We stayed at CBR last April and we had a coffee maker in the room. I was thrilled because, I like you, NEED my FIRST THING IN THE MORNING COFFEE! Feet barely hit the floor and I'm sipping the java. BUT we NEVER used the coffee maker AT ALL in April. Instead we really enjoyed getting our morning coffee from the food court with the re-fill cups. dh and dd would stay in the room getting ready (showers, dressing etc.,.) while me and 15 month old ds went for coffee. It got the baby out of the room so the rest of the family got peace and quiet, ds and I got some GREAT one on one time and WE STILL GOT THE COFFEE! I loved this change in routine. Great way to start the day. Even watched the sun rise a couple times during the morning walk! I was AMAZED at the amount of folks up that early!