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Pullman Launches in Bali

27 February 2011
Filed under: Hotels — Tags: , , , — Michael @ 8:56 am

It seems like it’s been under construction forever, so it’s good to hear that the Pullman Bali Legian Nirwana is finally officially opening it’s doors this month. The massive project at the end of Kuta Beach seems like it’s been going for years. The press release says the location is on Legian Beach, but as it’s on Pantai Kuta road – albeit the end of it, I think of the location as Kuta. Such quibbles aside, the Pullman Bali looks like it could be a very enjoyable place to stay in the Kuta / Legian area. In addition to the hotel amenities, there’s a large retail component to the development.

You can find more information and book your room at the Accor web site, or check for discounted rates at Agoda.

Villa Sasoon in Candidasa

10 September 2010
Filed under: Hotels — Tags: , — Michael @ 8:47 am

I came across Villa Sasoon during a recent stay in Candidasa on Bali’s east coast. The area doesn’t have much in the way of posh resorts, although the luxe Amankila is just down the road in Manggis.

I got a tour of a two bedroom villa from the front desk manager. It was quite an impressive place. The entry was flanked by a large dining table and even larger kitchen. A few steps down from the entry is a large living area with several comfortable chairs, a sofa and a massive coffee table made from a large slab of wood. The living room has folding glass doors that allow it to be completely open to the central courtyard, or closed in case of bad weather. Beyond the living room is an outdoor patio with lounge chairs and an outdoor dining table. A small plunge pool sits in the middle of the courtyard. Opposite the living room is the master bedroom, with a large bathroom that has a huge bathtub inside and a shower outdoors. To one side of the pool is the smaller bedroom.

There are four one- and two-bedroom villas in all. There is no restaurant, but you’re just a short stroll away from all the great restaurants that line Candidasa’s main road. If you want to order room service, they have an arrangement with the hotel next door, and if you’d like something fresh-cooked in the villa’s impressive kitchen they can arrange for a chef on a day’s notice.

Check the Villa Sasoon web site for more information, or check Hotels Combined for discount rates.

Alila Summer Escapes

28 June 2010
Filed under: Hotels — Tags: , , — Michael @ 8:15 pm

Those nice people who run the POSH Alila resorts seem to have put their entire list of properties on sale this summer, just in time for those of you who haven’t yet finalized your vacation plans. The most attractive offers seem to be for Bali, where Alila now has four properties. Here, they have a couple of double-deals going: You can stay two nights at Alila Manggis on the east coast, followed by two nights at the Alila Ubud up in the hills, all for a price starting at just US$ 250. Check out the Two Faces of Bali deal for more information.

The second deal offers a one-bedroom pool villa at the cliff-top Alila Villas Uluwatu, followed by a stay at the Alila Villas Soori on a still undeveloped section of Bali’s west coast. The five day / four night packages start at US$ 660. See the Twin Sensations page for more information.

Promotional rates are also available for the Alila Cha-Am in Thailand and the 3 Nagas in Luang Prabang, Laos.

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