In Reply to: Just my opinion posted by colt on Tuesday, 29. September 2009 at 06:47 Bali Time:
but often those that want the "Balinese atmosphere", also want westernised creature comforts IE Fridges, Plasmas with all channels, lifts, fly screens, air con etc etc.
It's a bit like wanting an outback camping experience, and staying in a "tent resort" with all mod cons provided.
I wonder if any true hotel provides a "Bali experience", as for me it takes more than a carved door surround and a wooden wedge for a lock to be anything other than faux Bali.
Maybe a Balinese homestay may provide a more authentic experience, but then would we really want to do without those westernised creature comforts that most of us really crave??