The Stones Legian Bali A Marriott Autograph Collection Hotel

Back when it was an Autograph Collection brand under Marriott Bonvoy, I was always hesitant to stay here; the rooms lacked uniqueness with rather plain interiors and the rates were relatively high. I had finally made up my mind to give it a try, only to find out it had left the Marriott group, forcing me to cancel my booking. Eventually, I finally got the chance to stay at The Stones in a Junior Suite. Upon arriving at the lobby, staff were quick to assist with my luggage, and I was welcomed with gelato sorbet and a cold towel; the lobby atmosphere felt a bit "adult-oriented" due to the purple lighting. It looked grand, featuring various Balinese ornaments, though some corners still felt a bit plain as they were simply painted white. Stepping into the Junior Suite, the space was incredibly vast and airy almost to the point of feeling empty, as there was plenty of room for additional furniture. Unfortunately, the windows in junior suite weren't very large and faced the garden rather than the pool. The room was comfortable, and the air conditioning worked well. The interior still felt somewhat plain, even though it featured wallpaper rather than paint. The room was equipped with a sofa, a bed, a work desk, and a luggage rack. There was also a coffee machine and a complimentary minibar stocked with two juice boxes and three canned drinks. The bathroom was spacious, featuring a long vanity, a bathtub, a toilet, and a double-shower setup—allowing for a satisfying shower experience with two hand-held showerheads and guaranteed strong water pressure. The bathroom exuded luxury with its large marble slab finishes, though the room itself lacked a bit of color. Facilities included a Jacuzzi, kids' pool, gym, kids' club, and main swimming pool. The highlight here was the pool—vast, beautiful, and equipped with a pool bar. The water temperature was warm, matching body temperature, so it didn't feel cold at all. Breakfast flavors and seasonings remained bold and punchy. It was genuinely delicious and satisfying, and the pastries were excellent, too. The menu includes:

1. Juice, fruit, coffee, meat stew, coconut rice, cold cuts, salad, cheese, dim sum
2. Pastries, ice cream, yogurt, milk, muesli, fruit cocktail, gluten-free section, cereal
3. Donuts, muffins, tomatoes, oatmeal, mushrooms, green beans, sausages, potatoes
4. Bacon, eggs, Indian food, sweet and sour fish, sapo tofu, fried vermicelli, fried rice
5. Noodle station, Indomie, porridge, fritters, traditional snacks, French toast, waffles, pancakes

The Stones Hotel is comfortable and clean, staff are very kind and welcoming and the atmosphere at the bar poolside is fun! The only thing that annoyed me was that people were getting up at 6am to "reserve" their seats by the pool, but then wouldn't occupy them til late morning / lunch time. There was clearly a notice advising people that if their belongings were left unoccupied for longer than half an hour, then they would be taken away. This didn't happen and that's my ONLY suggestion for the venue to improve on. Other than that, loved everything!!

Great Location Amazing friendly staff Very clean Beautiful rooms