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Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta, commonly abbreviated as HI, is one of the oldest and best known hotels in Indonesia. Located in Central Jakarta, it is one of the first 5-star hotels in the country. For many years, it has been the city's major landmark. Its fame is often linked to the country's political pride. The hotel is located in Bundaran HI. The famed Hotel Indonesia Roundabout gets its name from the hotel. Occupying of land, Hotel Indonesia was designed by an American architect, Abel Sorensen, and his wife, Wendy. The hotel was inaugurated on August 5, 1962 by the first President Sukarno in preparation for the 1962 Asian Games. The building was declared as national heritage by the local government, Pemda DKI, in 29 March 1993.〔Keputusan Gunbernur Kapala Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta, No 475, 1993, tentang ''Penetapan Bangunan-bangunan Bersejarah di Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta Sebagai Benda Cagar Budaya'', 29 March 1993 (of the Regional Head of the Special Area of the Capital City of Jakarta, No 475, 1993, about ''Declaration of Historic Buildings in the Special Area of the Capital City of Jakarta as Heritage Items'', 29 March 1993 ).〕 Hotel Indonesia went through the big interior renovation between years 2004 and 2009. On May 20, 2009, Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta opened again. The Jakarta’s landmark building is now managed by Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group, Kempinski Hotels. ==History== ;1962 Hotel Indonesia first operated in 1962, officially initiated by the first President Soekarno as the first five star hotels in South East Asia to offer international standards. Right in front of the hotel, which is located in the heart of the capital, stands the “Welcome Statue”, intended to welcoming the guests who visited Jakarta on the occasion of the 4th Asian Games in 1962. ;1964 The hotel was prepared as the place to stay for state guests, or as the place to host the state dinner. Records have shown that in the early years of the hotel, President Soekarno hosted a dinner for the Philippine’s President Diosdado Macapagal in February 1964. Countless of head of states and international dignitaries had stayed or enjoyed state dinner at Hotel Indonesia. ;1969 During its heyday, Hotel Indonesia was the center of many cultural activities. Musical and theatrical performances routinely staged in the hotel, have catapulted several renowned Indonesian artists to stardom, notably, among others, Teguh Karya who was the hotel’s stage manager, Slamet Rahardjo and Rima Melati. In 1969 Hotel Indonesia hosted Miss Indonesia pageant, won by Irma Hadisurya. ;1970 In the mid 1970s, the Nirwana Supper Club on the highest terrace of the Ramayana Wing was the venue of choice for Jakarta elites to enjoy fancy dinner, complete with live entertainment by popular musician, local and international. ;1993 Hotel Indonesia was designated as a cultural heritage site by the Decree of the Governor of DKI Jakarta No. 475 dated 29 March 1993. The decree commanded that the building and all of its historical assets should be well preserved and maintained.〔''Ibid''.〕 ;2004 Due to a major reconstruction of the area, Hotel Indonesia was stopped operating in 2004. and was re-developed with BOT status from government ( Build, Operate, Transfer ). ;2009–present After total redevelopment commenced, the historic hotel reemerges as Hotel Indonesia Kempinski on 20 May 2009, managed under Kempinski Hotels SA, the oldest luxury hotel group in Europe. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Hotel Indonesia」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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