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Hotel Salak The Heritage, Bogor, Indonesia

City of rain. That is the most recognized name in Bogor, which has an average rainfall of 3336.8 mm / year. title = "the city of Bogor and Photos"> Bogor has a long history and the Botanical Garden of the single undertaking, the Palace of Bogor and Salak Heritage Hotel. Hotel Salak The Heritage is the oldest permanent place in recorded history and the testimony of Bogor, Dutch and Japanese colonialism, Independence period, the Old Order, New Order, Indonesia Reform New Millennium III period. Several important events took place in Bogor, such as the Conference of Pre-Asia-Africa in 1955 at the presidential palace in Bogor APEC in 1994, and many other international events. Bogor Palace has been designated as the official reception of the president.

At first glance, Hotel Salak The inheritance seems the new building and do not reflect the adult groups, as has been renovated to meet the needs of the community for quality.

Hotel "> Hotel Salak The Heritage is a heritage hotel located right in front of Bogor Presidential Palace next to City Hall in JA. To. H. Juanda No. 8 Bogor. It was built in the area of 8,227 m2. Hotel Salak The estate consists of four main parts. The first is the front, called the building Heritage, a two – the renovated historic buildings. The second and third sections are the left and right wing, which has two floors and four, respectively. Part Four is back with five floors, equipped with an elevator and two guest elevators.

During the Dutch (VOC) in the 17 th century, called Buitenzorg in Bogor, which means "city break" or "city without the formalities" (Buiten All Zorge as a Dutch word) Bogor Palace used by the VOC General as a place to rest. In the 1908 Bogor is the central government and General Governour shelter. Like a cold and has beautiful scenery, Bogor has become a center research of tropical plants and the plantation in Sukabumi, Cianjur and Bogor.

Historically, the Hotel Salak The Heritage was built in 1856 called Bellevue – Hotel Dibbets, but more of an elite hotel Palace Group and is owned by the family court. The hotel is owned by a Dutchman who has a family relationship with the Governor General of the Dutch East Indies. Serves as a place to rest and stay, and as a meeting place for agricultural entrepreneurs and public officials and staff.

During Japanese colonialism in 1942, August 1945, Hotel Salak The Heritage of 54 rooms became the headquarters Kempeitai (Police Military). independence from Indonesia in 1945 was influenced Binnenhof Hotel, in 1948 its name was changed to Hotel Salak as situated at the foot of Mount Salak (Salak Mountain).

Along with the rapid growth of the city of Bogor for conventions, meetings, seminars, tourism, education and research in tropical plantation, Bogor, a potential attraction for national and international visitors. Each year, the number of visitors and customers that the government is increasing the conference, therefore, require Bogor relevant international infrastructure. To accommodate all requirements, the Hotel Salak renovated and remodeled.

On September 2, 1991, Hotel Salak suspended operations to be developed as a hotel. construction began after consent of the government declared the West Java Governor Decree No No 193/8550/Binsar July 19, 1991 and Decree of the Minister of Interior of the Republic of Indonesia January 27, 1992 Number. 539.32/359/PUOD issued to PT Anugrah Jaya Agung to develop and operate the Hotel Salak Bogor.

According to the survey, the initial type of hotel options Tourism and Hotel with international standard. Architecture colonial, historic buildings and remains eye catcher for the environment, and planned to become a special Boutique Hotel tourism (Special) because the Salak Hotel is one and two – to preserve the historic buildings remain in Bogor. The rear of the hotel expanded and University Business hotels. After the renovation and expansion of new buildings in 2000, the total number increased to 120 rooms consisting of a suite Presidential Executive Super, Salak View, Executive Suite Deluxe, Deluxe and Superior.

Hotel Salak is an important asset for people in western Java, Bogor community especially because Bogor has a high historical value and length and is located on the outskirts of West Java (about 30 minutes from Jakarta through the toll road) and is maintained by public buildings (City Hall, residence, Attorney, SAMSAT).

On September 11, 1998, a new hotel called Hotel Salak Salak The Heritage of international standards became gradually – operated from offering 32 rooms consisting of two presidential suites, four executive suites, eight deluxe rooms and 18 standard rooms. Other support services are Kanari Café, Rafflesia Lounge Bar, Palace Ballroom, the meeting Room and Arcade Galuh (eg, business center, gift and art shop, charm, Flores and pharmacies).

Construction and operation of Hotel Salak The Heritage is happening with a massive financial crisis in Indonesia. With inflation amounted to U.S. $ exchange rate of Rs. 2.300 per dollar U.S. Rs. For U.S. $ 17,000 in late 1997 and early 1998. However, the crisis will not affect the hotel management to further develop and maintain existence of Hotel Salak The Heritage.

On April 1, 1999, Hotel Salak The Heritage reopen and operate another 40 rooms with a total of 72 rooms, online with business growth in Bogor. The hotel also develop in the year 1999 is Kinanti Music Cafe, with a capacity of 300 seats, a lounge Rudy, Batutulis Room meetings, meeting rooms and restaurants Burangrang.

