Just back from the Dolphin

[dznyntnh]

Actually, I've been back about a week and a half, but I haven't had time to catch up here on the DIS.

Had a very nice four night stay at the Dolphin. I was upgraded from a standard room to a Club Level, King Bed room with a great view of the lake, Boardwalk, Swan and (in the distance) the Tower of Terror and some of World Showcase. I watched the IllumiNations fireworks a few nights.

It was nice to be on the Club Level floor, but since I did not make use of the lounge, I would never pay extra for it.

I only had one 'issue'. When I checked in there were small bloodstains on the comforter. It took me several phone calls over a 2 day period to get this fixed.

The service was very good otherwise. I asked for foam pillows, because of my allergies and when I cam back from one of the parks, there were 8 pillows covering my bed. Most nights we were throwing have of them on the floor.

I don't know that it would become a regular spot for me, but I wouldn't hesitate to return to the Dolphin in the future.

 

[gm]

glad you enjoyed your stay

Did you get a complimentary club level upgrade or was it because you have platinum status on the starwood card?

thanks would love to know

 

[Muffy]

I would like to know if you got a complimentary upgrade to CL too! People have been reporting for the past year that S/D have done away with comp CL except if you are are Platinum.

 

[232271]

i am curious too... free upgrade because of spg???
or other?

 

[*Belle*]

Wecome back. What a small world, we were just back as well, may4-9. Booked a standard ap w/ a free upgrade to lake view. We also recieved a free upgrade to club 12 th floor. We also had a view of illuminations and mgm. The pixey dust was in full bloom. We had a refurb room, everything was perfect. We will definetly return.

 

[*Belle*]

Also wanted to mention how wonderful Thabo and Maria were in the club lounge. They went out of their way to make our experience very magical.

 

[sugermouse]

Glad that you enjoyed the Dolphin. We will be staying at the Dolphin for the first time in July. I hope that they give us an upgrade!

 

[gm]

belle,

Glad you enjoyed your stay

Question: do you have a starwood card also? I am trying to figure out if you book on an AP, you get an instant upgrade with it and was wondering that in addition if you have a a starwood card, you get an upgrade so I wonder if they gave a double upgrade?

Thanks for your help

 

[*Belle*]

Hi gm

I do have a Starwood card, however I had no points as this was my first stay. I honestly don't think the upgrade had anything to do with my status, but prehaps more with the fact the hotel was so full on my check-in day. That and the pixey dust that was being sprinkled over the Dolphin at the time.