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( 080 0122 6677;
http://gran.senyiurhotels.com
; Jl ARS Muhammad 7; r incl breakfast
from 780,000Rp; )
Unique in Kalimantan, this expansive and genteel purveyor of
old-world Asian luxury stands apart from the new breed of business hotel, all of which
seem designed by the same consultant. Fine woodwork warms spaces throughout, and
rooms are both sumptuously appointed and reasonably priced. The classy junior suites,
with their Dayak artefacts, are unbeaten anywhere. From the lobby lounge to the world-
class Sky Bar, which adds a modern note to the roof, everything is upscale without being
ostentatious.
HOTEL
Ibis Hotel $$
( 820 821;
www.ibishotels.com
; Jl Suparjan 2; r Sat-Sun/Mon-Fri incl breakfast
300,000/499,000Rp; )
Balikpapan's great steal, particularly on weekends. The cosy,
design-conscious rooms are stylish and sophisticated, with bursts of bright colour and
sexy space-station bathrooms. Best of all, guests are welcome to use the considerable
amenities of the adjoining five-star Novotel. Basically, you're staying at the Novotel for a
third of the price.
Hotel Pacific $$
( 750 888;
www.hotelpacificbalikpapan.com
;
Jl A Yani 33; d incl breakfast
435,000Rp; )
An excellent midrange boutique hotel, dated in style but not in qual-
ity. The staff is friendly, the rooms comfy and the public spaces worth an extra star. Dis-
counts on weekends.
HOTEL
Le Grandeur Balikpapan $$$
( 420 155;
www.legrandeurbalikpapan.com
; Jl Sudirman; r 1,100,000Rp;
HOTEL
)
If
you're in town for a weekend getaway, you can't do much better than this luxury hotel,
which offers a great beachfront location with all associated amenities (such as waterfront
dining) and some classy touches (eg live jazz). When you're done with the sea, there's an
elegant pool, too. Babysitting available. On Jl Sudirman about 2km east of Ruko Bandar.
Hotel Gajah Mada $$
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