ROYAL PACIFIC RESORT Information

[ky07]

We just booked one night at RPH for mid June at $228 for standard queen with the AAA rate.

It will be our first trip to US (one adult and 6 and 9 year old). I thought about HR, but it was a good deal more and I felt we would not be in the room that much. We plan to do the very early am checkin, get a hotel-park pass-for FTOL access all that day, plus the next day, until we go back to Disney.

We do have the 7 day tickets; however, would we be able to do US justice in two full days. I can stay at WDW on my DVC pts, so hate to put a lot into rooms at Universal, but at the same time, if I need to book another night, in order for us to fully enjoy the US park, we will.

Any thoughts? Will a 6 and 9 year old enjoy RPH?
My sons were 16 and 12 they loved RPR and the 12 year old loved the pool
so I think they would like it and a big plus is you can pool hop and try all the different pools :thumbsup2

[ps17]

To Pixegirl:

If you go to the Universal Orlando site www.universalorlando.com and under the events tab, click on "event calendar", it shows all the Xmas events including the special dinners and events at all the hotels.

The RPR event has a buffet for 43.95 (adult), 17.95 (kid). There are some other activites such as a Santa visit, music, character dining, ballon stuff etc.

That is not cheap for a family of 5 but we'll go if we think the quality is good....

[pixeegrl]

Thanks I don't know how I missed that! Yeah, a family of 5(us too) is expensive....it better be some good food! LOL

[cra-z-4-dizney]

Sorry if this has been posted before, this is my first time actually staying at Universal. Does anyone know if they do the room charge like Disney does??? Thanks

[Atotty]

Yes, they do the room charge thing with only one big difference. When you check out, you can no longer charge to the room; at Disney, you can continue charging til midnight the day you check out. So if you go to one of the Universal parks the day you check out, make sure to take alternative payment.

:)

[cra-z-4-dizney]

ok thanks for letting me know.:thumbsup2

[tlrotzoll]

We loved RPR & can't wait to go back! Here was our view

http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/oo136/tlrotzoll/DSC01787.jpg

[pr surfer]

I just booked 4 rooms in January for 1 night at a FL resident rate of $134/nt each.

Any recent reviews?

[Bluer101]

I just booked 4 rooms in January for 1 night at a FL resident rate of $134/nt each.

Any recent reviews?


I was there again about 2 weeks ago and excellent hotel as usual.:thumbsup2 They had up their xmas decorations with a couple of huge trees which were very nice.

[ps17]

To Pixeegirl: Did you guys end up with Xmas dinner at the RPR? We changed our minds at the last minute and went offsite to Columbia at Celebration. Wondering how the Xmas buffet was at RPR.

By the way, Columbia at Celebration was a disapointment. The town itself is nice but the restuarant was not good - bad service. Food not as good as the other Columbias in FL....

[GrumpyFamilyof5]

For those Fla. residents that have went in the past, by chance can you tell me if they have had any specials rates come out for the end of Mar. or beginning of Apr. ? I know they have a special right now, but that ends Feb. 13th. Part of me wants to go ahead and make a ressie, but another part wants to wait to see what they may offer??:confused3

[taliategan]

For those Fla. residents that have went in the past, by chance can you tell me if they have had any specials rates come out for the end of Mar. or beginning of Apr. ? I know they have a special right now, but that ends Feb. 13th. Part of me wants to go ahead and make a ressie, but another part wants to wait to see what they may offer??:confused3

There are SS rates listed on their web site for 3-7 night stays between 2/12 and 4/2, but these are for all - not just FLA residents. I assume you are looking for something better.

[pixeegrl]

To Pixeegirl: Did you guys end up with Xmas dinner at the RPR? We changed our minds at the last minute and went offsite to Columbia at Celebration. Wondering how the Xmas buffet was at RPR.

By the way, Columbia at Celebration was a disapointment. The town itself is nice but the restuarant was not good - bad service. Food not as good as the other Columbias in FL....

Yeah we wound up going to Margarittaville lol!

[GrumpyFamilyof5]

There are SS rates listed on their web site for 3-7 night stays between 2/12 and 4/2, but these are for all - not just FLA residents. I assume you are looking for something better.

not sure how to take that, it almost sounds like your upset?:confused3
didn't mean to ruffle any feathers if you are, I'm a Florida resident and we are a family on a budget, just looking for the best deals to save some money. I did look at the SS, but we're only staying 2 days. It wouldn't help us.
I might call and see about military rates. Every little bit helps!;)

[taliategan]

No - not at all. I have been ckecking rates for our 1st trip to Uinversal and I have not seen any discounted hotel rates that apply FL residents. I think AAA rates and APH rates apply for 1 or 2 night stays; but, if there is a miltary rate that might be better. Since Disney just came out with military discounts for tickets and rooms, maybe Universal will follow.

[GrumpyFamilyof5]

No - not at all. I have been ckecking rates for our 1st trip to Uinversal and I have not seen any discounted hotel rates that apply FL residents. I think AAA rates and APH rates apply for 1 or 2 night stays; but, if there is a miltary rate that might be better. Since Disney just came out with military discounts for tickets and rooms, maybe Universal will follow.

not sure when your going, but you can put in the Florida code online and see, I know when we are going there is a little difference in price, just hoping for some kind of special!;) If your looking into another hotel, not onsite, I've always been told to call them and ask if they have a Fla. resident rate or a special going on. Sometimes you can actually get a better rate on the phone then online....worth a try:)

[GrumpyFamilyof5]

I have a question, hope someone can answer. I just read something about feathers being in the rooms, are there feather pillows? I really need to know, my youngest DS and I both have very bad allergies, the last time I slept on a feather pillow I couldn't breathe all day and had to dope myself up with meds. :sick: If it is just the pillows I'll bring mine from home, but if it is also the comforter I will have to ask for a different blanket or something...Thanks for any info!
Another question, are there hair dryers?
Thanks again!:)

[macraven]

if they have feather pillows at rph or the other 2, i have never had them on my beds....


i don't do feather pillows either.


let it be known at check in, or call and have it noted on your ressie of your feather allergy.
it should be taken care of before you get to your room then.


it is not an unusual request, many are allergic to feather pillows.


i can't say the comforters had feathers in them.
i did not have any problems with them.


yes, hair dryers are in all rooms.
it's a 4 * hotel.
they have many amenities.

[GrumpyFamilyof5]

if they have feather pillows at rph or the other 2, i have never had them on my beds....


i don't do feather pillows either.


let it be known at check in, or call and have it noted on your ressie of your feather allergy.
it should be taken care of before you get to your room then.


it is not an unusual request, many are allergic to feather pillows.


i can't say the comforters had feathers in them.
i did not have any problems with them.


yes, hair dryers are in all rooms.
it's a 4 * hotel.
they have many amenities.


Thanks! I had read it on a recent review on Tripadvisor so was a little worried. Glad to hear about the hairdryers, the less you have to take from home the better!;)

[macraven]

if you forget some little things, call star service on your room phone.
they can bring it to you.

things like toothpaste, toothbrush, razors, etc.

[macraven]

if you forget some little things, call star service on your room phone.
they can bring it to you.

things like toothpaste, toothbrush, razors, etc.

[bas71873]

Are there hair dryers in the rooms at RPR (club level, if that matters)? i read some reviews on tripadvisor and that was a gripe in a few of them??

[Bluer101]

Are there hair dryers in the rooms at RPR (club level, if that matters)? i read some reviews on tripadvisor and that was a gripe in a few of them??

Everytime we stay there I recall there being hair dryer in the closet, we do not stay in club though, but can assume they are in club rooms too.:thumbsup2

[pixeegrl]

I have a question, hope someone can answer. I just read something about feathers being in the rooms, are there feather pillows? I really need to know, my youngest DS and I both have very bad allergies, the last time I slept on a feather pillow I couldn't breathe all day and had to dope myself up with meds. :sick: If it is just the pillows I'll bring mine from home, but if it is also the comforter I will have to ask for a different blanket or something...Thanks for any info!
Another question, are there hair dryers?
Thanks again!:)When we were there this Christmas almost all our pillows were down filled, I remember I kept pulling out the feathers when the little pokey ends would stick me in the head and we had a down comforter u=in between two sheets with a bedspread on top of that. We did have a few regular pillows in there too...maybe the extra we requested? I would call the hotel and have it put on your reservation that u need them removed before your stay. There was also an extra waffle weave blanket in the closet so perhaps they can give you some of those instead.

[GrumpyFamilyof5]

When we were there this Christmas almost all our pillows were down filled, I remember I kept pulling out the feathers when the little pokey ends would stick me in the head and we had a down comforter u=in between two sheets with a bedspread on top of that. We did have a few regular pillows in there too...maybe the extra we requested? I would call the hotel and have it put on your reservation that u need them removed before your stay. There was also an extra waffle weave blanket in the closet so perhaps they can give you some of those instead.

Thank-you very much, I'm hoping to make the ressies for our whole trip on Mon or Tues after DH gets home, so I will ask them to please make a note of it. From all the reviews I have read there have only been a few complaints, but seems like they really do try to make their customers comfortable and happy. I will bring my pillows from home as well though! Thanks!:)

[torsie24]

Hi all, sorry if this has been asked a million times before but....

is it easy to get to seaworld from this hotel? We wont be renting a car and will be staying at RPR for a few nights before moving on the WDW so want to do all the non-disney stuff first.

Thanks! :goodvibes:

[damo]

Hi all, sorry if this has been asked a million times before but....

is it easy to get to seaworld from this hotel? We wont be renting a car and will be staying at RPR for a few nights before moving on the WDW so want to do all the non-disney stuff first.

Thanks! :goodvibes:

there is a free shuttle that goes twice a day. It is about a $5 cab ride.

[stepdisney]

Hi all, sorry if this has been asked a million times before but....

is it easy to get to seaworld from this hotel? We wont be renting a car and will be staying at RPR for a few nights before moving on the WDW so want to do all the non-disney stuff first.

Thanks! :goodvibes:

I believe there is a shuttle to Seaworld. I know that there was one to Aquatica. We rented a car though, and were very happy that we did. By the time you pay for transportation from the airport and then transportation from Universal to WDW, your costs will be more than if you rent a car for a few days. Check out some of the car rental deals on the transportation thread. It may be worth it to just rent a car.

[macraven]

There is a free shuttle to both Sea World and Wet & Wild from the universal hotels.

[RAPstar]

Does anyone have the picture of the layout or RPH? I remember seeing a picture of it before but I can't remember where it was now.

[pixeegrl]

There may be a better one but here is a link to a scan of the one they give you at the hotel http://www.wdisneyw.co.uk/rprmap.html

[RAPstar]

There may be a better one but here is a link to a scan of the one they give you at the hotel http://www.wdisneyw.co.uk/rprmap.html

Just what I was looking for!! Thank you!!

