Java, Indonesia
Jiwa Jawa Ijen
The beauty of the Ijen Plateau
Located in the foothills of the Ijen Plateau and surrounded by mountains and plantations, is Jiwa Jawa Ijen. This beautiful lodge reflects East Javanese culture while offering guests the relax and enjoy this unique part of the world in comfort and style.
19 rooms are spacious and come with a touch of local design. Some feature balconies that look out over Mount Merapi, Mount Meranti and Mount Raung.
Enjoy a taste of Indonesian culture at the Belong restaurant, taken from the Javanese word for clay pot cooking. Expect traditional dishes made from locally sourced ingredients alongside more international flavours. Jiwa Jawa also houses its own art gallery, which features a permanent photography exhibition and holds regular exhibitions showcasing everything from paintings to sculptures.
You’re within easy reach of the Ijen crater, the biggest lake crater in Indonesia standing at 2,300m above sea level. It was formed around 300,000 years ago and the unique combination of yellow-tinted rocks and the blue of the mineral lake is truly spectacular.
Highlights
Mountain biking
Tour of the Ijen Crater
Tours of local national parks
19 rooms
Restaurant
Art gallery
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La Siesta Premium Hang Be Hotel stands as a graceful symbol of Hanoi’s rich history and evolving modernity. Located in the heart of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, the hotel’s striking white façade overlooks Hang Be Street, once a bustling hub for trading be or wooden boats. Today, this street pulses with life, offering a tapestry of cafés, artisan shops, restaurants and traditional market stalls.
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For a truly memorable dining experience, ascend to Cloud Nine, the hotel’s restaurant. Situated on the 9th floor and wrapped in floor-to-ceiling windows, Cloud Nine offers panoramic views that sweep across Hanoi’s storied rooftops, the shimmering Hoan Kiem Lake and the serene Red River. The restaurant’s name, inspired by the phrase “on cloud nine,” encapsulates the bliss you’ll feel as you gaze out over the city and savour exquisitely prepared dishes. Sunlight floods the space during the day, while in the evening, the city’s lights twinkle beneath you, enhancing the sense of floating above Hanoi’s streets.
For guests who prefer dining in privacy, the hotel’s in-room dining service brings the best of Cloud Nine’s menu to your door, allowing you to enjoy a delicious meal in the comfort of your own space. Meanwhile, the hotel’s La Spa offers a serene retreat where you can rejuvenate body and mind with a range of luxurious treatments.
