Kosenda Hotel
Mid-century modern meets Peranakan Indonesian. Think warm wood, clean lines, vintage rotary phones on shelves, bookshelves stuffed with paperbacks, and a goldfish pond in the garden courtyard. Feels nothing like a corporate Jakarta hotel.
The Awan rooftop bar (Tue–Sun, 16:00–21:00) gives you a split-screen Jakarta view: gleaming malls on one side, local neighborhoods on the other. Go at dusk.
Why It Matters
Indonesia's first true design hotel — Tablet Hotels and Michelin Guide recognized. The founder Ruben Kosenda assembled a local-international team that pulled together influences from Danish modernist furniture to Betawi heritage houses. Natural wood is the thread that ties it all together. The three F&B outlets (Waha Kitchen, The Awan rooftop bar, 127 Cafe) each have a distinct identity and draw non-guests off the street.
Kosenda Hotel is Central Jakarta's most compelling design boutique — 58 rooms stacked into a building that blends 21st-century architecture with mid-century modernist furniture and traditional Indonesian Betawi house influences. Founded by local entrepreneur Ruben Kosenda, every corner is deliberately composed: upcycled materials, natural wood, vintage objects, and handcrafted batik yukatas in the rooms. The food and drink scene here — three distinct outlets across ground floor and rooftop — is genuinely worth coming for, even if you're not a guest.
Where You'll Stay
4 room types available
Comforta Room
A step up from the Petita — 2 extra square metres makes a real difference in feel. Available in twin or executive double configuration. Adds a minibar. Same design language: mid-century furnishings, batik touches, proper desk area for working.
Twin or Executive Double · 18 sqm
Petita Room – Double
Same footprint as the twin but configured with a double bed. Ideal for couples who don't need a lot of floor space. All the same Kosenda signatures: batik yukata, quality linens, proper desk setup. Compact bathrooms with bidet and shower.
Deluxe double bed · 16 sqmPetita Room – Twin
The smallest room at Kosenda, but don't underestimate it. At 16sqm, it's compact but thoughtfully laid out — curated furnishings, VRV air-conditioning by Daikin, a working desk, and the same Lady Americana double-down mattress setup as the larger rooms. Sound-proofed windows help with street noise. No minibar in this category.
Twin beds · 16 sqm
Spatia Room
The top room at Kosenda. At 32sqm it doubles the smallest category and adds a proper living room and pantry — closer to a suite experience. King bed, minibar, and the full Kosenda amenity set. Reviewers who have stayed here note the rain-style shower and strategic placement of tile and carpet as highlights.
King bed · 32 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
On-site gym with a range of equipment. Use is complimentary for hotel guests.
A small garden courtyard with a goldfish pond — green spaces and seating areas scattered through the property. Good for quiet time between Jakarta's urban chaos.
A curated collection of books and magazines available for guests to browse. Part of 127 Cafe's ground-floor atmosphere — old paperbacks and magazines tucked into bookshelves among vintage furniture.
Access to The Awan rooftop lounge — an urban jungle bar with city panoramas, Asian tapas, cocktails and live music. Available Tuesday to Sunday, 16:00–21:00.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Free WiFi in all rooms and public areas. Some guests have noted speed can be inconsistent.
Books and magazines available in the 127 Cafe area.
Landscaped garden with seating areas, bamboo, and a goldfish pond — woven through the property.
All 58 rooms and common areas are non-smoking.
In-room safe deposit box in all room categories.
Round-the-clock front desk service.
Laundry facilities available on request.
Express check-in and check-out available. Check-in from 14:00, check-out until 12:00.
Rare for Central Jakarta — free on-site parking is available for guests.
Transfers from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and from train stations available with surcharge. Must be arranged 48 hours in advance via hotel.
On-site gym, complimentary for guests.
No on-site spa or wellness treatment facilities at this property.
There is no swimming pool at the property.
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