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Five things you need to know about Hotel Tentrem Semarang
As the latest 5-stars hotel in the capital of Central Java, Hotel Tentrem Semarang has brought a fresh breath of air to the city.
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(Courtesy of Hotel Tentrem Semarang)
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s the latest 5-stars hotel in the capital of Central Java, Hotel Tentrem Semarang has brought a fresh breath of air to the city. Here are five things that you should know about them:
1.Adopting Semarang’s Peranakan Culture in Its Entirety
As a bustling trade centre back in the 16th century, Semarang has always been a culturally diverse city. One of the most prominent custom in the city, is the “Peranakan” culture, a unique blend of Indonesian and Chinese traditions attributed to the long history of Chinese diaspora in Semarang. In honour of this rich cultural legacy, Hotel Tentrem Semarang heavily featured Peranakan patterns and characteristics in both the architectural features and interior design. The hotel is artfully decorated with a blend of modern Peranakan ornaments, reflected everywhere from rugs to lights.
2. Promoting Local Small Businesses and Semarang’s Authentic Food
Hotel Tentrem Semarang celebrates Semarang’s local cuisine and the history behind it. Providing 14 selected ‘Semarangan’ cuisines every day in their sumptuous breakfast buffet, including Lumpia, Nasi Ayam, and Tahu Petis to name a few. Part of this selection, such as Soto Bokoran, is directly sourced from its local stalls and is part of the hotel’s initiative to support and promote local small businesses or “UMKM”. Hotel guests are also welcome to sample these local delicacies at their leisure, as some of these dishes can also be enjoyed in Kayumanis Coffee Shop or ordered by room service for lunch and dinner.
3. Preserving Traditional Herbal Remedies
Celebrating Indonesian tradition in its many different facets. Hotel Tentrem Semarang serves the best of Indonesian traditional herbal drinks, alongside its international offerings. Its broad selection of Jamu, from Kunyit Asam, Beras Kencur, Jahe Wangi, to Alang Sari is regularly available in their breakfast cart and Eboni Bar and Lounge. Elevating the taste of traditional Jamu, a blend of Tolak Angin tea is a favourite for the guests. The hotel’s esteemed Sidomuncul Gallery also provides you with the best of Sidomuncul’s traditional herbal remedies and vitamins.
4. One-Stop Destination for Work and Play
Offering a holistic concept, Hotel Tentrem Semarang is fit for both business and pleasure. Situated in the middle of the city, it is equally convenient to reach Semarang’s business district or entertainment hub. Full MICE facilities include 7 meeting rooms with different capacities, ranging from 21 to 90 patrons based on seating arrangement and 2 ballrooms with a total capacity of 500 guests that all have direct access from a specially designated parking spot, for greater accessibility.
5. Built to Assure You to Travel Again
As a Hotel that opened and flourished during the pandemic, Hotel Tentrem Semarang paid even greater care and focus in the implementation of health and hygiene protocols. In addition, the hotel has taken the extra step to implement UV-C Light systems that is widely believed to eliminate airborne bacteria and viruses. UV-C Light system is implemented in the air conditioning system throughout the hotel, in all 211 of its rooms and various public venues. UV-C sterilization cabinet is also used to sanitize each cutlery and dinnerware utilized in the hotel.
