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( 734 634; info@gajahmada-hotel.com; Jl Sudirman 328; s 206,000-400,000Rp, d
261,000-415,000Rp; )
Rooms are concrete boxes, but freshly painted and spotless,
with either en suite Western bathroom or
mandi
.
Novotel Balikpapan $$$
( 820 820;
www.novotel.com/asia
;
Jl Suparjan 2; r incl breakfast
990,000-1,200,000Rp; )
A world-class, family-friendly hotel, with an ubermod-
ern interior and all amenities, including a patisserie, gym, numerous cafes, a spa and an
excellent rooftop pool with panoramic views (45,000Rp to outsiders). Parents liberated by
free kids club.
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Aston Balikpapan $$
( 733 999;
www.astonbalikpapan.com
; Jl Sudirman 7; r 700,000-888,000Rp;
)
This new kid on the block wins the contemporary design award for its tropical lobby
with gorgeous horizon pool facing the sea - the best in Kalimantan. The entry-level rooms
don't have the same pizzazz, with plasticky doors and furniture, so pay up for the upper-
storey deluxe rooms, where windows on both sides take you into the clouds. Third night
free on weekends.
HOTEL
Aiqo Hotel $$
( 750 288;
www.aiqohotel.com
; Jl Pranoto 9; r 248,000-298,000Rp;
)
A clean
midmarket option with light-filled superior and deluxe corner rooms.
Hotel Citra Nusantara $
( 425 366; Jl Gajahmada 76; r with fan/air-con incl breakfast 140,000/250,000Rp;
)
Just off the main road, the shared
mandi
budget rooms in this losmen (budget guest-
house) are basic, though the higher ranks are surprisingly modern. Couples need proof of
marriage.
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