INDONESIA: The 101 Bali Legian Hotel, Bali

So here's some for those who plan to go to Bali soon... Our gang stayed in two separate places, one was at the 101 Bali Legian Hotel which is right smack in the young lively neighborhood of Legian and the other in Danoya Villas in the outskirts of Seminyak. The 101 Bali Legian hotel has a very efficient staff. There was a Starbucks was at its ground floor and minimarts were a few steps away. I honestly couldn't think of anything wrong with the place.

The Reception Area

The Reception Area. When we checked out early morning around 7am, we noticed that the receptionists had some rice stuck on their foreheads. It hardly looked like it was accidental but seemed more intentionally placed. We learned from them that it was part of the morning ritual and one of the many times each day of Hindu prayer, which is part of their culture. Couldn't help but admire the lady's make-up, had to say!



The Standard Room. Nothing much to  say really. It was clean and I had a good night's sleep. ZZzzz..

 

 

The Rooftop Breakfast Lounge. Although the breakfast buffet was not that of a 5-star hotel's it had enough to make a happy tummy out of any Filipino (bacon! fruits! and an egg station!).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Rooftop Pool and view. We had a night swim and the rooftop pool to ourselves with a good city view. One could order drinks from the poolside bar but it's only up to 11pm.

 

 

 

 

Some caution. The Legian area is an international, party area and just be wary of any possible trouble. We didn't mind the sidewalk vendors of shrooms though, but I got into an encounter with a small money changer. The exchange rate was a bit irresistible and so I went in to get some rupiahs. Only back at the hotel did I realize, some of the bills were missing and my exchange did not add up... I was simply robbed. But hey, it could happen to anyone, or in any country, so let's put this in as part of a traveler's diary.

 

 

The Gang. A group of MBA graduates from the University of the Philippines Diliman, out to travel and be tourists. Members of the Travel Tourism group and the Bridge Club Society. Never a dull travel when you've got bridge to play during transit.