“Other than location, it was a high quality hotel”
For a dirty city overpopulated with tourists, Aston Inn was a quiet, quality hotel away from the main strips of Kuta in Bali. The staff was courteous and professional, and the rooms were clean. The plus came with free airport shuttle service, especially in a city full of soliciting taxis. Even for being a little far away from the attractions, tour services know the hotel well enough to make pickups hassle-free. The only gripes I had with the hotel were the unreliable wi-fi and the bad keycard reader for my room, which the staff quickly corrected.
If you are looking for an extended stay in Bali, this hotel may not be for you. Any major eateries, beaches, and attractions are a few kilometers away, so taxi transport is a must. Also, this hotel is not for anyone who is looking to be near any action in town, since walking on the streets towards Kuta and other places is a chore in itself, with numerous road repairs, rubbish piles, and open manholes.
Overall, great room and staff, just the location from town was a bit farther from where I like to be.