In Surabaya we again go 5-star for two nights in the wonderful Majahapit, a hotel reeking of history, service and style, sometimes described as an oasis in the heart of this busy city.
The son of one of the Sarkies Brothers, founders of the internationally famous Raffles Hotel in Singapore, built the Majahapit in 1910, with a majestic art deco lobby added in 1936.
The hotel is famed for its ornate colonial architecture, antique furnishings and beautifully maintained gardens – if we were not staying, we probably would be visiting, as the hotel is typically included in city tours.
You will certainly enjoy the Hotel’s Indigo Restaurant where the menu includes Asian, Japanese, Western and Indonesian dishes in an art deco setting while the adjoining Maj Pub is a pleasant and comfortable bar with snacks and a live band.
If you yearn for other international food then you will find Japanese, French and Italian cuisines in the streets close by. For Indonesian street food, the Pasar Genting night market also is close by.
Click on the video to see more the classic style and old-world charm of this prestigious and historic landmark hotel (video(by Top Hotels for www.infotrip.org)