W Retreat & Spa Bali - Seminyak - [Master Thread]
Nov 25, 2010, 12:20 pm
#61
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PR message just forwarded in an email from asiatraveltips.com
But without any date !
"Starwood to Open W Retreat & Spa in Bali
The W Retreat & Spa Bali-Seminyak will open early 2011, representing another milestone in W’s global expansion into the world’s most exciting and vibrant destinations.
Guests will be able to choose from one of 158 retreats and suites, offering high-energy interiors, vivid design, cutting-edge technology and modern amenities. The retreats are one of the largest on the island with the majority of them offering views of the Indian ocean. Villa retreats are available at W Retreat & Spa Bali-Seminyak, which includes 79 villa retreats with a private entrance. They comprise of one-bedroom villa retreats, two-bedroom villa retreats, and three-bedroom villa retreats, with access to features and W Happenings in the Retreat.
W guests will be able to sip cocktails at the W Lounge, party all night in WooBar and enjoy special dining experiences at W’s signature restaurants, Fire and Starfish Bloo – headed up by acclaimed Chef de Cuisine Jack Yoss.
For recreation, guests will be able to enjoy the WET pool, Sweat Fitness center, and AWAY Spa, an urban escape for the senses
A wellness escape open 24/7/365, AWAY Spa offers guests, including weary travelers arriving in the wee hours after a long flight, and locals, around-the-clock signature treatments including massages, facial and body treatments, manicures and pedicures, as well as a range of treatments incorporating Asian influences.
Seminyak’s Petitenget Beach houses shimmering black sand, while the famous nearby temple of Tanah Lot encapsulates some of Bali’s cultural history."
"Starwood to Open W Retreat & Spa in Bali
The W Retreat & Spa Bali-Seminyak will open early 2011, representing another milestone in W’s global expansion into the world’s most exciting and vibrant destinations.
Guests will be able to choose from one of 158 retreats and suites, offering high-energy interiors, vivid design, cutting-edge technology and modern amenities. The retreats are one of the largest on the island with the majority of them offering views of the Indian ocean. Villa retreats are available at W Retreat & Spa Bali-Seminyak, which includes 79 villa retreats with a private entrance. They comprise of one-bedroom villa retreats, two-bedroom villa retreats, and three-bedroom villa retreats, with access to features and W Happenings in the Retreat.
W guests will be able to sip cocktails at the W Lounge, party all night in WooBar and enjoy special dining experiences at W’s signature restaurants, Fire and Starfish Bloo – headed up by acclaimed Chef de Cuisine Jack Yoss.
For recreation, guests will be able to enjoy the WET pool, Sweat Fitness center, and AWAY Spa, an urban escape for the senses
A wellness escape open 24/7/365, AWAY Spa offers guests, including weary travelers arriving in the wee hours after a long flight, and locals, around-the-clock signature treatments including massages, facial and body treatments, manicures and pedicures, as well as a range of treatments incorporating Asian influences.
Seminyak’s Petitenget Beach houses shimmering black sand, while the famous nearby temple of Tanah Lot encapsulates some of Bali’s cultural history."
Jan 9, 2011, 9:19 pm
#62
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SPG.com now shows the opening has moved up to March 1, 2011. Here's hoping they start taking reservations soon (and they aren't smoking crack when they decide on a category).
Jan 10, 2011, 2:31 pm
#63
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Not bookable yet, but looks like they're getting ready to start as SPG.com now shows "not available for your dates" instead of "this hotel is not currently accepting reservations." Also new today is the Category 6 designation.
Jan 10, 2011, 11:57 pm
#64
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Dubai
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Expected the Cat 6 allocation, let's hope the property lives up to that expectation. Good that it's finally coming online as it means the snags should be gone by the time I get there in July.
Jan 11, 2011, 6:21 am
#65
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It appears to be bookable now. I see the rates being loaded for June, which is when I'll be in Bali. Currently for 6/20-23 at $285usd per night.
