Hi airhead -- we stayed at AKL two weeks ago on the fourth floor. All we requested was a non smoking room. We arrived very early, at about 9:30am because we were going to AKL straight from the Disney cruise, and the cruise makes you disembark by 9. We were sure we would just check our bags and go explore, but to our surprise they had a room ready, and we were upgraded! Can't say why we were upgraded; seemed random. But, we were delighted! Had room 4377 on the Kudu trail, facing the main savannah -- the one you see when you go out on Arusha Rock public viewing area. It was a beautiful room, and had a great view. Every morning we could not wait to throw open the curtains and see "who" was out there! We saw animals all day, but more frequently in the mornings and early evenings.
It was quite a hike between the room and the lobby, restaurants or pool, but we laughed it off and figured it was a trade off for the view. If you have difficulty walking far I suggest requesting a room near the lobby.
Walking is no problem,we prefer to be away from the hub-bub
of the pool and lobby. thanks for the review!! I hope we get the same upgrade as you did!!!
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