Difference between V and T category of Concierge besides room size ?

[LGuilbeauk]

Have sailed concierge on the Dream 3 times... Always in a 1 bedroom ( category T ) this time I am considering downgrading to a Family suite ( category V) because the prices on the one bedroom are astronomical! Is there any difference other than obviously room size. Are you still able to take advantage of all Conceirge perks?

 

[The Sasquatch]

If its a V its concierge. All the same perks apply.

 

[LGuilbeauk]

Thanks

 

[TestingH2O]

Mostly the same perks. Cat V cannot get hot breakfast or MDR dinner as there is no table. Also, you'll have one bathroom instead of 2. One tv instead of 3. Ironically though, I found the storage options in the V to be more appropriate than the T. I liked the extra drawers and shelf spaces rather than all hanging.

 

[bumbershoot]

Are you still able to take advantage of all Conceirge perks?

Most but not all. Food delivery is the one mentioned here, and I think that's it. Though for some that's a big one!

 

[My4PhillyGirls]

I think the Cat V staterooms on the Fantasy have two TV's?

Can you benefit from the pillow menu in Cat V?

 

[cruisehopeful]

I've read trip reports where people were able to order the MDR dinners and eat them in the concierge lounge.

 

[TestingH2O]

I think the Cat V staterooms on the Fantasy have two TV's?

Can you benefit from the pillow menu in Cat V?

Yes to a pillow menu.

 

[DCLDVC1]

Can you benefit from the pillow menu in Cat V?

Yes

 

[timrousbeastie]

I found the biggest value of the T over the V to be that it gave our family two extra quiet, private spaces to be together: the balcony and the living room. However, the bang-for-the-buck value of going from non-concierge to a V was much bigger for us since it gave us the option to sit together quietly in the lounge or on the sun deck (which we actually used a lot on the Fantasy). Since there is so much going in on the rest of the ship, the ability to retract to somewhere quiet was extremely valuable for us. For example, we quickly ended up skipping dessert in the MDRs and have it quietly in the concierge lounge instead. This is just my very personal opinion, but a lot of the extra money for a T goes into the initial "wow" moment and the pretty photos of the beautiful interior. If you need to spend a lot of time inside, or if you have family members with mobility issues, the extra space in a T can make a huge difference (it did for us because of those factors). But, for a young and healthy family, I'd say stick with a V if you have hesitations about the extra cost of a T.