Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of Hilton Garden Inn Batam City Centre, marking the company’s first hotel on the island of Batam and expanding Hilton’s presence in Indonesia. Scheduled to open in 2028, the hotel will be developed by PT. Sabang Raya Investama and joins Hilton’s growing portfolio in South East Asia.
Strategically located in the heart of Batam, the hotel will enjoy convenient access to the island’s major commercial, retail and administrative hubs, including Lubuk Baja and Batam Centre. The property is also well positioned to serve increasing demand from corporate travellers, meetings and events, weekend leisure visitors, wellness and golf travellers, as well as guests visiting the island for medical-related stays.
Hilton Garden Inn is Hilton’s approachable upscale brand, known for delivering elevated essentials and thoughtful amenities that help guests stay productive, relaxed and at their best. Guided by the brand’s signature Brighthearted hospitality, Hilton Garden Inn hotels combine warm, approachable service with thoughtful amenities designed to appeal to families as well as solo and business travelers. Hilton Garden Inn is designed to meet the needs of today’s modern travelers seeking comfort and consistency in the places they want to be.
“Batam continues to grow as an important business and leisure destination, supported by its close proximity to Singapore and Malaysia, strong connectivity and expanding visitor economy,” said Maria Ariizumi, vice president, Development, South East Asia & Australasia. “The signing of Hilton Garden Inn Batam City Centre marks our debut in Batam and reinforces our commitment to growing in high-potential destinations across Indonesia.”
Batam has established itself as a popular short-haul destination for visitors from Singapore and Malaysia seeking affordable weekend getaways, while also benefiting from government, industrial and MICE demand. The hotel site is within Batam’s core Central Business District and provides easy access to key transportation links, including ferry terminals, industrial estates and Hang Nadim International Airport.
Hilton Garden Inn Batam City Centre will feature 199 guest rooms, including standard rooms, family rooms and suites. Guests will enjoy a range of amenities including an all-day dining restaurant, bar, fitness centre, swimming pool and more than 900 square metres of meeting and event space, including a ballroom and six meeting rooms.
“Partnering with Hilton represents an exciting milestone for us as we bring an internationally recognized hospitality brand to Batam,” said Sukirman Djohan, President Director, PT. Sabang Raya Investama. “We believe Hilton Garden Inn Batam City Centre will cater to the needs of modern business and leisure travellers while supporting Batam’s continued growth as a regional destination.”
The signing further strengthens Hilton’s growth momentum in Indonesia, one of Asia Pacific’s fastest-growing hospitality markets, where the company has 18 trading hotels with another 16 in the pipeline.
Hilton Garden Inn Batam City Centre will participate in Hilton Honors, the award-winning guest-loyalty program for Hilton’s 28 distinct hotel brands. Hilton Honors members who book directly through preferred Hilton channels have access to instant benefits, including a flexible payment slider that allows members to choose nearly any combination of Points and money to book a stay, exclusive member discounts, free standard Wi-Fi and the Hilton Honors mobile app.
