Swiss-Belhotel International Adds to Its Global Empire with Grand Opening of Swiss-Belhotel Balikpapan

Global hospitality management company Swiss-Belhotel International's exponential expansion across the Asia-Pacific and the rest of the world has continued with the grand opening of the Swiss-Belhotel Balikpapan in East Kalimantan, Indonesia. The 24 January launch of the four-star international-standard property with ocean views in the heart of Jalan Jenderal Sudirman has increased Swiss-Belhotel's impressive footprint in Indonesia's booming hospitality sector, where it has been named the leading global hotel chain the past three years.

Swiss-Belhotel, whose rapidly growing international presence was recognised when HOTELS Magazine named it one of the world's top 100 hotel groups last year, now operates 37 properties in Indonesia ranging from two- to five-star - with 16 more set to open in the country by the year's end.

The grand opening of the Swiss-Belhotel Balikpapan took place in the stately Mahakam Grand Ballroom and was marked by an inscription signed by Balikpapan Mayor H.M Rizal Effendy, S.E.

The ceremony was also attended by PT Hasta Kreasi Mandiri Chairman and President Fadjraa Oemar, PT. Pembangunan Perumahan Director of Business Development - Ir. Harry Nugroho, Swiss-Belhotel Chairman and President - Gavin Faull, Swiss-Belhotel Senior Vice-President of Operations and Development - Emmanuel Guillard and 230 corporate clients and journalists.

In this special occasion, PT Hasta Kreasi Mandiri Chairman and President Fadjraa Oemar and Swiss-Belhotel Balikpapan confirmed their participation for the green environment by symbolized giving 100 seeds to the Head of Environment Department - Fachrudin.

"We are delighted to be managing Swiss-Belhotel Balikpapan and to be part of this hotel's promising future," Mr Faull said. "Swiss-Belhotel Balikpapan will provide visitors to the city with a new and fresh venue where they will enjoy a warm welcome and an enjoyable stay - featuring professionalism and service excellence."

Ideally situated in a new business district, currently Swiss-Belhotel Balikpapan has finished 159 rooms from the total of 230 guestrooms and 25 apartments.

Combining a modern design with the soothing ambience provided by its ocean views, Swiss-Belhotel Balikpapan offers affordable international-standard accommodation for business and leisure travellers.

The hotel has a complete range of facilities, including a Swiss-Cafe', Barito Lounge and Bar, six meeting rooms and a ballroom that can hold 2,500 delegates for business meetings or other functions such as weddings. It also has a swimming pool, gym and spa.

Designed to provide utmost privacy for guests, Swiss-Belhotel Balikpapan offers the ultimate hotel accommodation experience through its attentive and friendly staff.

Each guestroom is equipped with an LCD TV with international channels, IDD/NDD telephone, individually controlled air-conditioning, coffee and tea making facilities, a mini bar, a personal safety deposit box and broadband Internet access.

Swiss-Belhotel International manages more than 120 hotels, resorts and projects ranging from two- to five-star in destinations outside of Indonesia, such as China, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Iraq, Oman and Saudi Arabia.