Eric S

There are extra perks in the club balcony suites. Per NCL: Exclusive Club Balcony Suite Amenities Option to pre-book onboard entertainment and dining as early as 125 days prior to sailing Complimentary treats delivered to your stateroom Complimentary bottle of sparkling wine Complimentary choice of one valet laundry or pressing service Bliss Collection by Norwegian™ featuring fine linens, pillows and a memory foam mattress or mattress topper Coffee and tea set-up TV, refrigerator, safe and hair dryer Sitting area Lower beds arranged as a queen-size bed

We stayed there last summer. My wife and I (aged 44 and 49) were guests there both before and after our 7 day sojourn around the Med on the NCL Epic. The good: Clean rooms, if a bit sparse Good location to train station (we took rail to Venice and Florence) Rooftop bar is lovely at night Breakfast staff were VERY attentive and helpful The mediocre: Breakfast itself is meh. Lots of options, but the menu stays the same each day. Powdered eggs aren’t my thing, either. “Air conditioning” isn’t real. Lol. Won’t come on unless your keycard is in the door, and by then it is too late. Also, it doesn’t really get cold. Staff at front desk can be surly and overwhelmed. Not very welcoming. Neighborhood is rather rough. Close to train station means crime and homelessness. The verdict? I’d stay for the convenience of the shuttle to the port (1.5 hours away), but I wouldn’t stay if I were just staying in Rome and not cruising. Hope this helps!