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Mar 16, 2013, 11:35 am
#661
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: ORF
Programs: UA 1K MM, Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Accor Silver, Marriott Gold, CAM Card
Posts: 392
It is incredibly cheap to hire a driver for a day, under $50 all in with gas. You can get an SUV for all of you, and it is likely to be cheaper than renting + insurance. Also, driving on the left side of the road with a lot of bikes and scooters around you, could be very demanding. I would recommend it over renting a car, traffic can be terrible and police checkpoints can be a hassle.
As for children's activities, there are a ton of them. I recommend to email the concierge and ask for list and options, they will send you a list.
Enjoy,
PedroNY
As for children's activities, there are a ton of them. I recommend to email the concierge and ask for list and options, they will send you a list.
Enjoy,
PedroNY
As for the question on illegal substances, westerners have gotten the death sentence for this. This is not a particularly bright idea in Indonesia.
Mar 16, 2013, 1:04 pm
#662
Join Date: Jul 2009
Programs: All of 'em
Posts: 438
It is incredibly cheap to hire a driver for a day, under $50 all in with gas. You can get an SUV for all of you, and it is likely to be cheaper than renting + insurance. Also, driving on the left side of the road with a lot of bikes and scooters around you, could be very demanding. I would recommend it over renting a car, traffic can be terrible and police checkpoints can be a hassle.
As for children's activities, there are a ton of them. I recommend to email the concierge and ask for list and options, they will send you a list.
Enjoy,
PedroNY
As for children's activities, there are a ton of them. I recommend to email the concierge and ask for list and options, they will send you a list.
Enjoy,
PedroNY
Mar 16, 2013, 1:30 pm
#663
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 783
Yes, for example we paid $40 for a driver + tour guide for 8-9 hours, that covered the car and gas, they drove us all over the place, to Ubud, sourounding areas, to the bird park, to a local festival, two temples, etc. That car could seat 6 people comfortably, as it was 3 rows. It was just 4 of us (driver + guide + two of us). So I could see you just getting a driver and all 5 of you to fill out the car. A lot of Suzuki 3-rows mini-SUVs are used for tourist industry, it appeared to be the norm as we were driven for other activities around the island.
Check out tripadvisor and other threads on FT, you will find information about it, most restaurants/atractions include price of pick-up and drop off in the price of the meal/activity so renting a car is really not necessary. If you hire for a full day through a hotel it maybe an extra 20%-30%, so if you feel more comfortable doing that, go for it.
Best,
PedroNY
Check out tripadvisor and other threads on FT, you will find information about it, most restaurants/atractions include price of pick-up and drop off in the price of the meal/activity so renting a car is really not necessary. If you hire for a full day through a hotel it maybe an extra 20%-30%, so if you feel more comfortable doing that, go for it.
Best,
PedroNY
Mar 19, 2013, 9:41 am
#664
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Sonoma
Programs: Several here and there, but not as many during my road warrior days!
Posts: 715
I scanned the many pages of this thread and couldn't come up with an answer. Is there a view difference between a Conrad Suite & an Ocean Suite as far as the view goes? They are priced the same for the dates we are looking at, and I can see the size, free laundry, etc differences, but what about the view. Does an Oceanview Suite have a better oceanview than a Conrad Suite?
As always, thanks for all the great information contained in this thread.
As always, thanks for all the great information contained in this thread.
Mar 19, 2013, 10:10 am
#665
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Dallas, TX
Programs: AA ExPlat, Marriott Gold, Hertz 5*
Posts: 110
I scanned the many pages of this thread and couldn't come up with an answer. Is there a view difference between a Conrad Suite & an Ocean Suite as far as the view goes? They are priced the same for the dates we are looking at, and I can see the size, free laundry, etc differences, but what about the view. Does an Oceanview Suite have a better oceanview than a Conrad Suite?
As always, thanks for all the great information contained in this thread.
