The short answer
Savoy Homann Hotel: what visitors should know first
Worth considering if you want a heritage stay within walking distance of the main colonial sights. Book a room in the quieter wing and confirm lifts and room access; check current rates and reviews first.
History and context
The story behind Savoy Homann Hotel
Wikipedia says the present hotel was built in 1939 to replace the Homann Hotel, first built in 1871 to 1872. It served as barracks during the Japanese occupation (1942 to 1945) and hosted guests of the 1955 conference. Charlie Chaplin and Mary Pickford are listed among earlier guests. It was renovated in the 1990s with a new wing added.
Useful facts
Savoy Homann Hotel facts at a glance
- Location
- Jalan Asia-Afrika, Bandung
- Stay style
- Four-star Art Deco heritage hotel
- Location trade-off
- Central and historic, but busy and noisy
- Best suited to
- Heritage-minded travellers
- Origins
- Rebuilt in 1939 on a 1871 to 1872 hotel site
- Operator
- Check current operator with the hotel
Why it matters
Why Savoy Homann Hotel is worth your time
The Savoy Homann is one of the best-known buildings in the Asia-Afrika quarter and is closely tied to the story of the 1955 conference. Wikipedia says it hosted VVIP guests including Sukarno, Jawaharlal Nehru and Zhou Enlai. Staying here puts the colonial and post-colonial history of Bandung within walking distance.
It is also a place to see Aalbers's style, which Wikipedia calls streamlined Art Deco. For travellers who value history over modern luxury, it offers a more characterful base than a mall hotel, though older buildings can mean uneven access and noise.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Aalbers facade
The curved, streamlined front is the hotel's defining feature.
- 02
Conference link
VVIP guests of the 1955 conference stayed here.
- 03
Walkable base
Gedung Merdeka and Braga are close.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
The hotel's curved, streamlined facade is the main reason to choose it. Wikipedia describes the 1939 building as an example of Art Deco colonial architecture by Albert Aalbers, so spend a few minutes outside looking at the horizontal lines before you check in.
Wikipedia says the hotel has 185 rooms across three wings, the Tower, Garden and Millennium. The older parts and the newer wings differ in feel, so ask which room type suits your needs and whether it is quiet, since Jalan Asia-Afrika is busy.
From the door you can walk to Gedung Merdeka, Braga and the Grand Mosque square. Ask the hotel about vegetarian breakfast options and whether the kitchen can avoid egg and shrimp paste, as we could not verify the hotel's menu.
Plan with confidence
Before you book the room.
- Ask about lifts and room access
- Request a quiet room
- Check vegetarian breakfast options
- Confirm current rates
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Jalan Asia-Afrika, central Bandung
- Time needed
- One night or more
- Best time
- Any time of year
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Central, flat access to nearby sights, but we could not verify lift, step or room-access details. Ask the hotel before booking, especially about the older wings.
- Tickets and access
- Rooms must be booked directly or through an agent; visitors who are not guests may be able to see the lobby and facade, but check the hotel's policy. Confirm current rates.
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Book with confidence
Check rates at Savoy Homann Hotel
Compare room types, cancellation terms and breakfast before you book. Ask for a ground-floor or lift-access room if anyone finds stairs hard.
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Travelling with parents?
Central, flat access to nearby sights, but we could not verify lift, step or room-access details. Ask the hotel before booking, especially about the older wings.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is the hotel old?
The present building dates from 1939, replacing a 19th-century hotel on the site.
Can non-guests visit?
Check with the hotel; we could not verify its policy.
Is it near the main sights?
Yes, Gedung Merdeka and Braga are close by.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.