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Here’s another review of the Sofitel in Seminyak:

On the beach. Jalan Dhyana Pura, LEGIAN, is 10 km N of the airport. Formerly the HOTEL IMPERIAL BALI, this property is a mixed offering set on 4-1/2 beautifully landscaped hectares. The sprawling but well-designed complex embraces three-story accommodation buildings and some superb one- and two-story villas. The peaceful glass-enclosed lobby has an ornate floor of marble mosaic and many fine Balinese artifacts. Romantics will appreciate the refined teppan-yaki and seafood restaurant at dinner. The cafe is open from 6 am to midnight, and the poolside snack bar satisfies cravings at other hours. The lounge is particularly elegant at sunset but has no outdoor sections. A spa with a sauna and steam and treatment rooms — but no exercise facilities — has replaced the health club. Two tennis courts supplement the putting greens. Boasting a dazzling stone and bronze sculpture depicting the kecak dance, the amphitheater fronts the main pool, which features whirlpool jets, underwater speakers and bronze statues of sunbathing beauties. Together with a second free-form spot, these pools are far more inviting than the lackluster beach. Conference facilities seat 250. Accommodations are graded superior and deluxe. The former are on lower floors and lack stall showers, while the latter are roomier, better and higher, and they boast frescoed ceilings and superior views. All have marble foyers, wood floors, minibars, safes, TVs, and furnished balconies or patios with garden or ocean views. Some of the wood and rattan furniture shows wear, but bright tropical fabrics and carved headboards remain in place. The large marble baths offer hair dryers, robes, kimonos and mildew. The villas — some beachside — are stunning. Almost house-size, many have downstairs sitting rooms and superb bedrooms above. All are handsomely dressed with plenty of fine furnishings, art, antiques, and either cold whirlpools or private or semi-private pools in luxurious courtyards. Room service is always available. The genteel, understated staff works hard to please. Geared toward Japanese guests, this hotel ranks well below the nearby Legian and Oberoi. 137 rooms. $200-$750. Mr Ove Sandstrom mgr. (C-10)

Updated: December 2003

Cheers Carl, simply dripping with description.

Strange that you mention Dhyana Pura is in Legian, almost everyone I know calls it Seminyak and the sign out front a while ago said Royal Seminyak. I will take your word for it though.

As I mentioned this place will be very nice once the villas are re done and the things for me is the spacious walkways and tranquil feeling.

Thanks again.