Thanksgiving at The Phoenix, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Stepping back in time: The Phoenix Hotel in Yogyakarta: 
our special Thanksgiving happy hour in the heart of Java!

"Located in the heart of Yogyakarta near the popular Malioboro district, the historic Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta, a member of the MGallery Collection, is a colonial landmark dating back to 1918. With 144 elegant rooms and suites, each boasting a balcony and a fusion of Asian and European decor, The Phoenix Hotel features a restaurant, wine bar and terrace bar overlooking an open courtyard. An inviting swimming pool, indulgent day spa and modern conferencing facilities complete the exclusive experience." (Accor website description)

Happy Thanksgiving: So much to be grateful for!


We enjoyed our visit to the Malioboro district on Thanksgiving Day. What made it very special was happy hour at the famous Phoenix hotel, once owned by a wealthy Chinese businessman who built it as his residence. 

   

Arriving at the hotel by bicycle carriage. Toasting with Shirley Temple mocktails and Gin Slings, a cocktail created at The Phoenix originally for women but now enjoyed all over the world by men too!

We did not have time for a swim on this visit! Next time, we might stay here at this beautiful, old hotel which reminded us of Raffles in Singapore. We also could not find a turkey but enjoyed dinner at our hotel afterwards: steak on a hot stone and a game of pool!