Monday, February 23, 2009

Jakarta Map


Jakarta Hotel - 5 Areas

Jakarta is big and might be a headache at first, but you will get used to it after a month or two =), Jakarta is divided into 5 areas, South, Central, North, West and East. Information below might be confusing too, you can refer to Jakarta map for details. *click here for dialing guides

SOUTH JAKARTA

(Covered area : Sudirman, Kuningan, Senayan, Blok M, Fatmawati, Kemang, Pondok Indah)
Sudirman, Kuningan and Senayan are still in CBD area,
Many expats live in these areas
Except Pondok Indah, those area also close to Central Jakarta, particular shopping malls in South Jakarta are Senayan City, Plaza Senayan, Pacific Place (upper class shopping malls)Senayan, Gatot Subroto just 10-15minutes to West Jakarta (Slipi, Grogol)
Pondok Indah also has Pondok Indah Mall, near to Cilandak Town Square knows as Citos (Lifestyle Center)
Kemang famous for long-hour cafes and resto

Jakarta Sultan International
Jend Gatot Subroto Street
Phone: (021) 5703600

Kartika Chandra Hotel
Jend Gatot Subroto Street Kav 18-20
Phone: (021) 5251008

Jusenny Hotel
Senayan Street, S-3/29
Phone: (021) 7206565

Shangri-La Hotel Jakarta
Jend Sudirman Street Kav 1
Phone: (021) 5707440

Setiabudi Hotel
Dr Setiabudi Raya Street 24
Phone: (021) 5254640

Losari Blok M Hotel
Panglima Polim Raya Street 3
Phone: (021) 7265858

Kristal Hotel
Tarogong Raya Street
Phone: (021) 7507050

Hillside Bukit Indah Hotel
RA Kartini Street 9
Phone: (021) 7502628

Hangtuah Boutique Hotel
Hang Tuah I Street 2
Phone: (021) 7237323

Prapanca Hotel
Prapanca Raya Street 30-31
Phone: (021) 7262603

Pitagiri Hotel
Palmerah Barat Street 110
Phone: (021) 5359359

Ambhara Hotel
Iskandarsyah Raya Street 1
Phone: (021) 2700800

Gran Mahakam Hotel
Mahakam I Street 6
Phone: (021) 7209966

Via Renata
Erlangga II Street 8
Phone: (021) 7258801

Graha Menteng Hotel
Matraman Raya Street 21
Phone: (021) 8509872

Crowne Plaza Hotel
Jend Gatot Subroto Street Kav 2-3
Phone: (021) 5268833

The Park Lane Jakarta
Jalan Casablanca Kav. 18,
Jakarta 12870
Phone : (62-21) 828 2000
Fax : (62-21) 828 2222
http://www.parklanejakarta.com

CENTRAL JAKARTA
(Covered area : Thamrin, Sarinah, Kota, Mangga Besar, Mangga Dua, Sudirman, Menteng)

Kota and Mangga Besar well known as China Town, chinese food easy to be found.
ITC Mangga Dua is famous to locals, you can find anything cheaper than anyplaces, electronics, cell phone, gadgets, computer, clothes, baby gift, knock-off watches, bags, purse all in one place.

Thamrin, Sarinah, Sudirman and Menteng are Jakarta CBD just next to South Jakarta, walkable to many entertainment centers and high-end shopping malls gotta warn you it's a high traffic area. Quick access to public transportation (TransJakarta - Bus, Taxi)
Shopping Malls : Plaza Indonesia, Grand Indonesia, Plaza Senayan
Lifetyle Centers : eX, fX, Sarinah
Museums : Monas, Fatahillah, Wayang, etc

Mandarin Oriental Jakarta
MH Thamrin Street
Phone: (021) 39838888

Melawai I Hotel
Melawai Raya Street 18-20
Phone: (021) 2700408

Le Meridien Hotel
Jend Sudirman Street Kav 18-20
Phone: (021) 2513131

Astika Hotel
Mangga Besar Raya Street 76
Phone: (021) 6256688

Megah Gemilang Hotel
Mangga Besar Raya Street 38-AS
Phone: (021) 6592949

Ibis Tamarin Hotel
KH Wahid Hasyim Street 77
Phone: (021) 3912323

Aston Atrium Senen Hotel & Convention Center
Senen Raya Street 135
Phone: (021) 3442828

