The Shalimar Boutique Hotel is situated in a luxurious residential area in Malang and is a glorious example of colonial architecture of the 1930s. Rich in its history, the hotel consists of 44 guest rooms and has a special emphasis on maintaining its original architecture and historical value. The hotel has attracted large numbers of domestic and international tourists thoughout the years and has
greatly supported Malang as a tourist destination. The Shalimar will offer its guests the comfort of the new millennium in the grandeur of the '30s, bringing together European modern flair and Indonesian culture to create a memorable experience. It sets to deliver outstanding personalised services for both leisure and business guests in tradition of graceful Indonesian hospitality
Originally built by the architect Ir. After the Freemasons, the building became a "SOCIETEIT" where the Dutch and the Dutch speaking community of Malang come to meet friends and entertain themselves with food, music and dancing. In 1964 the building housed the Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI) Malang, but was soon outgrown. However, in 1995, a new law came about where establishments were no longer allowed to use foreign names and this is how The Graha Cakra was established. Mid 2014 The Graha Cakra closed its doors to undergo a thorough renovation to become what it is now, a 5 star boutique hotel. It now houses de Hemel restaurant, Zestien terrace & lounge, De Tjakra Hall, Taman Aroem Spa and Soga Boutique.
