Ubud decision
Jul 10, 2016, 1:03 pm
#17
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: SF (formerly of IND)
Programs: UA GS, Alaska MVP 50, Marriott 100 night, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 64
The complication here is that the StR is offering 5th night free on points (in a pool suite), and the FS, Manapa, and Dari are not offering a 3rd night free during these dates. So staying a third night would result in switching from a free night to an ~$800-$1,000 night room.
I don't think I can justify the difference.
I don't think I can justify the difference.
Jul 11, 2016, 8:44 am
#18
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: NYC
Posts: 9,114
The complication here is that the StR is offering 5th night free on points (in a pool suite), and the FS, Manapa, and Dari are not offering a 3rd night free during these dates. So staying a third night would result in switching from a free night to an ~$800-$1,000 night room.
I don't think I can justify the difference.
I don't think I can justify the difference.
Jul 17, 2016, 1:15 pm
#19
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: SF (formerly of IND)
Programs: UA GS, Alaska MVP 50, Marriott 100 night, Hilton Diamond, Hyatt Explorist
Posts: 64
Thanks everyone for the advice and input. We changed the plans and are doing 2 days at Dari and 3 days at Amanjiwo. We will start off with a couple of beach days at StR Bali and then move to the Amans.
I have a feeling we are going to be hooked on Amans.
I have a feeling we are going to be hooked on Amans.
Jul 25, 2016, 7:46 pm
#20
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 320
We love the St Regis Bali and did 5 nights there for our honeymoon. Last year went back to Bali and did 3 nights at Four Seasons Sayan. Amazing hotel. We wrapped up at Grand Hyatt Bali. Grand Hyatt was a mistake after Ubud. But would go back to 4 Seasons any day.
Aug 1, 2016, 2:24 pm
#21
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 15
We stayed at Mandapa in March. Thought it was just wonderful.
FWIW, I agree that 2 nights in Ubud is not enough. The first time we were in Bali we only spent 2 nights in Ubud. The next time we traveled several hours out of our way (we were going to North Sulawesi) so that we could spend more time there. Our last trip we spent a week in Ubud followed by 3 nights at Amankila.
FWIW, I agree that 2 nights in Ubud is not enough. The first time we were in Bali we only spent 2 nights in Ubud. The next time we traveled several hours out of our way (we were going to North Sulawesi) so that we could spend more time there. Our last trip we spent a week in Ubud followed by 3 nights at Amankila.
Aug 1, 2016, 2:35 pm
#22
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: London
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Posts: 284
We stayed at Mandapa in March. Thought it was just wonderful.
FWIW, I agree that 2 nights in Ubud is not enough. The first time we were in Bali we only spent 2 nights in Ubud. The next time we traveled several hours out of our way (we were going to North Sulawesi) so that we could spend more time there. Our last trip we spent a week in Ubud followed by 3 nights at Amankila.
FWIW, I agree that 2 nights in Ubud is not enough. The first time we were in Bali we only spent 2 nights in Ubud. The next time we traveled several hours out of our way (we were going to North Sulawesi) so that we could spend more time there. Our last trip we spent a week in Ubud followed by 3 nights at Amankila.
How was service at Mandapa? I know RC Reserves usually nail it (differently from RCs...), but heard back things about Mandapa service-wise.