HadesNL - thank you for all the "reporting" back live from the scene. Certainly interesting to see the Spa menu, 60mins Javanese Massage went from 650kish to 900kish++. Manageable for a hotel like IC, but definitely a bump up. I guess the reno investments need to come from somewhere.

One thing I can see from the new pictures is that some of the "authenticity" of the resort got a bit lost with some of the upgrades. E.g. some of the art pieces and local crafts displays on walls seem to be replaced by generic, modern Bali elements that you find in many generic 5* Resorts on the island, e.g. in Nusa Dua. Not terrible, but not as iconic as before. Similar in the suites or villas, it has become a bit more mainstream design wise if that is the right word. Anyways, we shall see.

We'll certainly be there soon, coming in with the weekend inflow masses from Singapore just ahead of the SG National Day week. SQ flight looks packed in Biz, so the arrival service should definitely pay off, how fast it'll be in the end is anyone's guess, it'll take what it takes. No use to get worked up, its Bali after all. Chill is the mantra .