[tricia]

OK, coffee machine question. I read thru most of the thread and from what I can gather there are machines in each room. And they are the machines with the coffee pods. Is that a Keurig machine with K-cups? Do they supply any tea? I am a tea drinker myself and if it is the K-cups I will just pack my own, and maybe some white hot chocolate for the kids. It is their newest addiction.

http://www.keurig.com/coffeetea.asp?mscsid=54W1CWEW4S4A8GH8VMP681L127386 TT1

[ky07]

OK, coffee machine question. I read thru most of the thread and from what I can gather there are machines in each room. And they are the machines with the coffee pods. Is that a Keurig machine with K-cups? Do they supply any tea? I am a tea drinker myself and if it is the K-cups I will just pack my own, and maybe some white hot chocolate for the kids. It is their newest addiction.

http://www.keurig.com/coffeetea.asp?mscsid=54W1CWEW4S4A8GH8VMP681L127386 TT1
Yes they have the keurig machine and they do have tea and the cups we had was the throw aways that had lids

[pixeegrl]

Just what I was looking for!! Thank you!!
You're welcome!!!

[ansadler]

On-line the cheapest thing I can get is $249.00 for a one-night stay in a double standard room. Anyone know of any promo codes right now??

[macraven]

what are your dates?

for my time period in october, what you see are the discounted dates I have.

[Debs Hill]

Can anyone help me..............I am desparately trying to get hold of an e-mail address for the manager of Royal Pacific, does anyone have one?!!
Debsx:goodvibes

[ansadler]

what are your dates?

for my time period in october, what you see are the discounted dates I have.

Our dates are 4/23 and 4/24.
Do you think closer to the date there will be good offers? How quick do those rooms fill up?

[macraven]

if you have booked already, keep checking the rates.
when they lower, call and have your ressie modified to the lower rate.


the hotels cancellation policy is:

cancel 6 days from arrival date and no penalty



sometimes you can get a lower rate when cancellations occur near your check in date.

good luck and keep trying!

[macraven]

Can anyone help me..............I am desparately trying to get hold of an e-mail address for the manager of Royal Pacific, does anyone have one?!!
Debsx:goodvibes

i think someone sent the info to you.

[ansadler]

if you have booked already, keep checking the rates.
when they lower, call and have your ressie modified to the lower rate.


the hotels cancellation policy is:

cancel 6 days from arrival date and no penalty



sometimes you can get a lower rate when cancellations occur near your check in date.

good luck and keep trying!

Thanks macraven! I'm a proud redhead too!

[damo]

Thanks macraven! I'm a proud redhead too!

Me too!!!

[macraven]

i just love all the redheads!!!

[Nicole786]

Never stayed here, only HRH! Just booked for may can't wait! My question is we are arriving really late (12:30-1AM) just wondering if we will get the "full experience" like getting greeted with aloha's when we pull up etc...anybody have any trouble checking in that late?

[lisaanddenny]

called and just booked 4 nights @ royal pacific, $1141 including taxes, 4 nights and 7 day tickets included..........we are going in midish June so FOL passes are a must! Boys are 12 and 15 so we can allow them to be at the park and me and hubby take a break at the hotel and not worry since we will be onsite. Going to definately buy each of them the meal deal and sipper cup since they eat like they are Pittsburgh Steeler linebackers! Are there coffee pots in RPR rooms? :banana: We just booked standard rooms only, going to Indian Shores for a week starting the Sunday we leave Universal:cool1: . The price on the phone was actually cheaper than online. The tickets alone would of cost us, with tax, $110 per person, the hotel comes out to be $175 per night for 6/17-6/21, including tax....and we will be there over the weekend....I found this to be a good price for the hotel since it includes the FOTL passes...and not to mention, FOTL passes for all 4 days that we are there, PRICELESS! :woohoo:

[ky07]

called and just booked 4 nights @ royal pacific, $1141 including taxes, 4 nights and 7 day tickets included..........we are going in midish June so FOL passes are a must! Boys are 12 and 15 so we can allow them to be at the park and me and hubby take a break at the hotel and not worry since we will be onsite. Going to definately buy each of them the meal deal and sipper cup since they eat like they are Pittsburgh Steeler linebackers! Are there coffee pots in RPR rooms? :banana: We just booked standard rooms only, going to Indian Shores for a week starting the Sunday we leave Universal:cool1: . The price on the phone was actually cheaper than online. The tickets alone would of cost us, with tax, $110 per person, the hotel comes out to be $175 per night for 6/17-6/21, including tax....and we will be there over the weekend....I found this to be a good price for the hotel since it includes the FOTL passes...and not to mention, FOTL passes for all 4 days that we are there, PRICELESS! :woohoo:
There are coffee pots in the rooms and they are Krieg that have diffrent brands of coffee.
Funny we will be there on your last day 6/21-6/28 :rotfl:

[lisaanddenny]

these coffee pots, do you have to purchase the pods or are they supplied? hubby only likes black coffee! we have a 4 cup maker that we travel with and use a grinder, yes, we grind it ,for hubby, even on vacation.:lmao: :confused3 he is so worth it though, he is the sweetest man alive:lovestruc

[macraven]

the coffee pods are supplied.

they make one cup of coffee each.

they supply you with a couple of flavors.


i only like the plain black coffee tasting ones.

[lisaanddenny]

do they supply you with one a day, at least? has anyone had groceries delivered to RPR? we will be doing the meal deal but wanting pop tarts for mornings, soda for the room, OJ for the am and some adult beverages for evenings.

[ky07]

do they supply you with one a day, at least? has anyone had groceries delivered to RPR? we will be doing the meal deal but wanting pop tarts for mornings, soda for the room, OJ for the am and some adult beverages for evenings.
They give you several different types and if you want more then just let the maids know or do like I did leave them a note :thumbsup2

[Nicole786]

Just wanted to bump my question :)

Never stayed here, only HRH! Just booked for may can't wait! My question is we are arriving really late (12:30-1AM) just wondering if we will get the "full experience" like getting greeted with aloha's when we pull up etc...anybody have any trouble checking in that late?
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[macraven]

Just wanted to bump my question :)

Never stayed here, only HRH! Just booked for may can't wait! My question is we are arriving really late (12:30-1AM) just wondering if we will get the "full experience" like getting greeted with aloha's when we pull up etc...anybody have any trouble checking in that late?
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they probably will say the welcome as they do to everyone that comes in.
either by the employees that help unload your luggage from the car or at the lobby desk.

[UniMom]

Do they also give you sweetener, creamer, etc? I like my coffee non-black and sweet!:flower3:

[shafke]

They give you several different types and if you want more then just let the maids know or do like I did leave them a note :thumbsup2


If I remember correctly they stock 8 K-Cups...

2 Tea
2 Decaf
4 Regular

The Coffees were Emerils and I forget what the Tea brand was.
They are restocked every day along with sugar/creamer.

I took a couple of 'samples' home with me and remember the coffee tasting better at the hotel than at home. Different water maybe.

[ky07]

If I remember correctly they stock 8 K-Cups...

2 Tea
2 Decaf
4 Regular

The Coffees were Emerils and I forget what the Tea brand was.
They are restocked every day along with sugar/creamer.

I took a couple of 'samples' home with me and remember the coffee tasting better at the hotel than at home. Different water maybe.
Your right and I just remeber that they didn't leave enough sugar or creamer so I left a not asking for extra and they left boat loads of it.
either they was nice about it or I made someone upset but I choose they were nice about the request :lmao:

[macraven]

It is never an issue to ask for additional coffee pods.

i drink a lot of coffee and had housekeeping leave me 12 pods each day.
only the regular black coffee type, no flavored ones for me...
yes, my body does not move until i drink lots of cups of coffee...

they were very accommodating with my request.


same goes for the other items if you add them to your coffee or tea.

[ky07]

It is never an issue to ask for additional coffee pods.

i drink a lot of coffee and had housekeeping leave me 12 pods each day.
only the regular black coffee type, no flavored ones for me...
yes, my body does not move until i drink lots of cups of coffee...

they were very accommodating with my request.


same goes for the other items if you add them to your coffee or tea.
:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

[damo]

It is also nice that they leave unrefrigerated creamer. It is much better than the powder stuff.

[mtblujeans]

Ok, I am ready to make reservations for October and we decided to abandon Portofino Bay and try RPR this trip. I don't want to read the whole thread :blush: so which is the best floor to request?? TIA :goodvibes

[macraven]

there are 3 towers.
first work on that.


tower 2 is further back and the farthest walk to the water taxi or walkway.

tower 2 is the only building that allows smoking and has pet rooms on the lower floors.


Tower 1 is closest to the walk path
tower 3 closest to the water taxi.

but really, neither are far from the walkway or boat dock.

i stayed in T1 and loved it.

aim for a higher floor with a park view.


many room numbers are listed on the RPH thread of posting room assignments.

i spent time there and wrote all the room numbers down and their view.
do you want a pm?

[mtblujeans]

Thanks for your help! :goodvibes

[Leslierx]

Is all of tower 2 smoking? I would rather have tower 1 or 3, so will requesting non-smoking ensure not getting tower 2?

[macraven]

Is all of tower 2 smoking? I would rather have tower 1 or 3, so will requesting non-smoking ensure not getting tower 2?

no.

only the lower floors allow smoking.

you can't smell the smoke from the lower floors inside the building.

[MorningGlory]

Hi, I have a couple of questions...

We (me and my kid) are in Orlando from 6-16 May. The last time we were there in June '07, the parks were absolutely mobbed and we only got to do very little so I was thinking this time about trying for a night in RPR so we get the FOTL passes. Does anyone know where I will find the best rate for any date within that 10 days? Discount codes or simliar...

Also, does anyone know if it will actually be necessary to do it? How busy are the parks generally in mid-May?

Thanks for any help :thumbsup2

[macraven]

Hi, I have a couple of questions...

We (me and my kid) are in Orlando from 6-16 May. The last time we were there in June '07, the parks were absolutely mobbed and we only got to do very little so I was thinking this time about trying for a night in RPR so we get the FOTL passes. Does anyone know where I will find the best rate for any date within that 10 days? Discount codes or simliar...

Also, does anyone know if it will actually be necessary to do it? How busy are the parks generally in mid-May?

Thanks for any help :thumbsup2

if you call universal vacation resorts or the general universal phone number, click on the number that states universal resort vacations.

talk to a TM and ask them which dates will be cheapest for you.

they really do help people looking for a room to stay.
and they will tell you the best rates.
if you have AAA, let them know
or if you are a gm employee, military, etc you can get discounts on the room.

mid may is not a bad time in the parks.
july is....

[MorningGlory]

if you call universal vacation resorts or the general universal phone number, click on the number that states universal resort vacations.

talk to a TM and ask them which dates will be cheapest for you.

they really do help people looking for a room to stay.
and they will tell you the best rates.
if you have AAA, let them know
or if you are a gm employee, military, etc you can get discounts on the room.

mid may is not a bad time in the parks.
july is....

