It was designed by Thai architect Wirachai Wongpanit[5] and developed by the prominent journalists and owner of newspapers Merdeka and Indonesian Observer B.M.

The opening ceremony was attended by Siti Hartinah, the wife of President Suharto.

[2] In January 1995, The Aryaduta Jakarta received the Adikarya Wisata Award 1994 for its excellent service.

In 2000, the Lippo group bought full ownership of the hotel from PT.

[5] Lippo Group now operates a number of hotels in the brand name Aryaduta.