A Singaporean hotelier, Cora first began her career as an Assistant Tea Room Manager at The Westin Stamford and Westin Plaza in Singapore; to then expand her skills in Sales and Marketing as Convention Sales Manager. In 1997, she took on her first Director of Sales role at The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore. Since then, Cora has worked for several Marriott International properties including; The Ritz-Carlton, Boston, The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain and Bvlgari Resort Bali.
After 17 years of experience in Sales & Marketing, and driven by challenge, Cora moved to broaden her operational skills as a Hotel Manager in Dubai, UAE. From strength to strength, by 2009 Cora, with her management expertise was appointed as the opening General Manager at the Media One Hotel, Dubai. It was there, she received the coveted award of “Best General Manager” by Hotelier Middle East magazine.
After great success in the Middle East, Cora’s journey continued with successful launches and openings of new brands and independent hotels in Philippines and Malaysia. With such diverse, passionate and strong leadership acumen; she has now returned to Marriott International, with Keraton at The Plaza, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Jakarta as General Manager.
“It is an honour to return to Marriott International and being part of the family at Keraton at The Plaza and PT. Plaza Indonesia Realty, Tbk. I look forward to spearheading the future of this captivating hotel, working with the team to maintain and enhance the luxurious standards in order to deliver the distinctive guest experiences”, explains Stuart on her new appointment.
Not only is Cora the first female General Manager at Keraton at The Plaza, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Jakarta; but also the only female General Manager within Jakarta’s Marriott properties currently. Under the direction of Cora Stuart, is 140 award-winning guest rooms, suites and 54 luxurious private residences. Within the hotel is Bengawan Restaurant, Keraton Lounge, La Moda (a stand-alone restaurant located at Plaza Indonesia), Keraton Spa, and the inspiring Lima Five Lounge.
About Keraton at The Plaza, a Luxury Collection® Hotel
Inspired by the Javanese word for “palace,” Keraton at The Plaza is a distinct and intimate luxury hotel offering a unique, modern interpretation of the rich Indonesian culture. Rising from the 8th to the 22nd floors of the Keraton building, Keraton at The Plaza is ideally located in the heart of Jakarta on Jalan Thamrin, a prestigious address that includes embassies, corporate headquarters, museums and Jakarta’s high-end shopping and entertainment complex, Plaza Indonesia. Keraton at The Plaza offers 140 spacious guest rooms and suites, including four sumptuous Keraton suites more than 135sqm each. Ranging in size from 61 – 140sqm, each guest room and suite is a haven of Javanese luxury, offering an open floor design with spectacular views of downtown Jakarta through floor-to-ceiling windows. With interior design by SCDA Singapore and the Burega Farnell, the sleek décor of Keraton at The Plaza is inspired by the diversity of Indonesia’s geography and culture, with splashes of color, rich woods, and intricate Batik floral patterns. Artworks displayed throughout the hotel are commissioned to Hadiprana, a famous Indonesian interior designer.
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