Enjoy the countdown at five-star hotels<\/p>\n
Debbie A. Lubis
\nContributor
\nJakarta<\/p>\n
Most people are aware of something they would like to change
\nabout themselves, and new year's resolutions are considered to be
\nan effective instrument for personal improvement.
\n Some people like to go to a tranquil place to cherish the New
\nYear's countdown solemnly. Others like to hang out with their
\nfriends around town or attend a lively party. But before
\ncommitting to your resolution, remember you have one last chance
\nto live-it-up.<\/p>\n
For the upcoming New Year's Eve, star-rated hotels in Jakarta
\nhave prepared a variety of entertainment packages for those who
\nlike to spend the last night of the year with their partner,
\nfriends or family. Such packages usually comprise of live music,
\na gala dinner, door prizes, games, dancing, thematic costumes and
\na balloon drop.<\/p>\n
Crowne Plaza Jakarta plans to transform its lobby into the
\n\"Ultimate Party Venue\" and guests are expected to arrive in black
\nand white dress. With the entrance ticket of Rp 100,000 (about
\nUS$12), guests will be entertained by non-stop music played by
\nlocal band D'SOTA until countdown time.<\/p>\n
\"Black and white are the 'eternity' colors. So we hope the
\nhappiness brought by the festive event will be enduring. The
\nguests will be included in a lucky draw after the balloon drop at
\nmidnight,\" said Tati Haryo, marketing services manager of Crowne
\nPlaza Jakarta. The lucky winners will get a free weekend at the
\nhotel or accommodation at Bali International.<\/p>\n
The hotel also offers special packages at its food and
\nbeverages venues. Each of the first 100 guests who reserve New
\nYear's Eve Package Rooms will receive two complimentary entry
\ntickets to RETRO night club on the lobby level. The entrance
\nticket for the pub is worth Rp 150,000.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Hotel Borobudur Jakarta offers special live
\nentertainment from the Plug & Play Band and an extravagant buffet
\nat the Pendopo Lounge for Rp 300,000, including first drink
\n(beer, juice or soft drink), starting from 7 p.m. to midnight.<\/p>\n
The hotel's other restaurants such as Bruschetta Italian
\nRestaurant, Miyama Japanese Restaurant, Bogor Cafe and Singosari
\nPoolside Restaurant also offer special prices for guests during
\nNew Year's Eve.<\/p>\n
\"To make the evening relaxing for parents there will be lots
\nof children's activities in the lobby, such as face painting,
\n(temporary) henna-tattoo application, a fortune teller and
\ncompetitions with attractive prizes,\" said Sarine Rajagukguk, the
\nhotel's public relations officer.<\/p>\n
In addition, the hotel will provide special packages for those
\nwho want to stay and enjoy a special dinner at the hotel while
\ncounting down the hours, minutes (and finally!) seconds until
\nmidnight.<\/p>\n
Guests can enjoy the luxury of the hotel's lavish rooms at a
\nspecial price. Staying in a Deluxe Room is priced at Rp 1.6
\nmillion (for two persons) or Rp 1.2 million (per person) per
\nnight. This package include an American buffet breakfast at Bogor
\nCafe and a gala dinner at Miyama, Pendopo or Singosari Poolside
\nrestaurant.<\/p>\n
European classical opera will infuse the atmosphere of Le
\nMeridien Hotel with elegance and sophistication. With a door
\ncharge of Rp 150,000, the lobby party will be the center of the
\nhotel's festivities. There will be a door-prize, balloon-drop at
\nmidnight and live music from the Arnesia Band, popular for
\nplaying R & B and also pop music.<\/p>\n
\"We provide the guests with masks, but we ask that they wear
\nblack attire or European-style dress. Different masks will be
\ngiven to the patrons of each restaurant, cafe or bar. The lobby
\nparty will also be organized with the same theme in mind. In
\nfact, we are so enthusiastic about our concept that even our
\nemployees will abide by the dress-code,\" Anita H. Ilcken, the
\nhotel's public relations manager said.<\/p>\n
La Brasserie cafe and Lemon Grass restaurant will embrace the
\ntheme of 'Phantom of the Opera' for their gala dinner buffets.
\nStarting from 7.00 p.m., guests can enjoy live entertainment,
\nfrom strolling musicians to the Arnesia Band. The package is
\nworth Rp 350,000 for adults and Rp 175,000 for children. For
\ntheir special New Year's brunch buffet, La Brasserie will provide
\na lavish international menu and strolling musicians, the menu
\nwill cost Rp 135,000 for adults and just Rp 67,500 for children.<\/p>\n
With the same price (and starting at the same time), adults
\nand children can also enjoy a festive belly dancer and live
\nArabian music at Al Nafoura Lebanese Restaurant. The guests will
\nbe provided with Egyptian masks while enjoying Aida' Middle
\nEastern gala dinner buffet.<\/p>\n
With an entrance fee of Rp 250,000, the guests of Tiga Puluh
\nBar can enjoy the entertainment provided by Canadian band
\nStarband and join in the 'Cats' Party with cat masks provided for
\nparty-goers. They can also enjoy the Oyster and Champagne Bar
\n(not included with entrance fee).<\/p>\n
In addition, the guests of JW Marriott Hotel can soak in the
\ncruise-ship atmosphere in the hotel's lounge. Under the theme of
\n\"Elegant Cruise\", guests will be provided with a cocktail buffet,
\nphoto memento, and top 40's tunes from local band Popo & Friends,
\nstarting from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. The package, which is worth Rp
\n300,000 also includes a balloon-drop during the midnight
\ncountdown.<\/p>\n
\"There will be waiters, greeters, and the captain of the
\n\"ship\" wearing colorful cruise uniforms and hats,\" said Mellani
\nSolagratia, public relations manager of JW Marriott Hotel.<\/p>\n
Sailendra restaurant will have a \"Fun Cruise\" theme, Pearl
\nrestaurant will have a \"Cultural Cruise\" theme, Asuka Japanese
\nrestaurant will have a \"Romantic Cruise\" theme, while Untitled
\nPub will have a \"Party on Board\".<\/p>\n
With first drink charge Rp 250,000, guests of the pub will
\nenjoy a special cocktail buffet, entertainment by multinational
\nband Raw Energy, and a \"sexy\" dance performance with male and
\nfemale dancers.<\/p>\n
\"There will be also special prize for the guest with the
\nsexiest dress,\" Mellani said.<\/p>\n
Dewi Damayanti, assistant public relations manager of Grand
\nHyatt Jakarta said that the hotel would present Platinum Horns
\nand The Trio of Leaping Loonies from Australia at the Grand Lobby
\nParty, starting from 9 p.m. during their New Year's Eve
\ncelebrations.<\/p>\n
The hotel's pub, Burgundy will feature the Foreign Exchange
\ntrio from Cape Town, South Africa who will play the lively sounds
\nof Jazz, Blues, and a selection of melodies.<\/p>",
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