MadamG2U

On 8/15/2019 at 10:47 PM, Host CJSKIDS said:

 

And since a crocodile (not an alligator) has been spotting swimming around there lately, you wouldn't want to go into the water!!!

 

OP, it's a great hotel and wonderful setting.  It's also nice and quiet over there.

 

As others have said, it's a short walk into Brickell plus the free trolley stops there and you can take it right to Mary Brickell village.

I decided to book us there.  This hotel and the cruise is my anniversary and Christmas gift to my folks.  December won't come quick enough!

6 hours ago, Keith1010 said:

Some photos.

 

Mandarin at the far right to give you a feel of the Bay.

 

 

 

Another view of Mandarin Hotel

 

 

 

When you walk the back of the hotel some of what you see.

 

 

 

From the front of the hotel you walk over a short bridge to get over to Brickell.

 

 

Keith

Thank you!  These photos have made my morning!

47 minutes ago, rsfunk said:

Glad to hear all the positives ...We are staying here in September! 

Would love to read what you think of it.  We are staying in December

4 hours ago, BlueHerons said:

Fantastic hotel, love staying there.

 

Bad Boys II was filmed in the lobby.  Really gorgeous hotel.

Thank you I decided to go for it YOLO

15 hours ago, Noxequifans said:

Suggest looking at the reviews in TripAdvisor.

Yes I read just about all of them, but I trust what I read here just a little more

16 hours ago, Flymia said:

One of the best hotels in Miami. The only disadvantage is its a bit of an extra walk to get off of Brickell Key to go to the main sights/shops/restaurants of Brickell. 

Thank you!  Walking is good for my folks, I think they will love it

We are thinking of staying here pre cruise.  Taking my folks to celebrate their 63rd wedding anniversary so want to stay somewhere a little nicer,.  Has anyone stayed here and what were your thoughts?

We are in a crown loft suite in December on the Oasis.  Coastal Kitchen is right down the hall

We stayed in 1740 last year and are staying in 1704 this year both on the Oasis

Thank you so much for taking the time to do this,  Glad Scott had a good birthday!

On 7/26/2019 at 6:15 AM, blueskadoo said:

Hello everyone, I am hoping to gain some info from you experienced cruisers. We are planning a cruise for next July on the Harmony of the Seas. We are trying to decide between the Owners Suite and the Grand Suite. Our cost difference is around 900 dollars. Is the Owners Suite worth that much more? For what its worth, our last cruise was on Carnival and we were in an OV- we enjoyed it so much we decided to go big for next summer lol. Traveling is myself, my husband and our 10 year old little girl. I tried to search for comparisons or differences, watch youtube and read reviews and all I've really gathered is the owners suite is bigger. If you were us, which would you pick? Thanks

I had the same problem.  We are sailing on Anthem of the Seas in September and I decided to go with the owners suite.  Only because of the seperate shower.  I'm taking my folks and having them climb in and out of the tub just did not work for me.

So enjoying your review.  We will be on her in September

Congrats!! I am emerald and will hit Diamond after my cruise in December

Thank you for the review.  We will be on the Anthem in September in an Owner's Suite.

On 7/1/2019 at 6:02 AM, soflalaw said:

New offer, 191RCL707, received last night. I have still never received any e-mails from Casino Royale, so I have no idea what this offer provides for me.

 

If anyone is familiar with this offer, please share the information.

I also got this offer but I got 191RCL703 and it says variable.  Not sure what this means as well

We were in Star Class in November.  When the genie contacted me I told him which cabana I wanted and he took care of it.

3 hours ago, STANMELB said:

 

We had this room last April. Got a great deal, $6800 for 2. Only thing we did not like was that the closet was at the top of the stairs. Have sailed many times in # 1722, enjoy people watching. In June last year sailed in Star Loft #1718, cost was $8200 for the 2 of us.

 

With the price increases recently on the Oasis, appears to be a decent price for 3. If you can afford it, book it. You will not be disappointed.

Thank you!  We are meeting up next week to talk about the cruise,  I will tell them about the room, the perks and how much they will love it.  One of the ladies has never cruised and the other is doing a last big thing before starting on her Masters.  I've got my fingers crossed

28 minutes ago, constable145 said:

I had the same suite, only numbered differently on the Harmony.

 

It was an amazing suite. I loved having a view of the ocean as well as being able to people watch.  The suite itself was amazing.  Star class is everything it's advertised to be, and more.

 

Let me know if I can help.

Star class would blow my friends away.  The price might kill them LOL

24 minutes ago, Host Clarea said:

 

You asked if it was "worth it", which is a difficult question to answer when the cost is unknown.

It's a little over 15K which is a lot but factor in drink pkg,, dinner pkg. I'm thinking it's doable.  

5 minutes ago, Host Clarea said:

What is the cost?

Its not so bad we would be dividing it between three adults

Hello everyone we are looking at booking this suite in 2020.  I did some research but haven't found much about this suite.  Has anyone stayed in it, what did you think, is it worth the cost?

Thank you in advance

MadamG2U

I am Emerald and never got a pin a note or anything.  Will be Diamond after my next cruise, maybe a pin then.

130 days till Anthem of the Seas

215 days till Oasis of the Seas

1 hour ago, Jzx1103 said:

 

I just called Casino Royale and got the list of sailings from them. It's quite a huge list of eligible sailing from June thru December 2019. The staterooms for me ($1000 trade in value), range from Junior Suite on 3 to 5 night sailing on older ships to OV rooms on Oasis Class sailings and Alaska initinerary. Im guessing your $2250 TV will be all Junior Suite or higher rooms for all sailings.

I called and the offer doesn't work for the date I want.  It covered Jr Suites and Grand Suites but on the smaller ships and I was looking at the Oasis.

Hello I am hoping someone can answer this question.  I checked my Royal Offers and I have a May 2019 offer.  But.. the offer type says Varible.  I have never seen that its usually a room type.  Has anyone ever had Varible and what does it mean? My trade in value is $2250.  Thank you in advance

MadamG2U