GOLDEN Tulip Hospitality Group has launched its first property in Indonesia with the recent opening of a four-star hotel in Banjarmasin.
Located in the central business district of the South Kalimantan capital, Golden Tulip Galaxy Hotel is a newly built property with 138 deluxe rooms and suites.
It boasts of F&B facilities including the Galaxy Lobby Lounge, The Branche restaurant, The Duck King restaurant for Chinese fine-dining, and rooftop lounge Opio.
Mark van Ogtrop, managing director of Golden Tulip South East Asia, said: “This is a very important milestone as we enjoy strong growth in Indonesia. We are thrilled to be launching our brand in the country, which we anticipate to be one of the most important markets for us in the future.”
Commenting on the group’s choice of Banjarmasin for its first location in Indonesia, van Ogtrop said: “Banjarmasin as the capital city of South Kalimantan is one of the most important cities in Indonesia with a significant economic growth that has a good potential for MICE business market.”
The hotel caters to MICE visitors and banqueting guests with the largest ballroom in the city and a wide range of meetings rooms. In addition, there is a large entertainment and karaoke centre called the Peak International Executive Club.
Other facilities available include an outdoor pool with an open deck and bar area, a fitness centre, salon and the Dedari Spa.
Golden Tulip Galaxy Hotel is now dangling a special launch of Rp805,000 (US$66) per night including breakfast for two, valid until end-February.
Golden Tulip currently has 20 hotel projects in Indonesia, including developments in Bandung, Bali, Puncak, Bogor, Bekasi-Cikarang, Jakarta, Malang, Lampung and Makassar.
