:: Banda Aceh - Nanggroe Aceh Darulsalam Travel Guides ::
Banda Aceh is the provincial
capital and largest city of Aceh, Indonesia, located on
the island of Sumatra, with an elevation of 21 m. The
population was approximately 260,000 in 2006.
The city name first was named as Kutaraja, determined as
the provincial capital in 1956. Later its name was
changed into Banda Aceh, where the first part of its
name comes from the Persian bandar and means "port" or
"haven". It is also proudly referred to as the "port to
Meccah", as Islam first arrived in Aceh and spread
throughout Southeast Asia.
On December 26, 2004, the Indian Ocean earthquake struck
off the western coast of Sumatra. Banda Aceh was the
closest major city to the earthquake's epicenter. It was
the worst hit area out of all the locations hit. Tens of
thousands of people died and many more were injured.
Banda Aceh is a city which was established on April 22,
1205 by Sultan Alaidin Johansyah, is one of the oldest
Islamic city in the South-East of Asia. It has been
known since the seventeenth century as following.
* Metropolitan City
* Trading City (economic)
* Center of Science
* Center of Political Activities
* Center of Islamic Education
* Center of Islamic Culture in South-East of Asia
The
Sultanate
of Aceh was established initially as a small Islamic
kingdom in what is today Banda Aceh during the 15th
century AD. During its golden era, its territory and
political influence expanded as far as Satun in southern
Thailand, Johor in Malay Peninsula, and Siak in what is
today Riau province. As was the case with most non-Javan
pre-colonial states, Acehnese power expanded outward by
sea rather than focus inland. As it expanded down the
Sumatran coast, it was not another Sumatran state, but
Johor and Portuguese Malacca on the other side of the
Straits of Malacca that were to become its main
competitors. It was this seaborne trade focus that saw
Aceh rely on rice imports from north Java rather than
develop self sufficiency in rice production.
In the tomb of Ratu Acheh, a tombstone dated 1380,
engraved with the wording, "Gusta barubasa empu Kedah
Pasai Ma", meaning the families who embraced Islam
governs Kedah and Pasai. This is so because Acheh is
part of the Main Kingdom of Raja Siam (Müsli) Beruas
Melayu Tua Gangga, Negara Kedah Pasai Ma Empire whom
appointed Sultans from its siblings to rule its
territory and waters. Rulers of this Empire is known as
Shyah Alam Yang Maha Mulia, descendants from the
Persians and Siamese Muslim Empire.
Because
of the Portuguese occupation of Malacca in 1511, many
Islamic traders passing Malacca straits shift their
trade to Banda Aceh and increases wealth of Acehnese
rulers. During the reign of Sultan Iskandar Muda in 17th
century, Aceh influence extended to most of Sumatra and
Malay Peninsula. Aceh allied itself with the Ottoman
Empire and the Dutch East India Company in their
struggle against the Portuguese and the Johor Sultanate.
Aceh military power waned gradually thereafter, and Aceh
was separated from its territory of Kedah and Pinang on
the Malay Peninsula to the British, and Pariaman in
Sumatra to the Dutch in 18th century.
By the early nineteenth century, however, Aceh had
become an increasingly influential power due to its
strategic location for controlling regional trade. In
the 1820s it was the producer of over half the world's
supply of black pepper. The pepper trade produced new
wealth for th
e
sultanate, but also for the rulers of many smaller
nearby ports that had been under Aceh's control, but
were now able to assert more independence. These changes
initially threatened Aceh's integrity, but a new sultan
Tuanku Ibrahim, who controlled the kingdom from 1838 to
1870, aggressively, and successfully, reasserted power
over nearby ports.
Under the Anglo-Dutch Treaty of 1824 the British ceded
their colonial possessions on Sumatra to the Dutch. In
the treaty, the British described Aceh as one of their
possessions, although they had no actual control over
the sultanate. Initially, under the agreement the Dutch
agreed to respect Aceh's independence. In 1871, however,
the British dropped previous opposition to a Dutch
invasion of Aceh, possibly to prevent France or the
United States from gaining a foothold in the region.
Although neither the Dutch nor the British knew the
specifics, there had been rumors since the 1850s that
Aceh had been in communication with rulers of France and
of the Ottoman Empire.
PLACE
TO STAY IN BANDA ACEH
HERMES PALACE HOTEL - BANDA
ACEH
Hermes Palace Hotel
Banda Aceh is the first International four-star
hotel in Banda Aceh.
The hotel is conveniently located in the city centre,
near the Governor office,
5 minutes to The Grand Mosque of Baiturrahman and 20
minutes to Sultan Iskandar
Muda Airport.
Hermes
Palace Hotel Banda Aceh is the first International Hotel
in Banda Aceh comprises of 6 floors and 159 rooms
ROOMS AND RATES:
Room Types
Deluxe Room :129 rooms
Junior Suite:20 rooms
Executive Suite : 8 rooms
Presidential Suite:2 rooms
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Deluxe |
Rp. 950.000
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Single / Double * |
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Junior Suite |
Rp. 1.450.000
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Single / Double * |
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Executive Suite |
Rp. 1.950.000
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Single / Double * |
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Presidential Suite |
Rp. 3.650.000
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Single / Double * |
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*) The Above rates are
subject to 21% government tax & service charge |
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GRAND NANGGROE HOTEL - BANDA
ACEH
Grand Nanggroe is a new five
storey hotel, a comfortable and relaxed place to stay
and also a good venue to conduct business meetings and
gatherings
The hotel was opened in June 2007, and the brand new
building has a fresh and cozy ambience - just a perfect
place for both business and pleasure
Location:
grand NANGGROE
hotel is located in Lueng Bata district - the gate to
Banda Aceh. The hotel is 15 minutes drive from Iskandar
Muda airport, 15 minutes drive to government offices and
10 minutes drive to Banda Aceh city center.
