With an original reservation gone bust, Banda Aceh was booked to the max, as the president was visiting for a few days. One of the hotels suggested The Pade as having rooms. It was recently opened, and has a friendly staff and well maintained rooms. The manager, Ria Triesta, helped me organize a tour with the other hotel staff. I... more

Probably the best place to stay in Banda Aceh. Food is good too. Hotel management has understood this is 2009 and internet is available free in all rooms. Nice staff. Very reasonable prices. more

I rated The Pade as Above Average because certainly better than anywhere else I've stayed in the three years I've been travelling to BA. It opened about March 2008. It's OK but a lot seems to depend on the room you have. My colleague had no problems whereas my shower was defective, there was knocking from nearby pipes, the drains... more