Marriott Bonvoy hotels in Bali, Indonesia
Jun 16, 2019, 10:29 pm
#136
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 44
I have stayed in Marriotts in about a dozen countries, but this is my first visit to Bali. I was in the Courtyard Seminyak for a couple days. Although there is no lounge, they bent over backward to make me feel appreciated, greeting me by name several times in the restaurant and asking if they could do anything for me (for the record, I'm lifetime Titanium). The CY was full and they could not upgrade us to a suite, but they did provide 3 daily breakfasts for my wife and daughter, as well as myself. The breakfast buffet was a huge spread, one of the largest I've encountered, rivaling what I've had in China. We enjoyed the pool and also the spot that is on the beach, a ten-minute walk from the hotel. This beach location had free water, towels, and internet (yes, free wifi on the beach) and they also had a shuttle service. Overall, we had a much nicer stay than I'd anticipated. The final morning, the manager came to us at breakfast, apologized for not being able to upgrade us to a suite and provided complimentary shuttle for us to the airport. Just for the record, I never made any request of anything and didn't expect anything, but they really bent over backward for us. I cannot speak for other hotels in Bali, but I have never had this type of service in any Marriott before.
Jun 16, 2019, 11:41 pm
#137
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Bangkok
Programs: Marriott Bonvoy Titanium, BAEC Silver, TK Miles & Smiles Elite
Posts: 2,210
Thanks for this infomation. I've stayed at the W once (didn't like it - great breakfast but that's all and not worth the money for such an ordinary room) and the Four Points Seminyak twice (did like it - got their suite both times). This Courtyard is on my list for the next vacation there as I fancy a change of scenery in Seminyak. I have a great experience of Courtyards in Asia as far as recognition and value goes. Taipei Downtown, Iloilo, and both HK ones rate highly on this scale. I got a Saturday rate <HK$1000 in HK in two weeks time. I like the location of the Seminyak property so it's next on my list.
Jun 17, 2019, 9:37 am
#138
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: TX, USA
Programs: Bonvoy Plat, Hilton Diamond, IHG SA
Posts: 140
I have stayed in Marriotts in about a dozen countries, but this is my first visit to Bali. I was in the Courtyard Seminyak for a couple days. Although there is no lounge, they bent over backward to make me feel appreciated, greeting me by name several times in the restaurant and asking if they could do anything for me (for the record, I'm lifetime Titanium). The CY was full and they could not upgrade us to a suite, but they did provide 3 daily breakfasts for my wife and daughter, as well as myself. The breakfast buffet was a huge spread, one of the largest I've encountered, rivaling what I've had in China. We enjoyed the pool and also the spot that is on the beach, a ten-minute walk from the hotel. This beach location had free water, towels, and internet (yes, free wifi on the beach) and they also had a shuttle service. Overall, we had a much nicer stay than I'd anticipated. The final morning, the manager came to us at breakfast, apologized for not being able to upgrade us to a suite and provided complimentary shuttle for us to the airport. Just for the record, I never made any request of anything and didn't expect anything, but they really bent over backward for us. I cannot speak for other hotels in Bali, but I have never had this type of service in any Marriott before.
Jul 17, 2019, 3:02 pm
#141
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: In the air
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Bonvoy LT Plat, Hilton Gold, GHA Tit, BA Gold, Turkish Elite
Posts: 8,720
I’ve not stayed at the RC, but I would be very surprised if it could equal the St Regis.
The upgrade from a standard Suite is to one with a small, private but not concealed pool which divides people. One level above that are the garden villas which are STUNNING but obviously no guarantee of an upgrade.
What I will say is that the St Regis saltwater lagoon, beach and to a lesser degree the communal pool are so beautiful you’re not going to be complaining anyways.
Service is excellent and I would say their breakfast is probably my favourite of any hotel in the world.
The upgrade from a standard Suite is to one with a small, private but not concealed pool which divides people. One level above that are the garden villas which are STUNNING but obviously no guarantee of an upgrade.
What I will say is that the St Regis saltwater lagoon, beach and to a lesser degree the communal pool are so beautiful you’re not going to be complaining anyways.
Service is excellent and I would say their breakfast is probably my favourite of any hotel in the world.
Jul 17, 2019, 3:42 pm
#142
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 655
I’ve not stayed at the RC, but I would be very surprised if it could equal the St Regis.
The upgrade from a standard Suite is to one with a small, private but not concealed pool which divides people. One level above that are the garden villas which are STUNNING but obviously no guarantee of an upgrade.
What I will say is that the St Regis saltwater lagoon, beach and to a lesser degree the communal pool are so beautiful you’re not going to be complaining anyways.
Service is excellent and I would say their breakfast is probably my favourite of any hotel in the world.
The upgrade from a standard Suite is to one with a small, private but not concealed pool which divides people. One level above that are the garden villas which are STUNNING but obviously no guarantee of an upgrade.
What I will say is that the St Regis saltwater lagoon, beach and to a lesser degree the communal pool are so beautiful you’re not going to be complaining anyways.
Service is excellent and I would say their breakfast is probably my favourite of any hotel in the world.
Jul 17, 2019, 11:53 pm
#146
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Denver, CO
Programs: Delta GM, Delta Amex Plat,
Posts: 148
Obviously the general thought is that the STR is better than the RC but at 85k vs 50k points/night you're still getting great value for a 5* resort at the RC. Am I off base in saying that?
Jul 18, 2019, 12:28 am
#147
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: In the air
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, Bonvoy LT Plat, Hilton Gold, GHA Tit, BA Gold, Turkish Elite
Posts: 8,720
The St Regis is acceptable but not amazing at 85K, but as my favourite Marriott Group resort I’ve stayed at, I don’t focus on the points/ $ as much.
Jul 18, 2019, 3:42 pm
#149
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Sweden
Programs: Marriott Platinum - LT Gold
Posts: 688
85k is Maldives rate for St regis Nusa Dua so I wouldn't recommend that unless someone really wants to burn points. Better to find a good Brg rate. Have spotted brg rate 300-400€/night opportunities some time ago.