In Reply to: Thanks Tempe posted by Frank in Perth on Friday, 19. June 2009 at 13:43 Bali Time:
Room 118 would have probably had more of a view of the lawn than anything else. These rooms were completely gutted a few years ago and are now very modern, not Balinese and more expensive than the beach wing (which from memory have not had anything done to them). It sounds like the beach wing tempe had was the same as another forumite had earlier in the year, same leaks etc and eventually was upgraded to deluxe. Room requests are not gauranteed at the Griya, you get what is available in your category when you check in (and hope that the prvious gust has not requeted late checkout). Yes, I had stayed numerous times at the Griya and stayed in most rooms. The garden wing rooms(at the back of the hotel)has been completely renovated and are right beside the new pool (used to be the fish pond but now an above ground pool). Lovely as are the rooms. Now have TV (limited channels) tea/coffee making facilites but no safe.
I always enjoyed the breakfast(not cheap though) as there is a great omlette chef. Enjoy your holiday. Cheers, Stormy