and local awards and recognitions.With its easy elegance, superb facilities and convenientlocation, the hotel is the home away from home fordiscerning travellers, and a favourite dining and socialisingvenue for Jakarta residents. The hotel provides a luxuriousand tranquil refuge from the hustles of the metropolis, anda warm welcome for every guest.Rising 32 storeys, Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta cuts a distinct aura of opulence on the city’sskyline and overlooks the lively streets of Jakarta and the pristine white mosque nestledamong the palm trees, which is particularly spectacular at night, when it is dramaticallyilluminated.The property is adjacent to Sudirman Street, the major business district in Jakarta, whichgives some convenient alternatives to access the hotel. The hotel’s location offers easyaccess to the very best of Jakarta, such as commercial buildings, embassies and internationaltrade centres. The strategic position of the hotel makes it convenient for guests to reachJakarta’s upscale shopping malls and lifestyle destinations such as Plaza Indonesia, eXEntertainment Centre, Grand Indonesia, Senayan City, Plaza Senayan and fX Lifestyle Centre.Travellers, leisure or business, are easily able to reach the toll road leading to Soekarno-Hattainternational airport, placing the destination just an hour from the hotel.Shangri-La Hotel, JakartaKota BNI. Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 1, Jakarta 10220, IndonesiaTel. (62 21) 2922 9999 | slj@shangri-la.com | www.shangri-la.com2

ROOMS AND SUITESShangri-La Hotel, Jakarta offers a uniqueblend of East and West within a harmoniousand hospitable setting. It comprises 661guestrooms made up of 407 Deluxe Rooms,96 Executive Rooms, 118 Horizon ClubRooms, nine Executive Suites, 24One-bedroom Suites, three Two-bay KingSuites, two Three-bay King Suites and twoPresidential Suites. All rooms offer the fullestrange of amenities and services for guests.These include plasma televisions equippedwith more than 60 cable channels, a choice of pillow, complimentary use of the Health Cluband free in-room wireless Internet access. In order for guests to most the of the privileges,the hotel also features free of charge Wi-Fi Internet connection in all public areas andcomplimentary shuttle transfers to Jakarta’s most prestigious shopping centres.The spacious and refitted Horizon Clubrooms are particularly popular amongfrequent business travellers. Deluxebathroom amenities, fresh flowers, abowl of mouth-watering fruit, suitpressing upon arrival and expresscheck-in and check-out are just some ofthe privileges that make guests feel extrawelcome. The Horizon Club Lounge is aspacious 660 square metres, whichmakes it the largest executive loungeamongst five-star hotels in the city. Fourprivate meeting rooms are available at the lounge, and each is equipped with state of the artfacilities such as interactive whiteboard and high definition video conferencing equipment.The lounge’s Internet corner also has five HP touch-smart workstations and an Apple i-Mac available for guest use during the opening hours of the lounge from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.Located on level 23 of the hotel, the Horizon Club Lounge features views of the bustling cityof Jakarta and offers guests a range of Horizon Club privileges, including buffet breakfast,afternoon tea and evening cocktails with live piano entertainment. With the concept of a“hotel within a hotel,” the Horizon Club rooms and lounge at Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta offera higher level of exclusivity. A wide range of benefits and facilities ensure convenience forthe hotel’s most discerning guests. All guests staying in suites are also entitled to theHorizon Club Lounge benefits, from complimentary daily breakfast to evening cocktails.Shangri-La Hotel, JakartaKota BNI. Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 1, Jakarta 10220, IndonesiaTel. (62 21) 2922 9999 | slj@shangri-la.com | www.shangri-la.com3

