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Grand scale: A full view of Yogyakarta Marriott Hotel. (Courtesy of Yogyakarta Marriott Hotel) (Archive/Courtesy of Yogyakarta Marriott Hotel)
As the pandemic loosens its grip on the hospitality industry, hotels return to business. Some do so in stellar fashion.
Luxury retreats, as the name implies, are rarely meant for work. But some hotels believe that work-related business can be done within a lavish surrounding. In some cases, work may even benefit from such surroundings.
“When you let your mind travel, inspiration will follow,” is what the Yogyakarta Marriott Hotel, located in the Northern Ring Road, Condong Catur, promises its guests. Located near tourist spots such as Malioboro Street and Tugu Monument, this classic Marriott International boasts a serene atmosphere and a birds-eye view of Yogyakarta – a welcome getaway for burned out visitors looking for fresh air or managers and higher-ups looking to brainstorm in a comfortable state.
The Jakarta Post was invited for a two-night stay at the hotel from Nov. 24 to 26, 2021, to experience first hand what the hotel had to offer.
The trip
Thanks to Marriott’s partnership with Garuda Indonesia (presenting a special offer if a guest uses both services), my companion and I were able to fly with the airline to and from Yogyakarta. Not only were its premium check-in and high-end health protocols swift (with HEPA filters and hand sanitizer everywhere), but Garuda’s executive lounge equaled those at luxury hotels.
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