The capital of Indonesia's North Sumatra province, Medan is the fourth largest city in Indonesia. With Polonia International Airport located in the heart of Medan and other major cities connected through railroads, the city is often seen as a through-point to more exotic locations on the island of Sumatra. The city of Medan is home to a number of beautifully ornate mosques and temples and many quaint hotels ideal for travelers seeking a smaller lodging for short stays. The local currency in Medan is the Rupiah, with $1 US dollar equaling roughly 10,000 Rupiah.
Hotel Deli River is located about 7 miles from Medan and has been owned by a Dutch-Indonesian family since 1990. The hotel consists of two cottages with eight double rooms complete with verandas that overlook a fish pond and tropical gardens. Amenities include a swimming pool built into the edge of a valley that overlooks the Deli River and the Sumatran jungle, as well as breakfast serving island cuisine. As of 2010, rates range from $55 USD for a single room to $60 USD for a double room.
Hotel Deli River
Jalan Raya
Namorambe 129
Medan 20356
North Sumatra, Indonesia
+011 (62) 61-7032964
hotel-deliriver.com
Located 15 minutes from Polonia International Airport, the Hotel Antares is right in the middle of Medan and features 73 rooms. A number of local eateries and shopping centers are located very close by, with a 24-hour coffee shop located in the hotel itself. Amenities include a welcome drink upon check-in, a spa, swimming pool, bar/lounge, and a doctor on-call. Rooms are small and tasteful, with satellite television and air conditioning in every room.
Antares Hotel
Jalan Sisingamangaraja 84
Medan 20215
North Sumatra, Indonesia
+011 (62) 61-7324000
grandantares.com
The Tiara Medan Hotel is located in the heart of Medan and offers 97 superior rooms, 68 executive rooms, and 10 executive suites. Rooms come complete with king sized beds, satellite television, mini bar and air conditioning. Amenities include a swimming pool, tennis and squash court, and fitness center, as well as a drug store and beauty salon. As of 2010, rates range from $110 USD for a superior room, to $670 USD for the presidential suite.
Tiara Medan Hotel
Jalan Cut Meutia
Medan 20152
P.O. Box 1327
North Sumatra, Indonesia
+011 (62) 61-4519414
tiarahotel.com