BANQUETING AND FUNCTION SPACEShangri-La Hotel, Jakarta has a wide range of meeting andbanqueting facilities spanning more than 5,000 square metresover 20 multipurpose function rooms, offering a full range ofoptions for events of every conceivable kind. With a capacityof up to 3,000 people, the Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta’s pillarfreeGrand Ballroom is one of the largest in Jakarta, and ahighly sought-after venue for wedding receptions, seminarsand other large-scale functions.The latest addition of the stylish multipurposevenue, Poolside Garden, at thehotel’s lush garden, adds an intimate touchto outdoor events like weddings or socialgatherings. Nearby, the Ceria Room hasbeen a favourite to host themed parties andthe outdoor terrace allows guests toexplore the fun by having barbecuestations at their events. Meanwhile,attached to the hotel’s Chinese restaurantof Shang Palace, a mini ballroom namedLotus Ballroom, has a capacity of up to200, and is popular to host Chinese-style and more intimate scale wedding parties andceremonies.From grand celebrations to a series of global events such as the Business for Environment(B4E) Global Summit and the World Economic Forum, the hotel’s Events Management teamcollaborates closely with experienced culinary professionals and a well-trained banquetservices team to ensure no detail is spared in executing successful events for guests. Thehotel has also been appointed to host a significant number of state delegations, especiallyheads of state. This has been made possible by the safety assurance of guests, which is asimportant as the assurance of their comfort while in the hotel. The hotel has an excellentreputation for ensuring the safety of its guests and employees as it is fully equipped withsecurity systems, from the under vehicle inspection system (UVIS), explosive vapourdetectors (EVDs), in-house detector dogs, X-ray machines for luggage scanning and a fullycertified helipad to blast-resistant film on glass surfaces. Combined with a team of highlytrained security professionals and co-operation with the local forces, Shangri-La Hotel,Jakarta ensures its uncompromising commitment to protecting the safety, security andprivacy of its guests at all times.Shangri-La Hotel, JakartaKota BNI. Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 1, Jakarta 10220, IndonesiaTel. (62 21) 2922 9999 | slj@shangri-la.com | www.shangri-la.com4

DINING AND ENTERTAINMENTThe hotel’s dining and entertainment facilities are among the finest in Jakarta. Under thedirection of Executive Chef Claudio Rossi, Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta offers five restaurantsand bar, with five different tastes and ambience.SATOOWith its 12 open-kitchen stations, SATOO hasbecome the trendsetter of buffet dining. It offers avariety of international cuisine. The bright ambience,the sizzling sounds and permeating aromas comingfrom each station, interactivity with the highlyskilled and hospitable chefs along with broad tastesfrom around the world provide a stimulating sensorydining experience, a true indulgence of the senses.The latest addition of semi-outdoor SATOO Gardenrestaurant and lounge reflects the marriage of thehotel’s buffet restaurant with a contemporary urbanlifestyle in a hip and chic ambience.ROSSOItalians are well known for their passion forvibrant lifestyles and food, where every meal is acelebration and food plays an important role ineveryday life. Shangri-La Hotel, Jakartacelebrates this wonderful Italian passion bypresenting Rosso, the Italian restaurant and loungeat Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta. Rosso, which means“red” in Italian, is a colour that is associated withpassion, boldness and excitement, yet representswarmth and elegance. Guests can find these traitsreflected in Rosso through its decor, ambience,pulsating beat and authentic Italian taste, createdusing only the finest selection of fresh products. Rosso presents the best of authentic Italiancuisine to guests as Italian Chef Oriana Tirabassi brings her years of experience in many finerestaurants and five-star hotels around the globe to the city. She brings her passion, creativityand skills to Rosso, where she creates authentic Italian flavours for guests. Her dishes are theperfect combination of Italian cuisine and fine dining, which not only pleases the taste buds,but also the eye of the beholder.Shangri-La Hotel, JakartaKota BNI. Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 1, Jakarta 10220, IndonesiaTel. (62 21) 2922 9999 | slj@shangri-la.com | www.shangri-la.com5

SHANG PALACEShang Palace Chinese restaurant serves a hugearray of Chinese specialities. ExecutiveChinese Chef Benson Fok prepares a range ofspecial dishes presented in the signature dishesmenu that includes Lobster Fried Rice withShang Palace Premium XO Sauce, SteamedAlaskan Crab with Spring Onion Oil, BakedGoose Liver with Scallops, and Chilled TigerPrawns with Home-made Orange Sauce.Guests at Shang Palace can also enjoy freshseafood, which is another speciality of therestaurant. Guests can choose fresh seafoodfrom the restaurant’s crystal clear water fishtank, including lobster, clams and a variety of fish, guaranteeing fresh quality and offeringguests an interesting sight. The restaurant also has the Lotus Ballroom, a mini ballroom thatcan cater for up to 200, the perfect venue for Chinese weddings or arrangements.NISHIMURAThe elegant Nishimura restaurantserves exquisite Japanese cuisine in atranquil setting of running water,bonsai trees and stone pathways.The Japanese chefs provide guestswith innovative food withoutchanging the original taste of theJapanese cuisine, giving a touch ofcreativity to famous Japanese mealsof tempura, teppanyaki andshabu-shabu. Sushi and sashimi areprepared meticulously from freshingredients by the expert chefs.With staff dressed in a kimono, dining in the Japanese restaurant will take you to its originalcountry, where sakura blooms each spring and fish are abundant throughout the year. Privaterooms are available in various styles, from tatami rooms to teppanyaki rooms, to ensureguests privacy.Shangri-La Hotel, JakartaKota BNI. Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 1, Jakarta 10220, IndonesiaTel. (62 21) 2922 9999 | slj@shangri-la.com | www.shangri-la.com6

