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Best Western accelerates Indonesian expansion with new hotel opening

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Best Western Hotels & Resorts has continued its rapid expansion in Indonesia with the launch of a new international hotel in Banjarmasin, the capital of the South Kalimantan province.

BW Kindai Hotel (2)Now open in the center of the emerging city, Best Western Kindai Hotel is located close to local attractions, offices and government buildings, and is just a 30-minute drive from the city’s Syamsudin Noor International Airport.

This modern midscale hotel features 106 comfortable, air-conditioned rooms, all of which come fully equipped with facilities, including flat-screen TVs, mini-bars, modern bathrooms, complimentary Wi-Fi, and room service.

Guests will be able to dine at a variety of restaurants, including an all-day dining outlet that serves sumptuous Indonesian, Asian, and international cuisines, and a Japanese restaurant that is due to open on March 1, 2018. There is also a rooftop Sky Lounge to unwind at the end of the day, overlooking the city.

BW Kindai Hotel (3)The hotel features four meeting rooms and a ballroom for corporate events and social occasions, as well as a swimming pool and fitness room.

“As the largest country in Southeast Asia and one of the world’s most populous nations, Indonesia is a key market for Best Western,” commented Olivier Berrivin, Best Western Hotels & Resorts’ Managing Director of International Operations – Asia. “Following recent hotel openings in Jakarta and Bali, we are delighted to continue our nationwide expansion by launching Best Western Kindai Hotel Banjarmasin and entering one of Indonesia’s rapidly emerging regional hubs.”

BW Kindai Hotel (1)Nicknamed the “River City”, Banjarmasin is a major commercial, administrative and educational center in Kalimantan, the Indonesian part of Borneo. Guests can explore attractions including the floating market, Batik Village, Siring Martapura River Park, and the Martapura Diamond Market, one of Indonesia’s most important centers for diamonds and precious stones, which is just a short distance away.

Best Western Kindai Hotel Banjarmasin joins a collection of 16 Best Western-branded hotels and resorts across Indonesia, located in key destinations such as Bali, Jakarta, Surabaya, Solo, Bandung, Batam, Makassar, Medan, Manado, and Palu.