IC Bali Jimbaran Master Thread [merged]
Aug 18, 2014, 11:46 pm
#736
Join Date: May 2004
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Wasn't there a clause once in the RA version that said something about specialty suites? I thought so but then memory is blur as they keep tweaking that T&C stuff and never tell. I mean great if it is not there, but in the case of Bukit Suite to Imperial Villa I would still recommend to align with the hotel before (on upgrade and use of FWNC) to avoid issues or disappointment. YMMV
Aug 19, 2014, 2:45 am
#737
Join Date: Feb 2013
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Wasn't there a clause once in the RA version that said something about specialty suites? I thought so but then memory is blur as they keep tweaking that T&C stuff and never tell. I mean great if it is not there, but in the case of Bukit Suite to Imperial Villa I would still recommend to align with the hotel before (on upgrade and use of FWNC) to avoid issues or disappointment. YMMV
Aug 19, 2014, 2:47 am
#738
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: allaroundasia
Programs: LH SEN, SPG Plat.M&S E+
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Hi there
I am new to the IHG Rewards Club. We would like to stay at the IC Bali end of Oct. 2014 for 6 Nights. Here my question, when I pay for Ambassador Status, do I get an Upgrade from Bukit-Suite (paid booking) to Imperial Villa? Because that would be the next category.
I have actually no Points on my Rewards Club Account and I have "Club" Status.
Thank you very much for your help
I am new to the IHG Rewards Club. We would like to stay at the IC Bali end of Oct. 2014 for 6 Nights. Here my question, when I pay for Ambassador Status, do I get an Upgrade from Bukit-Suite (paid booking) to Imperial Villa? Because that would be the next category.
I have actually no Points on my Rewards Club Account and I have "Club" Status.
Thank you very much for your help
Whatever they are going to promise you...be careful. Ask them to send you any agreement and upgrade confirmation via email, not just via the fon.
I had a stay on points and was offered the club room for a add rate of $ 120++/per night. Reservation desk also advised to go for the Amb membership 'in order to guarantee a one level room upgrade (club room duplex suite).
I did it and some weeks later I ask again for this upgrade. Than I was told that a reservation on points are not entitle you for any upgrade. ....Thank you very much...
I sent all the collected email converstion to the res-desk and still waiting for any comments.....Very sad impression.
Aug 19, 2014, 9:48 am
#739
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Germany
Programs: IC Dia, Hyatt Globlist, Hilton Gold, Star Alliance Gold, Emirates Gold, BA Gold
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Wasn't there a clause once in the RA version that said something about specialty suites? I thought so but then memory is blur as they keep tweaking that T&C stuff and never tell. I mean great if it is not there, but in the case of Bukit Suite to Imperial Villa I would still recommend to align with the hotel before (on upgrade and use of FWNC) to avoid issues or disappointment. YMMV
This is a great hotel but has its quirks. Make contact with the hotel and get any confirmation in black and white.
My experience is they are very good at honouring what they have too but are very good at squeezing customers for money with anything else (children even under 10 in parent club room or suite for example).
It does become irritating when you pay $700 for a suite and they ask for another $50 for a 4 year old who can't use the club anyway.
All that aside it is still one of my favourite properties.
Aug 19, 2014, 9:53 am
#740
Join Date: Aug 2005
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Aug 19, 2014, 11:03 am
#741
Join Date: Sep 2007
Programs: UA Premier Exec; AA Platinum; SPG Gold; PC Platinum Ambassador
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http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/14263104-post305.html
Looking forwards to returning to this lovely property with my family!
Friendly
Aug 19, 2014, 11:21 am
#742
Join Date: Nov 2012
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Yep- only a lowly Platinum. However, the marketing manager was kind enough to reach out to me and confirm that they would honor the rate quoted on the website, and also that the Ambassador upgrade for a Club Duplex Suite would be a Balinese Suite, same as listed here earlier in this thread-
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/14263104-post305.html
Looking forwards to returning to this lovely property with my family!
Friendly
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/14263104-post305.html
Looking forwards to returning to this lovely property with my family!
Friendly
Interesting bathroom though with a huge shower and a dunking tank made of wood for the bath.
If budget allows try and secure a uluwatu or jimbaren suite. They are worlds apart.
Aug 20, 2014, 7:29 am
#743
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 25
Thank you for your advices. We now booked the Imperial Villa 
And I purchased Ambassador Status.
I don't know, if we will get an upgrade to Jivana Villa. Maybe
Does anyone know more about the Villas at Intercontinental Bali Resort?
Via Google I don't find that much information, pictures or videos from the Villas.
