Welcome
to Bandung
Jakarta
happens to be located in Java, but it is hardly of Java.
The contrast between the metropolitan capital and the
surrounding province is dramatic. For, although West
Java contains some big cities of its own, its soul is
rural. The least densely populated province of the island,
it offers unrivaled scenery, extensive nature reserves
and refreshing mountain weather, all within a few hours
of Jakarta's confusion. Its prosperity, friendly people
and excellent transportation facilities make it one
of the most genuinely relaxing parts of rural Indonesia
in which to travel. West Java also offers much that
is of cultural and historical interest.
West
Java was first known to Europe as Sunda - a land, kingdom,
language and people all distinct from Java. The l6th-century
Portuguese were so impressed by this country that they
misapplied its name not only to the island of Java,
but to the whole archipelago; to this day, Sumatra,
Java, Borneo and Celebes are still known collectively
as the "Greater Sunda Islands." The first
known kingdom on Java, the Hindu state of Tarumanegara,
flourished on the north coastal plain of West Java in
the 5th century. A millenium later, the first Portuguese
ships to weigh anchor here were welcomed by another
great Hindu kingdom, Pajajaran, a contemporary and rival
of the great East Javanese Majapahit. Since 1433, the
capital had been at an inland location, Pakuan, today's
Bogor, where Dutch governors- general would later reside.
However, in 1522, when Pajajaran concluded an alliance
with Portuguese Goa, it was still master of the north
coast, including the lucrative ports of Banten and Sunda
Kelapa (now Jakarta). The Portuguese were to help protect
the Hindu power against Islam's rapid westward expansion
along the coast. However, when they returned in 1527,
both ports had been captured by Muslims and made vassals
of the young sultanate of Demak, 400 kilometers to the
east. Landlocked, Pajajaran declined, and 50 years later
its capital was conquered by Banten.
While
Javanese speakers flocked to the booming coastlands,
and Banten became a great trading and military power,
the Sundanese retreated to the mountains and high plateau
in the south and developed a rural folk culture without
cities or courts. In this condition, and so close to
Batavia, what now became known as the "Sundalands"
were easy prey for the VOC; by 1684, the entire Sundanese-speaking
area was under direct Dutch control, while the >>
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Hotel
Horison
Hotel Horison Bandung-- as gracious and welcoming
as the city itself!
Where else in Bandung will you find such luxury
?,This international-rated hotel has 253 exclusive
rooms.. . .
from USD$52.00 net per room/night |
Holiday
Inn
Holiday Inn Bandung provides what Holiday Inn
hotels are famous for worldwide: friendly, dependable
service, excellent facilities and convenient location.
Whether your trip is for business or leisure.
. .
from USD$58.00 net per room/night |
Hotel
Jayakarta
Bandung, capital city of West Java, with its cool
climate makes a refreshing change from the rest
of the country. The Hotel Jayakarta Bandung which
opened for business in 1994. . .
from USD$49.00 net per room/night |
Hotel
Imperium
The International Imperium hotel 's fine service
and hospitality is a tradition. Cleanliness, comfort
and tastefull accomodation with well designed
facilities are carter to our guests' enjoyment
and comfort. . .
from USD$37.00 net per room/night |
Hotel
Papandayan
At the Papandayan, a friendly elegance greets
you with its warm smiles. The sound of the flowing
water from the marble fountain gives you an amicable
welcome just like our hospitality and . . .
from USD$49.00 net per room/night |
Hotel
Kedaton
Hotel Kedaton is the right destination in Bandung.
We have 120 luxury rooms to meet your needs while
you are doing your business or enjoying leisure
in Bandung. . .
from USD$44.00 net per room/night |
Hotel
Topaz galeria
Welcome to TOPAS Galeria Hotel, a unique concept
hotel that combines both business and art. Feel
the experience where tradition, culture and services
merged . . .
from USD$33.00 net per room/night |
Sheraton
Hotel
The Sheraton Bandung Hotel and Towers is located
6 kilometers from the city center on the slopes
of Dago area. Surrounded by mountains and city
scenery. . .
from USD$59.00 net per room/night |
Permata
Hotel
Located on a strategic area, just turn left after
the gateway of Pasteur Toll Highway. Tranquilly
at Jalan Lemahneundeut No. 7, you will find HOTEL
PERMATA INTERNATIONAL BANDUNG. . .
from USD$40.00 net per room/night |
Savoy
Homann
In Indonesia, in Java, in Bandung, in the heart
of the Sundanese culture, at the Savoy Homann,
where the splendor of past is complemented by
today's modern luxury standards and facilities.
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from USD$45.00 net per room/night |
Grand
Preanger
It has been half a century since Bandung's famed
Preanger Hotel first gained an international reputation.
Designed in the Indische Empire style, it opened
on Jl. Grooten Postweg . . .
from USD$50.00 net per room/night |
Geulis
Butik
"Geulis" means beautiful, the essence
of who we are. Our warm hospitality and elegant
facilities invite you to feel the comfort and
beauty. Our guest add to our beauty. . .
from USD$69.00 net per room/night |
Giri
Gahana Resort
All this can be found at Bandung Giri Gahana Golf
& Resort which is perched between 600 to 900
metres above sea level. The day temperature is
pleasant and cool in the mornings and in the afternoon.
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from USD$57.00 net per room/night |
Panghegar
Hotel
The Hotel Panghegar with 185 deluxe rooms and
suites is International Hotel in Bandung - West
Java - Indonesia, City history and regional pride
have influenced each detail of the decor and hospitality.
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from USD$40.00 net per room/night |
Patra
Jasa
Known as the "City of Flowers", Bandung
nestles in an elevated mountainous area where
the breezes are cool, the air is pure, and the
trees, foilage and plantlife come in a caleidoscope
of colour . . .
from USD$32.00 net per room/night |
Nalendra
Hotel
Hotel Nalendra, Bandung is only 3 hours from Jakarta
by road, only 15 minutes by car from the domestic
Airport Husein Sastranegara and 10 minutes from
the Railway Station. . .
from USD$38.00 net per room/night |
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