IC Bali Jimbaran Master Thread [merged]
#1216
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Earth ... for now
Programs: UA 2MM * Marriott Ambassador LT Titanium * IHG Diamond Ambassador * Hilton Diamond *
Posts: 1,779
A couple of months ago, we met Mega at the Renaissance Uluwatu. He had been Director of Rooms at the IC Bali until the middle of 2016.
BTW, we also got upgraded to a suite at the Renaissance, but it was a pretty awkward set up.
BTW, we also got upgraded to a suite at the Renaissance, but it was a pretty awkward set up.
#1217
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: UK
Programs: BA Nada, HH Diamond, IHG Spire AMB, Marriott Plat, Accor Gold
Posts: 510
Sill pontificating but probably going to move my rewards booking from the Indigo to the IC, the row of restaurants look good for dinner. Quick question, is there anywhere to walk for breakfast or should I bite the bullet and pay the fee?
#1218
Not many breakfast spots nearby, also.
#1219
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Earth ... for now
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#1220
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: UK
Programs: BA Nada, HH Diamond, IHG Spire AMB, Marriott Plat, Accor Gold
Posts: 510
Me again with another question, there is a reasonable cash rate for a Jimbaran Deluxe which includes breakfast. What would be my likely upgrade from there as Spire Ambassador.
Thanks everyone, really appreciate the help.
Thanks everyone, really appreciate the help.
#1221
Join Date: May 2004
Location: SIN (LEJ once a year)
Programs: SQ, LH, BA, IHG Diamond AMB, HH Gold, SLH Indulged, Accor Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
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Singaraja / Singaraja Premium would be the upgrade as Jimbaran Deluxe is nothing but a renovated old Classic room.
#1223
Join Date: May 2004
Location: SIN (LEJ once a year)
Programs: SQ, LH, BA, IHG Diamond AMB, HH Gold, SLH Indulged, Accor Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
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Expect a Club Duplex and anything beyond is pure luck. Depending on when you plan to stay, e.g. after Nov 2018, the plan is to take many of the Club Specialty Suites (Uluwatu, Bukit) out of inventory due to renovation of 6xxx wing.
#1224
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: UK
Programs: BA Nada, HH Diamond, IHG Spire AMB, Marriott Plat, Accor Gold
Posts: 510
Thanks Demue, that's what is showing on the website already. By the time I had accounted for some cash back and the points I will earn and what I expected to pay for club access, paying seemed the better value. I'll report back in mid Nov.
#1226
Join Date: May 2004
Location: SIN (LEJ once a year)
Programs: SQ, LH, BA, IHG Diamond AMB, HH Gold, SLH Indulged, Accor Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 7,665
On points they go by the book unless they are short of rooms in the booked category. Hence expect the room category you reserved and be happy if any upgrade is given.
Btw, redemptions now should book into Jimbaran Deluxe (renovated) which basically replaces a Classic room (not renovated). Above that will be Singaraja Premium once the 4xxx Wing is completed in Nov 2018 (planned). Not too bad value for points even without upgrade depending on cash rates.
Btw, redemptions now should book into Jimbaran Deluxe (renovated) which basically replaces a Classic room (not renovated). Above that will be Singaraja Premium once the 4xxx Wing is completed in Nov 2018 (planned). Not too bad value for points even without upgrade depending on cash rates.
#1227
#1228
Join Date: May 2004
Location: SIN (LEJ once a year)
Programs: SQ, LH, BA, IHG Diamond AMB, HH Gold, SLH Indulged, Accor Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 7,665
We did have a mixed stay a few months back were 2 nights were paid and 2 nights were on points all in a Classic room (work stay combined with leisure). The paid nights were upgraded to Singaraja as AMB and I just asked to stay in same room for points nights which was granted. Not a huge price difference between these rooms and very limited additional benefits so if they had made a fuss I would have stayed at another place.
#1229
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: FRA
Programs: LH HON, Discovery Black, IHG Spire, random stuff at Accor, Hyatt, Hilton, SPG, Hertz, Sixt
Posts: 492
FYI:
Refurbishment of wings 4 & 5 is on hold at the moment, there seem to be some issues/disagreements between management and owner. This means work in the club wing will most likely start with a delay (Source: Management team member).
Minor work at the club pool bar is currently carried out, leading to some noise during the day.
Refurbishment of wings 4 & 5 is on hold at the moment, there seem to be some issues/disagreements between management and owner. This means work in the club wing will most likely start with a delay (Source: Management team member).
Minor work at the club pool bar is currently carried out, leading to some noise during the day.
#1230
Join Date: May 2004
Location: SIN (LEJ once a year)
Programs: SQ, LH, BA, IHG Diamond AMB, HH Gold, SLH Indulged, Accor Gold, Hyatt Discoverist
Posts: 7,665
Thanks, interesting. 4xxx is almost done so not sure what would be achieved by holding back on it and for changes it would seem very late in the game. 5xxx is not as far along and was planned for early 2019 completion.
Well not surprised overall. Let's hope whatever "challenges" there are can be overcome soon.
Well not surprised overall. Let's hope whatever "challenges" there are can be overcome soon.