This year, The InterContinental is partnering with renowned Indonesian designers Rinaldy Yunardi and Nefianto Setiono to transform the aesthetics of the hotel attuned to the holiday season and to present new premium products for its guests.

Altering the lobby of the hotel, which includes its boutique and cakeshop, social event extraordinaire and Nefi Decor founder Nefianto Setiono will be adorning the scene with serene decorations appropriately themed for Idul Fitri.

Meanwhile, world class fashion designer Rinaldy Yunardi, whose pieces have been worn by international stars such as Madonna, Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj to name a few, will be releasing a limited-edition luxury gift, his Royale Hamper, exclusively for The InterContinental during this period.

His third and final hamper design for the InterContinental, the Royale Hamper, is inspired by Haryanto “Bletuk” Gunawan’s abstract painting, “Stand By Me” which is prominently displayed in the hotel’s lobby. The crown jewel of this hamper however, is the specially designed, The Heart brooch. Adorned with ubiquitous emerald stones, this brooch is inspired by the iconic weaved palm leaves that are typically used to wrap ketupat, a staple in Indonesian cuisine during Eid.

Priced at Rp 6,988,000 (US$470), the Royale Hamper includes a variety of delicious premium treats such as chocolate dipped medjol dates, and a selection of artisanal cakes alongside The Heart brooch. Aside from the Royale Hamper, The InterContinental is also offering other hamper variants at different price points. All hamper variants however contain the same roster of sweet treats, curated by pastry expert Kim Pangestu and the hotel’s award-winning food and beverages team.

For those wanting a culinary experience at The InterContinental, the hotel is presenting a feast of inspiring Indonesian dishes, making this year particularly momentous.

With the hotel’s annual invitation of a special guest chef, Norman Ismail is under the lucky star and joins The InterContinental’s decorated culinary team.

Now part of The InterContinental’s all-star kitchen, chef Norman’s fabled charm, undoubted skill and affable aura in the kitchen lights up the scene. An author of multiple cookbooks on Indonesian cuisine and a host of a popular cooking show, his multidimensional passion is reflected in his gastronomical creations.

Indulge yourself in the flavors of crispy soft-shell crab bathed in traditional shrimp bisque, or perhaps make yourself at home in the warm spices of rawon soup where you can enjoy the pillow-soft brisket meat.

All the rest shall be revealed at the table, where the innovative dishes of chef Norman will become the talk of the town.

Developing The InterContinental’s Sugar & Spice special iftar buffet, for chef Norman it all came down to exploring Indonesia's diverse culinary culture. It is no wonder that he works with a vision to color Ramadan and Idul Fitri at The InterContinental with top notch culinary offerings.

Going beyond the country’s borders, if you have a penchant for authentic Japanese cuisine, chef Hidemaro Hodaka is your man.

As the hotel’s newly appointed teppanyaki master, chef Hidemaro, found in the hotels Shio restaurant, teleports guests to Japan with his authentic teppanyaki set menu to fulfill all their savory cravings.

Friendly for young ones, The InterContinental’s luxurious Lebaran Holiday package includes a tempting gourmet breakfast for families of two adults and two children of six years old and below with a minimum stay of two nights.

The InterContinental is a wanderlust haven with multifunction spaces, particularly appealing for those who are looking at the hotel’s state-of-the-art meeting venues. Conducting meetings complete with the hotel’s Ramadan breakfast package includes the irresistible dishes of chef Norman and the hotel’s all-star culinary team.

Call it a festive dream, The InterContinental once again brings a connection for warmth, a connection for bonding over the flavors of happiness.

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