In Reply to: emailing while in bali to book a hotel posted by lesliey on Tuesday, 16. November 2004 at 02:31 Bali Time:
From what little experience I had in Bali a week ago this is what I can suggest.
I met heaps of people that did walk in bookings all over bali. Depending on they were at bargaining they got the good deal. One lady went to a 5 star resort because the one her agent booked was to aweful for her. She walked in and said She wanted to see a room first. She did this then went back to reception and simply said. I want a room... I amnot prepared to pay more than $60US... (expensive for me but this is her story) anyway they said no. She said OK plenty more hotels I can try and they called her back and she was in... She even got a luxury suite!
On the other hand a couple that came to my 2 star hotel at 11pm tried bargaining and tehy wouldnt budge from $60US a night! i coudlnt believe they paid so much! So you have to pick your time and place really.
I woudl just walk in... BUT there might be others here that can better advise you...