In Reply to: BALI GARDEN Vs GRAND ISTANA RAMA posted by david_robyn on Tuesday, 20. September 2005 at 07:58 Bali Time:
from the Grand Istana Rama this week. Found it fantastic. Stayed at many places before in bali, but this would have to be one of the best! (must point out we did not have children on this holiday). Great place to walk to poppies 1 & 2, walk to the circle K, walk to melasti street. Rooms are very spacious compared to some hotels (we stayed at the padma in Feb, very nice, but the extra room we had at the istana was a bonus). The staff is excellent, we got a massage everyday at the hotel (hubby & I), they came to our room, one female, 1 male, did the back & neck massage for 1/2 hour for 55000rp. Wonderful value. The breakfast i must admit, we have had better, but should not really complain as at home we get a couple of pieces of toast & coffee! (so why be pigs when we are away!!) The pool & pool bar awesome, especially during happy hour...Bonus... Overall we highly recommend, any other questions I would be willing to answer, Cheers!