We spent 3 weeks at Lombok Garden while on business in Mataram. The hotel was in an ideal location for our needs and we particularly liked the expansive gardens, which are well maintained. We were originally in an older style bungalow overlooking the garden. That room was spacious but in need of maintenance. Because of ongoing internet access problems, we were upgraded to a room in the new part of the hotel, overlooking the pool. The downside was that the room, while modern, was much smaller, perhaps not suited for a longer stay like ours. Overall we were happy with our stay but there are some problems with service that need fixing (see below). The room was not thoroughly cleaned each day. The towels were thin and frayed, and toiletries, even toilet paper, were not regularly replenished. The pool towels were constantly 'habis' (run out). The young housekeeping staff, while friendly and kind, were in the habit of conducting loud shouted conversations across the two wings of the hotel, reverberating throughout the entire area. Dirty dishes from room service were regularly left lying outside rooms, often in the rain, for up to 24 hours. When we enquired about the possibility of another umbrella, we were told that only one could be supplied per room - even though the room sleeps two people.