B.A.T.S.B.A.T.S. – Bar and Restaurant at theShangri-La – is the ultimate drinking anddining venue for Jakarta residents who arelooking for a nice, warm, no-pretence clubthat offers only the best food, the best peopleand the best music. The venue brings NewYork underground vibes to the bustling cityof Jakarta. Located on the first floor ofShangri-La Hotel, Jakarta, B.A.T.S. reflectsthe ambience of the Big Apple at night byusing decorative touches such as nailedmetal ceilings and raw red bricks thatdominate the walls. The restaurant serves oversized portions of American and Western food,from the 17-inch pizza and giant burgers to the generous premium steaks, to suit everyguest’s appetite. As a bar, B.A.T.S. features top-notch entertainment provided byinternational bands and a variety of inimitable drinks with weekly-themed nights. Therelaxing and casual feeling created at the bar makes B.A.T.S. a favourite hang out, especiallyamongst expatriates residing in Jakarta.Health Club and CHI, The Spa at Shangri-LaThe HEALTH CLUB spans more than1,150 square metres and hosts agymnasium with one of the higheststandards in the city. The multipurposestudio is available for a range of wellnessactivities from cardio dance, kick-boxingand step athletics to yoga. The cardioroom is equipped with state of the artTechnogym fitness equipment, from awide selection of exquisitely designedfacilities for strength training to multisensorialcardiovascular machines.Computerised gymnasium equipment issupported with a USB port, allowingeach exercise to be recorded, ensuring that guests can keep track of their programmedworkout achievement. To make exercise more fun, the multi-sensorial cardiovascularmachines also have an iPod feature, Internet connection, television and radio displayed on theinteractive touch-screen monitor to provide the right workout solution.Shangri-La Hotel, JakartaKota BNI. Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 1, Jakarta 10220, IndonesiaTel. (62 21) 2922 9999 | slj@shangri-la.com | www.shangri-la.com7

Those who desire outdoor activities will findthat the three floodlit tennis courts adjacent tothe gymnasium are ideal to challenge theirskills and they are available for guests’ use,day and night. Outdoor lovers are also able toenjoy the hotel’s lagoon-shaped swimmingpool on the ground level, reflecting a lake-likesensation in the middle of an oasis in thehotel’s lush garden. A health beverage baroffers a convenient lounge, which serves aselection of healthy beverages to supportguests’ workouts.Jakarta’s first CHI, The Spa at Shangri-Laoffers a personal sanctuary where holistictreatments are based on time honouredmethods shared by many Asian cultures. Intraditional Chinese philosophy, “chi” or “qi”is the universal life force that governswellbeing and personal vitality. It is believedthat “chi” must flow freely within the body.Luxurious yet down to earth, CHI, The Spaprovides you with a place for personal peaceand wellbeing. “Sense of Place” offers anultimate local experience through a series oftreatments using local ingredients.Shangri-La Hotel, JakartaKota BNI. Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 1, Jakarta 10220, IndonesiaTel. (62 21) 2922 9999 | slj@shangri-la.com | www.shangri-la.com8

