Alila Hotels & Resorts has announced that Alila Solo, in Surakarta Central Java, will be unveiled in October 2015 as the city’s first luxury hotel of international standard.
Tradition-inspired and technology-driven, this urban retreat will, crucially, claim an iconic position in Surakarta’s skyline, offering culturally-rich encounters and resort-inspired facilities within a city oasis. Furthermore, the hotel will set new benchmarks as home to the city’s largest event space and unmatched rooftop bar, a lavish lifestyle venue to wine, dine and socialise.
Surakarta, or Solo, as it is better known, is the older of the two royal capitals of Central Java, considered the heart of the ancient Javanese kingdoms and cradle of Javanese culture. A city historically ruled by two palaces, it’s steeped in rich court arts, rituals and traditions.
On a leafy tree-lined street, rising above the heritage-rich city’s main commercial avenue, Alila Solo’s strikingly innovative design features eight avant-garde accommodation towers of varying heights which create a star-like pattern of interior corridors. A formidable stone palette – marble, travertine and granite – is softened by light wood hues and elegant batik highlights. The stunning and stylish lobby – with its monumental ‘floating’ batik sculpture – sets the tone for what’s to come.
Largo is a realm of resort-like relaxation located on level six, featuring a large swimming pool, sun deck, Spa Alila, two-storey Gym Alila, and children’s pool and club. The pool deck café is furnished with sleek loungers and plush sofa pods. The main restaurant, Épice, serves farm-to-table, all day dining.
The 255 rooms and suites, meanwhile, all have wonderful city views. Melding modern style with subtle Javanese nuances, each room showcases an exclusively commissioned batik design, a feature that unites all of Alila Solo’s spaces.
Ideal for business travellers, the Executive Rooms and all Suites enjoy upgraded amenities and exclusive access to the rooftop Executive Lounge. our Alila Suites (90 square metres) offer a luxurious living space that extends to a private ‘hanging garden’ terrace with plunge pool. While the pinnacle of accommodation perfection, The Presidential Suite (200 square metres), features a separate living and dining room with full service pantry, a multi-functional room (whether for a private meeting or personal workout zone), heavenly bathroom, walk-in wardrobe and 24-hour butler service.
