The original building was built as private residence in 1918, inherit the "Olde Worlde" charm of Art Deco architecture, Art Nouveau interior design and Indische Landhuis, blend together with the elegance of Javanese and Chinese cultures. Located in the heart of Javanese culture and the prestigious area of Yogyakarta, just 5 minutes from the Sultan Palace (Keraton) and Jalan Malioboro and just a short time from the world famous Borobudur-Buddhism temple and Prambanan-Hinduism temple.