Accor to manage historic Phoenix

JAKARTA: The management contract for the historic Phoenix Yogyakarta hotel has been awarded to Accor, which will rebrand it as the Mercure Phoenix Yogyakarta by the end of 2003 after an extensive refurbishment program.

The refurbishment starts on Aug. 18 and is scheduled to be completed by November 2003. The hotel will be closed to all guests during this time.

According to a release made available to The Jakarta Post, the historic hotel is set to reopen by the end of 2003 with upgraded facilities, while keeping the building's historic design. It offers 143 rooms, including 18 standard rooms, 40 superior, 67 deluxe, eight executive rooms and 10 suites. There will also be a spa and fitness center, boutique shop, swimming pool and Kid's Club. The convention facilities consist of a ballroom catering for up to 600 persons and a small meeting room.

This will be supported by Mercure Phoenix Yogyakarta's food and beverages, which cater to both local and foreign palates. The Heritage restaurant has a breezy, open-concept kitchen and specializes in grilled items and Asian fusion dishes. There are also two bars, the '1918' lounge bar overlooking an open-air courtyard, and trendy Y Bar featuring nightly live music. -- JP