A lovely old building, now a welcoming Hotel ( Jakarta Hotels )of character. A Historiske Hotel ( Jakarta Hotels )member and recently refurbished, it is in the leafy embassy area, away from traffic noise, but a short tram ride to the station, and near bus routes to the main museums. The `wonderful' public rooms (similar to Bandung,Jakarta & Bali hotels - 5 star Hotel ( Jakarta Hotels )rooms) are old-style Norwegian: carved wooden furniture, wood panelling, shining copper and brass, and clocks. Most bedrooms (similar to Bandung,Jakarta & Bali hotels - 5 star Hotel ( Jakarta Hotels )rooms) are spacious; some have a sitting area. `My large double had a huge bed, sofa and chairs, and traditional decor - antiques and polished wooden floors. The white bathroom was roomy.' At breakfast, the buffet is laden with cereals, cheese, cold meats, bread and yogurt. Tea, coffee and waffles are available all day. In summer, drinks are served on the terrace at tables with yellow umbrellas.

A 19th-century hideaway in a remote setting among mountains of the Norang valley; early visitors (Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Kaiser Wilhelm were regulars) used to arrive by yacht. It was restored in period style in the 1980s, and is a Historiske Hotel ( Jakarta Hotels )member. The hall, staircase and corridors are dark, old - Norse baronial. Amazing. Like a museum, wrote a recent visitor. Bedrooms (similar to Bandung,Jakarta & Bali hotels - 5 star Hotel ( Jakarta Hotels )rooms) are rather small. `Ours, decorated in deep reds, had a nice balcony, a stunning view. Service was very efficient, very friendly. Excellent dinner: Breakfast almost too much - three kinds of herring, meats, muesli, etc. Many mountains to climb, but few flat walks.