FUGO Hotel Samarinda  

Perched atop Samarinda’s biggest shopping mall, this hotel puts you over the Mahakam River with views of its bridges, the Islamic Center and Bukit Selili. Entertainment and dining are literally downstairs. Sungai Kunjang Port and the bus station are about a 15-minute walk, and the airport is roughly a 60-minute drive. Family-friendly and perfect for shoppers.

The property offers 245 rooms with private balconies that frame river and city vistas. Rooms come with air conditioning, TV, sofa bed, desk, mini bar, refrigerator, tea/coffee making facilities and in-room safety box. Expect modern luxury with touches of regional design and a striking outdoor pool that nods to local architecture.

Standout features include a striking outdoor swimming pool, a spa, a shopping arcade connected to the mall, concierge and airport shuttle services. Other practical perks: Wi-Fi access, daily housekeeping, room service, laundry, babysitting, wheelchair access and on-site car parking. Wake up to river views from your balcony and wander straight into the mall for food and fun.

Two spacious meeting rooms (each seating up to 350 people), conference rooms, a banquet hall and a business centre support large events. The hotel also provides Wi‑Fi access, safety deposit boxes and multilingual staff for meetings and group stays.

Four on-site restaurants and a lounge serve a range of choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Eat right after shopping or grab a drink in the lounge before heading out into the city.