Accomodation at the CBR

[EvertonCJ]

I wonder if anybody could help us. We are staying at the CBR for 2 weeks in August and we have booked through Virgin. As yet, we have not specified any building to stay in whilst we are there. I would appreciate any views on which are the best buildings to stay in. We have 2 daughters, aged 5 and 7 ( both gorgeous ), and ideally we do not want to walk too far. If we do want to specify a particular room, what is the best way to do this? Should we ring up Virgin or WDW direct? Do you have to pay a supplement if you stay in certain blocks? I would appreciate any advice on any of these questions.
Everton CJ

 

[dina7]

When we stayed at CBR in Nov., at check-in we requested a room near the main bldg which houses the food court-Old Port Royale. The CM gave us a room in Martinique which turned out to be just steps from the food court and from a bus stop. Great location, but after returning from our trip, I read on the Disboards that it is considered a Preferred location and there is a $10 extra fee per night. We were not charged this fee, I assume because we did not request it in advance. You might just want to take your chances and rquest it at check-in. I know Nov. is normally considered an off-peak time to go, it was crowded since we were there over Veteran's Day weekend. So if you wait until check-in you might get the room location you want. I don't think I would pay extra for any room location myself. Sorry this turned out to be so long. Have a great time!

 

[KayleeUK]

We stayed in Martinique Which was perfect.

 

[Tartan Tigger]

We stayed in Jamaica which was beautiful. We asked at check in and the CM checked the computer and said no problem.

 

[Miss Mickey Mania]

The buildings closest to the main building (food court) are now preffered locations and you are charged $10 extra per night. The reason that the previous poster wasn't charged in Nov is because this did not begin until January.

I'm sorry I can't be more specific, my mind has gone blank, even though I just stayed there at Christmas! I stayed in Martinique which was great, but is now a preferred location.

Trinidad south is the furthest away area and you really don't want to be stuck there.

Why not try posting a message in the Resorts board?

Louise

 

[EvertonCJ]

Thank you for your helpful advice. I think we will wait until we arrive at CBR and take our chance on what rooms are available.
Everton CJ

 

[BevS97]

we stayed in Barbados block 13 - on the map this looks miles from the food court but we really didn't find it an issue - it was a pleasant walk along the edge of the lake, and very convenient for the bus stop, so we were quite happy there even though I had initially felt barbados was not a 'good' location.