That's great, thanks macraven :thumbsup2

We leave in a few days as we are spending 8 days in St Petes first (go Rays!) so I think i'll wait til we get over there and see how our spending money goes in the first few days. If it's looking good, i'll give them a call and see if we can get a cheap night ;)

[Tank]

Does anyone have the email address of the hotel or the hotel manager?
TIA

[macraven]

this is what is on the website:

Loews Royal Pacific Resort
6300 Hollywood Way
Orlando, FL 32819
Reservations: 1-888-273-1311
Hotel Phone: 407-503-3000
Fax: 407-503-3010

[Tank]

Thank you for the phone #. I was hoping for an email address. I called them once before and they seemed to be busy on the other end and I was interupting them.

[torquelover]

Are there any Entertainment or other discounts for this June at RPR? The "rebate" style Entertainment discount posted earlier seemed hardly worth the trouble.

[ky07]

Are there any Entertainment or other discounts for this June at RPR? The "rebate" style Entertainment discount posted earlier seemed hardly worth the trouble.
If I am not reading this wrong
There is no entertainment discounts cause I believe they stopped doing the entertainment books and don't know if they still have super saver rates left but that and AAA would be your best bet :thumbsup2

[Tank]

Still looking for the email address if anyone has it. My DS has asthma and although we are dog lovers some dog hair really sets him off. I just wanted to make sure they did not put us into a room that was recently occupied by a dog. I know I could call but I like to see things in writing.

[Bluer101]

Still looking for the email address if anyone has it. My DS has asthma and although we are dog lovers some dog hair really sets him off. I just wanted to make sure they did not put us into a room that was recently occupied by a dog. I know I could call but I like to see things in writing.

They normally will never put anyone in a pet freindy room without a pet with you. I'm sure they would not put you anywhere near tower 2 if your DS is allergic to dogs. I would feel comfortable calling and telling them that over the phone.:thumbsup2

[mtblujeans]

They normally will never put anyone in a pet freindy room without a pet with you. I'm sure they would not put you anywhere near tower 2 if your DS is allergic to dogs. I would feel comfortable calling and telling them that over the phone.:thumbsup2I would agree. Although we have never stayed at this resort, we have stayed at one of the others and they could not do enough for us as guests! :goodvibes

[Bluer101]

I would agree. Although we have never stayed at this resort, we have stayed at one of the others and they could not do enough for us as guests! :goodvibes

We have only stayed at RPR and they are always the best with us. We thought of changing to one of the other 2 but we don't want to be disapointed.:thumbsup2

I know of other people on this board that have alergies to feathers and have requested non feather pillows to the room also without problems. I would not worry.

[Procrastinate]

I also needed to be sure we had a pet-free smoke-free room. I called and was told I would be put on an upper floor in Tower 1. They were very helpful on the phone. I would not be afraid to do it over the phone.

[macraven]

I also needed to be sure we had a pet-free smoke-free room. I called and was told I would be put on an upper floor in Tower 1. They were very helpful on the phone. I would not be afraid to do it over the phone.

smoking and pet rooms are only at Tower 2.

[iwork2play]

Can you send me a PM of the room numbers & thier views,please?
Thanks
iwork2play

[macraven]

Can you send me a PM of the room numbers & thier views,please?
Thanks
iwork2play

um, i have a listing of 50 different room numbers.
help me out and let me know what type of view you want and type of room you are booking.

i'll be glad to send you what info i have..

are you looking for tower 1 & 2?
higher floor?

tower 2 has a few rooms with good views.

[iwork2play]

Im not really sure,We just want a good view.What do you recommend? Weve never stayed at the RPH before.I think that I would like a park view,what do you think?
Thanks
iwork2play

[schumigirl]

um, i have a listing of 50 different room numbers.
help me out and let me know what type of view you want and type of room you are booking.

i'll be glad to send you what info i have..

are you looking for tower 1 & 2?
higher floor?

tower 2 has a few rooms with good views.

:goodvibes Hey mac, If it`s ok I wouldn`t mind a bit of help when it comes time to request a room number, if that`s possible of course. Plan to call a few days before we arrive and put in a request.
We would like a park view, Kyle wants to wake up and see the Hulk :cool1: and a high floor, probably tower 1 maybe? Don`t want to be near pets and we are non smokers. We don`t ask for much :rolleyes1
Thanks for any help offered :goodvibes

[bubba's mom]

Ask for any room odd starting with 1733, 1731, 1729...etc... Odd numbers down the hall. Altho, I forget how far and what they end with? I know I posted it somewhere...thot it was in this thread?

We stayed in 1729 and had a view of Hulk from bed ;)

[schumigirl]

Ask for any room odd starting with 1733, 1731, 1729...etc... Odd numbers down the hall. Altho, I forget how far and what they end with? I know I posted it somewhere...thot it was in this thread?

We stayed in 1729 and had a view of Hulk from bed ;)

:thumbsup2 Thanks, will note those numbers down and hope we get what we want. I`m hoping we`ll be lucky :goodvibes

[CoachBagFanatic]

Hey there everyone. We are looking to book a King Suite for March 2010 and was wondering if there was a particular suite that we should request such as floor and/or tower. I am allergic to smoke so I was hoping that we could get one that wasn't close to any smoking rooms. View is very important to us as well such as theme park or pool view. TIA:flower3:

[macraven]

same question on this page and i'll answer it again.

smoking rooms are only in tower 2 in the lower floors.
you won't be affected by it.

if you want a pool view, the higher the floor, the better the view.
T1 has some great pool views.

[CoachBagFanatic]

same question on this page and i'll answer it again.

smoking rooms are only in tower 2 in the lower floors.
you won't be affected by it.

if you want a pool view, the higher the floor, the better the view.
T1 has some great pool views.




Thank you macraven. I guess it was my mistake for not reading any of the posts on this last page. So sorry to make you post the information again.:flower3:

[macraven]

it's not a problem but if you go back pages on the thread, you will see a lot of information given that is very helpful.

even though the thread is long, most of the stuff posted is not out dated.

i did go thru the rph room assignment thread and have room numbers for certain locations.
now that was a long thread.

i know the room numbers of the places i stayed there but now i have a longer list i can help with.

i know a few people asked about room numbers and view so i'll try to work on that this week for this thread.

[rpbert1]

Hey there everyone. We are looking to book a King Suite for March 2010 and was wondering if there was a particular suite that we should request such as floor and/or tower. I am allergic to smoke so I was hoping that we could get one that wasn't close to any smoking rooms. View is very important to us as well such as theme park or pool view. TIA:flower3:

We have had the last 2 years Tower 3 floor 6 room 00 = 3600

here is a view of the pool and the park in the distance..

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a346/rpbert1/floeida%2008/P1020182.jpg

[CoachBagFanatic]

We have had the last 2 years Tower 3 floor 6 room 00 = 3600

here is a view of the pool and the park in the distance..

Thanks so much. I have noted this information. Love the view. That's exactly what we are looking for. When you book your reservation what type of request if any do you ask fo? Again, I so appreciate the picture. I can't wait to show this to my husband and son.

[rpbert1]

I ask for a high floor in tower 3 if possible with a pool view.

[patster734]

An interesting twist for me at RPR was discovering that Macraven was exactly 2 floors above us during out October 2006 trip. We were in room 1546 and she was in room 1746. Pretty cool coincidence!

Here's the views out of that window:
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c31/patster734/Universal%20trip%20-%20Oct%202006/P1010003.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c31/patster734/Universal%20trip%20-%20Oct%202006/GrabbedFrame10.jpg

[macraven]

and we saw each other in the elevator during that trip and didn't know who the other was until we came back and posted......:laughing:

[CoachBagFanatic]

I ask for a high floor in tower 3 if possible with a pool view.

Thanks so much rpbert1. You have been an excellent help.

An interesting twist for me at RPR was discovering that Macraven was exactly 2 floors above us during out October 2006 trip. We were in room 1546 and she was in room 1746. Pretty cool coincidence!

Nice view. How fun was that to find out that both you and macraven were there at the same time.:lmao:

and we saw each other in the elevator during that trip and didn't know who the other was until we came back and posted......:laughing:

That's so ironic. Destiny was calling.:flower3:

[patster734]

That's so ironic. Destiny was calling.:flower3:

Yes, my destiny was to become a HHN fanatic just as Mac and other posters have. And that destiny is constantly reaching out to find new blood. Care to join this October? ;)

[macraven]

the more, the merrier......

[Narnia_girl]

can we park ourselves or do we have to use valet?

[ky07]

can we park ourselves or do we have to use valet?
Yes there is self park and its actually cheaper than valet

[Echo queen]

can we park ourselves or do we have to use valet?

We self parked last December :santa:and my DH lost the car:scared1:He was gone for 45 min and never found it:rotfl2: It was not funny at the time...We entered into a side entrance and I think, not sure, we where in a employee parking area.:surfweb:

P.S. He is still my DH and I love him dearly:lovestruc

[torismom]

Is there any email or fax number to send a request?

Thanks

[jmskinner]

We will be staying at RPR for the first time in July. I just started thinking about breakfast. I hate to pay $17 for the breakfast buffet both mornings. Might do it once, but any other suggestions.

Also, is there a fridge in the room?

[VLee]

There is no fridge in the room. The desk clerk told us she could order one in (free) if there was a medical need to keep medicines, etc. In fact, she even suggested doing so, but one never appeared in our room.

The breakfast buffet was our "main" meal of the day--it was so complete and my grandkids would rather eat large at breakfast anyway. It is 7.50 for kids.
We took a couple of cereal boxes and fruit for snacks later on also.

[schumigirl]

An interesting twist for me at RPR was discovering that Macraven was exactly 2 floors above us during out October 2006 trip. We were in room 1546 and she was in room 1746. Pretty cool coincidence!

Here's the views out of that window:
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c31/patster734/Universal%20trip%20-%20Oct%202006/P1010003.jpg
http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c31/patster734/Universal%20trip%20-%20Oct%202006/GrabbedFrame10.jpg

That is exactly the view we would like from our room, going to ring nearer the time and ask for that room number if possible, or one very near it. Fantastic view :thumbsup2

[macraven]

That is exactly the view we would like from our room, going to ring nearer the time and ask for that room number if possible, or one very near it. Fantastic view :thumbsup2

then ask for tower 1 at RPH.

ask for the room numbers patster or i had for that same view.

in my room, i could hear the swooshing sound of the Hulk as they tested it each morning.
and that was with the windows closed in the room....

[joanflo]

We are thinking of trying Club Level this time for our 5 night stay in Aug. Only king-bedded rooms are available - do all or only some king-bedded rooms have a sleeper sofa (they say they sleep up to 3 but I can't see what the third person sleeps on!). Also, does anybody know if the sleeper sofa in the kingsuite has been upgraded or changed since the room renovations (my son found it pretty uncomfortable when we stayed in 2007). Thanks in advance for your help.