Arcadia Hotel
KH Wahid Hasyim Street 114
Phone: (021) 2300050

Cemara Hotel
Cemara Street 1
Phone: (021) 3908215

Bumi Johar Hotel
Johar Street 17-19
Phone: (021) 3145746

Borobudur Jakarta Hotel
Lap Banteng Selatan Street
Phone: (021) 3805555

Grand Hyatt Jakarta
MH Thamrin Street Kav 28-30
Phone: (021) 3901234

Bintang Griyawisata Hotel
Raden Saleh Street 16
Phone: (021) 3922566

Sofyan Cikini Hotel
Cikini Raya Street 79
Phone: (021) 3140695

Sofyan Betawi Hotel
Cut Meutia Street 9
Phone: (021) 3905011

Banyuwangi Sintera Hotel
KH Samanhudi Street, B-34/32
Phone: (021) 3857551

Ibis Mangga Dua Hotel
P Jayakarta Street 73
Phone: (021) 6250101

Le Grandeur Mangga Dua Hotel
Mangga Dua Raya Street
Phone: (021) 6128811

Willtop Hotel
P Jayakarta Street 44
Phone: (021) 6287888

Travel Hotel
Mangga Besar VIII Street 21
Phone: (021) 6012721

Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers
Gunung Sahari Raya Street 3
Phone: (021) 6263001

Arwana Hotel
Mangga Besar VIII Street 7
Phone: (021) 6009925

Ibis Kemayoran Hotel
Bungur Besar Raya Street 79-81
Phone: (021) 4210111

Jatra Hotel
Bandengan Selatan Street 20
Phone: (021) 6922921

Allson Residence Jakarta
Senen Raya Street 135-137 Tower A
Phone: (021) 3523379

Aston Hotel Jakarta
Garnisun Dalam Street 8
Phone: (021) 2515151

Nikko Jakarta Hotel
MH Thamrin Street 59
Phone: (021) 2301122

Millennium Hotel Sirih Jakarta
KH Fachrudin Street 3
Phone: (021) 2303636

Sari Pan Pacific Hotel
MH Thamrin Street 3
Phone: (021) 31905527

Royal Hotel
Ir H Juanda Street 14
Phone: (021) 3804301

Tugu Asri Hotel
Jatibaru Street 7-9
Phone: (021) 31926292

Treva International Hotel
Menteng Raya Street 33
Phone: (021) 31900240

Sahid Jaya Hotel
Jend Sudirman Street 86
Phone: (021) 5704444

Rensa Sofyan Hotel
Duren Sawit Raya Street 108
Phone: (021) 8615509

Karya II Hotel
Raden Saleh Raya Street 37, Central Jakarta
Phone: +6221-31925078

Sari Pan Pacific Hotel
MH Thamrin Street 3
Phone: (021) 31905527

Menteng I Hotel
RP Soeroso Street 28
Phone: (021) 31925208

Menteng II Hotel
Cikini Raya Street 105
Phone: (021) 31925543

Megapro Hotel
Proklamasi Street 40-42
Phone: (021) 3923131

Olympic Hotel
Mangga Besar Street VII, A-63
Phone: (021) 6246666

Sehat Hotel
Mangga Besar Raya Street 177
Phone: (021) 6280638

WEST JAKARTA
(Covered Area: Slipi, Tanjung Duren, Jelambar,Grogol,Cengkareng,Tangerang)

Sub-urban area and business centers, 4 private universities within this area,
Shopping Malls : Taman Anggrek Mall, Ciputra
ITC (electronic, mostly cell phones) : Roxy Mas

Ibis Slipi Hotel
Letjen S Parman Street Kav 59
Phone: (021) 5331570

Ciputra Jakarta Hotel
Letjen S Parman Street
Phone: (021) 5660640

Banian Bulevar Hotel
Tj Duren Raya Street Kav 1
Phone: (021) 5662288

Augusta Hotel
Lingkar Luar Street 1-A
Phone: (021) 5453132

Menara Peninsula Hotel
Letjen S Parman Street Kav 78
Phone: (021) 5350888

NORTH JAKARTA
(covered area: Kelapa Gading, Pluit, Ancol, Sunter, Tanjung Priok)

Sub-urban area, many family targeted shopping malls, Kelapa Gading Mal, La Piazza, Artha Gading, Sunter Mall,
Part of north areas that close to east Jakarta are Sunter, Kelapa Gading
Part of north areas that close to west Jakarta are Pluit and Ancol, visit newest mall and lifestyle centers Pluit Junction, Emporium Pluit, Pluit Village.

