In Reply to: Hotel Padma and Le Meridian Bali posted by Megs on Monday, 8. November 2004 at 19:50 Bali Time:
I have stayed at both hotels and you just can't really compare the two. They are both completely different. The Padma is in one of the best positions in Bali. So close to shopping and restaurants.
The hotel is a bit too crowded for my liking, hard to get a pool lounge, always a lot of people around pool etc but overall a great place to stay because of its position.
Le Meridian Tanah Lot is magnificient. We had a one bedroom suite when we stayed there but all the rooms are great. Very quiet and secluded. Not many restaurants around and quite a way from shopping but if thats the sort of holiday you want it is great. We stayed at the Dynasty for a week and then a week at Le Meridian. The pool there is fantastic and no fighting for a pool lounge.