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The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta - Handwritten Collection
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A 1918 Dutch-Indonesian mansion turned Accor Handwritten Collection hotel, once called Hotel Yamato and Hotel Merdeka, 10 minutes' walk from Malioboro.
Last updated August 11, 2026
The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta occupies an early 20th-century Dutch-Indonesian mansion originally built for Chinese sugar trader Kwik Djoen Eng, later operated as Hotel Splendid, requisitioned as Japanese Army headquarters and named Hotel Yamato during the occupation, then reopened postwar as Hotel Merdeka -- where Indonesia's first president reportedly sought refuge during the independence struggle -- before its current life as an Accor Handwritten Collection hotel. The official ALL page shows a 4.9/5 customer rating from 74 reviews as of the research date, and the hotel sits 10 minutes' walk from Malioboro and 10 minutes from the Sultan's Palace. A June 2026 guest blog detailed this history and praised the elegant Art Nouveau/Art Deco architecture, while some TripAdvisor reviewers have questioned whether the property still matches its 5-star billing.
| Address | Jl Jenderal Sudirman 9, 55233 Yogyakarta, Indonesia |
|---|---|
| Brand Sub Brand | Handwritten Collection |
| Neighborhood | Malioboro |
| Star Rating | 5 |
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
- Housed in a 1918 Dutch-Indonesian mansion with a documented history spanning Hotel Splendid, wartime Hotel Yamato, and postwar Hotel Merdeka
- 10 minutes' walking or cycling distance to Malioboro shopping street
- 10 minutes to the Sultan's Palace, 15 minutes to Taman Sari water castle and Kota Gede silver craft makers
- 4.9/5 customer review rating from 74 reviews on the official ALL booking page
- Semi-outdoor restaurants serving Indonesian cuisine and an exclusive bar
Cons
- Some TripAdvisor reviewers have questioned whether the property fully matches its 5-star positioning, describing it as 'fine' rather than luxury-grade
- An hour to Borobudur and 30 minutes to Prambanan -- both require a longer excursion
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
- A June 2026 travel blog traced the building's full history, from a 1918 sugar-trader's mansion through Japanese-occupation use as Hotel Yamato to its current Handwritten Collection status
- The official ALL page shows a strong 4.9/5 rating, though from a relatively small base of 74 reviews
- A September 2024 YouTube review covered a stay at the historic property
Worth knowing before you book
- At least two TripAdvisor reviews titled 'Fine hotel but not a 5*' and 'Is it really a 5 stars Hotel?' suggest some guests find the star rating optimistic relative to the experience
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Reviews & videos from around the web
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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 11, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the history of The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta?
The building dates to 1918, built as a mansion for Chinese sugar trader Kwik Djoen Eng. It later operated as Hotel Splendid, was used as Japanese Army headquarters and named Hotel Yamato during the WWII occupation, then reopened postwar as Hotel Merdeka before eventually becoming part of Accor's Handwritten Collection as The Phoenix Hotel.
How far is The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta from Malioboro?
About 10 minutes' walking or cycling distance from Malioboro, Yogyakarta's main shopping street.
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