Those who have travelled to Indonesia's capital, Jakarta, have often marvelled at its contradictory nature. Whilst it is certainly a noisy, busy capital, business travellers were quick to conclude that Jakarta is an extremely friendly, accessible city, with many excellent hotels. Jakarta is a city teeming with life and development. Walking around its crowded streets, you can't miss the construction sites of new shops, bars and hotels in Jakarta. This in no small part due to its booming economy, which appears to have weathered the economic storms well.

Shangri-la, Marriot or Ritz Carlton: Book Jakarta hotels with HRS.

Hotels in Jakarta are second to none, meeting the needs of low-cost fun seekers and high-flying executives alike. For businesspeople, look no further than the Shangri-la, which is situated away from the shopping malls and next to the major local banks and companies, such as City Bank and Exxon Mobil. As the capital of Indonesia, Jakarta is, of course, home to Ritz Carlton and Marriot. Hotels in Jakarta are complimented by numerous new bars and restaurants. No executive will fail to find a table on which to close a deal while enjoying delicious cuisine.