I bet you didn't know the true translation of Lion King is Singaraja.
Also a historical city in northern Bali that has a major shrine to the Hindu deity Brahma
There was some confusion on this board as what exactly the Singaraja Space entails,
So let me give you an insight after my obeservation.
Best is to describe the Singaraja space as:
- liberary with books on Balinese & Indonesian cultural topics +
- a meeting room +
- on rainy days a place to grab the boardgames +
- for specialist congierge enquiries: acquiring items / ordering made to order Balinese artifacts / arranging special Balinese cutural events & experience +
- doubles as business center +
- coffee lounge : as the Singaraja rooms / duplex~mezzanine suite only provides a kettle, the Singaraja Space is your designated place for coffees +
- concerning F&B you could compare it with a North American Marriott M-Club or Hilton Executive lounge
* it seems those on corporate expenditure frequent Singaraja Space making it much calmer than the Club Intercontinental lounge
So let's do a loop :
As you enter you will find first the Singaraja Space concierge desk.
I couldn't snap a photo because a western gentleman wanted to propose to his lady love and was seeking to arrange a Balinese orchestra for next midnight together with a seaside ceremony and all the special romantic touches.
I looked it up and the gentleman was refering to this:
After eaves dropping hearing that the ring was flown in from Tiffany's in Singapore and should be presented on a bed of red roses ....
with details that would make Kim Kardeshian blush .....
I moved on to more earthly matters ....
(If i ask S/O for something like that after 20 years of marriage, i get presented with a stalk of limp rhubarb leaves)
Singaraja space seating
Singaraja space seating
Can be transformed into a meeting room
Liberary on Balinese & Indonesian topics
Also a place to leave your unwanted books here for the next guest so you don't need to haul it back home.
If you spot Daniëlle Steel & Jackie Collins lady romance novels : those are from my great aunts ....
Besides the cool indoors, you could also move outdoors
Outdoor seating area is between wing 4 & 5 diagonal above the Uluwatu Spa
Outdoor seating area
Food & Beverage area of the Singaraja Space :
note: does not serve breakfast
So what's on offer ?
Cabinet with softdrinks & water
Selection of teas
A new coffeemachine has been installed with the following options:
Coffeemachine choices 1
Coffeemachine choices 2
Coffeemachine choices 3
And how about the food at the Singaraja Space?
Food presentation stand: what you see above is always available
At the right counter space :
during afternoon tea time : there will be sandwiches and cakes on display
during evening drinks : there will be nibbles offered, think light canapés bite sized
You can see the Singaraja Space offers a Windows OS computer for use,
With business center services via the Singaraja Space concierge desk
Singaraja space has a computer for your boarding pass or tickets printing needs
And Hades, you mentioned via the FT: IHG-board, tamtam bongo discussion, that the Singaraja Space currently serves alcohol ....
Indeed,
During the evening presentation,
there will be a complimentary offering of cold local beer "Bintang"
+ the following local white / red / sparkling wine
VERDICT
The cost between standard room vs Singaraja vs Club Intercontinental can differ per season, events, religious holidays so YMMV
About Singaraja Space
- it can be worthwhile for those that are keen on softdinks + waters (non alcoholic)
(better to go to the Singaraja Space fridge to stay hyderated)
- as Singaraja rooms/suites have only a kettle,
for those needing to fuel their coffee addiction, the Singaraja Space's coffee machine can provide satisfaction
- it is a quiet comfy place to which you can retire,
if your room is being cleaned, if you need to escape the heat or if there is rain
- it fulfills its function according to the description, if you set your expectation to a similair North American lounge style.