Bali
Mar 23, 2015, 4:21 am
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Bali
There's apparently somewhere in the region of 20 Accor hotels in Bali but other than Sofitel Nusa Dua (which i have read about on here ) is there any way of finding out which other ones if any have access to lounges as well ? Many thanks in advance 
Mar 30, 2015, 3:45 am
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Sofitel Nusa Dua is a very good choice. Pullman Nirvana is nice too. Avoid MGallery - Royal Beach Seminyak - highly not recommended - i even had a snake at the villa.
Mar 30, 2015, 4:33 am
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Noted to avoid then thanks
Mar 30, 2015, 1:27 pm
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Mar 31, 2015, 12:49 am
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Hehe, I didn't see snakes in any other hotels lol. I don't know whether children would like to have a snake contact. It was reasonably big snake. On top of it plenty of mosquitos and noise, not functioning spa, Bali belly, staff lying at so on. There were many different issues with this hotel. I would rate it 2 stars lol. I didn't even post a tripadvisor review because I was so outraged. I stayed at Ibis Styles Dewi Sri, Pullman Nirvana and Sofitel Nusa Dua - all of these hotel were nice.
Mar 31, 2015, 1:01 am
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I stayed 5 days at the Sofitel Nusa Dua and 3 days at the Pullman Legian in late January / early February this year. Accor Platinum so got upgraded at both properties.
At the Sofitel I booked the cheapest room and got upgraded to a pool access room - highly recommended - and of course free entrance to the lounge. The Sofitel is superb, staff are absolutely amazing, you can choose to have breakfast in the main restaurant instead of the lounge and that's absolutely fantastic. Overall a great experience, only downside is that Nusa Dua is a bit boring (nothing else to see / do in the area).
The Pullman is not in the same league as the Sofitel and has no lounge - having said that it's a nice property and right in the middle of the action.
At the Sofitel I booked the cheapest room and got upgraded to a pool access room - highly recommended - and of course free entrance to the lounge. The Sofitel is superb, staff are absolutely amazing, you can choose to have breakfast in the main restaurant instead of the lounge and that's absolutely fantastic. Overall a great experience, only downside is that Nusa Dua is a bit boring (nothing else to see / do in the area).
The Pullman is not in the same league as the Sofitel and has no lounge - having said that it's a nice property and right in the middle of the action.
Mar 31, 2015, 1:59 am
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I stayed 5 days at the Sofitel Nusa Dua and 3 days at the Pullman Legian in late January / early February this year. Accor Platinum so got upgraded at both properties.
At the Sofitel I booked the cheapest room and got upgraded to a pool access room - highly recommended - and of course free entrance to the lounge. The Sofitel is superb, staff are absolutely amazing, you can choose to have breakfast in the main restaurant instead of the lounge and that's absolutely fantastic. Overall a great experience, only downside is that Nusa Dua is a bit boring (nothing else to see / do in the area).
The Pullman is not in the same league as the Sofitel and has no lounge - having said that it's a nice property and right in the middle of the action.
At the Sofitel I booked the cheapest room and got upgraded to a pool access room - highly recommended - and of course free entrance to the lounge. The Sofitel is superb, staff are absolutely amazing, you can choose to have breakfast in the main restaurant instead of the lounge and that's absolutely fantastic. Overall a great experience, only downside is that Nusa Dua is a bit boring (nothing else to see / do in the area).
The Pullman is not in the same league as the Sofitel and has no lounge - having said that it's a nice property and right in the middle of the action.
Mar 31, 2015, 4:23 am
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Taxis in Bali are super-cheap anyway - a taxi from the Sofitel to Kuta will cost you about US$10, just make sure they put the meter on. Bluebird taxis are usually reliable, see http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/ShowTo...xi_s-Bali.html
Alternatively for around US$50 you can get a driver to take you anywhere around Bali for the whole day.
Mar 31, 2015, 5:32 am
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Nothing much around Nusa Dua besides other 5 star resorts...
Taxis in Bali are super-cheap anyway - a taxi from the Sofitel to Kuta will cost you about US$10, just make sure they put the meter on. Bluebird taxis are usually reliable, see http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/ShowTo...xi_s-Bali.html
Alternatively for around US$50 you can get a driver to take you anywhere around Bali for the whole day.
Taxis in Bali are super-cheap anyway - a taxi from the Sofitel to Kuta will cost you about US$10, just make sure they put the meter on. Bluebird taxis are usually reliable, see http://www.tripadvisor.com.au/ShowTo...xi_s-Bali.html
Alternatively for around US$50 you can get a driver to take you anywhere around Bali for the whole day.
Apr 1, 2015, 3:10 am
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I stayed 5 days at the Sofitel Nusa Dua and 3 days at the Pullman Legian in late January / early February this year. Accor Platinum so got upgraded at both properties.
At the Sofitel I booked the cheapest room and got upgraded to a pool access room - highly recommended - and of course free entrance to the lounge. The Sofitel is superb, staff are absolutely amazing, you can choose to have breakfast in the main restaurant instead of the lounge and that's absolutely fantastic. Overall a great experience, only downside is that Nusa Dua is a bit boring (nothing else to see / do in the area).
The Pullman is not in the same league as the Sofitel and has no lounge - having said that it's a nice property and right in the middle of the action.
At the Sofitel I booked the cheapest room and got upgraded to a pool access room - highly recommended - and of course free entrance to the lounge. The Sofitel is superb, staff are absolutely amazing, you can choose to have breakfast in the main restaurant instead of the lounge and that's absolutely fantastic. Overall a great experience, only downside is that Nusa Dua is a bit boring (nothing else to see / do in the area).
The Pullman is not in the same league as the Sofitel and has no lounge - having said that it's a nice property and right in the middle of the action.
I stayed at both. Totally agree with you. But I personally think the service in Sofitel which should be 5 stars hotel is not very good.
I was Gold at time, they asked me to check in through GRO, but I did not feel anything personal. Very mechanics and no upgrade at all.
Also personally I like Pullman location (Kuta/Legian) compare to Sofitel (Nusa Dua).
If you go for relaxation and spend a lot of time in the hotel, go to Sofitel. But if you want to be closer to happening place Pullman is better.
Anyone has stayed in The Kuta Beach Heritage Hotel Bali - Managed by Accor? Location is good.
Feb 28, 2016, 6:58 pm
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How reliable is the Bali Uber? I am curious to try it. I hat the taxis in Bali. Blue Bird or not. If you dont have exact change you are screwed, the will say no change, so you end up handing what you have. We had a couple of bad experiences but we also had some good drivers.
Feb 28, 2016, 9:13 pm
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How reliable is the Bali Uber? I am curious to try it. I hat the taxis in Bali. Blue Bird or not. If you dont have exact change you are screwed, the will say no change, so you end up handing what you have. We had a couple of bad experiences but we also had some good drivers.
I saw many cancellation after the request been picked up. Not sure if this is because they saw my destination.
The worst part, the car that I booked never show up and I cannot contact the driver. I end up paying IDR 495,000 for the hotel to send me to airport and barely miss my check in time.