Jun 8, 2015, 2:30 am
Last edit by: margarita girl
Concierge Email: [email protected]
Property Email: [email protected]
SPG INSTANT AWARDS
SPG Participation Policy
There are no standard rooms at this resort; therefore, Starpoint Award reservations must be booked at a higher Starpoint rate through your local customer contact center. Also, since all accommodations are either suites or villas, upgrades for Starwood Preferred Guest members do not apply.
Non-Smoking Policy
The resort is committed to providing guests and associates with an enhanced quality of air and environment by providing 100% non-smoking guest rooms, suites, and villas. Violations of this policy will incur a 250 USD penalty. Designated smoking areas are available in public areas.
Seclusion Day Information: March 9, 2016
Nyepi, known as the “Day of Silence,” marks the celebration of the Balinese New Year in the Hindu Lunar calendar. A spectacular procedure of ceremonies, parades of great bamboo monsters, and fireworks occur on the Eve of Nyepi, followed by a day of total silence and seclusion. The community strongly believes that if the island is silent and dark, the bad spirits will leave and the new year will start in peace. During Nyepi, from 6am until 6am the next day, the island stops. Nobody is allowed in the streets, use of electricity is restricted, and the international airport is closed.
In 2016, Nyepi will fall on Wednesday, March 9. Please note that check-in and checkout will not be possible on Nyepi Day, and Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) will be closed. Some of the resort facilities will operate as usual; however, there will be no transportation services to and from the resort, and televisions will not be available. Lights will be dimmed inside and there will be no outdoor lighting. Our pools and garden areas will still be accessible except for the beach. Only indoor seating will be available at Boneka Restaurant. Gourmand Deli will close at 8pm. King Cole Bar will remain closed.
We kindly invite you to respect this sacred day and observe these restrictions. Normal activity in Bali will resume at 6am on Thursday, March 10.
Property Email: [email protected]
SPG INSTANT AWARDS
SPG Participation Policy
There are no standard rooms at this resort; therefore, Starpoint Award reservations must be booked at a higher Starpoint rate through your local customer contact center. Also, since all accommodations are either suites or villas, upgrades for Starwood Preferred Guest members do not apply.
Non-Smoking Policy
The resort is committed to providing guests and associates with an enhanced quality of air and environment by providing 100% non-smoking guest rooms, suites, and villas. Violations of this policy will incur a 250 USD penalty. Designated smoking areas are available in public areas.
Seclusion Day Information: March 9, 2016
Nyepi, known as the “Day of Silence,” marks the celebration of the Balinese New Year in the Hindu Lunar calendar. A spectacular procedure of ceremonies, parades of great bamboo monsters, and fireworks occur on the Eve of Nyepi, followed by a day of total silence and seclusion. The community strongly believes that if the island is silent and dark, the bad spirits will leave and the new year will start in peace. During Nyepi, from 6am until 6am the next day, the island stops. Nobody is allowed in the streets, use of electricity is restricted, and the international airport is closed.
In 2016, Nyepi will fall on Wednesday, March 9. Please note that check-in and checkout will not be possible on Nyepi Day, and Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) will be closed. Some of the resort facilities will operate as usual; however, there will be no transportation services to and from the resort, and televisions will not be available. Lights will be dimmed inside and there will be no outdoor lighting. Our pools and garden areas will still be accessible except for the beach. Only indoor seating will be available at Boneka Restaurant. Gourmand Deli will close at 8pm. King Cole Bar will remain closed.
We kindly invite you to respect this sacred day and observe these restrictions. Normal activity in Bali will resume at 6am on Thursday, March 10.
St Regis Bali Resort, Bali, Indonesia [Master Thread]
Nov 13, 2014, 5:35 am
#256
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 4,535
Awesome insight, thanks again!
This will be our 10th anniversary trip, so while not a honeymoon, it's somewhat close! And we'll have no kids with us - hooray! Which means we don't necessarily need the energy of the W, and exactly looking to do the "sleepy stuff" at the StR.
We're planning to stay there for 5 nights in very early April, so I expect the weather will be a bit dodgy, but we'll survive.
We'll be coming in from Malaysia and Hong Kong though, after spending a few nights there. In that sense, we're the opposite of you. We'll be doing the energetic bit first, and looking for the chill towards the end, just before we head back home to London. With that said, it sounds like StR might tick that box, unless I do a couple of nights at each (which isn't out of the question).