As always, thanks for all the great information contained in this thread.
Mar 19, 2013, 11:08 am
#666
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Chapel Hill, NC - UA Nobody (sigh)/0.925MM, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 3,510
The Ocean Suite is a suite in the regular part of the hotel with a view of the ocean. The Conrad Suites is a separate wing/building that has it's own exclusive pool and restaurant. The lounge(very good) is here also. You are likely to have a view of the gardens or pool in the Conrad Suites.
Mar 19, 2013, 1:49 pm
#667
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: YUL
Programs: AC-SE MM, SPG Plat Lifetime, Marriott Plat, FPC Plat, HH Diamond
Posts: 824
I scanned the many pages of this thread and couldn't come up with an answer. Is there a view difference between a Conrad Suite & an Ocean Suite as far as the view goes? They are priced the same for the dates we are looking at, and I can see the size, free laundry, etc differences, but what about the view. Does an Oceanview Suite have a better oceanview than a Conrad Suite?
As always, thanks for all the great information contained in this thread.
As always, thanks for all the great information contained in this thread.
The 2 rooms on the first floor have private plunge pools but not much of ocean view and the 2 rooms on the 4th floor are Penthouse (closed for renovation at this time)
Mar 23, 2013, 4:20 pm
#668
Join Date: Jul 2010
Programs: Delta Platinum; Hilton Diamond
Posts: 37
We were in an ocean suite last year and the views were fantastic. The suite was on a corner of the building right over the pool so that view was great and we had two balconies - one off the bedroom that was a side ocean view and one off the living room that was ocean front. The conrad suites are a bit larger but I would take the ocean suite any day just for the views. You have access to the lounge and the walk over to the building where the lounge and the conrad suites are is not too bad.
Mar 24, 2013, 3:47 pm
#669
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Sonoma
Programs: Several here and there, but not as many during my road warrior days!
Posts: 715
Thank you for all the responses. We have booked an Ocean Suite. There are only twin Conrad Ocean suites available, but should a king one open, we will give it a try.
Mar 31, 2013, 4:22 pm
#670
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Sonoma
Programs: Several here and there, but not as many during my road warrior days!
Posts: 715
Just learned they have only one Conrad Ocean Suite King in inventory, the rest, I think three, are twins. As the twins are actually two queen size beds, we went with that option.
Apr 9, 2013, 12:24 pm
#671
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Chapel Hill, NC - UA Nobody (sigh)/0.925MM, HHonors Diamond
Posts: 3,510
Regarding this benefit when staying in the Conrad Suites:
Does laundry include items such as...ahem...one's undies, socks, etc.? TIA.
unlimited laundry and dry cleaning service
Apr 9, 2013, 2:14 pm
#672
Join Date: Jan 2002
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott lifetime Plt, UA 1MM
Posts: 919
When we were there in 2011 it was your typical laundry what ever you want to put in the bag, back the same day. Was a great benefit
Last edited by JONEZY00; Apr 9, 2013 at 3:38 pm
Apr 12, 2013, 12:35 pm
#673
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: YUL
Programs: AC-SE MM, SPG Plat Lifetime, Marriott Plat, FPC Plat, HH Diamond
Posts: 824
For those concerned with the 2 beds they can transform them in a huge ''Emperor'' bed
so no penalty to get those rooms. The balcony is probably 30ft wide... Ocean front view, best rooms of the hotel exept the penthousesConrad Suites is a hotel within the hotel and is really great. The staff working there is also outstanding. Only good things to say about this resort.
Last edited by 767300ER; Apr 12, 2013 at 12:43 pm
Apr 22, 2013, 5:02 am
#675
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Germany
Programs: Hilton Lifetime Diamond, Marriott Gold, LH Senator, …
Posts: 259
Great hotel! Stayed there 3 times on points and always received a suite upgrade. Nice lounge with cocktails and addicting home made chips. Great saff as well.