pandemic travel
Breaking: Keep your existing Hilton status and reach new status more easily in 2022
As we approach the end of another pandemic year, it’s nice to see Hilton Honors taking the lead with yet another round of temporary program changes to keep their members loyal.
Review: Alila Ubud (Terrace Tree Villa)
Enjoyed my stay in one of the newer villas. Consider booking a Hyatt Privé rate and note the monkey factor before deciding to stay here!
Review: Four Points by Sheraton Bali, Kuta (Family Suite)
I’ve now stayed in and reviewed 19 Marriott Bonvoy properties in Bali and unfortunately, this is the weakest.
Review: Sheraton Bali Kuta (Ocean Front Suite)
It was a good stay in a tourist hotspot. But I wouldn’t consider staying here when rates are 2 to 3 times more in non-pandemic times.
Review: Courtyard Bali Nusa Dua (1 Bedroom Suite)
Great service and Elite member recognition. Complimentary breakfast on top of the usual US$10 F&B credit increases the value of staying in this hotel.
Review: Anantara Uluwatu Bali (Ocean Front Suite)
Other than the beautiful ocean view, this property was a disappointment. I was lucky to have gotten a huge discount with the Best Rate Guarantee.
What happens when a hotel closes down mid-stay?
I was served a 4-day notice to leave Hilton Garden Inn Bali. Here’s how it went for me.
Review: Alila Villas Uluwatu (1 Bedroom Pool Villa)
Given the lack of options that I had in Indonesia, this was a great Cat 7 free night award redemption and a nice way to spend my birthday!
Review: Andaz Bali (Ocean View Lagoon Suite)
Returned to this new hotel to redeem a Hyatt Category 4 Free Night. Received a suite upgrade this time!
It’s still alive! That Qatar Airways Change Policy Hack
Sharing details of how I managed to change my travel dates for a 3rd time. Hope some of you guys are still holding on to this amazing ticket!
Review: Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran (Avant Garde Suite)
Probably the only Marriott Bonvoy hotel in Bali that you should avoid.
Review: Avani Seminyak Bali (2 Bedroom Villa)
Beautiful villa, fantastic value, but I couldn’t get myself comfortable after a few days.
Review: Element Bali Ubud (Punyan Suite)
Yet another fantastic stay in a severely underpriced hotel in Bali.
Review: Courtyard Bali Seminyak (1 Bedroom Suite)
Fantastic value and elite member recognition. One of my favourite long stays in recent months.
Review: The Ritz-Carlton, Bali (Pool Pavilion Villa)
Flawless stay with a generous upgrade. Another Virtuoso / STARS sweet spot while nightly rates remain low.
Review: Grand Hyatt Bali (Club Executive Suite)
Largest hotel in Indonesia with a beautiful beach attached. Would be a lovely sweet spot with only 6,500 points for off-peak nights in future.
Review: Hilton Bali Resort (Cliff Tower Ocean View)
Quality-wise, this is as good as it gets for Hilton members in Bali. There was nothing much to love other than the view and pool.
Review: The Laguna, a Luxury Collection, Nusa Dua, Bali (1 Bedroom Villa)
Well-maintained villa, outstanding Elite member recognition. The Marriott STARS rate made my stay feel like a complete steal.