Thanks for your answers
And I purchased Ambassador Status.
I don't know, if we will get an upgrade to Jivana Villa. Maybe
Does anyone know more about the Villas at Intercontinental Bali Resort?
Via Google I don't find that much information, pictures or videos from the Villas.
Thanks for your answers
Aug 21, 2014, 1:37 am
#744
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Germany
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Thank you for your advices. We now booked the Imperial Villa
And I purchased Ambassador Status.
I don't know, if we will get an upgrade to Jivana Villa. Maybe
Does anyone know more about the Villas at Intercontinental Bali Resort?
Via Google I don't find that much information, pictures or videos from the Villas.
Thanks for your answers
And I purchased Ambassador Status.
I don't know, if we will get an upgrade to Jivana Villa. Maybe
Does anyone know more about the Villas at Intercontinental Bali Resort?
Via Google I don't find that much information, pictures or videos from the Villas.
Thanks for your answers
They are the same size and price should be the same.
The imperial villa is more traditional. It's only problem is it is situated right at the end of the resort and a long way from the club pool area, but you have a private one and full time butler.
The jivana villa is right next the the club pool and is very modern in comparison.
It is a matter of taste for you.
I can pm you a stack of pics and vids of the imperial villa.
Both though are huge and like a 2 storey family house. Very private if that is what you need? How many of you are there? You can easily house 6-8 people in those villa.
Last edited by dewby; Aug 21, 2014 at 1:46 am Reason: Update
Aug 21, 2014, 3:25 am
#745
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: London
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We were in an Uluwatu or Jimbaran suite last time - forget which - they offered us a paid upgrade to the Jivana Villa which we didn't take but we did tour it. It's very nice and in a great location next to the club pool as dewby says and also to the beach. It is surrounded by private very established tropical gardens. It comes with its own butlers. I think it's too big for just 2 people - it would be great for 2 couples or a family with teenagers. There's a video on YouTube if you search.
Aug 22, 2014, 2:40 am
#746
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 25
We were in an Uluwatu or Jimbaran suite last time - forget which - they offered us a paid upgrade to the Jivana Villa which we didn't take but we did tour it. It's very nice and in a great location next to the club pool as dewby says and also to the beach. It is surrounded by private very established tropical gardens. It comes with its own butlers. I think it's too big for just 2 people - it would be great for 2 couples or a family with teenagers. There's a video on YouTube if you search.
I found the video from the jivana villa befor, but we booked the imperial villa. From that type I didn't find any videos.
Thank you for your info.
Aug 22, 2014, 2:54 am
#747
Join Date: May 2004
Location: SIN (LEJ once a year)
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The imperial villa is more traditional. It's only problem is it is situated right at the end of the resort and a long way from the club pool area, but you have a private one and full time butler.
The jivana villa is right next the the club pool and is very modern in comparison.
The jivana villa is right next the the club pool and is very modern in comparison.
Well when I took a tour of it that was in like 2005 so back then no Jivana Villa at all. Back then at least there was an Imperial Villa next to Club pool.
Aug 22, 2014, 3:33 pm
#749
Join Date: Nov 2012
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Isn't it the other way around or did they change the labeling of the villas? The Imperial Villa is right next to the Club Pool and the Jivana Villa is at the end of the property next to the additional Spa villa no?
Well when I took a tour of it that was in like 2005 so back then no Jivana Villa at all. Back then at least there was an Imperial Villa next to Club pool.
Well when I took a tour of it that was in like 2005 so back then no Jivana Villa at all. Back then at least there was an Imperial Villa next to Club pool.
Ultimately they are the same apart from decor.
There used to be 3 villas but the other is being used for other stuff.
My question is why don't they build on the land between the land of the hotel and spa hideaways. What a perfect location to build beach villas for all of us with private pools.
Aug 28, 2014, 1:42 am
#750
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Not saying you are wrong. I do seem to recall that in the past they had 2 Imperial Villas incl. the one next to the Club pool. From what you shared it looks like they remodeled that one and turned it into Jivana. Never figured - slow to catch up even though I have probably been there 10 times since 2005 
The best I managed as RA was the Jimbaran Suite (they got 4 IIRC) in the annex building at the end of the Singarja Wing (4xxx rooms) towards the beach facing Club pool on one side and Jimbaran Gardens restaurant on the other.
The best I managed as RA was the Jimbaran Suite (they got 4 IIRC) in the annex building at the end of the Singarja Wing (4xxx rooms) towards the beach facing Club pool on one side and Jimbaran Gardens restaurant on the other.