In the last few years, a new term has cropped up among urbanites that highlights the need for a private space that is not their home: staycation. It is the idea of removing oneself from the inertia of one’s daily life without actually having to travel too far away from one’s living space, and in practice, it has given new impetus for the hospitality industry to invest further in hotel rooms and facilities rather than travel packages.
ARTOTEL Suites Mangkuluhur - Jakarta
For decades, hotel rooms have been perceived as urban refuges that shield their occupants from the complexity and stress of city life. From New York, Cairo and Paris to the hearts of Hong Kong, New Delhi and Jakarta, hotels are considered temporary anchors that can masquerade as transient homes. Their rooms, unlike private bedrooms at home, are generic, controlled and predictable in nature because they are designed to meet the expectations of the many. Yet these are some of the exact qualities that have drawn artists – primarily writers – and staycationers to check into hotel rooms as a means of escaping the daily grind.
Hotel Borobudur Jakarta
Recently, we visited some of Jakarta’s most prominent hotels to experience the immersive quality of their rooms while basking in glorious views of the city. We found that beyond just serving as places to rest or lounge, these elegant spaces captured and stimulated our imagination and creativity.