In general - I do love W's, and their energy - but we'll have ticked that box prior to arrival.
This will be our 10th anniversary trip, so while not a honeymoon, it's somewhat close! And we'll have no kids with us - hooray! Which means we don't necessarily need the energy of the W, and exactly looking to do the "sleepy stuff" at the StR.
We're planning to stay there for 5 nights in very early April, so I expect the weather will be a bit dodgy, but we'll survive.
We'll be coming in from Malaysia and Hong Kong though, after spending a few nights there. In that sense, we're the opposite of you. We'll be doing the energetic bit first, and looking for the chill towards the end, just before we head back home to London. With that said, it sounds like StR might tick that box, unless I do a couple of nights at each (which isn't out of the question).
In general - I do love W's, and their energy - but we'll have ticked that box prior to arrival.
Nov 13, 2014, 5:46 am
#257
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold / OnBusiness, SPG Lifetime Plat 100, AmEx Centurion & BAPP, Superking Westin Heavenly Bed :)
Posts: 1,142
Sounds like SR is perfect for your needs! A solid choice. Be aware they've suspended airport VIP for the time being, I'd avoid the CX and KA flights as they land at horrible times, so fly from KL if you can. Let's us know about rates, I'd still conserve your points and splurge on CX or SQ First. Best of luck, remember to diet - that breakfast is among the best in the world!
Regarding flights - I hadn't even looked into all that. Fortunately, I'm flying with MH from KL, so looks like we'll be OK. We land at DPS at 15:05, which seems reasonable! Shame about the VIP service though.
Nov 13, 2014, 6:43 am
#258
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 4,535
Haha, point noted regarding the breakfast. Amazing how a great breakfast really sets the tone for the rest of your day! Will report back about how I end up booking.
Regarding flights - I hadn't even looked into all that. Fortunately, I'm flying with MH from KL, so looks like we'll be OK. We land at DPS at 15:05, which seems reasonable! Shame about the VIP service though.
Regarding flights - I hadn't even looked into all that. Fortunately, I'm flying with MH from KL, so looks like we'll be OK. We land at DPS at 15:05, which seems reasonable! Shame about the VIP service though.
We no longer fly via HKG as a result. We are deliberately overnighting in SIN next summer so that we can take the 0700 departure and be DPS' first international arrival of the day (around 0940). Pity the experience has grown so grim, hopefully by April they can figure their stuff out.
Nov 13, 2014, 6:53 am
#259
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold / OnBusiness, SPG Lifetime Plat 100, AmEx Centurion & BAPP, Superking Westin Heavenly Bed :)
Posts: 1,142
Holy sugar! Wasn't expecting that... Right, I'm going to have to figure something else out... Even though I'm British, I'm not one for queuing...
Nov 13, 2014, 7:03 am
#260
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 4,535
So, unlike landing at LHR, there's no dedicated fasttrack for premium passengers. It really is a shame. I can't stand when the premium experience ends the moment the seat belt sign is switched off.
I did see a Facebook post from somebody suggesting the service had been restored, but I haven't been able to verify. I'd reach out to the SR as your arrival date approaches. GOOD LUCK!
Nov 13, 2014, 8:15 am
#261
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: London
Programs: BA Gold / OnBusiness, SPG Lifetime Plat 100, AmEx Centurion & BAPP, Superking Westin Heavenly Bed :)
Posts: 1,142
Nov 18, 2014, 9:44 pm
#262
Company Representative - Starwood
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Singapore
Programs: SPG
Posts: 4,002
To make up for my previous boo-boo, let me share news on a current offer at this resort.
SPG Hot Escapes
Reserve from 19 - 23 November 2014 and enjoy 20% off best available rate with exclusive benefits including daily breakfast, 24-hours Butler service, return airport transfer and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Rates start from USD 380++ in a St. Regis Suite. SPG® members receive additional 5% off.
Valid for stays until 31 January 2015.
Thyetus Lee | Social Media Specialist
Starwood Customer Contact Centre (AP) Pte Ltd
SPG Hot Escapes
Reserve from 19 - 23 November 2014 and enjoy 20% off best available rate with exclusive benefits including daily breakfast, 24-hours Butler service, return airport transfer and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Rates start from USD 380++ in a St. Regis Suite. SPG® members receive additional 5% off.
