Hanging Gardens of BalivsW Bali - Seminyak
Both properties are rated very highly by professional travelers. Overall, W Bali - Seminyak scores marginally better than Hanging Gardens of Bali. W Bali - Seminyak comes in at #5 in Bali with approval from 8 publications like Lonely Planet, Star Service and Oyster.
Hanging Gardens of Bali
Desa Buahan Desa Pavangan, Payangan, Bali 80571, Indonesia
From $536/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Travel + Leisure
"Pansea opened Ubud Hanging Gardens in the Summer of 2005, in a dramatic Ayung River gorge." Full review
Star Service
"This centrally located property is designed to appeal to visitors looking for Ubud proximity (thanks to a regularly provided complimentary shuttle) and authentic elegance." Full review
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There is no formal meeting space, but groups can block off a section of the cafe if they so choose.
Frommer's
"It's all beautifully camouflaged amongst a natural rainforest preserve and landscaped tropical grounds, and mercifully all steep levels are serviced by two funiculars." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"This five-pearl resort is best known for its breathtaking main pool, which sits dramatically over jungle treetops and offers gorgeous vistas of the gorge below." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Yes, it's that pool. Impossibly suspended and tumbling in tiers down through the rainforest, the infinity pools at Hanging Gardens Ubud may be enough to make you book a stay here." Full review
Jetsetter
"Hillside hideaway overlooking Bali's Ayung River Gorge, with infinity plunge pools in every villa." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Overlooking the Ayung River, the luxurious Hanging Gardens Ubud offers villas with a private infinity-edged pool. Its 5-star facilities include a spa, 3 dining options and free internet." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A slightly dated but still impressive hotel set deep in a green valley, with iconic swimming pools and spectacular views, a riverside spa and Indonesian and Western restaurants." Full review
W Bali - Seminyak
Jl. Petitenget, Seminyak, Kerobokan, Seminyak, Bali 80361, Indonesia
From $144/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"The high-tech W Retreat & Spa Bali sits on the best curve of the best beach on an island that has until now stressed the traditional."
Fodor's
"If you want to be part of the in-crowd in Bali, the W Seminyak is the place to make your entrance." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"A five-story, 237-unit hotel built around a lagoon pool on one of the best stretches of the Seminyak shoreline; 76 rooms in the main wing face the sea." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The location on a wave-tossed stretch of sand and the views are hard to quibble with." Full review
Star Service
"This hotel, located on beautiful Seminyak Beach, provides the perfect backdrop for the W Retreat and Spa brand's hallmark of representing the earth's elements in its design." Full review
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The most requested retreats are the ocean-facing rooms with skylights.
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"While W Bali – Seminyak resides in the heart of Bali’s party scene, it has become a destination for couples and families along with the revelers." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"W Bali is an invigorating tropical playground in the heart of one of Bali’s most popular tourist areas." Full review
Frommer's
"What looks like a nondescript monstrosity dominating Petitenget's surf beach is actually Indonesia's first W Hotel, Starwood's flagship W Retreat." Full review
Michelin Guide
"The accommodations are divided into 158 ocean- or garden-facing “retreat” rooms and 79 freestanding villas, fully equipped residential units with private entrances." Full review