Introducing Jesper Soerensen, Leading 25hours Hotel Jakarta The Oddbird into a New Dimension of Hospitality

25hours Hotels is excited to announce the appointment of Jesper Soerensen as General Manager of the upcoming 25hours Hotel Jakarta The Oddbird that is set to open in November 2024. With over 23 years of experience in lifestyle and luxury hospitality, Jesper brings a wealth of knowledge and a global perspective to this vibrant new addition in Jakarta’s landscape.

Danish nationality, Jesper’s extensive career span locations from Nicaragua to London, Doha, Miami, Los Angeles, Singapore, and the Maldives. His journey in hospitality began in the early 1990s in fashion and beauty before he transitioned to iconic hotels like Ian Schrager’s Sanderson and St. Martin’s Lane in London, Shore Club in Miami, followed by Six Senses Singapore, The Standard Maldives and SO/Maldives. Jesper speaks German, Danish and English.

“My journey has brought me to Jakarta where I am truly thrilled and excited to lead and open the amazing 25hours Hotel Jakarta The Oddbird and bringing the true experience of 25hours Hotel. I believe our spaces are very unique but genuine in approach with strong focus on experience. We aspire to be the home away from home whether be it for business or leisure. We will also focus on collaborations, wellness and community-based activity. Finally consistent with our values, we open-hearted welcome all Oddbirds, those who celebrates their true individuality, to connect with like-minded individuals” – 

Jesper Soerensen - General Manager

25hours Hotel Jakarta The Oddbird

Nestled in the heart of the Sudirman Central Business District (SCBD) within District 8, 25hours Hotel Jakarta The Oddbird rises 38 stories high, featuring 210 hotel rooms, 135 serviced apartments, and 11 creative lounge and a ballroom, standing above Ashta Mall in the bustling Senopati area—one of the city’s top business and lifestyle destinations.

The hotel draws inspiration from the neighborhood’s history and culture, once envisioned as a garden city with its own mid-century Jenki evolution. As a result, 25hours Hotel Jakarta The Oddbird offers lush garden rooms and retro urban rooms, each furnished with original vintage mid-century pieces and curated local and international art, evoking both nostalgia and the fleeting nature of time. Co-working spaces with a maxi bar, along with uniquely themed meeting rooms, cater to those embracing the hustle culture. All the public areas will be furnished with an eclectic mix of original Mid Century Modern Pieces. Meanwhile, the Vida spa offer a tranquil retreat and full range of wellness choices which connected to the outdoor pool where guests can enjoy the infinity pool or lounge on sunbeds while savoring plant-based snacks and sipping ABV Pina Coladas. 25hours Things Shop that connects to Ashta Mall will be an exciting space full of sustainable and upcycling curation along with local sustainable crafts.

Guests can indulge in a culinary journey at COPA, offering Latin American dishes crafted by Executive Chef Matias Mardones from Chile, enjoy cocktails at THE ODDBIRD BAR headed by Marcello Monte from Argentina, or relax by the pool enjoying plant-based food in CABANA orchestrated by the renowned Andrew Yap from The Old Man Bar Singapore that was in the top 50 Asia and World Best Bar. Two more exciting F&B concepts are coming on the rooftop of the building, which is coming in Q1 2025.

True to its name, 25hours Hotel Jakarta The Oddbird is a place of contrasts, where nostalgia meets modernity, inviting guests to embrace their perfectly authentic selves. The hotel’s "Come as You Are" philosophy fosters genuine connections, reflecting the vibrant spirit of classic Jakarta neighborhoods through its Garden and Urban-themed rooms. By blending authenticity, individuality, and rich cultural experiences, 25hours Hotel Jakarta The Oddbird offers a unique, unforgettable stay that celebrates life’s moments.