Jun 8, 2015, 2:30 am
Last edit by: margarita girl
Concierge Email: [email protected]
Property Email: [email protected]
SPG INSTANT AWARDS
SPG Participation Policy
There are no standard rooms at this resort; therefore, Starpoint Award reservations must be booked at a higher Starpoint rate through your local customer contact center. Also, since all accommodations are either suites or villas, upgrades for Starwood Preferred Guest members do not apply.
Non-Smoking Policy
The resort is committed to providing guests and associates with an enhanced quality of air and environment by providing 100% non-smoking guest rooms, suites, and villas. Violations of this policy will incur a 250 USD penalty. Designated smoking areas are available in public areas.
Seclusion Day Information: March 9, 2016
Nyepi, known as the “Day of Silence,” marks the celebration of the Balinese New Year in the Hindu Lunar calendar. A spectacular procedure of ceremonies, parades of great bamboo monsters, and fireworks occur on the Eve of Nyepi, followed by a day of total silence and seclusion. The community strongly believes that if the island is silent and dark, the bad spirits will leave and the new year will start in peace. During Nyepi, from 6am until 6am the next day, the island stops. Nobody is allowed in the streets, use of electricity is restricted, and the international airport is closed.
In 2016, Nyepi will fall on Wednesday, March 9. Please note that check-in and checkout will not be possible on Nyepi Day, and Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) will be closed. Some of the resort facilities will operate as usual; however, there will be no transportation services to and from the resort, and televisions will not be available. Lights will be dimmed inside and there will be no outdoor lighting. Our pools and garden areas will still be accessible except for the beach. Only indoor seating will be available at Boneka Restaurant. Gourmand Deli will close at 8pm. King Cole Bar will remain closed.
We kindly invite you to respect this sacred day and observe these restrictions. Normal activity in Bali will resume at 6am on Thursday, March 10.
Property Email: [email protected]
SPG INSTANT AWARDS
SPG Participation Policy
There are no standard rooms at this resort; therefore, Starpoint Award reservations must be booked at a higher Starpoint rate through your local customer contact center. Also, since all accommodations are either suites or villas, upgrades for Starwood Preferred Guest members do not apply.
Non-Smoking Policy
The resort is committed to providing guests and associates with an enhanced quality of air and environment by providing 100% non-smoking guest rooms, suites, and villas. Violations of this policy will incur a 250 USD penalty. Designated smoking areas are available in public areas.
Seclusion Day Information: March 9, 2016
Nyepi, known as the “Day of Silence,” marks the celebration of the Balinese New Year in the Hindu Lunar calendar. A spectacular procedure of ceremonies, parades of great bamboo monsters, and fireworks occur on the Eve of Nyepi, followed by a day of total silence and seclusion. The community strongly believes that if the island is silent and dark, the bad spirits will leave and the new year will start in peace. During Nyepi, from 6am until 6am the next day, the island stops. Nobody is allowed in the streets, use of electricity is restricted, and the international airport is closed.
In 2016, Nyepi will fall on Wednesday, March 9. Please note that check-in and checkout will not be possible on Nyepi Day, and Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) will be closed. Some of the resort facilities will operate as usual; however, there will be no transportation services to and from the resort, and televisions will not be available. Lights will be dimmed inside and there will be no outdoor lighting. Our pools and garden areas will still be accessible except for the beach. Only indoor seating will be available at Boneka Restaurant. Gourmand Deli will close at 8pm. King Cole Bar will remain closed.
We kindly invite you to respect this sacred day and observe these restrictions. Normal activity in Bali will resume at 6am on Thursday, March 10.
St Regis Bali Resort, Bali, Indonesia [Master Thread]
Nov 29, 2018, 9:47 am
#586
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 687
Dec 17, 2018, 9:45 am
#587
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: San Ramon, CA
Programs: SPG Platinum
Posts: 12
Ritz vs St Regis
I would concur with bhrubin. I personally liked the included activities at RitzCarlton and the Club Lounge offering. Otherwise the St. Regis was superior. If the St. Regis had more activities (yoga, pilates, Indonesian language classes, etc.) I would choose St. Regis without a second thought about the offerring.
