Ubud Hotel from NT$2,651/Night

I enjoyed my stay here and was sorry to leave. There are a couple of pros and cons. First, the cons: I requested an upgrade to the Alaya room which has the bathtub. The bathtub faucet is a beautiful bamboo-like fountain but unfortunately the first time I ran it, there had been a lot of bugs in the faucet so a torrent of dead bugs flowed out. The balcony is lovely but the view is so-so, it looks out onto a tiny fake rice field which looked poorly tended. Lots of stairs and I did not see any elevators, so carrying luggage up and down was challenging. The pros: staff was very friendly and helpful, and the in-house restaurants offered good food. Free tea-time snacks in the afternoon, and the morning breakfast spread was good. They accommodated to dietary requests like vegetarian and egg-free etc. I also booked a day trip to Lake Beratan and Jatiluwih through the hotel and arrangement was easy and fuss-free. It might be pricier but the comfort and convenience was worth it. The location of the hotel is excellent as well - less than 5 mins from the Monkey Forest, and an easy stroll towards central Ubud along Jl Hanoman with lots of shops, cafes and spas along the way.

Relaxing environment overall. We really enjoyed our Indonesian dinner at the hotel restaurant. Staff were friendly but usually seemed uneasy when asked to provide recommendations, so you would be left to do your own research. All activities and shuttle services must be booked in advance, which can prove inconvenient at times. The spa was disappointing - beautiful setting but amateurish quality.