Podomoro Hotel
Agung Utara Raya Street, A/5
Phone: (021) 6402070

Pondok Wisata Pasir Putih
Pasir Putih III Street 6
Phone: (021) 64711970

Gading Indah Hotel
Pegangsaan Dua Street 10
Phone: (021) 4611989

Danau Sunter Hotel
Danau Raya Sunlake Street
Phone: (021) 6509969

Horison Hotel
Pantai Indah Street
Phone: (021) 6407000

EAST JAKARTA
(Covered : Pulo Gadung, Pulo Mas, Rawamangun)

Barely travel to East Jakarta, Halim Perdana airport is located here, not much to say, but most of east Jakarta area are industrial and factories area. Some part close to North and South Jakarta.

Pondok Nirwana Motel
Letjen Haryono MT Jl Street Kav 26
Phone: (021) 8093103

Puri Mega Hotel
Rawa Mangun Street 59-A
Phone: (021) 4214744

Puri Jaya Hotel
Percetakan Negara V Street 5
Phone: (021) 4215320

Patra Jasa Hotel
Jend A Yani Street 2
Phone: (021) 4240608

Sentral Hotel
Pramuka Raya Street Kav 63-64
Phone: (021) 4225511

Grand Cempaka Jakarta Hotel
Letjen Suprapto Street 62
Phone: (021) 4260066

Wisma Indonesia
Kelapa Dua Street 43
Phone: (021) 4401502

Friday, February 20, 2009

Travel Tips - Metric Measure

Metric Measures
Indonesia follows the international metric system. Temperatures (Celsius), rainfall measures, distance (km or meter), weights (kg or gram), velocity are expressed in metric units.

Measurement
Unit
Approximate Equivalent
Length
1 kilometer0.6 mile
1 mile1.6 kilometer
Capacity
1 liter1.06 US quart
1 US quart0.95 liter
Weight
1 kilogram2.2 pounds
1 pound0.45 kilogram
Mileage Conversion
20 mph30 km/h
30 mph50 km/h
50 mph80 km/h

Jakarta International Event



IFFINA 2009
International Furniture and Craft Fair Indonesia
11 - 15 March 2009 Jakarta International Expo Kemayoran, Jakarta - Indonesia 10.00 am - 19.00 pm 7 Reasons why you should visit IFFINA (taken from IFFINA website)
  • EXPLORE THE HIDDEN BEAUTY OF INDONESIA
    Discover the hidden beauty & top quality of Indonesian product that comes from a huge number of craftsmen from all over Indonesia
  • WIDE RANGE OF WORLD CLASS FURNITURE
    A golden opportunity to observe a wide range of products and, at the same time, to meet with Indonesia's producers and exporters
  • EXCELLENT PRODUCT MIX
    IFFINA 2008 showcases an excellent product mix between furniture and handicraft from all regions in Indonesia
  • WORLDWIDE BUYERS PARTICIPATION
    This is a 'must visit' event for domestic and international buyers, last year attract international buyers from more than 87
    countries
  • STRATEGICALLY LOCATED AND CONNECTED TO WORLD MARKET
    strategically located and connected to world markets by an excellent communication and transportation network and often regarded as a "bridge" between Asia and Australia and as a "gate" from the Indian Ocean to the Pacific Ocean
  • MEET THE CHARM HOSPITALITY OF INDONESIA
    Indonesian people is well known throughout the world as the most charm and friendly people that will provides you with countless destinations to cater around
  • STRONG SUPPORT FROM ASSOCIATION AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
    IFFINA 2008 is organized by the ASSOCIATION and in close cooperation and fully supported by the Government and Government Agencies of Republic of Indonesia
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INACRAFT 2009
The 11th Jakarta International Handicraft Trade Fair
22 - 26 April 2009

at
Balai Sidang Jakarta Convention Center
www.inacraft.co.id
(check out their website to get info how to get to the venue by shuttle bus, they provide buses)