[schumigirl]

then ask for tower 1 at RPH.

ask for the room numbers patster or i had for that same view.

in my room, i could hear the swooshing sound of the Hulk as they tested it each morning.
and that was with the windows closed in the room....

Well put in a request for room 1746. But said to the girl we would be happy with anything close by, but would really love that kind of view.

So she will put a request in when our booking "goes live"??? Think that was the term she used.

She was so friendly and chatty, and had even been close to where we used to live in Scotland for a family wedding a few years back. Small world :)

[CoachBagFanatic]

ok Change of plans. We are now looking to book a Club Room King Bed in October for the three of us. We really like a nice view as well as a quite area. Is there a particular tower that we should request? Also, what type of offerings does the Club Level have? TIA:flower3:

[circelli]

I did read back a few pages but I didn't see my answer??? Does anyone know if you can get hot chocolate pods for the coffee machines? I don't drink coffee or tea so.......:rolleyes1

[macraven]

dawnna, i did not see anything but coffee and tea pods when i stayed on site last time.

i did google the Kpods and hotels and found that Gloria Jean 's company is the one that makes the Hot Chocolate K cup.

That is not the brand that is used at the Loews hotels.

maybe you could buy the gloria jean brand before you go and use them.

just a thought.

[bubba's mom]

yeah...doesn't Bed, Bath & Beyond sell them?

[circelli]

Thanks Mac & Barb!! :goodvibes:thumbsup2

[damo]

Target sells k cup stuff too.

What we actually did was brought along normal hot chocolate packages and then just used the hot water from the Keurig.

[schumigirl]

I have just noticed on the Universal site when reading about Tchoup Chop that gentlemen are asked not to wear short sleeved shirts.

Does anyone know if they are strict with this. We would expect to be dressed a bit smarter for here, but DH will not have any long sleeved shirts with him when we are on our trip.

Can anyone give me an idea if we have to buy a long sleeved shirt for him or if a smart short sleeved one will do.

[damo]

I have just noticed on the Universal site when reading about Tchoup Chop that gentlemen are asked not to wear short sleeved shirts.

Does anyone know if they are strict with this. We would expect to be dressed a bit smarter for here, but DH will not have any long sleeved shirts with him when we are on our trip.

Can anyone give me an idea if we have to buy a long sleeved shirt for him or if a smart short sleeved one will do.

I think by short sleeved shirts, they mean sleeveless and tacky t shirts. A polo shirt or neat t shirt would be fine.

The actual Tchoup Chop website says:

Attire: We recommend business casual attire. However, smart-casual attire is completely acceptable. We ask that the gentleman not wear sleeveless shirts.

[schumigirl]

:thumbsup2 Oh thanks for that, I wasn`t at all sure if that was how it read or not.

www.universalorlando.com

I clicked on the hotels, then RPR, then Dining and it was in the Tchoup Chop info bit. I assume the site we get in the UK is the same as the American one. :)

Yes it does say "not sleeveless", I read this as short sleeves.

That`s ok then, just didn`t want to buy a shirt specially for one night. Thanks again damo

[schumigirl]

Another little query ;) We never, ever spend a day by the pool, but it does look really lovely here. Does anyone know how much it is to hire a cabana for the day?

I wouldn`t think it`s going to be cheap, but have no idea of the cost of this at Royal Pacific.

[rpbert1]

I am sure it was $100 when we where there in July

[bubba's mom]

I am sure it was $100 when we where there in July

sux to be home, huh? :guilty:

[rpbert1]

Even worse barb, it hasn't stopped raining, and its a warm 16 degrees :scared1:, and we call this summer :rotfl2::rotfl2:
but have next years booked, but thinking of cancelling it and changing back to US.

[bubba's mom]

Even worse barb, it hasn't stopped raining, and its a warm 16 degrees :scared1:, and we call this summer :rotfl2::rotfl2:

:eek:

:sad2: that's adding insult to injury....that's a real shame.


but have next years booked, but thinking of cancelling it and changing back to US.

oh really? Still going to see the family tho, right. ;) Somethin' about that fotl that has ya hooked..... :rolleyes1

:laughing:

[rpbert1]

Hoping to get to california, either easter or Mid July, as this is the only other time i will be able to take of work, talking to them tonight.
Hoping to go for 4 weeks next August, so need to balance things out for time of work.
Was on the net yesterday, and apparently , one of cousins horses was running in New Jersey, he has high hopes for it , aparently it has beat the Belmont stakes winner and the Derby winner. wish we had phoned before it ran and i could have had a few $$$ on it:thumbsup2

[rolly128]

Royal Pacific is actually a very, very nice hotel. We've stayed there a number of times. Actually, it's the only hotel that we've stayed at in Orlando other than the Disney resorts.

when you walk into the building (actually, even when you're walking in the parking lot), you're immediately transported to some exotic tropical loaction in the south pacific. the water plane at the entrance is a nice touch, and all of the decor and the all around atmosphere is just great. You'd never know that you were in the heart of Florida when you're staying at the hotel. Especially when you stay there in the middle of summer, and actually feel that you're in fiji or tahiti.

[dogodisney]

Rolly, thank you for posting that info. 9 more nights and we will checking in for the first time. :woohoo:

[ChipnDaleRule]

We are staying in a water view room next year and i was thinking of upgrading to club level as a surprise for DH DD and DS, but i cant find any photos of the rooms. Is it worth the extra $$ (or ££ in my case)? Would it be better to upgrade now or wait until we get there and then ask ? This is our first time staying out of Disney and i dont know what is the best thing to do> Please help :confused3

[dogodisney]

The CL rooms are the same as the standard rooms. Your just on a higher floor. The club is really nice with a very friendly staff.

I went ahead and booked the CL when I made my ressies because I wanted to make sure I got it. I guess it depends on th time of year you are going whether you need to book it ahead of time or not. The worth will depend on the size of your party, how much you will use it, and what you will be charged for it. For us we are a family of 5 and we paid approx. $70 a night. Although we didn't utilize it much except to eat breakfast, I am glad we got it.

Have a great vacation. RPR is a beautiful resort.

[ChipnDaleRule]

What is usually avaliable to eat at breakfast? And what else is there to eat in the evening, oh and whats the beer and wine like?

[ChipnDaleRule]

Ive just seen lots of CL food pictures and it has just sold it to us. We HAVE upgraded(Sooo excited) It only cost me an extra $46 per night. We will probably save more than that in food costs.:yay::yay::yay:

[dogodisney]

Wow that is a good price for CL! You'll be happy you got it. :thumbsup2

[krissyh]

OK - my experience with Universal Orlando consists of one day at US five years ago, so please bear with me!
BACKGROUND:
I have to be in FL for a couple of days MLK weekend and have decided to bring my niece as her 16-birthday present. We are flying into MCO and will spend Fri-Sun morning in Sarasota and then head back to Orlando.
My plan is to arrive at RPR about 5PM on Sunday and will leave about 4:00PM Monday for a 6:45 flight home.
QUESTIONS:
Parking -
1. What is the current rate?
2. Is it based on hotel nights, or a 24-hour period.
3. Can we pack up the car / leave bags with bell services on Monday morning and then leave the car in the RPR lot until we leave Monday afternoon?
Rooms -
1. What is the charge for a refrigerator in the room?
2. How are the toiletries? Is it shampoo + condition in one, or separate items? Trying to not have to check a bag on the flight!
3. I have allergies and mild asthma (not to mention an irrational fear of large dogs) and want to be far away from the smoking rooms and pet rooms. I will let them know this, but how are they with such requests?
FOTL / Priority Seating-
1. How long have the lines been in your experience? I expect this to be a busier weekend.
2. I want to take her to Margaritiville, as she LOVED "Cheeseburger in Paradise" as a little girl. About how long of a wait should I expect?
Price -
1. The best rate I have found is $175 through AAA, with their discount. Who has done better for the weekend of Jan. 15-18, 2010? I'd rather book directly through US if at all possible, as I like to have the control over my reservations, for no reason other than being a control freak.

Thanks for all the help! I really want to make this a special weekend.

[macraven]

OK - my experience with Universal Orlando consists of one day at US five years ago, so please bear with me!
BACKGROUND:
I have to be in FL for a couple of days MLK weekend and have decided to bring my niece as her 16-birthday present. We are flying into MCO and will spend Fri-Sun morning in Sarasota and then head back to Orlando.
My plan is to arrive at RPR about 5PM on Sunday and will leave about 4:00PM Monday for a 6:45 flight home.
QUESTIONS:
Parking -
1. What is the current rate? $15 per night

2. Is it based on hotel nights, or a 24-hour period. per hotel night.


3. Can we pack up the car / leave bags with bell services on Monday morning and then leave the car in the RPR lot until we leave Monday afternoon? yes. you can leave your car at rph until you leave, even though you have officially checked out of the hotel.
no parking charge for that day.

leave your belongings with bell services when you check out.
you will receive a claim check stub.
give the claim check stub to bell services to retrieve your luggage when you leave that evening.
Rooms -
1. What is the charge for a refrigerator in the room? $15 night

2. How are the toiletries? Is it shampoo + condition in one, or separate items? Trying to not have to check a bag on the flight! separate bottles.
shampoo, conditioner, bath bar soap, facial bar soap, cotton balls, q-tips.
call star services if you forget items. they will give it to you for free.
razors, toothpaste, toothbrush, shower cap.

3. I have allergies and mild asthma (not to mention an irrational fear of large dogs) and want to be far away from the smoking rooms and pet rooms. I will let them know this, but how are they with such requests?

animals are only on the lower floors. #1 and 2
lobby is on floor #3.
request to be on the no animal floor.
did you read the section on the website regarding the rules for pets and their owners?
it is concise and enforced.

smoking at tower #2 lower 2 floors only.

if you request not to be in the smoking tower, or near animals, it will be honored. call them now to have that request put on your file.
if you fail to do that, you will need to make those requests when you check in.
it will still be honored. they will do everything they can to quarantee you have a wonderful stay with them.

FOTL / Priority Seating- show your hotel key card for priority seating

1. How long have the lines been in your experience? I expect this to be a busier weekend. lines, what are lines.........:laughing: it is not an issue with the hotel key card. i was there for 6 days and came home on tuesday.
longest line i had was a 3 minute wait.
but, then, it was very hot and very few peeps in the express lines. regular lines did have waits last weekend.


2. I want to take her to Margaritiville, as she LOVED "Cheeseburger in Paradise" as a little girl. About how long of a wait should I expect?
Price - i was seated within 4 minutes on monday afternoon.
i think the cheeseburger is highly overrated there. jmo.

1. The best rate I have found is $175 through AAA, with their discount. Who has done better for the weekend of Jan. 15-18, 2010? I'd rather book directly through US if at all possible, as I like to have the control over my reservations, for no reason other than being a control freak.

