In Reply to: Paying for accom booked.... posted by Madness on Monday, 9. April 2007 at 17:59 Bali Time:
I usually pay by card. However you end up losing as the exch rate is pretty poor compared to street prices plus you also pay a fee for doing the exch, my bank charges 1%. I think most hotels will accept AUD, but again you will pay the hotels exch rate. If you exch your money on the street and pay the hotel in Rup you would be ahead Rupiah wise. It might be a good idea just to pay for the first few nights, if you don't like the place you can then move on without loss!