A LEGEND To Life "AMBARRUKMO HOTEL YOGYAKARTA"
Ambarrukmo Hotel Yogyakarta. A hotel that had triumphed in the era of President Sukarno's leadership as one of the first international standard luxury hotel in Indonesia. This is not an art gallery, was not a museum. Building the legend that is Ambarrukmo.
At that time, Indonesia was pioneered itself as a newly independent country. Several luxury hotels and other buildings are often thought of as a lighthouse project is built. These hotels are the Hotel Indonesia in Jakarta, Hotel Ocean Beach in Port Queen, Hotel Bali Beach in Sanur Bali, and Yogyakarta Hotel Ambarrukmo.
Ambarrukmo hotel Yogyakarta opened in 1966 as the first luxury hotel in Yogyakarta. According to Director of Sales & Marketing, Fadli Ali Fahmi, the hotel consists of two wings. The first wing with panoramic views towards Mount Merapi was built in 1965. Then followed a second wing was built in 1974.
Speaking of history of this hotel can not be separated from the lane to build Pesanggrahan Ambarrukmo V. In 1895-1897, the building was renovated by the lane VII. Originally the building was used as a place to entertain guests.
It later became the residence of the current lane VII abdicated. Area Kebon King to Gandok Kiwa in the lane turned into area VII Ambarrukmo Hotel in 1966. While the area Balekambang Hall did not switch until functionality.
Unfortunately, both the first show of luxury hotel in the eyes of the world as well as the elegance of the palace complex was abandoned in 2005. Full of dust, damage and dirt will fall leaves.
Now, the hotel is under the management of Indonesia's Santika primp back, not just the name changes into Ambarrukmo Palace Hotel Yogyakarta, but the building seemed to live again. Hotel was reborn. The palace was revitalized.
Let's step into the hotel, carved mural artist celebrated in the Soekarno called Harijadi will amaze guests. Murals are approximately 5 meters in the form of stone carvings depicting the life of the people who live around Mount Merapi. Harijadi made in 1962.
Back to walk through the lobby to the restaurant area, then a ceramic mosaic of Mount Merapi, which also featured guest will arouse the eye. The mosaic is estimated to be an artist named Batara Lubis Indonesia in 1976.
Meanwhile, in the swimming pool, beautiful gardens and bronze sculptures adorn the area. At first glance, these bronze statues provide an atmosphere like at the Bogor Palace. Yes, it turns out the statues were a legacy of President Sukarno.
What about the bedroom? The hotel has 247 rooms with free internet access and a balcony for a place to sit while enjoying the view outside the room. You can choose the room type according to the size and panorama beyond the windows.
"For a deluxe example, there Merapi View Deluxe rooms, balcony rooms overlook the Mount Merapi," said Ali Fahmi Fadli.
In addition to these types, there is also a type Deluxe Balcony, Ambarrukmo Club Room, and Premiere Suites. Room rates start from Rp 1.35 million. Enjoy traditional culinary variety which is becoming a hallmark of hotels under management at the Palace Restaurant Santika Indonesia who are in Ambarrukmo Palace Hotel.
The hotel also has facilities for meetings and conferences. Room at the Palace Hotel Ballroom can accommodate up to 1,000 people. There are also 10 meeting rooms. In some conference room, again you find the sides of history.
Take a look at the green wall. The wall is not just pottery, but made a kind of thick glass with relief berceritakan story of Ramayana.
"We're still waiting for an expert to restore its original condition. It should shine like glass, is so dull because it neglected for years, "said Fadli.
Not only that, the hotel also provide more experience to the guests, the historical and cultural tourism attractions in the area Balekambang, Gadri, until Hall in the palace complex. The complex is flanked by hotels and malls.
"For years the abandoned palace. Finally renovated and in the management of hotel management. All of course based on the permission of the Sultan, "said Fadli.
In terms of location, the hotel is very close to the airport Adisutjipto, only about 10 minutes. It is also close to the mall and also some attractions, such as Malioboro Street and the Square of Yogyakarta.Ambarrukmo Hotel Yogyakarta