Sense Hotel Seminyak

Welcome drinks upon arrival set the intimate tone at the Sense Hotel Seminyak, as does the distinctive, modern architecture that makes the building stand out from its surroundings. The open-plan lobby is similarly modern, if a bit sparse, with light tile floors, a granite front desk, tan couches, and Balinese artwork on the walls. The Rasa Bistro and Bar is equally airy, decorated with brown wicker chairs topped with orange cushions, a long black bar, and large glass doors that let in natural light or slide completely out of the way, allowing for a breeze. The full-service Lima Spa has wooden floors, large French doors, and a clean-lined Asian aesthetic. The hotel caters primarily to tourists looking for a modern, stylish, and intimate experience.

The Sense Hotel Seminyak is centrally located in the beach town of Seminyak; the surrounding neighborhood is quiet, but within walking distance of many restaurants, shops, the beach, and sights like TAKSU Bali Gallery, Petitenget Temple, and Seminyak Square. Seminyak Beach is a seven-minute drive away. Legian and Kuta Beaches are both around a 20-minute drive from the hotel, and Ngurah Rai International Airport is 28 minutes away.

The rooms at the Sense Hotel Seminyak are modern and Asian-inspired in their spare, clean-lined style, decorated with light tile floors, dark wood furniture, orange bed runners, and taupe curtains. Tan armchairs provide extra seating, while the abstract artwork on the walls gives the neutral spaces more color. Flat-screen TVs sit on floating shelves while minibars, coffeemakers, and bathrobes and slippers are stored in the wood closets. All rooms have air-conditioning and all mattresses are topped with memory foam. Some rooms have private balconies with seating, while others have living rooms with tan leather couches. The similarly modern bathrooms feature walk-in rainfall showers; suites also have separate soaking tubs. Some guests complain that the bathrooms lack useable counter space.

The small outdoor pool is serene and pleasant, with its tropical plants, wooden deck, and stone feature walls, but some guests complain that the pool is in the shade and lacks ample seating. The adjacent Rasa Bistro and Bar serves Asian and Western cuisine, and an adequate breakfast is included in some rates. Massages are the top treatment at the full-service Lima Spa, which also overlooks the pool. There's also a 24-hour room service is available. A free area shuttle is provided, in addition to concierge services, and there is a doctor on call. However, the hotel lacks a fitness center.