Conrad Bali {IDN}
May 25, 2019, 11:15 pm
#631
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 83
Apparently quite a number of them went to Hilton Niseko as part of an exchange programme, such a fantastic initiative by Hilton to diversify the staff experience and retaining them.
May 26, 2019, 12:52 am
#632
Join Date: Aug 2001
Posts: 1,338
This property attracts many repeat guests. I learned last year that one guest has stayed 365 nights as of the end of 2018. He has already stayed twice in 2019. He has his favorite seat in the Exec Lounge, which I avoid whenever he is "in house." Upon check-in, I always ask if this gentleman is currently on site; if not, I poach his favorite seat in the Exec Lounge. 
We have met the same guests on several of our stays and it's always fun to catch up.
We have met the same guests on several of our stays and it's always fun to catch up.
May 26, 2019, 1:06 am
#633
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posts: 163
I am currently at the Conrad Bali on a 9 night stay and can say that as a Diamond I was upgraded to a Conrad Suite after booking an entry Garden Deluxe room, however ended up paying a supplement and staying in a Conrad Pool Villa.
With regards to the renovations, you would be hard pressed to know they were happening unless you walked past the closed off block of rooms. There is no noise at all.
It’s also worth noting how quiet it is here, if it was 20% occupancy I would be surprised. Having said all that, the staff are their usual excellent self, the grounds are lush and perfect and everything overall is top notch.
With regards to the renovations, you would be hard pressed to know they were happening unless you walked past the closed off block of rooms. There is no noise at all.
It’s also worth noting how quiet it is here, if it was 20% occupancy I would be surprised. Having said all that, the staff are their usual excellent self, the grounds are lush and perfect and everything overall is top notch.
May 26, 2019, 1:08 am
#634
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posts: 163
This property attracts many repeat guests. I learned last year that one guest has stayed 365 nights as of the end of 2018. He has already stayed twice in 2019. He has his favorite seat in the Exec Lounge, which I avoid whenever he is "in house." Upon check-in, I always ask if this gentleman is currently on site; if not, I poach his favorite seat in the Exec Lounge.
We have met the same guests on several of our stays and it's always fun to catch up.
We have met the same guests on several of our stays and it's always fun to catch up.
May 26, 2019, 8:54 am
#635
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 66
Block 3 is currently being done, good to see that they completely strip out the room into bare concrete shell to start again. I didn’t ask about timing of completion but looking at the current state of Block 3, it would be another month at least.
If you are in Block 1, you wouldn’t even know there’s any renovations taking place at the resort unless you walk past it on the way to the suites area or Rin. They will try to accommodate most guests on Block 1 to ensure no impact from the renovation, etc.
I just had another amazing stay, the staff are the real jewel of this property.
Just seems like this renovation has been going on forever. Would have expected them to be done by the start of the high season.
Am booked into a Deluxe King Garden View Room for a stay this summer and asked what it would cost to upgrade to a Villa. Got a quote back by email which was higher than the price difference between my room and the villa on Hilton's own website...
Last edited by Rasmus3s; May 26, 2019 at 3:51 pm
May 26, 2019, 1:20 pm
#636
Join Date: Oct 2017
Programs: Hilton Diamond, Hyatt globalist, Marriott Gold
Posts: 142
I am currently at the Conrad Bali on a 9 night stay and can say that as a Diamond I was upgraded to a Conrad Suite after booking an entry Garden Deluxe room, however ended up paying a supplement and staying in a Conrad Pool Villa.
With regards to the renovations, you would be hard pressed to know they were happening unless you walked past the closed off block of rooms. There is no noise at all.
It’s also worth noting how quiet it is here, if it was 20% occupancy I would be surprised. Having said all that, the staff are their usual excellent self, the grounds are lush and perfect and everything overall is top notch.
With regards to the renovations, you would be hard pressed to know they were happening unless you walked past the closed off block of rooms. There is no noise at all.
It’s also worth noting how quiet it is here, if it was 20% occupancy I would be surprised. Having said all that, the staff are their usual excellent self, the grounds are lush and perfect and everything overall is top notch.
thanks! Checking in tmr so good to know.
Anyone got tips on how to get free bottled water here.?
also, do you mind sharing how much did you pay for the pool villa supplement per night? Thank you
Last edited by xmzzn123; May 26, 2019 at 3:52 pm
May 26, 2019, 1:21 pm
#637
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: PHL
Programs: AA EXP, HH Diamond, Owner of 2,000 TWA shares
Posts: 812
Hello. Staying in Bali in August for 5 nights. Currently a toss up between the Conrad and The Hilton Bali Resort. If any one has stayed at both I would appreciate your thoughts.My concerns:
Upgrades from booking base rooms (I see from previous posts that this has been answered to some extent). Hilton seems to have the better views but Conrad rooms are obviously better appointed.
Breakfast seems to be included in both, as the previous post with the letter says. Hoping for a lot of choices and not a continental "here's your toast" deal.
Beach. The Conrad beach looks like something from a backwater bay. I've seen tons of pics but have not seen any of people in the water. The Hilton seems to have a better beach. Thoughts?
Are the Executive Lounges at each place comparable?