Valid for stays until 31 January 2015.
Thyetus Lee | Social Media Specialist
Starwood Customer Contact Centre (AP) Pte Ltd
Nov 25, 2014, 8:33 am
#264
Company Representative - Starwood
Join Date: Aug 2011
Programs: SPG
Posts: 713
Hi DC777Fan,
The hotel does indeed participate in the SNA program.
However, rooms that are eligible for Suite Night Award upgrades vary by SPG Participating Hotel. In general, a standard suite or select premium room as designated by a hotel is eligible depending on availability.
If you would like me to check a certain date for you, feel free to send a PM with more details or email to the address below.
Best regards,
Alice Kons
Social Media Specialist
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
[email protected]
Nov 26, 2014, 12:19 am
#265
Join Date: Feb 2010
Programs: FSPP, Impresario, Prive, Virtuoso
Posts: 697
Maybe by then the VIP service will be restored. It has always been part of the SR service, and previously could be booked for $25-$30 per person. In past summers, we've casually walked past weeping families on our way to the front of the queue. But for some reason, they've "temporarily" done away with it.
So, unlike landing at LHR, there's no dedicated fasttrack for premium passengers. It really is a shame. I can't stand when the premium experience ends the moment the seat belt sign is switched off.
I did see a Facebook post from somebody suggesting the service had been restored, but I haven't been able to verify. I'd reach out to the SR as your arrival date approaches. GOOD LUCK!
So, unlike landing at LHR, there's no dedicated fasttrack for premium passengers. It really is a shame. I can't stand when the premium experience ends the moment the seat belt sign is switched off.
I did see a Facebook post from somebody suggesting the service had been restored, but I haven't been able to verify. I'd reach out to the SR as your arrival date approaches. GOOD LUCK!
Nov 26, 2014, 2:27 am
#266
Join Date: May 2012
Location: SIN
Programs: JL GC | Marriott LT Silver | Global Entry | SQ Silver
Posts: 6,819
When we went to Bali, we were a family of 9. Just landed from Singapore on a widebody jet and the last passengers to leave the fully booked flight. Luckily we found an officer who offered us to take us through the "residents line". A little dodgy but we payed US$40 for not having to wait.
Nov 28, 2014, 9:23 am
#267
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: LAX
Programs: UA (1MM); SPG Plat
Posts: 335
My intended 4 nights stay at the St Regis Bali (pay 3 get 1 free on Amex FHR as well) was cut down to just one night. Spent the first night at the W Retreat up in Seminyak and the second night at the Westin, and finally at St Regis today. I haven't seen updates on SPG Plat benefits so here goes:
Choice between:
1. 500 points
2. 30 minutes foot massage for 2 (once per stay)
3. Breakfast at Boneke (wish I knew this, so I can booked a cheaper prepaid rate).
So, we opted for the 30 minutes foot massage since our rate includes breakfast, daily 55 minutes Balinese massage for two, champagne for two, admissions to children learning center for child 5 and under.
Luckily, we were upgrade to the plunge pool suite (my expectation had gone away from reading the tag line "since we are an all suites resort, we do not upgrade SPG platinum guests). So, this was a nice surprise the day of checkin.
I did asked about paid upgrade to a lagoon pool villa, but at $375 (or was it $350) was a bit steep. I have seen various posts here that the upgrade had been offered around $200 to $250. So, I did not partake on the paid upgrade.
Choice between:
1. 500 points
2. 30 minutes foot massage for 2 (once per stay)
3. Breakfast at Boneke (wish I knew this, so I can booked a cheaper prepaid rate).
So, we opted for the 30 minutes foot massage since our rate includes breakfast, daily 55 minutes Balinese massage for two, champagne for two, admissions to children learning center for child 5 and under.
Luckily, we were upgrade to the plunge pool suite (my expectation had gone away from reading the tag line "since we are an all suites resort, we do not upgrade SPG platinum guests). So, this was a nice surprise the day of checkin.
I did asked about paid upgrade to a lagoon pool villa, but at $375 (or was it $350) was a bit steep. I have seen various posts here that the upgrade had been offered around $200 to $250. So, I did not partake on the paid upgrade.