Long before "extended stay" became a travel buzzword, Ascott Jakarta was already built around the idea: a serviced residence where every unit comes with its own kitchenette and washing machine rather than just a bed and a minibar. The property sits inside what its operator, The Ascott Limited, markets as Jakarta's "Golden Triangle" - the dense cluster of financial towers and shopping malls that runs along Jalan Kebon Kacang Raya near the Thamrin corridor. Ascott Jakarta is part of the Ascott the Residence portfolio, the flagship brand of Singapore-headquartered The Ascott Limited, a CapitaLand subsidiary that has built its global reputation specifically on long-stay serviced apartments rather than transient hotel rooms. According to Traveloka's listing, the property is rated 5 stars and holds an overall guest review score of 8.7 out of 10 ("Very Good") from more than 4,000 reviews, spread across 204 rooms on 23 floors. The official Ascott website also notes that the property has earned EDGE green-building certification, citing meaningful energy and water savings, along with a Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice distinction and GSTC sustainability recognition - credentials that go beyond what a typical Jakarta city hotel advertises. For travellers weighing whether a hotel room or a full apartment makes more sense for a Jakarta stay, Ascott Jakarta is built specifically to answer that question in favour of the apartment.
Ascott Jakarta's room ladder is structured around apartment-style living rather than a single "standard room" tier, and the official Ascott the Residence site lists seven configurations, from studio units up to three-bedroom suites. Every category above is described on the official site as coming with a kitchenette, in-unit washing machine and dryer, and separate living and dining space, which is the core differentiator between this property and a conventional hotel.
The entry-level Studio Premier is listed at roughly 50 square metres and is designed for up to two guests. Even at the studio tier, the official site describes a fully equipped kitchenette and a separate seating area rather than a single hotel-style room, making it a reasonable option for a solo business traveller or a couple who wants extra space without booking a full one-bedroom apartment.
The One-Bedroom Executive apartment is listed at approximately 64 square metres, again for a maximum of two guests with a third occupant chargeable. This tier separates the bedroom from the living and dining area, which the official site positions as suited to guests planning a stay of a week or longer.
Stepping up, the One-Bedroom Premier is listed at around 80 square metres, offering noticeably more living space than the Executive tier while keeping the same two-guest base occupancy (with a chargeable third guest). This is the tier the official site frames as its most spacious one-bedroom option.
The Two-Bedroom Executive apartment is listed at about 125 square metres and accommodates up to four guests, with a fifth chargeable. Traveloka's own listing separately references two-bedroom family rooms with washing-machine access, consistent with this tier being positioned for families or two travelling couples sharing a unit.
The Two-Bedroom Premier is the larger of the two-bedroom options at roughly 141 square metres, again for up to four guests with a fifth chargeable. The added floor space over the Executive equivalent is the main differentiator between the two two-bedroom tiers according to the official site.
At the top of the ladder sit two three-bedroom configurations - the Three-Bedroom Premier and Three-Bedroom Premier Suite - both listed at around 166 square metres and suited to groups or families of up to six. These are the largest units on the official room list and the most practical option for extended multi-family stays in the city centre.
Traveloka's listing and the official Ascott the Residence site are broadly consistent on the facility set at Ascott Jakarta, which leans toward recreation and long-stay convenience rather than a large events-and-banquet program. Both sources confirm an on-site restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a gymnasium, a tennis court, and a 24-hour front desk with round-the-clock security. The official site adds a sauna room and spa services, a residents' programme, a small on-site convenience store branded KoolSpot, and an electric-vehicle charging point - details not called out on the Traveloka listing itself. Traveloka's listing separately confirms pet-friendly policies, in-room accessibility features for guests with mobility needs, and non-smoking rooms. Wi-Fi is available and described as complimentary by the official site. Parking is available on-site and the official site specifies one complimentary vehicle space per unit, useful for guests driving into central Jakarta.
Ascott Jakarta's address, Jalan Kebon Kacang Raya No. 2 in the Thamrin area of Central Jakarta, puts it inside the city's main commercial and retail core. The official site states that Grand Indonesia, Thamrin City and Plaza Indonesia are all within walking distance, and Traveloka's own guest reviews echo this, repeatedly citing the "convenient" and "strategic" location near these same malls. For public transport, the official site lists the Bundaran HI MRT station and a TransJakarta busway stop as roughly a 10-minute walk away, with Gambir train station around a 15-minute drive. For guests flying in, the official site puts Soekarno-Hatta International Airport at approximately 45 minutes by road and the smaller Halim Perdanakusuma Airport at around 25 minutes; travellers arranging their own flights into either airport can compare options through Traveloka's flight booking page before locking in check-in dates. The Golden Triangle setting means most of what a business or leisure traveller needs in central Jakarta - malls, offices, transit - sits within a short walk or a brief ride, rather than requiring a taxi across town.
The property runs a single on-site restaurant, confirmed by both Traveloka's listing and the official Ascott site, with breakfast service scheduled Monday to Friday from 06:00 to 10:30 and Saturday to Sunday from 07:00 to 11:00 according to the official site. Room service is also available for guests who prefer to eat in their apartment rather than head down to the restaurant floor. Because every unit comes with a working kitchenette, guests staying multiple nights have the option of preparing some of their own meals, which is one of the more distinctive dining conveniences of a serviced-residence stay compared with a standard hotel room. Beyond the property itself, the Golden Triangle location puts a wide range of restaurants and food courts inside the nearby malls within easy walking distance. Travellers who want to plan a broader Jakarta itinerary around meals and sightseeing can browse options on Traveloka's activities page for ideas near the Thamrin area.
The clearest reason to book Ascott Jakarta over a conventional hotel is the apartment format itself: a kitchenette, in-unit laundry and separate living space across every room category, which suits families, relocating professionals, and anyone staying more than a couple of nights. The 8.7/10 guest review score on Traveloka, built from thousands of reviews, points to consistent satisfaction with the property rather than an outlier rating. The location inside Jakarta's Golden Triangle means walking access to three major shopping centres and a short walk to an MRT station, cutting down on taxi time for guests who want to explore the city independently. The recreational facility set - pool, gym, tennis court and spa - is broader than what many mid-tier Jakarta hotels offer, giving longer-staying guests a reason to unwind on-site rather than seek outside amenities. Guests with pets or mobility needs also have a documented path to accessible and pet-friendly rooms, which not every Central Jakarta property confirms upfront.
Because Ascott Jakarta's rooms are true apartments rather than standard hotel rooms, it's worth deciding on square footage and bedroom count before booking - a Studio Premier suits a solo or couple traveller, while the two- and three-bedroom tiers are built for families or groups sharing costs. Standard check-in begins from 14:00 and check-out is before 12:00 per Traveloka's listing, and early check-in can typically be arranged for an additional charge if an earlier arrival is needed. Given that breakfast timing differs between weekdays and weekends at the on-site restaurant, guests with an early flight should confirm the current schedule at booking or check-in rather than assuming weekday hours apply every day. A standard per-night tourism tax may apply locally and is generally payable on-site rather than shown in the online rate. Travellers who want to compare this property against other serviced apartments or hotels in the same part of Jakarta can browse more options on Traveloka's hotel search page before finalising a booking.
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Popular Facilities | AC, Swimming Pool, Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, Elevator, WiFi |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 14:00 - to 12:00 |
Available rooms at Ascott Jakarta | 204 |
Number of floors in Ascott Jakarta | 23 |
Another facilities in Ascott Jakarta | Outdoor pool, Spa, LAN Internet, Family room, Swimming pool |
