Fodor's Expert Review Crowne Plaza Semarang

Large, new (in 2012), and attached to the largest shopping mall in central Java, the Crown Plaza is among the luxury hotels in Semarang. Guest rooms aim for contemporary elegance, with dark wood furniture contrasting the walls and carpets in paler earth tones, modern lighting, and large marble baths. The handsome 11th-floor lounge with stunning views over the city is a good place for a drink, and a large, beautifully designed restaurant serves a mix of high-end European and Indonesian fare.