ACCOMMODATION: The 56 Deluxe Rooms are housed in 14 two-storey blocks designed to resemble a Balinese village. All rooms have panoramic views of the magical Ayung River and surrounding valley and mountain range. The lower floor rooms feature individual garden terraces and a back courtyard with an open-air bathroom and shower. The upper floor rooms feature a private balcony and unobstructed views.

There are four superb Ayung River Suites and three Garden Suites. The Ayung River Suites offer a spacious walk-around deck and are perched over the valley affording spectacular views of the Ayung River. The Garden Suites provide a private tropical garden and an outside bath surrounded by a lotus pond.

RESTAURANT: "The Restaurant" serves a blend of western, local and Asian dishes. Its towering thatched roof lends a bright and open feel while offering panoramic views of the Ayung River valley below. Poolside Cabana is the atmospheric cabana next to the pool boasts spectacular views of the surrounding rice-terraces and valley. The extensive snack menu here includes an enticing range of noodles. In the evening the Cabana serves as an ideal venue for pre or post dinner drinks.

MANDARA SPA: The Mandara Spa at Alila Ubud comprises one double Deluxe Spa Villa, a double Spa Pavilion, a double Spa Suite, a dedicated Thai Massage Suite, two single Spa Suites, a Manicure and Pedicure Salon and Spa Reception. The Spa Pavilion and Suites all feature open-air treatment areas and bathrooms with waterfall showers, while the Thai Suite offers air-conditioned comfort.

THE SWIMMING POOL: The dramatic emerald-green swimming pool is perched on a terrace and appears to float above the plunging Ayung River valley below. The pool is surrounded by stone-tiled sun decks that feature comfortable sun-beds with attractive Balinese umbrellas.

ACTIVITIES: The hills and valleys surrounding Alila Ubud contain a number of traditional villages and family compounds as well as some of the most spectacular scenery in Bali. Various tours are available from Alila Ubud featuring treks through the stunning local countryside away from the tourist crowds. Not-to-be-missed tours include a trip to the island's central volcanoes, the village of Kintamani and the beautiful scenery of Lake Batur; a cultural tour of Ubud and a visit to Gianyar, the home of ikat weaving and the Goa Gajah Elephant Cave.

Alila Ubud's location in a traditional mountain village above the sacred Ayung River lends itself to a series of scenic and cultural treks. Alila Ubud-organised tours include a knowledgeable local guide. This has its own 18-speed mountain bikes for guests to explore the surrounding countryside alone or on specially arranged tours with experienced adventure guides. The Gallery at Alila Ubud provides a showcase for contemporary Indonesian art. Each year, at least twelve major exhibitions are held as part of the hotel's commitment to help promote gifted local artists.

HOTEL FACILITIES & SERVICES: 24 hour room service, laundry & dry cleaning service, drugstore, boutique, TV lounge, library, airport transfer, shuttle bus service to Ubud, foreign exchange service, meeting facilities and major credit cards accepted