Thanks for all the help! I really want to make this a special weekend.



i always book direct.
sometimes i use the AAA rate, sometimes the APH rate, and sometimes the supersaver rate.

i always hold my reservation.

when discounted rates come out, check them frequently.
they can drop in price.
when that happens, call and modify your rate to the lowest one at the time.
meaning, if you use AAA and it drops in price, have your rate adjusted to reflect it.

you will enjoy rph.
i had a very enjoyable stay there this past week.

[Mom21]

I've read through quite a bit of the thread, but didn't see this particular question. Forgive me if it has been answered. We went in Sept and being Lowes members we got a theme park view upgrade in a standard. We were directly across and my dd loved it. I'm getting club level next time. Being that it is Thanksgiving weekend I would imagine they are full so I want to request a room now. What is the best room for theme park view at club level? Also do they do anything special for birthdays like Disney does? Thanks.

[macraven]

when you book, request the park view if that is your desire.
there are not as many park views on club level.


loews members can book standard room and be upgraded to pool view if one is available.



i have been doing the motherland for years.
all i and the family have received at the wdw hotels and parks for a birthday is zip.
well, you can get their button but a HB to ya is about all there is to it, unless you want to buy a cake from disney.

it varies at city walk, uo hotels and parks what you can get for free on your birthday.

you can get birthday stickers at guest services at uo, which would make it noticeable you are having a bd that day.

[Mom21]

Ok. I booked a club level room for 2 nights over Thanksgiving weekend and then another night at standard rate for Dec 13. I called and asked to have noted I am requesting a theme park view both times. I know the chances are slim from standard to theme park (although we got it due to an awesome guy there in Sept). Wondering what my chances are though of an upgrade to theme park view with club level King reserved. That didn't even seem to be an option to pay for when I called.

My dd thinks it isn't Universal unless she can wake up to the Hulk every morning.

[FloraFauna]

I am in the process of putting together a trip for this coming June for Universal Orlando.

Does anyone know if there is an entertainment rate this year for Royal Pacific or the other hotels at Universal?

[damo]

I am in the process of putting together a trip for this coming June for Universal Orlando.

Does anyone know if there is an entertainment rate this year for Royal Pacific or the other hotels at Universal?

There haven't been good entertainment rates for several years. You are better off just using AAA or one of their other online deals. Give them a call and see what they can offer you.

[MAKmom]

We are staying in a water view room next year and i was thinking of upgrading to club level as a surprise for DH DD and DS, but i cant find any photos of the rooms. Is it worth the extra $$ (or ££ in my case)? Would it be better to upgrade now or wait until we get there and then ask ? This is our first time staying out of Disney and i dont know what is the best thing to do> Please help :confused3


We checked in between Christmas & New Years 2008 & upgrade for around $60.00 a night. We needed 2 queen beds & they werew sold out. We could not stay on the Club floor but had full access to the Club.

[FloraFauna]

There haven't been good entertainment rates for several years. You are better off just using AAA or one of their other online deals. Give them a call and see what they can offer you.

Thanks. I am spoiled. We've stayed on site the past 3 times we've been there. Once at Hard Rock and twice at Portofino. We though we would give Royal Pacific a try this time.

[Allesma]

Ive just seen lots of CL food pictures and it has just sold it to us. We HAVE upgraded(Sooo excited) It only cost me an extra $46 per night. We will probably save more than that in food costs.:yay::yay::yay:

We (DH, DD(9), DD(13) and Me) will be first time RPR visitors in feb, 2 nights CL, where did you find the food pics because I'm also curious about the breakfast food and the snack/wine part.

Thnks
Allesma

[macraven]

the most current thread on CL food offerings, is by Laurabearz.

when i have more time today, i'll post the link to that thread for you.

[macraven]

We (DH, DD(9), DD(13) and Me) will be first time RPR visitors in feb, 2 nights CL, where did you find the food pics because I'm also curious about the breakfast food and the snack/wine part.

Thnks
Allesma



this is the thread that might help you.
Laurabearz went in august of this year and stayed CL at the RPH



http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2254724

[CRSTEPHE]

I'm a GOLD YOUFIRST member but I've never stayed at either the Royal Pacific or the Portifino Bay Hotel and I'm trying to determine which hotel my family would most enjoy--I have two sons ages 13 and 8 at time of travel (July-Aug 2010) and they LOVE to swim, play pool games, etc.... Do you think they would enjoy one resort more than the other? ALso, as a GOLD member what would I be upgraded to at the Roya Pacific?

Thanks for all of your help!

[rpbert1]

We love the RPR, and go every year, we also stayed at PBH this year, and there was not a lot happening, we visited RPR and as usual the place was buzzing with activity, and there is always plenty going on around the pool i.e volley ball and pool games.
Gold i think gets you a suite at checkin for $50 a night, but with 4 of you it would not apply at RPR as king suites are for 3 people, thinks the other is upgrade from standard to poolview at booking.
Damo will probably correct this as he is more up to date on the Youfirst

[macraven]

i have stayed at rph and love it there.
also have stayed over 20 times at hrh.


if you are gold, it is like Rpbert stated.
you can request an upgrade at check in and pay the $50 per night for a king suite.


king suites are for up to 3 people.


if you are gold and book a standard room at rph, you can receive a free upgrade of view.
your upgrade can be a pool view then.

at hrh for gold members, the upgrade from standard lawn views is to pool views.

[CRSTEPHE]

thanks for your comments. I went ahead and booked the Portofino Bay before I read your responses--now I'm trying to decide if I should change to RPR. We are going at the beginning of August so I'm hoping that maybe there will be a good amount of children at Portofino Bay.

I'd love to see photos of both resorts taken by regular tourists like myself. Is there somewhere on this site that has such pictures?

[CRSTEPHE]

Found the threads with pictures. Both hotels look gorgeous--now I've got to decide if PBH is really worth the extra $$$. The boys like to come back to the room during the middle of the day and play in the pool, relax while hubby takes a nap. Is this convenient at the PBH? Can I walk to the parks from PBH--how long does it take? How about RPR--how long does it take? We stayed at HRH a few years ago and enjoyed being able to walk to the parks or take the boats depending upon our mood.

[macraven]

it is a shorter walk from rph to the parks than it is at the pbh.


both have the water taxis so you don't have to walk.
they run about every 20 minutes.


i have been at all 3 hotels and prefer rph.
even though the room sizes are less sq ft than the other 2 hotels, rph has an atmosphere that is different from them all.

if you walk or take the water taxi to city walk, you empty out at city walk from the rph.
so many places to chose from to dine at city walk.

also, i really like all the restaurants that are at the rph, very convenient and close for the guests.

if the pool is the issue for your decision making, be aware that pool hopping is encouraged at the hotels.

all you need is your hotel room key.
stay at one hotel but go to one of the other hotel pools.

you can get the towels, beach/water toys, changing room areas at all three hotels.

[CRSTEPHE]

Thanks!

[Allesma]

this is the thread that might help you.
Laurabearz went in august of this year and stayed CL at the RPH



http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2254724

Thnx Macraven,
just what we were looking for
Allesma

[macraven]

:thumbsup2

glad to be of help!

[portocall]

Well, I can say I have been sold on the Royal Pacific Resort for sure now! :goodvibes Thanks for all this great info.

[diskids2]

We are so excited to visit the RPR and Universal for the first time in July 2010! I have a quick question....are there refrigerators in the rooms at RPR? Free/Fee?

Thanks!

[Coach81]

Yes I believe they have some, and yes I think they are free...

[Coach81]

So excited.. inside of 4 weeks to our Mardi Gras trip to UO!!!

Staying at RPH CLUB LEVEL!!!!

[damo]

We are so excited to visit the RPR and Universal for the first time in July 2010! I have a quick question....are there refrigerators in the rooms at RPR? Free/Fee?

Thanks!

The refrigerators are actually the honor bar. If you want an actual refrigerator, you need to rent one from them.

[macraven]

the mini bars in the room aren't very large at all. they also don't keep things cold.

you would be better off buying a styrofoam chest at publix and fill it with ice for your items you want to keep cold/chilled.

leave the chest in the bathtub when you are out of the room.
housekeeping is used to seeing them there.

or, you could rent a fridge per day for your room.

[eeyorethegreat]

quick question . We are staying at RPR in August and have booked two rooms. I know that the hotels like to charge the $15 parking fee per room b ut since there will be only one vehicle, will it be an issue to have the second parking fee removed from the second room? I can't see having to pay twice for parking on the same vehicle. Thanks!

[pixeegrl]

quick question . We are staying at RPR in August and have booked two rooms. I know that the hotels like to charge the $15 parking fee per room b ut since there will be only one vehicle, will it be an issue to have the second parking fee removed from the second room? I can't see having to pay twice for parking on the same vehicle. Thanks!

They don't charge per room. If you have a car you get a card to get in and out of the lot. You have nothing to worry about :D

[eeyorethegreat]

They don't charge per room. If you have a car you get a card to get in and out of the lot. You have nothing to worry about :D

Great thanks for putting me at ease on that!:)

[rpbert1]

Your room key gets you in and out of the car park, just let them know at checkin there is only 1 car between the 2 rooms.

[TigerKat]

Subbing...Been to Portofino, thinking of booking RPR in October!:goodvibes

[nmartin]

Wanted to know is there sand around the pool and am I right I think I have read that there is a child play area there? Can you elaborate on that?

Also thinking about going th HRH so my kids 9 and 7 may enjoy the water slide. How do I get from RPH to HRH?

We are thinking about traveling mid Sept. and I have heard about the dive in movies. Any information would be helpful.

Thanks

[ky07]

Wanted to know is there sand around the pool and am I right I think I have read that there is a child play area there? Can you elaborate on that?

Also thinking about going th HRH so my kids 9 and 7 may enjoy the water slide. How do I get from RPH to HRH?

We are thinking about traveling mid Sept. and I have heard about the dive in movies. Any information would be helpful.

Thanks
There is sand around the pool and the childs play area is made like a ship and has water guns they can shoot at each other and if you stay onsite they encourage you to pool hop.
So if you are staying a RPR you can go to HRH and use thier pool also :thumbsup2

[rpbert1]

There is a small pool which is secure with gate and fence for very small choldren, but i reckon the zero entry area is great for young children.
There is also a sand area at the entrance/exit to the pool area with a volleyball net and a lot of loungers and chairs

[macraven]

Subbing...Been to Portofino, thinking of booking RPR in October!:goodvibes

book now to secure your dates.
you can modify your rate later.

play more stay more ends october 7th.
if you stay that first week of october, great discounts.

i really do like rph.
this will be my 3rd stay there.
each time i am more impressed with it.

[nmartin]

when I was researching pricing last year (first timers) I thought that the admission was included if you stayed on site. Was that just a promotion last year or do they offer it at specific times of the year? The reason why I am asking is we are planning to go sometime at the end of Aug. to the middle part of Sept. and I was going to buy the tickets locally now, but if that promotion does come available, that will be a lot of money wasted! Any ideas on this?