In late February 2000, Hotel Salak The Heritage add 24 rooms, so the total number of 96 rooms.

Anticipate customer demand and market development in mid-2000, Hotel Salak The Heritage has added several other rooms to complement of the 120 rooms.

Hotel Salak achievement in the creation of the image as a conference center is evidenced by the growing demand for training, seminars, meetings and configuration of the conference at Hotel Salak The Heritage Bogor. The administration has decided to build four more meeting rooms: one named Pakua Padjadjaran, Padjadjaran 2 and 3 of Padjadjaran. Pakua Meeting room with 70 people was built entirely in March 2001. Then in June 2003, we finished building the other three rooms meetings with a capacity of 40 to 100 people per room.

In order to please and comfort of our guests, we also build a new facility. There Gym Raffles, Kinanti Kids Club, and as a cafe Kinanti Music Music Hall, which has been open since June 2000.

Fatmawati fried chicken restaurant with the provision of services has opened a traditional restaurant in 2001 to create a food and beverage products and services more attractive and offer various options for customers. This indicates that the Salak Hotel cares about promoting Indonesia's traditional food, one of the Sudanese, mainly, and intends to serve international standards.

Hotel Salak continue innovating and developing new facilities to open a cafe called Cafe Den worshiped in December 2003. Den Haag Cafe opened to meet the desire of our clients with stress and the freshness of the city of Bogor to join our cake and delicious Dutch pastries.

In 2005, we have developed several new facilities for our customers. Smart Kids Planet, kids club and a playgroup for children to play and learn, opened at the beginning of the year. The second is the Herbal Information Center where people can have free consultations on issues of health and medicine with some alternative therapies. Place herbs also provide support and sells a variety of medicinal plants as an alternative treatment without the use of chemical drugs.

Rudy Hall has been renovated and reopened in the Bellevue Wellness Salon and Spa to be a place where guests can rejuvenate our women to their bodies through a spa treatment or hair treatments beauty. In addition to Bellevue Wellness Salon and Day Spa, we offer Bellevue barbershop for men. wedding reception or business meeting will be convenient for customers because the new space before the events – which have been presented in the Palace Ballroom. Rafflesia Lounge has also expanded its space and Decorated style for more welcoming place to lobby and relaxing or surfing in cyberspace which provides free access to Wi-Fi Internet. The latest installment we offer children are playing with the security tools to play, "Big fun folding slide" in the garden.

Proud of the community preservation of buildings Hotel Salak it is one of the oldest and largest historic building in Bogor, which shows the importance and value of history the city of Bogor in Indonesia's history. For a group of people, re – opened Hotel Salak The Heritage is also creating career opportunities in times of crisis and in the future.

Hotel Salak The Heritage, a historic building must be able to compete and improve accordingly, must be supported by capable management, professional human resources, excellent service and facilities.

To make Hotel Salak The Heritage is more familiar and attractive national and international societies, We have worked closely with several national and international foundations. One of the foundations that support the Hotel Salak The Heritage is the Heritage Foundation Bogor, which was founded in 2003. The institute's mission is to develop and improve some aspects of social, economic, cultural, and technology. A program is a alternative energy to convert wind energy into electrical energy through windmills. Each year this foundation also gives awards, called Award Salak, for anyone who has spent a great contribution to society.

Another foundation that supports Hotel Salak The Heritage Foundation is a filter Hadi Purnomo. The Institute's mission is to improve the quality of life of blind people through his organization, called the White Dove. This organization has applied traditional culture the kingdom of Mataram in Central Java, and has been successful in helping the blind to bring your vision back. This culture became an important part of a unique and fascinating for tourists to visit Bogor, for its historical value.

Hotel Salak The Heritage is currently preparing to invite international guests particularly the Netherlands and Japan, so you can feel the atmosphere of past memories and old. Development of Hotel Salak The Heritage carried out without any change in historic buildings and create valuable foreign exchange to the area of tourism. In relation to its objectives, the Hotel Salak The Heritage is expected to grow and is capable of promoting Indonesia, Bogor, especially in tourist destination countries.

Several other historic buildings have been reduced and the reduction of some people not understand the meaning and importance of preserving historical values. historical legacy is proof that the country struggles to achieve independence, which must be maintained the identity of our youth.

Can Hotel Salak The Heritage, as a hotel – a former Dutch heritage, compete in the era of globalization? This is a question Just as the crisis occurs, the hotel business in Indonesia is shining and the competition becomes harder.

Hotel Salak The Heritage, provided they respect the rules and international securities, and the spirit of professionalism. Its Commissioners and Directors are always applying the rules in circulation, the values and spirit, and always to respect justice as a basis or foundation to manage and operate the business, so the Hotel Salak The Heritage is able to achieve all the success and overcome difficulties or problems

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