ROYAL PACIFIC RESORT Information

[DizDragonfly]

A laptop will not fit in the safe.

My 13-inch MacBook Pro did.

 

[AARCLUKSCH]

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[CaptHomer]

I've skimmed and did a search on this thread and could not find this information.

How big is the in-room safe? I don't remember even seeing one when we were there in '08.
Will a large laptop fit?

Thanks!

I take my laptop all time and just leave it in the room. Don't think you are going to have a problem at one of the Universal hotels as long as you keep your room locked.

 

[cuddlykp]

The rooms at RPH look really small and I am having second thought about booking there instead of HRH who's rooms look a little bigger.

Is there a little sofa or just 2 chairs to sit on?

We chose RPH because of the tropical theme but don't want to be running into each other every time we turn around.

Advice?

 

[jedi jen]

I have booked two nights at RPR. I originally only booked one night but it looks so nice, we decided to stay two. I have never been to Universal so this is going to be an adventure for me!!

 

[dolphindolls2]

Finally got through all 100 pages over the last few days!
Thanks so much for all this information we've just booked for next June and I would never have thought about getting the cooler for ice or not accepting the mini bar key etc. Great to know about what rooms to request and/or avoid (pets & smoking).
I will stay tuned in for new info.
Thanks again

Did you purchase the cooler on site or did you purchase one off site? I was thinking if buying a cheap one and send it via ups ahead of my stay

 

[CaptHomer]

The rooms at RPH look really small and I am having second thought about booking there instead of HRH who's rooms look a little bigger.

Is there a little sofa or just 2 chairs to sit on?

We chose RPH because of the tropical theme but don't want to be running into each other every time we turn around.

Advice?

No sofa, just the 2 chairs if you are in a regular room. Rooms are bigger than what you get at a moderate Disney resort I believe.

 

[cuddlykp]

Did you purchase the cooler on site or did you purchase one off site? I was thinking if buying a cheap one and send it via ups ahead of my stay

We are going to purchase a cooler at Walgreens just down the street. You won't be able to find one on site I am pretty sure.

No way we are accepting the bar key!

 

[HPMonkey4]

We are going to purchase a cooler at Walgreens just down the street. You won't be able to find one on site I am pretty sure.

No way we are accepting the bar key!

Smart! I'm thinking of doing the same thing. I might go with DH to Walgreens right when we get there to get a cooler, package of water bottles, some sodas for DH possibly, some snacks, and etc. then that will be our go to box of goodies instead of having to get room service or sodas onsite constantly.

 

[cuddlykp]

Smart! I'm thinking of doing the same thing. I might go with DH to Walgreens right when we get there to get a cooler, package of water bottles, some sodas for DH possibly, some snacks, and etc. then that will be our go to box of goodies instead of having to get room service or sodas onsite constantly.

We are doing the same, saves a load of cash!

 

[englishrose47]

Has anyone used Garden Grocers for delivery to RPH???? I know they have coolers as well as snax etc !!

 

[kkproulx]

Does anyone know what car rentals available at RPR?

 

[blackjack68]

Does anyone know what car rentals available at RPR?

Pretty sure it's Hertz Rental at the hotel.

 

[hayanyujah847]

My understanding is APH rates are released about 3 months prior, correct? I'm planning on going 5/1 to 5/4 so will check back next month.

I had a bad experience here when I last stayed for a week in that they moved our room 3 times. First they sent us to a room that had not yet had maid service. Not a big deal, so we went down for a new room....and were sent to a room that was taken! We walked in on a family all hanging out which was super awkward. Finally they gave us a room that was right next to construction when they were going under massive renovations. We stayed in it for one night but the construction started quite early so he had to move again. The hotel is absolutely gorgeous but the staff was hit or miss based on my experience. I'm all for giving it another try though!

 

[macraven]

My understanding is APH rates are released about 3 months prior, correct? I'm planning on going 5/1 to 5/4 so will check back next month.

I had a bad experience here when I last stayed for a week in that they moved our room 3 times. First they sent us to a room that had not yet had maid service. Not a big deal, so we went down for a new room....and were sent to a room that was taken! We walked in on a family all hanging out which was super awkward. Finally they gave us a room that was right next to construction when they were going under massive renovations. We stayed in it for one night but the construction started quite early so he had to move again. The hotel is absolutely gorgeous but the staff was hit or miss based on my experience. I'm all for giving it another try though!

not sure what time period the aph rates come out this year for certain months.
just keep checking like you said.


that is not good on what happened to you on your last stay at rph.
hopefully, this next trip will be a winner!

did you bring the issue of changing rooms on your last trip to the attention of the manager?

anytime you have that type of situation, let the manager, assit, front end manager, etc be aware of the inconvenience you are going through.

 

[k3chantal]

Sorry everyone....I am new to Universal Orlando and will be visiting for the first time this June. What is the Entertainment rate and how do you get it? I just booked for this hotel and my AAA rate was 246.00 down from 279.00 for a two queen size beds standard room.

Please advise and help me find the best rate.

 

[macraven]

haven't heard of anyone using the entertainment rate in many years.

i used it back in the time period of 1996-7, but it changed to a different program.

in the early 2000's, you would book thru the entertainment site and get the rebate from them.


if it has changed again, i don't have an answer for you.

AAA is a popular discount.

Stay More, Save More is another promo discount that allows a % off the room rate depending on the number of nights you stay onsite.

The AP/annual pass discount is also another popular way to get discounted rooms.

 

[damo]

I agree with Mac. I don't think the entertainment rate exists anymore.

 

[jcc0621]

Hi everyone. Just booked our trip for August What is the going rate for parking at RPR? I know in 2009 we had to pay for parking when we stayed there. I am assuming that is still the case?

I am really looking forward to this becasue in 2009 my DS and DH wound up going without me becasue I got sick

 

[macraven]

$15 self parking per night
$20 valet parking