IC Bali Jimbaran Master Thread [merged]
Sep 27, 2018, 6:05 am
#1231
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: LEJ
Programs: BA GGL IHG PlatAMB HH Dia
Posts: 344
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.
Sep 27, 2018, 8:19 pm
#1232
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: 7,738
Very likely, Classic will map into Jimbaran Deluxe as at some point (hopefully not too far out) all the base rooms are refurbished.
There have been a few times when Singaraja rooms were made available for redemptions, but it is not permanent. If you got a Singaraja booked on points I'd be pretty confident it would be honored even if it happened unintended.
There have been a few times when Singaraja rooms were made available for redemptions, but it is not permanent. If you got a Singaraja booked on points I'd be pretty confident it would be honored even if it happened unintended.
Sep 28, 2018, 7:30 am
#1234
Join Date: May 2004
Location: SIN (LEJ once a year)
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Definitely has been possible in the past though cost has varied. Of late some people reported that the rate difference between booked room category and Club room was demanded.
Could be a temporary rule for the time period when the Club wing 6xxx will undergo refurbishment or a new rule by the current management team. You can always ask for a supervisor or manager to revert and explain.
Could be a temporary rule for the time period when the Club wing 6xxx will undergo refurbishment or a new rule by the current management team. You can always ask for a supervisor or manager to revert and explain.
Oct 1, 2018, 11:01 pm
#1236
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: 7,738
Sounds about right. These days they take the rate difference between Classic and Club for your period and quote that. The 21% is 10% service charge and 11% tax.
Oct 2, 2018, 1:06 am
#1237
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: UK
Programs: BA Nada, HH Diamond, IHG Spire AMB, Marriott Plat, Accor Gold
Posts: 510
Similar experience, USD 242 for club access! Ended up paying USD 390 and saving the points for another time.
Oct 2, 2018, 4:21 am
#1238
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: 7,738
Keep in mind that if things largely go to plan, starting in the next few months, the entire 6xxx Club Wing will be taken out of inventory and that is over 100 rooms + suites combined IIRC. Some of the recently renovated rooms will be marked as "Club" rooms but effectively are renovated rooms with full Club benefits granted. Hence they may not be in a situation where they desperately need to sell Club benefits maybe having planned some reduced staffing etc. already. Not sure.
I'm planned to be there late Dec again and will likely skip Club (based on current rates) and just go with a now renovated Jimbaran Deluxe on points if they are ready and available by then. If still old Classic rooms I may stay somewhere else entirely which would be sad given we have been going there for the last 15+ years. Too many very good options at Club price levels and I think the current management team is overplaying its hand in terms of attraction of the property and loyalty of guests.
I'm planned to be there late Dec again and will likely skip Club (based on current rates) and just go with a now renovated Jimbaran Deluxe on points if they are ready and available by then. If still old Classic rooms I may stay somewhere else entirely which would be sad given we have been going there for the last 15+ years. Too many very good options at Club price levels and I think the current management team is overplaying its hand in terms of attraction of the property and loyalty of guests.
Oct 2, 2018, 11:31 am
#1239
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: LEJ
Programs: BA GGL IHG PlatAMB HH Dia
Posts: 344
For my dates in March Club Room is >300++ at the IC or ~100++ at the Conrad as Diamond with highly propably Suite Upgrade and Club acces. I prefer the IC but with this spread I will take a look at the Conrad this time.
And as award 40k plus paid Club for >200 is more than crazy. Last time I negotiated the Club upsell for 80++ what is IMHO acceptable.
And as award 40k plus paid Club for >200 is more than crazy. Last time I negotiated the Club upsell for 80++ what is IMHO acceptable.
Oct 2, 2018, 7:58 pm
#1240
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: 7,738
Agreed, at those rate spreads it is hard to justify IC Club having a great property and all aside. 80 - 120$ used to be the going rate for Club buy-up depending on season and negotiation skill. Not any more, so don't give the reservations folks too hard of a time, they are just the executors of management orders.
Even at the much higher priced IC Danang can one negotiate a more reasonable Club buy-up than what IC Bali is quoting these days. YMMV.
I just hope the Club team won't have to suffer from this whole thing as they are excellent and one of the few reasons we keep returning.
Even at the much higher priced IC Danang can one negotiate a more reasonable Club buy-up than what IC Bali is quoting these days. YMMV.
I just hope the Club team won't have to suffer from this whole thing as they are excellent and one of the few reasons we keep returning.
Oct 18, 2018, 8:01 pm
#1244
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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Regarding the renovation works (ongoing and planned) seems that completion of 4xxx / 5xxx Wing (former Singaraja rooms) is further delayed with handover to hotel tbd.
Club Wing 6xxx start of renovations now seems pushed to end Mar 2019. All Club facilities incl. Club pool will be open till then. Take it with a "pinch of salt" as the start is a moving target. Originally Club Wing renovations were supposed to start in Fall 2017. YMMV.
One thing to mention, in my several stays during renovation works, the noise part was managed very well and barely noticeable unlike at some other hotels in Bali currently undergoing renovations.
Club Wing 6xxx start of renovations now seems pushed to end Mar 2019. All Club facilities incl. Club pool will be open till then. Take it with a "pinch of salt" as the start is a moving target. Originally Club Wing renovations were supposed to start in Fall 2017. YMMV.
One thing to mention, in my several stays during renovation works, the noise part was managed very well and barely noticeable unlike at some other hotels in Bali currently undergoing renovations.
Oct 19, 2018, 5:13 pm
#1245
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Posts: 1,470
I booked a 4 night points and 2 night cash reservations back to back for next month. Don't remember what room I selected but both are now showing Singaraja Premium.