Indonesia Represent the masterpiece of national handicraft products from her entire regions at the peak of the biggest and the most comprehensive exhibition of handicraft products

The Fair EVENT SCHEDULE

Event's Name
Date
Time
Opening Ceremony 22 April 2009 10.00 am - 12.00 am
Seminar 24 April 2009* 10.00 am - 05.00 pm
Business Consulting 22 - 26 April 2009* 10.00 am - 05.00 pm
Product Presentation 22 - 26 April 2009* 10.00 am - 08.00 pm
INACRAFT Award 24 April 2009* 05.00 pm - 08.00 pm



* tentative

PRODUCT ON DISPLAY

Gift Item
Ballpoint & Wooden box, Candy jar, Woven blanket throw, Key accessories, Lighter box, Jewelry box, Small photo frame, Cigarette box, Aromatherapy, Stationery item, etc.

Housewares, Home & Garden Decorative
Artificial flower, dried flowers, ceramic flowers vase, candle holder, lighting lamp, wood carving, ornament, craft silver, table cover embroidery, cushion cover, place mate, embroidery bed cover, Wooden furniture, rattan furniture, fiber furniture, coconut furniture, bamboo furniture, garden furniture,A kitchen wares, basket wares, table wares, bathroom wares, carpet, painting, candle, glass item, natural stone, pottery, bird house & accessories, umbrella, wind chime, doormat, garden ornament, plan terrace set, self watering hanging planter, garden bridge, garden statue, etc

Toys & Game
Wooden toys, soft toys, game board, inflatable toys, toys box, footballs, jigsaw puzzles, education games, etc

Jewelry
Gold jewelry, silver jewelry, pearl jewelry, shell jewelry, precious stones, etc

Batik
Painting batik, Printing batik, Stamped batik, Silk, etc

Fashion Garment & Embroidery
Fashion embroidery garment, Moslem dress, Indonesian ikats, Indonesian songket, Indonesian ulos, Hand oven fabric, etc

Product Zoning
Main Lobby : Gifts & Housewares, Toys & Games, Miscellaneous Crafts
Plenary Hall
: Gifts & housewares
Assembly Hall 3: International Hall/ Export Hall
Cendrawasih Hall
: BUMN/BUMD (State Owned Enterprises)
Hall A
: Fashion, Embroidery, Batik, Jewelry, & Accessories
Lobby Hall A: Sponsorship
Hall B & Lobby B
: BUMN, BUMD, Dinas, Pemprov, Pemda, Pemkot, Pemkab,
Dekranas, Dekranasda, Fashion & accessories, and other
supporting product














Millenium Hotel Sirih


The Millenium Hotel Sirih Jakarta
Jl. Fachrudin No.3, Jakarta, Indonesia, Indonesia


Located near business district, and only 10 minutes walk to Monas (National Monument). Quick access to public transportation (TransJakarta), you can take a bus and ride to eX (entertainment center), Sarinah (Cafe and Resto), Plaza Indonesia and Grand Indonesia, both are luxury shopping malls. TransJakarta can also take you to Kota area, knows as Batavia, and traditional food center in Sabang area

Atlet Century Park, Senayan



Atlet Century Park, Jakarta (Central Jakarta)
Jl Pintu Satu, Senayan, Jakarta 10270, Indonesia
www.hotelatletcenturypark.com


Located in Sudirman area, only 10 minutes away from 3 luxury shopping malls (Senayan City, Plaza Senayan and Pacific Place), 1 lifestyle centers (fX) and Ratu Plaza (sell most apple products and apple service center). Strategically located in Business district and near to Senayan Sports (Gelora Bung Karno) and National Stadium. 


Also walkable to reach golf driving range, senayan golf course and Carrefour (Ratu Plaza)
Personal review: I stayed there couple years ago, found quite nice, although it's an old building but it's located in central Jakarta, and easy to get access to most of entertainment centers. Some said, now, the services not too good. But still, it's a good pick.








Friday, February 13, 2009

Company Establishment in Indonesia

I saw this print ad maybe it will help :
Conorasia - concierge service

They provide services for corporate or private clients :
1. Personal Assistant
2. Visa & Documentation
3. PMA, PT (company) establishment
4. Household employment
5. Travel arrangements
etc

You can contact conorasia : +6221-53690853
www.conorasia-concierge.com