[TigerKat]

book now to secure your dates.
you can modify your rate later.

play more stay more ends october 7th.
if you stay that first week of october, great discounts.

i really do like rph.
this will be my 3rd stay there.
each time i am more impressed with it.



Looks like I'm going to miss the great deals. We're checking in on 10/14.:sad2:

[macraven]

Looks like I'm going to miss the great deals. We're checking in on 10/14.:sad2:

i feel your pain................
but, keep checking the rates in case the SS is extended.
that is what the TM told me last week when i called to verify if my rate had dropped any with AAA.

[macraven]

when I was researching pricing last year (first timers) I thought that the admission was included if you stayed on site. Was that just a promotion last year or do they offer it at specific times of the year? The reason why I am asking is we are planning to go sometime at the end of Aug. to the middle part of Sept. and I was going to buy the tickets locally now, but if that promotion does come available, that will be a lot of money wasted! Any ideas on this?

universal has packages that include the park tickets.

it is cheaper to book everything separate.
book the hotel only, buy the tickets on line.

i'm sure many bought the packages for hotel, tickets, etc thinking it was a sweeter deal.
it usually is not.

[penie]

I have purchased my trip separately and have saved as much as $500-$600!
I've been watching prices for our early June 2010 vacation and recently have purchased all of it just from noticing prices skyrocketing on pretty much everything! We are staying 5 nights@RPR-prices on the hotel portion went down since watchful waiting and I called and had the rates adjusted from $202 for the first night, then $189 for the last 4 nights, then after the call for adjustments, it was $161 for the first night then around $149 for the remainder of the stay- a savings of over $200 just for watching and making a call! Then, I noticed that the airline tickets were starting to rise and purchased those for almost $100 cheaper than today's prices (over the cost of 4 tickets), and although I did not get in on the $99 7 day, 2 park deal at the very beginning of January, I did manage to get them for $109 adults, $99 for children just 3 days before the price shot up through Orlando fun tickets. I'm guessing that when the Universal Studios website raises their rates, the other places know their cost will go up too, so they then raise their prices also. I checked today, and even at the higher rates, it is cheaper to purchase everything one thing at a time than as a package. Our plan in June is to hire a driver to pick us up at the airport and stop of at the grocery store (included) because we have 4 people and this was almost the same price as the shuttle. Plus we will save money on breakfast food & snacks because of the grocery stop. They also said that we could order a pizza on the way to the store since we have a later flight and will most likely be hungry. I thought that was great! I like to check these threads to get ideas for savings and general information. If anyone has any ideas they would like to add that would be helpful for our trip, I would certainly appreciate it! I want this to be a fantastic trip since this is for our 20th wedding anniversary! Thanks in advance. Also, we plan on attending the Luau at RPR. If anyone has any info on this, please share. Thanks!

[Melanie230]

Great job Penie! Have a great trip...and Happy Anniversary!!!

[pixeegrl]

I have purchased my trip separately and have saved as much as $500-$600!
I've been watching prices for our early June 2010 vacation and recently have purchased all of it just from noticing prices skyrocketing on pretty much everything! We are staying 5 nights@RPR-prices on the hotel portion went down since watchful waiting and I called and had the rates adjusted from $202 for the first night, then $189 for the last 4 nights, then after the call for adjustments, it was $161 for the first night then around $149 for the remainder of the stay- a savings of over $200 just for watching and making a call! Then, I noticed that the airline tickets were starting to rise and purchased those for almost $100 cheaper than today's prices (over the cost of 4 tickets), and although I did not get in on the $99 7 day, 2 park deal at the very beginning of January, I did manage to get them for $109 adults, $99 for children just 3 days before the price shot up through Orlando fun tickets. I'm guessing that when the Universal Studios website raises their rates, the other places know their cost will go up too, so they then raise their prices also. I checked today, and even at the higher rates, it is cheaper to purchase everything one thing at a time than as a package. Our plan in June is to hire a driver to pick us up at the airport and stop of at the grocery store (included) because we have 4 people and this was almost the same price as the shuttle. Plus we will save money on breakfast food & snacks because of the grocery stop. They also said that we could order a pizza on the way to the store since we have a later flight and will most likely be hungry. I thought that was great! I like to check these threads to get ideas for savings and general information. If anyone has any ideas they would like to add that would be helpful for our trip, I would certainly appreciate it! I want this to be a fantastic trip since this is for our 20th wedding anniversary! Thanks in advance. Also, we plan on attending the Luau at RPR. If anyone has any info on this, please share. Thanks!

Ask away. Just start a new thread with any questions you may have. Let us know how many kids and ages so we can direct you in the right direction lol. The board is amazing and helped us plan an amazing first trip for our 3 boys Dec of 08! Now we have begun planning for our August trip!

[macraven]

donaldduck352 had posted pictures of the rph luau last year.

if i have time today, i'll try to pull that thread up.


congrats on getting the sweet deals and modifying your room rates.
don't you love saving money!! :goodvibes

buy the $4 styrofoam ice chest on that grocery stop.
fill it with ice at the hotel.
keep the chest in the bathtub during the day for anything you want to keep cold.

buy water, soda, snacks to save on those expenses.

the beverages are expensive at the park and hotel.
take some bottle water with you when you go in the park.

you can take any type of bottle in as long as it is not glass.

[penie]

I love this site and the people who have commented. I'm a newbie to this sort of thing(forums) but I have been to HRH back in '02. That trip was planned by a travel agent and was pretty expensive, but we had an excellent time. Please forgive me if I haven't posted correctly...all I see is a reply button?? Anyway, I now have 2 children (6 and 11) and my biggest concerns are that I have read some reviews elsewhere and have great concern about cleanliness of the rooms and niceness of the staff at RPR. I just want this to be a fantastic trip! I think the $4 cooler is an awesome idea and will absolutely pick one up. Thanks! Has anyone ever purchased tickets from orlando fun tickets before? Oops, sort of off this particular topic, sorry. What about the places to eat at RPR with a family? Any recommendations? Nothing too fancy or anything, just nice and family oriented...
Thanks for any info...

[rpbert1]

We have been staying at RPR for the last 4 or 5 years, and never had any problems with cleanliness in the rooms. and the staff will go out of their way to help you.
Jakes is a good family place to eat at RPR, or we would stay at the pool on occassions :confused3 till it closes at 11pm last year, and just eat at the Bula Grille at the pool, and the food is excellent . Or walk to Citytwalk where you have lots of choices , and usually a band playing on the stage at Citywalk

[pixeegrl]

I love this site and the people who have commented. I'm a newbie to this sort of thing(forums) but I have been to HRH back in '02. That trip was planned by a travel agent and was pretty expensive, but we had an excellent time. Please forgive me if I haven't posted correctly...all I see is a reply button?? Anyway, I now have 2 children (6 and 11) and my biggest concerns are that I have read some reviews elsewhere and have great concern about cleanliness of the rooms and niceness of the staff at RPR. I just want this to be a fantastic trip! I think the $4 cooler is an awesome idea and will absolutely pick one up. Thanks! Has anyone ever purchased tickets from orlando fun tickets before? Oops, sort of off this particular topic, sorry. What about the places to eat at RPR with a family? Any recommendations? Nothing too fancy or anything, just nice and family oriented...
Thanks for any info...

Click here and you can start a new thread, the button is on the bottom left (says new thread) http://www.disboards.com/forumdisplay.php?f=30

Here's the one for the Hotels onsite and you can start a new thread on any hotel/onsite questions you may have. http://www.disboards.com/forumdisplay.php?f=75

Also we have a new search function just double click on a word, it highlights it and a magnifying glass pops up, click that and it will perform a search! Have fun!

[miprender]

So I just booked our first stay ever on Universal Property at the RPR for July:goodvibes I am a little nervous as I feel like a newbie since I alway stay at WDW resorts but I can't wait to try something new.

We will be travelling with DD6, DS4, and DS2 so I will be scouring these threads for any information.:surfweb:

I have only been to Universal twice, once in 1996 and once in 2001. So I have alot to learn.

[Pink Flamingo]

So I just booked our first stay ever on Universal Property at the RPR for July:goodvibes I am a little nervous as I feel like a newbie since I alway stay at WDW resorts but I can't wait to try something new.
I'm a former WDW only vacationer too. I was nervous for our 1st Universal trip too, but I was so pleasantly surprised. It's so nice to be able to walk to the parks or catch a quick boat ride, & you just can't beat the Express Pass you get for staying on site. Hope you have a wonderful trip!


Also we have a new search function just double click on a word, it highlights it and a magnifying glass pops up, click that and it will perform a search! Have fun!

:cool1:Very cool! I didn't know about that nifty little feature.

[Pink Flamingo]

What about the places to eat at RPR with a family? Any recommendations? Nothing too fancy or anything, just nice and family oriented...


Like rpbert1, we too loved dining poolside. They have tables, or you can just have the waiter bring the food to your lounge chairs. So nice & relaxing.

Here's a link to some of the RPR restaurant menus: http://www.loewshotels.com/en/Hotels/Royal-Pacific-Resort/Dining/Overview.aspx

[miprender]

I'm a former WDW only vacationer too. I was nervous for our 1st Universal trip too, but I was so pleasantly surprised. It's so nice to be able to walk to the parks or catch a quick boat ride, & you just can't beat the Express Pass you get for staying on site. Hope you have a wonderful trip!



Thanks... this is the first time that I still have my Disney trip in April and I am now planning another big trip in the same year. I am a die hard Disney person but I am looking forward to trying something new.

Did you do any character dining? Trying to decided what we want to do. My kids love Scooby almost as much as Mickey so I am hoping they still have some with him.

[Pink Flamingo]

Did you do any character dining? Trying to decided what we want to do. My kids love Scooby almost as much as Mickey so I am hoping they still have some with him.
We haven't done any of the character meals at Universal, but in looking at the pictures on the Universal web site, Scooby is in the pic on the Islands Dining Room (at RPR), so my guess is that he would be one of the characters (http://www.universalorlando.com/Hotels/Loews_Royal_Pacific_Resort/Restaurants/islands_dining_room.aspx?ComponentId=3454&SourcePageId=9349#6).

I'm sure others who have done the character meals can give you more info. You could also call the character dining reservations # (407-503-DINE (3463) ) & I'm sure they could give you the information you're looking for.

[ky07]

So I just booked our first stay ever on Universal Property at the RPR for July:goodvibes I am a little nervous as I feel like a newbie since I alway stay at WDW resorts but I can't wait to try something new.

