Time Zone
GMT + 7
Before you pack your bags, check out our handy information guide.
The official language is Bahasa Indonesia, although English is widely spoken in tourist areas. Many older residents also speak Dutch, and Mandarin is spoken in the Chinatown area.
The Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) is the main currency and is available in the following denominations: 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, 10,000, 20,000, 50,000 and 100,000.
The local voltage is 220 volts AC. International adaptors and transformers are available in the hotel.
Monday to Sunday 10:30am to 9:30pm
Monday to Friday 8am to 3pm
Weekends closed
Embassies, major banks, ATM, currency exchange, and shopping and entertainment centres are all within walking distance.
Visa requirements vary according to nationality. Please check with your travel agent or with the nearest Indonesian embassy or consulate.
The nearest hospital is only 3km, or a 15-minute drive from the hotel. The Global Assistance Clinic is about 6km or 30 minutes away.
Tipping is not part of the local culture, however many restaurants add a service charge and taxis drivers will often round up to the next IDR 1000.
| Public Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | 1 January 2012 |
| Chinese New Year | 23 January 2012 |
| Birthday of Prophet Mohammad | 4 Februrary 2012 |
| Hindu Day of Silence | 23 March 2012 |
| Good Friday | 6 April 2012 |
| Waisak Day | 6 May 2012 |
| Ascension Day of Jesus Christ | 17 May 2012 |
| Ascension Day of the Prophet | 16 June 2012 |
| Independence Day | 17 August 2012 |
| Eid al-Fitr | 19 August 2012 |
| Eid al-Adha | 26 October 2012 |
| Muharram | 15 November 2012 |
| Christmas | 25 December 2012 |