Within the ocean front Grand Sudirman Complex, the Aston Balikpapan is ideally located in the heart of the city and just 15 minutes from Sepinggan International Airport allowing easy access to all the main attractions in the city including shopping and entertainment facilities. Guest also benefit from the many facilities within the Grand Sudirman Complex such as restaurants, cafes, banks, an Irish pub, a convenience store and major corporate offices. Aston Balikpapan is a 4 star combined hotel and residence. Balikpapan is a seaport city on the eastern coast of Borneo island, Indonesia in the East Kalimantan province, a resource rich region well known for its timber, mining and petroleum export products. The city is generally hilly with only small areas of flatland. It is a safe, quiet and clean city with a mix of Indonesians and a large number of expatriates. Expatriates work mainly in the oil refinery and associated service companies, and stayed in the oil companies housing compounds. The city has a big shopping mall and a new giant stadium called Dome. (JH 16/06/10)