Sensa Hotel: Sensation of the Building with no Corner

Emerging as one of the iconic hotels in Indonesia with modern futuristic concept.

A building of sensations is located in the mal area of Cihampelas Walk in Bandung. Its white toned and skyscraping structure distinguish it from other surrounding buildings. The style is modern minimalist. As we approach and look around to most of its rooms, it is clear that white color dominates the entire wall, creating a new ambiance. The sensation adds to the attraction for visitors who often pass through it as busy weekends sweep over Bandung.

According to Milla M. Omarsaid, the Assistant Director of Sales and Marketing, this hotel were constructed to complete the Cihampelas Walk Mall that was already built. This hotel spent a little over a year in its construction and resulting in a breakthrough in the architecture field. Overall, the building that barely has any corners takes on a  futuristic look, furnished with the high rooms and the domination of glass walls in the lobby area.

“The building is unique when compared to the existing hotels. We view the difference from structural aspect; which is with barely any corners, eliminating the corners and transforming it into curves. From such a fundamental matter, we became challenged to test the limits of our creativity. Therefore, the entire furniture in the rooms are also custom-made and arranged directly in the room,” Milla explained on the uniqueness of Sensa Hotel.

She added that the hotel concept which is uphold and named different is the basic concept of cosmo, modern and futuristic. Hearing those words, it is quit visible from the structure and interior design of the hotel. “We took the concept in due to the trend in the design and architectural world of 2010 that leads to the futuristic structures. And we can proudly say that we have become the pioneer in applying that theme here in the city of Bandung,” claimed this woman who had been in the hotelier line of work for quite some time.

The name Sensa itself was taken from the words “senses, sensation” that inspires the feelings and emotional experience. Aside from that, the name Sensa that came from the General Manager was applied for its easy pronunciation. Some parts of the wall located on the first floor, where the receptionists are to greet the guests, are decorated with art-works. The domination of white color at almost the entire structure reflects the clean futuristic ambiance and simple modernity.

For parts of the furniture integrated with the building concept, the hotel management provides fresh and special designs, such as tables with eight asymmetrical holders, or green and yellow colored sofas with modern yet simple designs.

“To have a unique concept becomes quite a challenge in providing something different for the staying guests. Furniture in the room has unique and unordinary designs, with a scent of wood though not dominating. The floors in each room are also using granite and the electricity is linked to an automatic system, so as the balcony door is open, the AC will automatically shut off. We are making an effort of applying energy saving,” Milla described the 12 story building.

With its uniqueness, the available facilities of this 128 room hotel become a major concern. The pool area constructed of stones, facing the Pasupati Bridge can really set the sport mood up. The fitness and spa area which is located in a rectangle-shaped building with orange tone is also quite an attraction. Meanwhile, the restaurant with playful colored seating also creates jovial dining moment.

It should be kept in mind that hotels are not only a place to sleep. That is why, there are several function areas, 6 in total, with the theme “city of world trade”, that serve as one of the facilities for business purposes.