We will be travelling with DD6, DS4, and DS2 so I will be scouring these threads for any information.:surfweb:

I have only been to Universal twice, once in 1996 and once in 2001. So I have alot to learn.
You will love RPR and pretty sure your kids will love the pool and the grounds are so nice to just walk around and look cause we fell in love with the themeing and now my wife will not go anywhere else.
Just relax and enjoy cause we use to stay offsite and now thats a thing of the past and we are heading back in july for our third stay at RPR

[miprender]

You will love RPR and pretty sure your kids will love the pool and the grounds are so nice to just walk around and look cause we fell in love with the themeing and now my wife will not go anywhere else.
Just relax and enjoy cause we use to stay offsite and now thats a thing of the past and we are heading back in july for our third stay at RPR

Actually I think this vacation will be more relaxing. I have it in my head that we will just go with the flow. We are planning one day at Seaworld but other than that we will probably hit the parks in the morning and return later to just sit by the pool. The only thing I am dreading is the heat.:scared1: Everytime we have gone to Disney in the summer I swear I will never return to Florida again.

[klmall]

We are tentatively planning a trip for January 2011 at RPR.

Back in 2002 we stayed at HRH at Spring break and managed to snag a great deal for club level on HotelKingdom.com but I know things have changed greatly since that time.

DH and I want to go to WDW in mid to late January next year (after Marathons) and then come over to Universal to see Harry Potter and everything else since 2002! We will be driving down. I want to stay at RPH for many reasons and I have 3 questions today!

1) What is the best way(s) to save money on booking a room? We don't have AAA but I am willing to get a membership to save money on rooms. How else can we look for savings? Should we go ahead and book now if possible or book later? We do have AARP etc.

2) DH will need an ECV for much of the time; though he hates to admit it. Due to severe scoliosis, he can't walk for any distance at all. How does US and the transportation at RPR deal with this? Should we rent our own ECV for the entire trip or rent at US?

3) We have 4 one day tickets for US/IA leftover from 2002 for some of our days on this trip. They never expire so we may only need to buy 2-4 more days. What's your advice for getting a deal on more days?

Thanks in advice!

[englishrose47]

Looking at this resort for August of 2011 !! I know a long time away !!! We are Disney veterans but the kids and daughter want to try Universal !!! I see that the rooms have 2 queen beds and say 5 people can stay !!
Question #1 Do they provide/have rolloways as there will be 5 people !!
Question #2 Is AAA a good start for deals , I already am a member ??
Question #3 What meal deals are there if any other than in the Parks
Question #4 Is there a WaterPark ??

I am sure I will have more , but I know you experts can help with these !!!

[bubba's mom]

DH and I want to go to WDW in mid to late January next year (after Marathons) and then come over to Universal to see Harry Potter and everything else since 2002! We will be driving down. I want to stay at RPH for many reasons and I have 3 questions today!

1) What is the best way(s) to save money on booking a room? We don't have AAA but I am willing to get a membership to save money on rooms. How else can we look for savings? Should we go ahead and book now if possible or book later? We do have AARP etc.

AAA or super saver/stay more-save more rate. Book at rack to secure room, when you find better rate, call and ask them to adjust to that rate.

2) DH will need an ECV for much of the time; though he hates to admit it. Due to severe scoliosis, he can't walk for any distance at all. How does US and the transportation at RPR deal with this? Should we rent our own ECV for the entire trip or rent at US?

If he can't walk much, I would say rent your own. The resort provides bus and boat transportation to/from the parks.

3) We have 4 one day tickets for US/IA leftover from 2002 for some of our days on this trip. They never expire so we may only need to buy 2-4 more days. What's your advice for getting a deal on more days?


You can upgrade your tickets or use them...or save them for future trip and buy new tickets. Lots buy from Universal directly or Undercover Tourist. Ticketmania is okay...TicketMASTER I would NOT recommend.


Question #1 Do they provide/have rolloways as there will be 5 people !!

Yes...for an extra $25/night.

Question #2 Is AAA a good start for deals , I already am a member ??

Yes. Book as soon as available and call to adjust rate when you find cheaper one.

Question #3 What meal deals are there if any other than in the Parks

At the resort/hotel, none.

Question #4 Is there a WaterPark ??

I am sure I will have more , but I know you experts can help with these !!!

No...but there is a pool and pool hopping. Wet n Wild is nearby.

[englishrose47]

Thank you bubbas mom!!! We are also doing Disney so we can get the waterparks there !! The meal deals in the parks look very good !!

[bubba's mom]

We think the Meal Deals are "eh"...it's the same food everywhere...cafeteria style. We never do them, but I would say the best Meal Deal place is Comic Strip Cafe in IOA...good selection of food there.

[czycropper]

I just booked a Club room...is it worth the money? :confused:

I booked the HP Package for Nov. and decided to add the Club Level, now I'm second guessing myself....need advice - it's for 2 adults, 2 jrs. and we're there for only 2 nights to celebrate my 50th birthday. I did not get the Meal Plan since we weren't very happy with it when we got in 2008. Any advice is greatly appreciated!

[mikeandkarla]

Does anyone have a current resort map of RPR? Are there mini fridges in the standard rooms?

[Pink Flamingo]

Are there mini fridges in the standard rooms?There are mini fridges that are stocked with soft drinks, snacks, candy, etc. for purchase . There is still room to put other things in such as water bottles, etc.

[Mortlives]

I've been away for a while, but I'm back now, and I guess I'm not up on current events. I went to the Loew's website yesterday, and couldn't get a AAA discount for October. Is it too early? Too late? Should I phone instead?

Thanks.

[GrumpyFamilyof5]

There are mini fridges that are stocked with soft drinks, snacks, candy, etc. for purchase . There is still room to put other things in such as water bottles, etc.

uh oh note to self...tell kids to not touch food in fridge,lol;)
I can only imagine how much you would get charged for it....:eek:

[englishrose47]

There are mini fridges that are stocked with soft drinks, snacks, candy, etc. for purchase . There is still room to put other things in such as water bottles, etc.

They have mini stocked fridges :scared1: This could be a disaster:rotfl2:

[ky07]

uh oh note to self...tell kids to not touch food in fridge,lol;)
I can only imagine how much you would get charged for it....:eek:
We thought the same thing when we took our DS's but when asked if we wanted the key to mini bar we just said no and it stayed locked and then just made sure they didn't drink the $7.00 Figi water they have sitting out :scared1:

[englishrose47]

We thought the same thing when we took our DS's but when asked if we wanted the key to mini bar we just said no and it stayed locked and then just made sure they didn't drink the $7.00 Figi water they have sitting out :scared1:

Glad there's a key!!!!!:thumbsup2

[bubba's mom]

I've been away for a while, but I'm back now, and I guess I'm not up on current events. I went to the Loew's website yesterday, and couldn't get a AAA discount for October. Is it too early? Too late? Should I phone instead?

Thanks.

You cannot check AAA rates on the Loews site anymore.

Check AAA site or call.

[bubba's mom]

We thought the same thing when we took our DS's but when asked if we wanted the key to mini bar we just said no and it stayed locked


too add to that..... You still have to check your bill to make sure you aren't charged for anything in the mini-bar. We NEVER take the key (actually afraid of losing the darn thing) and we had charges to dispute at checkout. I told the front desk we never even TOOK the key. She took the charge off pending an investigation and told us IF there WAS anything missing, the charge would be reinstated.

w/e :rolleyes2

[Pink Flamingo]

uh oh note to self...tell kids to not touch food in fridge,lol;)
I can only imagine how much you would get charged for it....:eek:

Actually, you probably couldn't even imagine ~ the prices listed were far beyond my imagination!!!

My kids (teen & pre-teen) were given strict instructions with a list of severe consequences that would occur if they failed to follow them ~ "DO NOT TOUCH THE PRE-STOCKED MINI FRIDGE ITEMS".


... just made sure they didn't drink the $7.00 Figi water they have sitting out :scared1:
Definitely heed this warning if you don't want to pay $7 for a bottle of water.

too add to that..... You still have to check your bill to make sure you aren't charged for anything in the mini-bar. We NEVER take the key (actually afraid of losing the darn thing) and we had charges to dispute at checkout.
:rolleyes2

One idea for proof of fridge contents on day of arrival & then day of check out ~ take a digital photo of the fridge contents. Certainly not fool proof, but might be helpful should you need to dispute a charge.

[bubba's mom]

One idea for proof of fridge contents on day of arrival & then day of check out ~ take a digital photo of the fridge contents. Certainly not fool proof, but might be helpful should you need to dispute a charge.

Which...IS a good idea...unless you DON'T take the key in the first place...like we don't.

[GrumpyFamilyof5]

oh so they give you a key for the fridge? well I guess no key for us so there are no accidents...we will just bring a small cooler for the soda and water!;)

[arthursiew]

I just booked a one night stay at the RPR for $229. Checking in at 6/18. Is this rate OK?

I also booked it with perfectescapes.com and I put in 2 Adults. To tell you the truth, there will be 2 Adults and 2 Children because it's cheaper if I put in 2 adults. Do you think they will care if we went there and asked for a key for everybody? I know that everybody needs a key for FOTL. Thanks!

[Pink Flamingo]

I just booked a one night stay at the RPR for $229. Checking in at 6/18. Is this rate OK?

I also booked it with perfectescapes.com and I put in 2 Adults. To tell you the truth, there will be 2 Adults and 2 Children because it's cheaper if I put in 2 adults. Do you think they will care if we went there and asked for a key for everybody? I know that everybody needs a key for FOTL. Thanks!

:confused3Not sure why the rate would be more for adding 2 children, as Loews does not charge for those under 18 staying in the room, unless perhaps it's a package deal that includes park tickets. Maybe that's just something perfectescapes.com charges.

RPR only gives you keys for the registered guests in your room, so you would probably end up having to register the children at check-in in order for them to get keys. You will definitely want them to have keys if you plan to use the FOTL (front of the line/express) access for the rides in the parks, as your room key is what you use for that.

[mikeandkarla]

What do you get (if anything) for your first stay using the youfirst membership from Loews?

[englishrose47]

This mini fridge is scaring me !!!:scared1:It woild be nice to use the fridge but if we had the key I would be petrified of charges :eek:

[arthursiew]

:confused3Not sure why the rate would be more for adding 2 children, as Loews does not charge for those under 18 staying in the room, unless perhaps it's a package deal that includes park tickets. Maybe that's just something perfectescapes.com charges.

RPR only gives you keys for the registered guests in your room, so you would probably end up having to register the children at check-in in order for them to get keys. You will definitely want them to have keys if you plan to use the FOTL (front of the line/express) access for the rides in the parks, as your room key is what you use for that.

On perfectescapes.com, you can only add adults, not children.

[ky07]

What do you get (if anything) for your first stay using the youfirst membership from Loews?
The more qualifing stays you have depends on what you get cause I am still blue level and the only thing I got last year was free use of the fitness center at RPR

[Bluer101]

I never take to key so there would never be a problem. On time they charged me for some items on my checkout bill so I went right down to the front desk and told them it's impossible since we never had a key. They looked it up in the computer and agreed. So they removed the charges. Besides we always bring our own cooler, drinks, and snacks.

