Bali is so picturesque that you could be fooled into thinking it was a painted backdrop: rice paddies trip down hillsides like giant steps, volcanoes soar through the clouds, the forests are lush and tropical, and the beaches are lapped by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.

Located on the southern coast of Bali, Indonesia, the Conrad Bali is conveniently situated only 10 km (6.5 miles) from the Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar and next to the Nusa Dua resort area. Secluded on 6.8 acres of tropical gardens and lagoons with cascading waterfalls, the Conrad luxury hotel is complete with a beautiful white-sand 350 metre beach.Embraced in contemporary Balinese architecture, each of the 298 guest rooms and suites of the Conrad Bali overlook the ocean, lagoons or gardens.

Each of the 298 guest rooms and suites reflects the resort's sense of space, luxury and style, with a private patio or balcony offering panoramic views over the ocean, lagoons or garden. Elegant, tribal, Indonesian art is complemented by modern in-room facilities, including high speed internet access and flat-screen TV.

I've been to Bali three times. I chose to stay at Conrad on the last two occasions. The third and most recent trip was a surprise birthday treat from my partner.

What I like about the hotel is their excellent service and beautiful beachfront view. They score highly on both the hardware (the room, cafe, restaurant, facilities) and heartware (the service). One thing I like about the Conrad is that breakfast is always so good. I just have to climb out of the comforty bed to go for breakfast. I would definitely recommend Conrad Bali for anyone who is interested to get a luxurious Bali holiday. For those getting married, do check out the new chapel, Infinity. It's stunning!