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Novotel Solo
Solo · Jalan Slamet Riyadi
A 142-room hotel on Jalan Slamet Riyadi in the heart of Solo, with two large outdoor pools, a night bar, and an InBalance Fitness and Spa.
Grand Mercure · Premium
Grand Mercure Solo Baru
Solo Baru
82
Guest sentiment
A 345-room hotel in Solo Baru's central business district, with a 21st-floor sky lounge, a 3rd-floor infinity pool, and direct access to The Park Mall.
Last updated August 8, 2026
Grand Mercure Solo Baru sits in the central business district of Solo Baru, rebranding into the Grand Mercure name in October 2022 after operating as Best Western Premier Solo Baru. The 345 rooms and suites offer city skyline views, complemented by a sky lounge on the 21st floor and an infinity pool on the 3rd floor, with direct access to The Park Mall and walking distance to the Hartono Trade Center and Pakuwon Mall. Guests consistently describe the hotel as good value, citing spacious rooms, quality pool and sauna facilities, and strong food and beverage offerings.
How guests rate it
- Location82
- Service84
- Rooms82
- Food & breakfast84
- Value82
| Address | Jl. Ir. Sukarno, Solo Baru, Surakarta 57552, Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Brand Sub Brand | Grand Mercure |
| Neighborhood | Solo Baru |
What ALL – Accor Live Limitless status gets you here
- Complimentary breakfast or lounge access for ALL Diamond members at participating hotels, per ALL - Accor Live Limitless program terms
- Room upgrades for Platinum and Diamond members, subject to availability
- Late check-out until 4pm for Diamond members, subject to availability
Pros
- 345 rooms and suites with city skyline views
- 21st-floor sky lounge and a 3rd-floor infinity pool
- Direct access to The Park Mall, walking distance to Hartono Trade Center and Pakuwon Mall
- Rebranded into Grand Mercure in October 2022 from Best Western Premier
- Guests consistently describe it as good value with quality pool and sauna facilities
Cons
- The Solo Baru business-district setting sits outside central Solo's historic core
- As a large hotel with 345 rooms, the atmosphere leans more corporate than boutique
The research view
What the research keeps finding
Themes that came up again and again across independent reviews — not a single opinion, but the patterns that repeat.
Consistently praised
- The sky lounge and infinity pool are consistently called standout amenities
- The direct mall connection and skyline views draw repeated praise
- Guests consistently describe the property as good value for the price
Worth knowing before you book
- No significant recurring watchouts surfaced across recent reviews
Behind this page
How we researched this
This page pulls from the hotel’s own information alongside independent guest reviews. These are the primary sources we checked — last refreshed Aug 8, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Was Grand Mercure Solo Baru previously a different brand?
Yes -- it operated as Best Western Premier Solo Baru before rebranding into the Grand Mercure name in October 2022, becoming part of Accor's ALL - Accor Live Limitless program.
Does Grand Mercure Solo Baru have a rooftop lounge?
Yes -- a sky lounge on the 21st floor offers city skyline views, alongside an infinity pool on the 3rd floor and direct access to The Park Mall.