[macraven]

I just booked a one night stay at the RPR for $229. Checking in at 6/18. Is this rate OK?

I also booked it with perfectescapes.com and I put in 2 Adults. To tell you the truth, there will be 2 Adults and 2 Children because it's cheaper if I put in 2 adults. Do you think they will care if we went there and asked for a key for everybody? I know that everybody needs a key for FOTL. Thanks!

as another pp stated, no charge for kids 17 and under for the rooms.

you can have up to 5 peeps in the room.

everyone in the room will be receiving a hotel key card.
all must have one to use the express lines in the park.

when it comes to coding the hotel keys for charging privileges, don't have it added to the kids' cards.

i always refuse the key to the mini bar.
never had any issues with it.

[Wild Rider]

You cannot check AAA rates on the Loews site anymore.

Check AAA site or call.

Hmmmn--I just booked five nights in June on the Loews site, and selected the AAA option from the pulldown menu. Does that mean I didn't actually get the AAA rate?

[Pink Flamingo]

Hmmmn--I just booked five nights in June on the Loews site, and selected the AAA option from the pulldown menu. Does that mean I didn't actually get the AAA rate?
You can book the AAA rate if you go through the Loews web site, so you should be good to go Wild Rider.

You can't book the AAA rate if you go through the Universal web site (no drop down AAA selection for AAA) ~ have to call to get the AAA rate that way.

[csmommy]

Hmmmn--I just booked five nights in June on the Loews site, and selected the AAA option from the pulldown menu. Does that mean I didn't actually get the AAA rate?

Personally I would call to make sure I got the best rate possible.

[rpbert1]

While the AAA comes on the drop down on the Loews site, it does not give you Triple A for the Universal resorts.
If you booked 5 days it would have given you the stay more offer, which would be better than Triple A

[Wild Rider]

While the AAA comes on the drop down on the Loews site, it does not give you Triple A for the Universal resorts.
If you booked 5 days it would have given you the stay more offer, which would be better than Triple A

That's what I did--got the stay more, save more deal. Thanks!

Will be our first time there-can't wait to try front-of-the-line access.

[Disney's Fan]

Is the AAA discount a percentage off the regular rate? Do you have to book it through AAA, or can you call the hotel directly and ask for the rate?

[bubba's mom]

You can call the hotel directly and ask for the AAA rate.

It's like 20% off I think? That is, IF there are any rooms available on that rate for your date.

[Disney's Fan]

You can call the hotel directly and ask for the AAA rate.

It's like 20% off I think? That is, IF there are any rooms available on that rate for your date.

Thanks so much!:flower3:

[GrumpyFamilyof5]

woo-hoo it's official,made our ressies this morning,for 6/8-10/2010
we can't wait!!:cool1:

DS(8) keeps asking me if there is a pool slide,I know RPR doesn't have one,but I read somewhere that you can pool hop, does one of the other hotels have one? Thanks!:)

[rpbert1]

woo-hoo it's official,made our ressies this morning,for 6/8-10/2010
we can't wait!!:cool1:

DS(8) keeps asking me if there is a pool slide,I know RPR doesn't have one,but I read somewhere that you can pool hop, does one of the other hotels have one? Thanks!:)

Yep, HRH and PBH both have slides.

[GrumpyFamilyof5]

Yep, HRH and PBH both have slides.

thanks! Is it a easy walk to them?

[damo]

It is about a 15 minute walk from RPR to HRH and about a 25 minute walk from RPR to PBH

[GrumpyFamilyof5]

okey dokey,sounds good, 15 minutes isn't that bad,plus I'm sure the scenery makes it worth it! I'd like to see the HRH anyway!:thumbsup2
Thanks all for the info!:)

[Pink Flamingo]

thanks! Is it a easy walk to them?

It is about a 15 minute walk from RPR to HRH and about a 25 minute walk from RPR to PBH

And you could also catch the boat ~ you would just have to transfer boats at City Walk.

[GrumpyFamilyof5]

And you could also catch the boat ~ you would just have to transfer boats at City Walk.

ok,cool! Is this the same way you can get the parks. It will be nice for once to just park and not have to drive for 2 days!!;)

[Pink Flamingo]

ok,cool! Is this the same way you can get the parks. It will be nice for once to just park and not have to drive for 2 days!!;)

Yep ~ it's so nice & relaxing.

[Dory II]

Hello. This will be our first trip to Universal! :cool1: We are planning to stay at the RPR and would like to know if there are Kid Suites on the Club Level? Thank you so much.

[rpbert1]

No Kids suites on Club

[Dory II]

Thank you Robert for getting back to me. Is the club level worth the extra in you opinion? Thanks again.

[rpbert1]

Have never stayed Club level, as it does not really benefit us, DD would be the only one taking breakfast, and we would usually be out most evenings either at the parks or for dinner, we would feel we needed to spend evening at the resort to get the benefit of staying Club.
We do spend quite a bit of time at the resort, especially during the day, but like to be out and about in the evenings.

[hardingk]

Does anyone know if you have to pay for parking at the hotel if you are an AP holder?

[justprettynpink]

Yes, you do....

[bubba's mom]

It's the parking garage you don't have to pay to park if you have an AP.

[GrumpyFamilyof5]

It's the parking garage you don't have to pay to park if you have an AP.

but if I remember reading somewhere,if your staying there regularly, we pay $15 a day to park, correct??

[bubba's mom]

but if I remember reading somewhere,if your staying there regularly, we pay $15 a day to park, correct??

At any of the 3 onsite hotels, yes you do. Might be $14/night tho...can't remember for sure as we never have a car there. Unfortunately AP does nothing for you at the hotel but maybe get you a cheaper/AP rate...that's about it.

[Pink Flamingo]

but if I remember reading somewhere,if your staying there regularly, we pay $15 a day to park, correct??

Yes, parking at any of the 3 on-site resorts is currently $15/day.

[GrumpyFamilyof5]

thanks just want to be sure of everything so it's fit into the budget...seems like it would be easier just to add it into the hotel price??? oh well at least I know about it ahead of time...we are soooo looking forward to our first trip there!!:goodvibes

[patster734]

thanks just want to be sure of everything so it's fit into the budget...seems like it would be easier just to add it into the hotel price??? oh well at least I know about it ahead of time...we are soooo looking forward to our first trip there!!:goodvibes

Many of us prefer that it remains seperate from the hotel price because we use either a towncar service or taxi to transport us from the airport to the hotel and back, to avoid the fee.

If they were to add it to the hotel price, some people (like me) would revert back to car rental so that we'd have the option of eating and shopping off-site. This would result in the less available parking spaces at the hotels too.

[bubba's mom]

Many of us prefer that it remains seperate from the hotel price because we use either a towncar service or taxi to transport us from the airport to the hotel and back, to avoid the fee.

If they were to add it to the hotel price, some people (like me) would revert back to car rental so that we'd have the option of eating and shopping off-site. This would result in the less available parking spaces at the hotels too.

::yes::

[crazycatlady]

I noticed that a lot of people have said to keep checking back for lower room rates...do they mean checking the Loew's site or is there another place to check for lower rates? How do you find the Super Saver rates?

[bubba's mom]

Supersaver/Stay More Save More rates are on the Universal/Loews website. It'll show up if available.

Keep checking the Universal/Loews website for rate changes.

Or...just keep an eye on the date & rate thread. Someone will post a rate drop/release.

[englishrose47]

Supersaver/Stay More Save More rates are on the Universal/Loews website. It'll show up if available.

Keep checking the Universal/Loews website for rate changes.

Or...just keep an eye on the date & rate thread. Someone will post a rate drop/release.

Thanks !!!

[patster734]

Supersaver/Stay More Save More rates are on the Universal/Loews website. It'll show up if available.

Keep checking the Universal/Loews website for rate changes.

Or...just keep an eye on the date & rate thread. Someone will post a rate drop/release.

::yes:::thumbsup2

Most discounted rates have a limited availability and can sell out. However, a cancellation could cause a previously sold-out rate to become temporarily available again.

For APH, better discounted rates are almost always released quarterly for the next 2, 3 or 4 months.

[quinnc19]

I've looked through many of the pages without finding this info, but I apologize if I missed it somewhere. I would like to book the King Suite, which has the king bed plus a pullout in the study, but it won't give me that option through the Universal site. Is that just a glitch, or is 4 too many (we really have 3 adults plus a child under 3 if that matters)? Thanks so much for your help! :worship:

[donaldduck352]

I've looked through many of the pages without finding this info, but I apologize if I missed it somewhere. I would like to book the King Suite, which has the king bed plus a pullout in the study, but it won't give me that option through the Universal site. Is that just a glitch, or is 4 too many (we really have 3 adults plus a child under 3 if that matters)? Thanks so much for your help! :worship:

Hope this helps :thumbsup2:

http://www.universalorlando.com/Hotels/Loews_Royal_Pacific_Resort/Accommodations/luxury_suites.aspx?ComponentId=3439&SourcePageId=9752#king

[quinnc19]

Thanks! :flower3: Somehow I missed this when looking at the rooms: "King Suite - up to 3 guests* (rollaway rental needed for 3rd person)". It seems strange to me that they would make you rent a rollaway for the 3rd person when there is a pullout in the room. :confused3

[bubba's mom]

There is a pullout sofa in a King at RPR. keishashadow stayed there w/ her DH & DS. DS complained pullout sofa was NOT comfortable at all.

They are now staying back at PBH....where, he'll still get his pullout, but also his OWN bathroom too. ;)

[patster734]

Didn't this thread use to be stickied? Anybody know why it was unstuck?

[bubba's mom]

Didn't this thread use to be stickied? Anybody know why it was unstuck?

:confused3 It was a sticky...all the hotels had a sticky...till we asked Bev to clean the stickies up. Guess it's a case of "be careful what you wish for". :headache:

[damo]

Thanks! :flower3: Somehow I missed this when looking at the rooms: "King Suite - up to 3 guests* (rollaway rental needed for 3rd person)". It seems strange to me that they would make you rent a rollaway for the 3rd person when there is a pullout in the room. :confused3

King suites all have a pullout.

King rooms don't.

The hotel never makes you rent a rollaway. You can bring an air mattress if you like.

If you read a little further on those websites, it generally says that a rollaway "may" be needed and is $25 per person and there is a limited number of them.

[patster734]

:confused3 It was a sticky...all the hotels had a sticky...till we asked Bev to clean the stickies up. Guess it's a case of "be careful what you wish for". :headache:

Thanks for the info! I guess its now up to us to make sure that these threads stayed bumped.

[macraven]

i don't think they were utilized as much when they were stickies.

more will probably post on them now.



and while phamton is at it on clearing up places, i expect her at my dump next friday at noon..........

don't worry, i'll pay in refreshing mint gum.