Brad1185 Posted April 5, 2015 #51 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Looks like a great benefit for suite mpassengers, they are not cutting any slack though with the lattes at $6 each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BecT Posted April 5, 2015 #52 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Jenna There is another thread with reports from Constellation that the understanding of the new suite perks was inconsistent. One RS guest reported issues about the mini bar set up. I am assuming that, as you did not mention it, you had no problems with that aspect? I am the one currently on Constellation that commented about the inconsistencies. The mini fridge we were initially told was pay, but the items on the counter, with the exception of the Evian water were complimentary. The items on the counter were 1 coke, 1 diet coke, 1 sprite, and 2 small tonic water. After discussions with the butler and concierge, we were able to get beer put in the fridge and more sprite and ginger ale on the counter. As far as Bistro on 5, there is still inconsistency there as to whether or not it is included on Constellation. One RS poster has been told it is included, but I was told no. The Concierge removed the first days charge, but told me I was "on notice now" that it was not included. So last night while at Luminae I again asked about Bistro and was again told no. Dinner at Luminae was very good. Service lasted about 2 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggie.1008 Posted April 5, 2015 #53 Share Posted April 5, 2015 If you are Elite Plus are the coffee`s free ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2bespoiled Posted April 5, 2015 Author #54 Share Posted April 5, 2015 I think the elite + coffee benefit us Cafe Al Bacio only but I honestly don't know as we have the premium package with our suite. My partner ordered a decaf latte during lunch yesterday and I believe it was fetched from Cafe Al Bacio so who knows. Side note as I remember things: servers have half the number of tables as in the main dining room. To the poster on Connie: Unfortunately there always seems to be misinformation on Celebrity. Example is the MC Concierge on summit telling guests they can't remove drinks when we know the corporate policy is opposite (even if it is F&Bs objection). You can ask the guest relations manager or the Hotel Director for clarification. I can't see his or why they would not include it. Happy sailing, Jenna Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagoffee Posted April 5, 2015 #55 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Jenna, wishing you two great cruises. Thank you for the reports. Keep them coming. I am particularly interested in knowing if you can order select items from the MDR or Blu menus. Let us know if you try it. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2bespoiled Posted April 5, 2015 Author #56 Share Posted April 5, 2015 I'm sitting by the pool watching the Easter parade. Pool chairs are CLOSE even touching for entire rows. Not modern luxury with lots of "reserved" chairs but I have no problem working with a pool butler to remove towels that neighbors say have been unclaimed for longer than an hour and moving one chair out to make space in our row. I'll ask about ordering off the other menus. I doubt Blu, if you want Blu, just go to Blu but who knows. I'm absolutely positive that I'll have ordered onion soup and Cesar salad by the end of the cruise fully expecting it to come. Happy sailing, Jenna Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggie.1008 Posted April 5, 2015 #57 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Good for you being "most cruises " passenger. How many points do you have ? Are you Elite plus ? My friend I am cruising with next week has more points than me and is often " most Cruises " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project_gal Posted April 5, 2015 #58 Share Posted April 5, 2015 I think the elite + coffee benefit us Cafe Al Bacio only but I honestly don't know as we have the premium package with our suite. My partner ordered a decaf latte during lunch yesterday and I believe it was fetched from Cafe Al Bacio so who knows. Jenna Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I do not drink coffee but on our last cruise on Eclipse, my husband was told in every location that his coffee was free because he was Elite+. This was in the specialty restaurant primarily but he never requested a free coffee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2bespoiled Posted April 5, 2015 Author #59 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Good for you being "most cruises " passenger. How many points do you have ? Are you Elite plus ? My friend I am cruising with next week has more points than me and is often " most Cruises " Too many for how long we've been sailing :eek: A lot? Close to double Elite + ? I think we'll hit that later this year I think. Nice to hear about Coffee everywhere Sue as we have a couple of cruises not in an RS that don't come with 123 benefits as their repositioning cruises. Happy sailing, Jenna Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebutlerdidit Posted April 5, 2015 #60 Share Posted April 5, 2015 (edited) Thank you so much for spending part of your vacation time to keep us all updated on the new suite restaurant. This is very generous of you. All of your menu photos have been easily read, and I know from experience that they're hard to photograph. I hope you have a lovely brunch today, and I'm looking forward to seeing a breakfast menu. Have you noticed any special dishes added to your suite's room service breakfast menu? Edited April 5, 2015 by thebutlerdidit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Kteacher Posted April 5, 2015 #61 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Thanks for the great live reporting. We tried the suite life last summer on the Reflection, and will be going back for more on the Summit this July. Really looking forward to the new suite menus :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C 2 C Posted April 5, 2015 #62 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Unfortunately there always seems to be misinformation on Celebrity. Example is the MC Concierge on summit telling guests they can't remove drinks when we know the corporate policy is opposite (even if it is F&Bs objection). You can ask the guest relations manager or the Hotel Director for clarification. I can't see his or why they would not include it. Happy sailing, Jenna Hi Jenna: According to Lucy on Millennium, (the concierge who trained all the other concierges), Summit is the only ship on which this is an issue. I'm sure you will straighten out the error in their ways. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2bespoiled Posted April 5, 2015 Author #63 Share Posted April 5, 2015 (edited) Brunch menu looks AWESOME. No idea what I'll have yet, I can barely decide! We asked about room service menus and they haven't changed yet and said the quality of the food wouldn't be the same if served as room service. Yes Arno, I remember our conversations with Lucy :) Happy sailing, Jenna Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited April 5, 2015 by need2bespoiled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebutlerdidit Posted April 5, 2015 #64 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Oh my, that is an incredible brunch menu! I'm worried about you having to make a decision. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamima Posted April 5, 2015 #65 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Jenna In the interest of the research you are doing for all of us you could always taste everything. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2bespoiled Posted April 5, 2015 Author #66 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Pastries are a HUGE improvement in quality. We ordered a pretty big sampling for brunch. Happy sailing, Jenna Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightning bolt Posted April 5, 2015 #67 Share Posted April 5, 2015 They sure do look good.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamima Posted April 5, 2015 #68 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Pastries are a HUGE improvement in quality. We ordered a pretty big sampling for brunch. Happy sailing, Jenna Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Do I see CRONUTS on that tray? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxo Posted April 5, 2015 #69 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Looks like a great benefit for suite mpassengers, they are not cutting any slack though with the lattes at $6 each. Really don't understand charging $6 for milk with coffee??? Considering that you can and should get coffee free in the MDR, BLU and now Suite DR, what is the rational of charging $6 for a cup of anything? If people pay for it, then they will continue to charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2bespoiled Posted April 5, 2015 Author #70 Share Posted April 5, 2015 (edited) The wheels are back on the bus and we're now cruising down the Caribbean highway towards a food induced coma. The smoke salmon and crudités was an excellent start. Dee has the pea soup which she said was good but pea soup is never my thing. I had the lobster roll which had the best bread I've ever had on Celebrity. Crusty on the outside, soft on the inside. The filling was a travesty for the Mainer with far too much mayo. They should do seafood salad if lobster is too expensive and have less mayo. We then each did lobster Benedict which was OUTSTANDING. An entire lobster tail but all components were very very good! I also had to try the chicken and waffles which were very good. Very juicy with fresh waffles. I'll post a video of the dessert cart next. Happy sailing, Jenna Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited April 5, 2015 by need2bespoiled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2bespoiled Posted April 5, 2015 Author #71 Share Posted April 5, 2015 The dessert game has been elevated to a new level. https://vimeo.com/124152317 I'm not a huge fan of carts but the one thing we tried was excellent. The pastry chef is AWESOME. Happy sailing, Jenna Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeBabe Posted April 5, 2015 #72 Share Posted April 5, 2015 JennaIn the interest of the research you are doing for all of us you could always taste everything. :D OMG..our first cruise with Luminae is not until next Easter! I was hoping that Luminae would be as good as it looks, and it looks even better that I had hoped. Thank you so much for your running commentary. Happy sailing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h20cruzer Posted April 5, 2015 #73 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Jenna, great report. Love that you do this, and loved your Asian trip. Makes me want to book a suite based on what you have written so far. Only problem is $$$, since I always book a single cabin and must pay double, then the question is do I pay up and go and travel less, or book a veranda and travel more. Might have to chase down those special deals for suites:):):) Leaving on the Silhouette TA 04/19/15. Norma ( we were on the Constellation TA Nov 2013) My regards to your better half:):)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ma Bell Posted April 5, 2015 #74 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Oh my, I better starve myself until we board Reflection on Saturday. Thanks for giving us such a great preview.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-Cruiser Posted April 5, 2015 #75 Share Posted April 5, 2015 (edited) Fantastic report - Thank you for taking the time posting. I cant wait to board the Connie in a few weeks.....I`m in the starving game to now :D Edited April 5, 2015 by I-Cruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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