WHO’S WHO AT SHANGRI-LA HOTEL, JAKARTAGerhard Hecker, General ManagerMr. Hecker started his career in his native Germany, which saw him through thoroughtraining in all sectors of hotel operations, with specialisation in the fields of food andbeverage and catering. After a short stint in the Middle East and yet another assignment inGermany, he first arrived in Hong Kong in 1983.Mr. Hecker has played a vital role in two hotel openings – one in Singapore and one inBangkok – before taking up his first assignment as general manager at a five-star hotel inHong Kong. After being at the helm of this hotel for almost 15 years, he ventured toShanghai to manage another five-star hotel before following the call to join Shangri-La Hoteland Resorts in 2006.He brings with him 34 years of hotel experience, of which 26 were in Asia. His last postingwas in southern China, where he successfully opened and managed one of the company’saward-winning flagships, the 600-key Futian Shangri-La, Shenzhen.Married with three children, he enjoys all kinds of outdoor activities and he is particularlyfond of golfing, motor-biking and deep-sea fishing.Claudio Rossi, Executive ChefChef Claudio has almost 30 years of experience as a chef, and he has worked around theworld in countries such as Italy, Canada, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, thePhilippines, Singapore, Syria and Indonesia.His career with the Shangri-La family started in 1993 at Edsa Shangri-La, Manila. He hasalso worked at China World Hotel, Beijing and at Shangri-La’s Far Eastern Plaza Hotel,Taipei.His passion for food and his journey around the world have made him knowledgeable inmany different types of cuisine from Europe, Asia and the Middle East, from classic andtraditional to modern and contemporary. He believes in creating excellent cuisine bycombining the finest ingredients, cooking techniques and hygiene to retain the food’sflavours, aromas and textures.Alexandar Hekimov, Executive Pastry ChefChef Alex realised he had an interest in the world of cooking when he was young. Born inBulgaria, he entered a catering school in his home town, but it was not until he went toLondon and watched a chocolate and sugar demonstration by Tony Hoyle, the captain ofEngland’s national team of pastry, that he discovered his true passion for chocolate andpastry. Chef Hoyle soon became Chef Alex’s mentor. Chef Alex continued his training andmastered the study of chocolate and pastry in France.Shangri-La Hotel, JakartaKota BNI. Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 1, Jakarta 10220, IndonesiaTel. (62 21) 2922 9999 | slj@shangri-la.com | www.shangri-la.com9

SHANGRI-LA RESIDENCES, JAKARTAShangri-La Residences, Jakarta offers a stylishliving concept. Housed in 31-storey twin towers,the residences complement the adjacent five-starShangri-La Hotel, Jakarta. An extensive choiceof luxurious serviced apartments is available fordiscerning travellers with long-termcommitments in the city. The 168 apartmentunits are spread over two different towers – thefully furnished units in Jasmine Tower and theunfurnished units in Lotus Tower. Each towerhouses spacious apartments. There are 54two-bedroom units spanning 180 square metreseach, 54 three-bedroom units spanning236 square metres each and 54 three-bedroom plus study room units spanning 327 squaremetres each. One garden residence is also available, with its own private garden and directaccess to the lobby. For the ultimate luxury and comfort, Shangri-La Residences, Jakartapresents four penthouse units, each spanning 938 square metres and each with a privateswimming pool and garden. All units are equipped with 57 television channels, broadbandInternet access and international direct dial(IDD) telephones with voice mail system.Shangri-La Residences, Jakarta is the firstserviced apartment complex in Indonesia touse bio-fingerprint identification for itsresidents. Upon arrival, residents and familymembers are required to scan theirfingerprints. The bio-fingerprints grant accessto all entry points and elevators.A personal camera intercom system isinstalled for the privacy of residents. Aresident’s guest may only enter the unit through the private elevator and personal entrance.Residents are required to identify the guest through the camera intercom system before theguests are allowed to access the elevator. This is necessary to ensure the privacy and comfortof both the residents and their guests.Shangri-La Residences, Jakarta offers extensive facilities, which include a 32-metreswimming pool, a children’s pool, sauna and steam rooms, a fully equipped gymnasium and ajogging track. The property provides inside and outside children’s playgrounds, a barbecuearea and a lounge complete with a boardroom. Also available is a 24-hour reception,concierge and housekeeping services and grocery delivery as well as dining discounts at allfive restaurants of Shangri-La Hotel, Jakarta.Shangri-La Hotel, JakartaKota BNI. Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 1, Jakarta 10220, IndonesiaTel. (62 21) 2922 9999 | slj@shangri-la.com | www.shangri-la.com10

Press ContactCathy NepomucenoDirector of Sales and MarketingShangri-La Hotel, JakartaTel. (62 21) 2922 9999Fax. (62 21) 2922 9909cathy.nepomuceno@shangri-la.comDigital images are available on request.Shangri-La Hotel, JakartaKota BNI. Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 1, Jakarta 10220, IndonesiaTel. (62 21) 2922 9999 | slj@shangri-la.com | www.shangri-la.com11