Amandari, a Dening property—not recommended as a first choice unless you're an Aman junkie.

Ubud has no shortage of luxury hotels, but they're all hidden away in the mountains. However, if you're not looking for the ultimate service experience, Amandari is worth a visit. It's the most Aman-like of all the Amans, but in terms of travel comfort, it's not the first choice unless you're an Aman devotee. As Ubud's oldest luxury hotel, Amandari's hardware lags behind other hotels of the same level, and the hotel itself is relatively small, so there's not much to explore. The entire check-in process relies on service and atmosphere to compensate, letting guests know that this is Aman. Amandari has some noteworthy features: 1. Sundowners on the hill: The sunset is truly stunning. After rain, you can see the volcano opposite and the misty valley. 2. Traditional Hindu blessing ceremony 3. Shuttle service to and from Ubud city center at any time Now for the drawbacks: 1. The hardware is outdated, and some of the renovated rooms have a musty odor from the wood. 2. The journey to the Tiger Temple is quite arduous, especially after rain when there are many insects and the roads are slippery. 3. The restaurant is very average, and the service is slow. 4. The tennis court is a bit run-down, with many cracks in the surface.