(TAN): Westin Hotels & Resorts has announced the brand’s debut in Surabaya with the opening of The Westin Surabaya. The new hotel features signature brand programmes that enable guests to maintain their wellbeing while they are on the road.
As the second largest city in Indonesia and the capital of the East Java province, Surabaya is home to colonial architecture and historical monuments including the Heroes Monument, Surabaya Submarine Monument and Tunjungan Plaza, all within close proximity of the hotel.
Guests staying at The Westin Surabaya also have direct access to one of the largest shopping malls in Indonesia, The Pakuwon Mall. The new hotel is an ideal base for golf lovers as it is surrounded by golf courses including Pakuwon Golf & Family Club and Bukit Darmo Golf, both within 10-minutes’ drive. The Surabaya Juanda International Airport is located approximately 24 kilometers away from the hotel, making it easily accessible from other regional and international destinations.
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“We are excited to open the fourth Westin hotel in Indonesia, expanding the brand’s signature wellbeing offering to more locals and travelers. This opening also marks the 57th Marriott International hotel in Indonesia,” said Rajeev Menon, president, Asia Pacific (excluding China), Marriott International. “Surabaya is a city that embodies a fascinating blend of the old and the new. Travellers can discover the city’s history and culture while enjoying the modern culinary scene. Guests staying at The Westin Surabaya can recharge and reenergize while enjoying what the city has to offer.”
The Westin Surabaya poses an elegant, curved silhouette giving unparalleled views of Surabaya city from the suite rooms and a 270-degree view from the club lounge and restaurant. The front facade, positioned at the fringe of the city welcomes visitors with an impressive gateway to paradise.
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The hotel features 204 spacious guest rooms and suites. The hotel also houses the highest lounge in the city, the Sky Lounge on the hotel’s 28th floor, which offers an unmatched dining experience with fantastic views of Surabaya, making it an ideal spot to unwind and relax over cocktails and live music.
The local Run Concierge is available to provide guided group runs along a 5km trail surrounding Pakuwon Mall, The Westin Surabaya and the Pakuwon Golf area. The hotel also features a swimming pool and a lagoon pool, as well as a kids’ pool, offering the perfect complement to any workout.
The Westin Surabaya boasts 9,000 square meters of event spaces and features the largest Grand Ballroom in East Java. The Grand Ballroom and 18 other modern and flexible function rooms are ideal venues to host weddings, social events, conferences or corporate meetings.
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“Serving as a gateway between nature, continents, and cultures, Surabaya is fast becoming an increasingly popular destinations in the region. The Westin Surabaya will set a new standard of hospitality in the city by transforming the way travelers experience wellbeing in the capital of East Java,” said Alamsyah Jo, Complex General Manager of The Westin Surabaya & Four Points by Sheraton Surabaya Pakuwon Indah.
