Thetraveljunkie.org – Located right in the heart of the Legian area at a strategic intersection, this little gem of a hotel – Mercure Bali Legian, was a very nice surprise. Walking distance and easy access to the surrounding places of interest such as Legian beach, Seminyak and Kuta area. A perfect hotel for business or leisure. Ideal for families, honeymooners and suitable for everyone, with a very special ‘home away from home’ feel. Read on, as you may be tempted to check-in sooner than you think.
Pre-Arrival
Was there any pre-arrival communication by the hotel with myself via email or social media? Well, there were indeed, and I truly felt that my experience at the hotel started a few days before I checked in when I got the ‘pre-arrival’ email.
Did I try to engage the hotel via social media? Did the hotel interact with me and made me feel welcome/special? Yes I did.
Has the hotel tried to gather any personal information (e.g. preferences) prior to my stay? I made no special requests, as per usual.
The wow factor! What was the hotel decor style? I said a little ‘wow’ when I walked in and did not stop for a fair bit. The hotel is beautifully decorated and I loved it. A simply-underwater concept is genius!
How quick and efficient was the hotel check-in? Very quick and efficient.
Was I addressed by name once reservation has been located? (it is all about the small details, some others are outstanding with this, and I love it, like I do when I board an airplane) Absolutely and that continued throughout the stay.
Did I feel genuinely welcomed by the hotel staff? I thought everyone was lovely – and very chatty (in a nice way).
Wi-fi – was I told anything about it? Was there a charge? Of course there was wifi. And of course there was no charge.
Room Experience
First impressions – decor, size and wow factor? Our room wasn’t large by any standards – it was quite compact, but it did not feel claustrophobic. I loved the decor colours (not so much the flurry comforter and pillows) and I was very keen to play with all that would be available with a great view here.
Welcome amenity? I was surprised by some tropical fruits and sweets. A lovely touch.
The bed? The bed… should have a blogpost totally dedicated to it. It was very possibly one of the best beds I have had the pleasure of sleeping in. I loved it.
Closet/Wardrobe – proper hangers or those annoying ones where you need a PhD to get them out one by one? All good in this department.
Bathrobes and slippers? Yes, of course, and I for once used the bathrooms as I did spent a fair amount of time in bed, working from there – as I was extremely comfortable.
Coffee and Tea? Yes, of course. I did not use.
Free bottled water? Of course, and changed daily.
Power sockets in useful places – we have more and more devices and we know where we want them! By the bed, by the working area. We did not have a problem at all. By the beds, you could whatever you wanted. Brilliant.
Bathroom – decor, size and wow factor? It was quite spacious and it was stunning really. I do have a thing for bathrooms, as you may know by now.
Bath, shower and taps – I am looking for Duravits and Hansgrohes (or other fab brands) around the world. How fab was the shower? We didn’t have a bathtub, but had a phenomenal shower.
Towels – yes, please! How many and how soft and lovely? They were good. No complaints there.
Toiletries – own brand, super brand, baby ones or proper ones? We had Mercure toiletries which are a good quality – but different with Mercure Amsterdam toiletries.
Amenity kit? We had everything we needed.
Hairdryer – is it a human one, or just something stuck to a wall that only makes noise? It was a good one, as expected.
General thoughts:
How good and reliable was the wi-fi? It was excellent and to be honest, I did expect that!
Did the hotel interact with me via social media during my stay? Absolutely and we had quite a bit of fun.
Would I recommend it to my best friends? Absolutely. I think she/he would love it.
Would I stay again? Without a doubt.
Have you visited this hotel? What were your thoughts?
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haaa . . . . itu ada fasilitas gym nya juga?? kerennn
pengen banget ke sana
It seems the swimming pool was dedicated to you. Didn’t see any other guests on the photo haha!
Nice place to stay! 😉
So, who took the picture while you had the hot stone massage?
*it’s hard to recreate the scene when we both had that Thai massage with ibu-ibu sitting on top of us, hahaha!
Nice hotel to booking, but not my cup of tea