Originally Posted by
Potreroflyr
...I did walk thru the Laguna next door and was told there's no Platinum lounge or meal benefit. It does seem to have a more traditional decor, but it was also $30 more with less Platinum recognition (apparently just a discount on car service, shops, etc.). Also stayed at the Bali Hyatt (Sanur), which is quite a dated property with staff training issues.
I would say that the Laguna gives better Plat recognition, just in a different way. There is no lounge with food as there is in-room butler service and you can get tea served anytime you want (24 hours), much nicer than the lounge. The rooms are nicer than the Westin, and many are lagoon access suites (you can swim out from your room). The Plat recognition is for a nicer room; the Westin doesn't really have nicer rooms (and protects the RBC, not upgrading there), so it has to make do with food and lounge freebies. Which may be valuable for some, but are close to worthless in my estimation.