In Reply to: Losmen in Ubud posted by matsaleh on Wednesday, 22. November 2006 at 12:31 Bali Time:
It never ceases to amaze me that people would boast about "negotiating" cheap rates like this. What is Rp125k at today's exchange rate? Less than $20? Including breakfast that is an absolute pittance. Did you stop to consider how much the losmen and restaurant owners and staff made out of your deal by the time you allow for the costs of maintenance, electricity, food etc? Probably about $1 each or less. Stay in inexpensive accommodation by all means but it is pretty tacky showing off that you negotiated people down from almost nothing to sweet bugger all.