lbfluffy Posted August 17, 2018 #1 Share Posted August 17, 2018 We booked an OC guarantee on the Grand for our December cruise and just got assigned room P336. I was hoping for an upgrade, but I’m happy we are on the Grand again and we got an awesome price. The room is right by the International Cafe. I do love the cookies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted August 17, 2018 #2 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Yes great location!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbfluffy Posted August 17, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Yes great location!! Really? If I remember correctly I can’t get to the outside deck on that level. My husband likes the bar being close!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justafem Posted August 17, 2018 #4 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Really? If I remember correctly I can’t get to the outside deck on that level. My husband likes the bar being close!! Go up one level and there's outside. Or is it 2 levels? Ok, 2 levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbfluffy Posted August 17, 2018 Author #5 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Well I just checked with Princess. My agent didn’t put in for a meta upgrade so the Princess agent changed it to a meta upgrade for me. She said that could trigger the system to upgrade me. If not I’m ok being close to the International Cafe. I love that place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susancruzs Posted August 17, 2018 #6 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Plaza deck is my favorite location, as I'm not a fan of buffets. I eat breakfast and lunch there! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbfluffy Posted August 17, 2018 Author #7 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Plaza deck is my favorite location, as I'm not a fan of buffets. I eat breakfast and lunch there! :D Good to know. We love to sit in the atrium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishywood Posted August 17, 2018 #8 Share Posted August 17, 2018 I was in the near-identical cabin on the opposite side of the ship--P335 on Star Princess. You are aware that this is a quad cabin with the upper berths mounted on the wall, not flush to the ceiling? And directly across from you, rather than interior cabins, are doors to a back room purser's office (dating back to pre-refit when the customer service desk and/or excursions desk was on Plaza). Which you will hear opening and closing 24/7. Supplementing the normal echoes you hear when in a cabin at a dead-end. That door in the hallway between your cabin and the IC is a service door for crew only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbfluffy Posted August 17, 2018 Author #9 Share Posted August 17, 2018 I was in the near-identical cabin on the opposite side of the ship--P335 on Star Princess. You are aware that this is a quad cabin with the upper berths mounted on the wall, not flush to the ceiling? And directly across from you, rather than interior cabins, are doors to a back room purser's office (dating back to pre-refit when the customer service desk and/or excursions desk was on Plaza). Which you will hear opening and closing 24/7. Supplementing the normal echoes you hear when in a cabin at a dead-end. That door in the hallway between your cabin and the IC is a service door for crew only. It’s only two of us. I’m not sure why we are in a quad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partybarbie Posted August 17, 2018 #10 Share Posted August 17, 2018 (edited) It’s only two of us. I’m not sure why we are in a quad. Plenty of time for you to get an upgrade/upsell. This cruise isn't selling that well. I have my fingers crossed for you. I did go and check for you though. There are five other cabins in that area. P301 and P302 are two-person cabins. Maybe see if your TA can switch you? Edited August 17, 2018 by partybarbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbfluffy Posted August 17, 2018 Author #11 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Plenty of time for you to get an upgrade/upsell. This cruise isn't selling that well. I have my fingers crossed for you. I did go and check for you though. There are five other cabins in that area. P301 and P302 are two-person cabins. Maybe see if your TA can switch you? I think I’ll leave it. If it’s a quad maybe more likely I’ll be upgraded. But if not I know a very friendly person in a mini suite I can visit! Lol!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partybarbie Posted August 18, 2018 #12 Share Posted August 18, 2018 I think I’ll leave it. If it’s a quad maybe more likely I’ll be upgraded. But if not I know a very friendly person in a mini suite I can visit! Lol!! :D I almost posted earlier that it didn't matter what cabin you were in because you were welcome to come "party it up" in the mini-suite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbfluffy Posted August 18, 2018 Author #13 Share Posted August 18, 2018 :D I almost posted earlier that it didn't matter what cabin you were in because you were welcome to come "party it up" in the mini-suite. Maybe by time of the cruise we can party in your full suite!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partybarbie Posted August 18, 2018 #14 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Maybe by time of the cruise we can party in your full suite!!:D If only ...:hearteyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted August 18, 2018 #15 Share Posted August 18, 2018 I think I’ll leave it. If it’s a quad maybe more likely I’ll be upgraded. But if not I know a very friendly person in a mini suite I can visit! Lol!! Unless you like often bumping your head or shoulders on the bunks which stick out from the wall, you should switch to a cabin without the extra two bunks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbfluffy Posted August 18, 2018 Author #16 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Unless you like often bumping your head or shoulders on the bunks which stick out from the wall, you should switch to a cabin without the extra two bunks. Thank you. I certainly don’t want to bump my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbfluffy Posted August 19, 2018 Author #17 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Thank you. I certainly don’t want to bump my head. I thought since we have our beds pushed together the beds on the walk shouldn’t be a problem. They won’t be pulled out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdsqrl Posted August 19, 2018 #18 Share Posted August 19, 2018 I thought since we have our beds pushed together the beds on the walk shouldn’t be a problem. They won’t be pulled out. That's when the beds on the wall are even more of a problem! Even when folded up and not in use, because they stick out so much, they obstruct the walkway on each side of the bed. The photo below is an inside on the Regal, but the layout is the same. I would move heaven and earth to switch to a non-quad cabin and forget about calculating what might work for potential upgrades. You can't count on upgrades but you sure can count on those bunks being in your way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted August 19, 2018 #19 Share Posted August 19, 2018 We booked an OC guarantee on the Grand for our December cruise and just got assigned room P336. I was hoping for an upgrade, but I’m happy we are on the Grand again and we got an awesome price. The room is right by the International Cafe. I do love the cookies. That is a horrible location , bring your ear plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted August 19, 2018 #20 Share Posted August 19, 2018 That's when the beds on the wall are even more of a problem! Even when folded up and not in use, because they stick out so much, they obstruct the walkway on each side of the bed. The photo below is an inside on the Regal, but the layout is the same. I would move heaven and earth to switch to a non-quad cabin and forget about calculating what might work for potential upgrades. You can't count on upgrades but you sure can count on those bunks being in your way. You are correct, get up in the middle of the night half asleep and you will bump your head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbfluffy Posted August 19, 2018 Author #21 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Ok I’ll call Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruzer Posted August 19, 2018 #22 Share Posted August 19, 2018 You are correct, get up in the middle of the night half asleep and you will bump your head. Agree, this is one of the very few cabin types we will not sail in. To us it is worse than a noisy cabin. They will probably move you for no charge. Besure to have a deck layout and cabin that you would like in mind. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
land lover Posted August 19, 2018 #23 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Another negative with those quads..is the upper berths "rattle." which can be annoying in the middle of the night. Good idea to make that call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbfluffy Posted August 19, 2018 Author #24 Share Posted August 19, 2018 I see a few cabins that are open down the hall a bit in the same category. I emailed my TA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbfluffy Posted August 20, 2018 Author #25 Share Posted August 20, 2018 She moved me to 301 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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