It is then just a question of determining value which includes the cost aspect. It is a value judgement for an individual to determine if the cost difference is worthwhile.
It is then just a question of determining value which includes the cost aspect. It is a value judgement for an individual to determine if the cost difference is worthwhile.
St Regis or Ritz or 5 nights at each? I value my points, so 24k more per night, is St Regis worth it?
Thank you for your opinion!
Last edited by Designer; Dec 17, 2018 at 9:56 am Reason: incomplete post
Dec 17, 2018, 10:18 am
#588
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Southern California, USA
Programs: Marriott Ambassador and LTT, UA Plat/LT Gold, AA Gold
Posts: 8,764
Booked Ritz Carlton for 36K per night and just found St Regis for 60k. I have a reservation at both until I can decide which one. Staying 10 nights in Bali. Could do 5 nights at each or just do St Regis. Also, I am a Plat and was hoping for free breakfast as Amenity choice, is that possible? I don’t think it’s an option at Ritz?
St Regis or Ritz or 5 nights at each? I value my points, so 24k more per night, is St Regis worth it?
Thank you for your opinion!
Now you must choose for yourself what is best for you and yours. Good luck.
Dec 22, 2018, 9:41 pm
#589
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 297
Do you by any chance know if the breakfast is included for plat premier only or plat elite also?
Does anyone know if I add a 5 years old to my room, what will I be paying for adding her plus the breakfast? (We have plat elite and plat premier).
thanks
Dec 23, 2018, 8:21 pm
#590
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: HOME
Programs: HH Dia;SPG Plat;Marriott Plat;GHA Black
Posts: 334
Breakfast looks great!
Do you by any chance know if the breakfast is included for plat premier only or plat elite also?
Does anyone know if I add a 5 years old to my room, what will I be paying for adding her plus the breakfast? (We have plat elite and plat premier).
thanks
But I think they should give kids free breakfast, especially if you're plat premiere
Dec 24, 2018, 12:13 am
#591
Moderator, El Al and Marriott Bonvoy, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: SIN
Programs: SQ*G, Mar LTT, Hyatt Glb, AA LTG, LY, HH, IC, BA, DL, UA SLV
Posts: 12,018
I am PPE and booked an award redemption. We needed to use our Welcome Amenity for Breakfast.
Jan 30, 2019, 6:50 pm
#593
Moderator, El Al and Marriott Bonvoy, FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: SIN
Programs: SQ*G, Mar LTT, Hyatt Glb, AA LTG, LY, HH, IC, BA, DL, UA SLV
Posts: 12,018
Jan 31, 2019, 2:19 am
#595
Join Date: May 2003
Location: TLL
Programs: OZ Diamond, BA Gold, Bonvoy Ambassador, HH Gold
Posts: 4,410
Just to contrast with reports above - we stayed in a pool suite in mid-January and had no issues with mosquitoes. Loved the plunge pool and the service was absolutely outstanding.
Jan 31, 2019, 7:45 am
#597
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 687
The SNA was just from there regular suite to a plunge pool suite. It's not that significant of an upgrade and our plunge pool was unusable due to the mosquitoes. I would have preferred to have been on a high floor with a balcony and a view.
Feb 17, 2019, 6:54 pm
#599
Join Date: Aug 2012
Programs: HHonors Diamond, SPG Plat, Avis PC, Hertz PC
Posts: 109
does anyone know if this property still includes complimentary airport transfers and fast track with all bookings? a couple of my friends have made points bookings and are being told that this is no longer provided. what i'm unclear on is whether it's unavailable to all, or just those on points bookings.
Feb 17, 2019, 7:09 pm
#600
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 687
does anyone know if this property still includes complimentary airport transfers and fast track with all bookings? a couple of my friends have made points bookings and are being told that this is no longer provided. what i'm unclear on is whether it's unavailable to all, or just those on points bookings.