Jan 11, 2011, 8:53 am
#66
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I'm seeing the same for earlier in June when I'll be there, but when you click through to see all the rates, there is a pre-pay for $270 or Best Available for $300. No $285 options actually available. Haven't been able to get any promo codes to work yet.
Jan 11, 2011, 4:30 pm
#67
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Yeah I'm hoping some promo rates will be loaded eg. Z3R
I hope someone can do a W vs. St Regis comparison soon, would love to know how they compare.
I hope someone can do a W vs. St Regis comparison soon, would love to know how they compare.
Jan 13, 2011, 6:39 am
#68
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Kuala Lumpur
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I never been to W Hotel (I don't know what to expect) before but I have a trip to Bali end of Feb till early March. On my last 4 nights, I will have St Regis booked but I saw this property opening 1 March which is perfect. With Regis about 400++ and W Hotel about 300++, is it worth to consider this property over Regis?
Jan 13, 2011, 8:14 am
#69
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I wouldn't ever like to go to a brand new opening hotel in its first months of operations, especially on vacation.
In my experience, things generally don't work, people screw up, etc with new hotels, regardless how experienced the pre-opening team is.
Fine if I'm not paying. Not fine otherwise.
I'd stick with the tried and tested St. Regis if I were you. Beautiful property with impeccable service.
I wouldn't ever like to go to a brand new opening hotel in its first months of operations, especially on vacation.
In my experience, things generally don't work, people screw up, etc with new hotels, regardless how experienced the pre-opening team is.
Fine if I'm not paying. Not fine otherwise.
I'd stick with the tried and tested St. Regis if I were you. Beautiful property with impeccable service.
Jan 13, 2011, 8:27 am
#70
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I wouldn't ever like to go to a brand new opening hotel in its first months of operations, especially on vacation.
In my experience, things generally don't work, people screw up, etc with new hotels, regardless how experienced the pre-opening team is.
Fine if I'm not paying. Not fine otherwise.
I'd stick with the tried and tested St. Regis if I were you. Beautiful property with impeccable service.
I wouldn't ever like to go to a brand new opening hotel in its first months of operations, especially on vacation.
In my experience, things generally don't work, people screw up, etc with new hotels, regardless how experienced the pre-opening team is.
Fine if I'm not paying. Not fine otherwise.
I'd stick with the tried and tested St. Regis if I were you. Beautiful property with impeccable service.
Cheers.
Jan 13, 2011, 8:38 am
#71
Join Date: Dec 2008
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Wirelessly posted (Nokia N85: Mozilla/5.0 (BlackBerry; U; BlackBerry 9700; en) AppleWebKit/534.8+ (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/6.0.0.424 Mobile Safari/534.8+)
I wouldn't ever like to go to a brand new opening hotel in its first months of operations, especially on vacation.
In my experience, things generally don't work, people screw up, etc with new hotels, regardless how experienced the pre-opening team is.
Fine if I'm not paying. Not fine otherwise.
I'd stick with the tried and tested St. Regis if I were you. Beautiful property with impeccable service.
I wouldn't ever like to go to a brand new opening hotel in its first months of operations, especially on vacation.
In my experience, things generally don't work, people screw up, etc with new hotels, regardless how experienced the pre-opening team is.
Fine if I'm not paying. Not fine otherwise.
I'd stick with the tried and tested St. Regis if I were you. Beautiful property with impeccable service.
Jan 13, 2011, 10:40 am
#72
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I have been informed that this hotel does not upgrade Plats to suites.
Jan 13, 2011, 11:38 am
#73
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June Booking
I just booked 3 nights in June, with points (20,000 per night).
Garden View is listed; not too happy about the Plat non-upgrade policy. I hope that it will not be the same for the breakfast.
Garden View is listed; not too happy about the Plat non-upgrade policy. I hope that it will not be the same for the breakfast.
Jan 13, 2011, 4:42 pm
#74
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Just booked for early Sept. At least there were plenty of C+P days available. I really hope that the non-upgrades to suites is a mistake.
Jan 13, 2011, 5:29 pm
#75
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