Tsunami aftermath, Banda Aceh is now becoming one of the
most developing cities in Indonesia. The economic
development and business future are growing brightly
here. To run parallel with its demands grand NANGGROE
hotel presents with International Standards facilities
and warm friendly services. Make your leisure and
business trip memorable by choosing grand NANGGROE
hotel.
Leisures:
grand
NANGGROE
hotel, a place where you find business and leisure meet.
Surf the world wide web here by our free Wifi access.
Feel a more relaxing moment with our warm, friendly
services, hospitality and comfort at affordable rates.
Nanggroe Palace Restaurant open from 06.00 to 23.00,
offers you with daily buffet breakfast, various ala
carte from local to international cuisine.
Aceh is a well known coffee producer in the world. No
hesitation. taste the quality of its flavor. Relax your
body with a cup of coffee and a sound of light music in
the Nanggoe Coffee Lobby Lounge. For the tea lovers we
provide a wide range of imported tea with its various
kinds of taste. Our Bakery and Cake will make it
completely enjoyable.
Try our modern exercise equipments at the fitness centre
to fit your body. It is strategically located by facing
the outdoor swimming pool, so after having the exercise
swimming will be the exact choice to refresh your body.
Then the beauty of its view will make your moment most
enjoyable.
Samudera Pasai Meeting Room could be set into the
various layout and capacity. It is separable into four
smaller meeting rooms to suit your business meeting
perfectly. Located ideally right aside of restaurant
that will help you to access your lunch / dinner
immediately. The banquet staff are always available
along the function to arrange it as you wish on time.
Amenities:
grand NANGGROE
hotel is designed uniquely minimalist. Find its unique
in our 98 rooms from Deluxe, Junior Suite and Executive
Suite. Experience its convenience with the luxurious
facilities.
Each are equipped with free Wifi access, individual
controllable air conditioning, satellite channel, IDD
telephone, mini bar & tea / coffee maker, security
system, in room safe deposit box at the international
standard.
FACILITIES AND SERVICES:
Grand Nanggroe provides many facilities for business
travellers and leisure hunters. The hotel also provides
meeting rooms and a multi-function hall with capacity of
up to 300 pax
Facilities:
Back-up Power
Generator
Bar(s)
Business Centre
Cafe/Coffee Shop
Car Parking
Conference Facilities
Elevator/Lift
Fax
Fitness Club/Gym
Swimming Pool - Children's
Meeting Room(s)
Newspapers/ Magazines Available
Non-Smoking rooms/floors
Photocopier
Restaurant
Spa facilities - indoor or outdoor - separate items
Swimming Pool(s) - Outdoor
Bakery
Services:
Arrival/departure point transfers (Extra charge)
Arrival/departure point transfers (Included in price for
most common arrival point)
Babysitting - Paid
Concierge/Travel booking and Confirmation
Daily Housekeeping
Doctor/Nurse on call
Dry Cleaning
Laundry/Ironing
Postal/Courier Service
Room Service
Security Guard (24 hrs)
Shuttle Service (i.e. to/from town centre - extra
charge)
Shuttle Service (i.e. to/from town centre - included in
price)
Vehicle Hire/Car Rental can be arranged
Recreation:
Aerobics
ROOM RATES
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Published
Rate: valid until September 30, 2008
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Room
Type |
DBL/TWN |
B'fast |
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Junior
Suite |
IDR
1,286,943.00 |
Not Incl |
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Executive Suite |
IDR
2,573,887.00 |
Not Incl |
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Deluxe |
IDR
919,454.00 |
Not Incl |
Note:
- DBL/TWN: Double / Twin bed
- B'fast: Breakfast
- Incl: Included
- Rates are quoted in Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
& inclusive of 21 % tax & service (per room
per night). |
OTHER HOTELS IN BANDA ACEH
CITY
Hotel
Cakra Donya
Jl. Khairil Anwar No.10
Phone: (0651) 33633 (6 lines)
Fax : (0651) 23879
Rooms: 67
Class: * |
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Hotel Aceh Barat
Jl. Khairil Anwar No.16
Phone : (0651) 23250
Rooms: 21 |
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Hotel Sultan International
Jl. T.Panglima Polim No.1
Phone: (0651) 22465
Fax : (0651) 32770
Telex : 51414
Rooms: 60
Class : * * |
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Hotel
Kartika
Jl. Nyak Adam Kamil IV No.1
Phone : (0651) 31205
Fax : (0651) 23629
Rooms: 29
Class: * |
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Hotel
Taman Tepi Laut
Jl. Banda Aceh-Meulaboh
Km 17,55, Lhoknya
Phone: (0651) 44202, 32029
Fax : (0651) 44203
Rooms: 30
Class: * |
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Hotel Palembang
J1. Khairil Anwar No.49
Phone : (0651) 22044
Rooms: 13 |
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Hotel Rasa sayang Ayu
Jl. T. Umar No.439A
Phone: (0651) 41983
Fax : (0651) 42846
Rooms: 40
Class.: ** |
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Hotel
Medan
Jl. Jend. A. Yani No. 15
Phone: (0651) 33851, 21501
Fax : (0651) 32256
Telex : 54146 HMBNA
Rooms: 60
Class: * |
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Pavilion Seulawah
Jl. A. Masjid lbrahim II No.3
Phone: (0651) 22788, 22872
Rooms: 22
Class : * |
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Hotel Lading
J1. Cut Meutia No.9
Phone: (0651) 21359
Rooms: 60 |
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