Again, I apologize for any redundancy. I'm having a hard time pulling the trigger as I want things to go well. Thanks in advance.
Upgrades from booking base rooms (I see from previous posts that this has been answered to some extent). Hilton seems to have the better views but Conrad rooms are obviously better appointed.
Breakfast seems to be included in both, as the previous post with the letter says. Hoping for a lot of choices and not a continental "here's your toast" deal.
Beach. The Conrad beach looks like something from a backwater bay. I've seen tons of pics but have not seen any of people in the water. The Hilton seems to have a better beach. Thoughts?
Are the Executive Lounges at each place comparable?
Again, I apologize for any redundancy. I'm having a hard time pulling the trigger as I want things to go well. Thanks in advance.
May 26, 2019, 3:17 pm
#638
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Manchester, UK
Programs: Emirates Skywards (Gold), Hilton (Diamond), Radisson (Gold)
Posts: 370
May 26, 2019, 3:19 pm
#639
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Manchester, UK
Programs: Emirates Skywards (Gold), Hilton (Diamond), Radisson (Gold)
Posts: 370
Hello. Staying in Bali in August for 5 nights. Currently a toss up between the Conrad and The Hilton Bali Resort. If any one has stayed at both I would appreciate your thoughts.My concerns:
Upgrades from booking base rooms (I see from previous posts that this has been answered to some extent). Hilton seems to have the better views but Conrad rooms are obviously better appointed.
Breakfast seems to be included in both, as the previous post with the letter says. Hoping for a lot of choices and not a continental "here's your toast" deal.
Beach. The Conrad beach looks like something from a backwater bay. I've seen tons of pics but have not seen any of people in the water. The Hilton seems to have a better beach. Thoughts?
Are the Executive Lounges at each place comparable?
Again, I apologize for any redundancy. I'm having a hard time pulling the trigger as I want things to go well. Thanks in advance.
Upgrades from booking base rooms (I see from previous posts that this has been answered to some extent). Hilton seems to have the better views but Conrad rooms are obviously better appointed.
Breakfast seems to be included in both, as the previous post with the letter says. Hoping for a lot of choices and not a continental "here's your toast" deal.
Beach. The Conrad beach looks like something from a backwater bay. I've seen tons of pics but have not seen any of people in the water. The Hilton seems to have a better beach. Thoughts?
Are the Executive Lounges at each place comparable?
Again, I apologize for any redundancy. I'm having a hard time pulling the trigger as I want things to go well. Thanks in advance.
If you can’t be bothered, the short answer is the Conrad is best for everything except the beach.
May 26, 2019, 7:19 pm
#642
Join Date: Aug 2001
Posts: 1,338
We have always been upgraded to the Suites section at the Conrad. In 2018 Hilton Bali gave us a Cliff Tower Room. In 2017, we did get a suite upgrade and paid extra for a villa. The villa lounge is wonderful; the regular lounge cannot compare to the Conrad’s.
Hello. Staying in Bali in August for 5 nights. Currently a toss up between the Conrad and The Hilton Bali Resort. If any one has stayed at both I would appreciate your thoughts.My concerns:
Upgrades from booking base rooms (I see from previous posts that this has been answered to some extent). Hilton seems to have the better views but Conrad rooms are obviously better appointed.
Breakfast seems to be included in both, as the previous post with the letter says. Hoping for a lot of choices and not a continental "here's your toast" deal.
Beach. The Conrad beach looks like something from a backwater bay. I've seen tons of pics but have not seen any of people in the water. The Hilton seems to have a better beach. Thoughts?
Are the Executive Lounges at each place comparable?
Again, I apologize for any redundancy. I'm having a hard time pulling the trigger as I want things to go well. Thanks in advance.
Upgrades from booking base rooms (I see from previous posts that this has been answered to some extent). Hilton seems to have the better views but Conrad rooms are obviously better appointed.
Breakfast seems to be included in both, as the previous post with the letter says. Hoping for a lot of choices and not a continental "here's your toast" deal.
Beach. The Conrad beach looks like something from a backwater bay. I've seen tons of pics but have not seen any of people in the water. The Hilton seems to have a better beach. Thoughts?
Are the Executive Lounges at each place comparable?
Again, I apologize for any redundancy. I'm having a hard time pulling the trigger as I want things to go well. Thanks in advance.
May 26, 2019, 8:03 pm
#643
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: PHL
Programs: AA EXP, HH Diamond, Owner of 2,000 TWA shares
Posts: 812
The first comment goes back to 2004. Those of us that travel frequently also know that conditions change frequently. I'm not trying to be lazy, just current. We also know that the complaints are always magnified as some people have an axe to grind regarding their stays. I appreciate your answer. Thank you for your time.
May 26, 2019, 8:36 pm
#644
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posts: 163
No problem getting complimentary water, all you need to do is ask. We asked for 6 bottles and they arrived soon after.
Regarding the upgrade, we were offered $100USD ++ per night but as always YMMV.
May 27, 2019, 12:22 am
#645
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posts: 163
Another thing to add, they have just started renovating the cabana around the suites pool and there is noise as a result if you are close to that pool. It’s planned to continue for the next week at least.