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LIVE!!! ICON OF THE SEAS INAUGURAL
niksmom630 replied to cruisinghawg's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Got here just in time! @Ourusualbeach Icon has never been on my wish list….maybe you’ll change my mind! -
we used to really like this property. I’ve probably covered it in several reviews over the years. The outdoor bar/pool area, views of the port have been highlights. A few years ago they started a major construction project. For awhile their lobby was located in a conference room, and the main entrance wasn’t even open. the changes they’ve made have all been detrimental, in my view. The lobby got smaller, so it’s a madhouse on weekends. I’ve noticed the prices creeping up also, and spent some time at the pool this trip because we were there most of the day…. Half the pool loungers were ripped or sagging. Thats basic maintenance and one would expect more from a hotel at this price point. I really just want someplace clean, comfortable, with a nice pool and outdoor area that gives a “happy start” to vacation vibe. Water views are a plus… 😍
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hi @maggieq we are on Ovation to Alaska in June next year, and then Ascent next November. I’ve booked the Renaissance for next November before our Ascent cruise. We are definately liking the Celeb experience. Crazy that we will be flipping to Celeb ((or even other lines) when literally just passed 350 points on Royal…
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Straw just broke the camels back. 😡 attempted to just order something via room service. the menu only shows “beverages”….An hour ago I was able to see food… called the front desk and said you have an issue with the room service link…. She says she will send me a “ link” that works…. But it still doesn’t. Call again and she says room service is closed for the night. Really???? At 7 pm on a Saturday????? then says I need to come down to the first floor and order something from their lobby cafe… so I stomp down to the lobby guns blazing because I am angry…. To put this is in persective, I paid close to $500 for this room, and got charged a $30 “resort” fee that is credit that must be used at the hotel. WTH!!!! And you have no food available to use it on????? After speaking with the rep at the front desk, he apologizes profusely but says his manager is busy dealing with another issue…. But I can chat with him in the morning…. And please avail yourselves to the offerings in the lobby cafe… only to see the lobby cafe shuttered as I walk in…. Even he is confused…. You’re closed? We didn’t get the memo….🤦🏼♀️ he offers me some Uber eats / door dash suggestions…. Heads are gonna roll in the morning 🤬
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Debarkation was easy until you got to the taxi line. Uber was no better, 15-20 minutes… think it was just a busy day in port. We walked off around 9, and were on our way to the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina. again, our “go to” usually , not no more. Lots of changes, and not in a positive way….its been under “construction” for a few years it seems. the first thing we noticed is the poolside bar/restaurant is gone this is where is used to be. 😟 A positive is the location can’t be beat for for yacht shopping… DH really outdid himself on my Xmas gift this year 😔🥳
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One more day in sunny FLL, heading over to the Hilton Marina Hotel shortly…. Our cabin steward, who was somewhat MIA the last few days, was knocking and randomly entering the cabin starting at 7 am… I love that you can access your cabins upon boarding, but that comes at a price. Tip…. Suggest putting the magnet on your door on Debarkation morning