Boardwalk experts--waterview?

[trampslady]

We've only stayed at BWV once--this last April. We enjoyed our stay and the view. We were right above the pool, which was also convenient to the elevators.

I am guessing that a "waterview" view could mean all the rooms along the canal, which means quite a distance from the lobby, right? The reason I'm asking is we are thinking of confirming at BWV rather than waitlist at BCV, and with my grandmother traveling with us, I want to get an idea of how far (potentially) we can expect to be from the lobby area.

 

[CarolMN]

There really isn't a "waterview" category at the BWV - that's one of the CRO terms for views at the BWI.

For points at BWV, the views are:

Standard view - less points, overlook the hotel entrance and driveway leading up to it

Preferred view - Pool/Garden - same points as BCV rooms, overlook one of the pools, the Village Green area or garden & landscaping. Most of these will also have a view of the Swan/Dolphin hotels and/or the canal

Preferred view - guaranteed Boardwlk view. Same points as other preferred views, but a reservation category of its own. The rooms overlook the Boardwalk and Crescent Lake.

There are rooms in all categories that are near/far from the elevators. If being close is important, make it a request. My advice is to make it your only request, after your smoking preference.

Best wishes -

 

[trampslady]

Thanks, Carol. I suppose we had the pool/garden view last time. At any rate, securing the two studios now at BWV rather than waiting for a possible opening for the second studio at BCV makes me sleep better at night...and BWV is beautiful.

 

[spiceycat]

there are water views close to the elevators - that darn pool - but they are definitely close to the elevators.

if you are worth about your grandmother walking - then ask for a room close to the elevator.

 

[trampslady]

Thanks all. I went ahead and cancelled my BCV studio and the pending waitlist also and opted to book these two studios while I could since it is the week before Easter that I'm interested in. I like BWV and the mom and grandma have never stayed there...it will be something new. Hubby will just have to enjoy the clown instead of the sand bottom!!

 

[ahutton]

We also travel with an older family member on some trips, and have noted on our reservation that was the basis for requesting close to the elevator. We've not had a problem getting a room in that area under those circumstances.