Live from the Poly Club Level!!

[kaffinito]

Not to put any pressure on you, but after reading about your adventures at both the Poly & AKL this year, I'm wondering how you felt about the two in comparison.
Have been hearing grumblings that the Poly CL is slipping a few notches... I truly hope that's not true across the board. Some of your pics and comments about the "slim" food offerings lead me to think otherwise, tho.
I read somewhere else that the CL staff are even cutting off the food up to an hour or more before the scheduled cut-off - pretty much indicating "that's all there is; take it or leave it". I'd certainly understand if they ran out of food due to an unanticipated increased demand on occasion - but I'm getting the sense that that may not be the case. Did you find that to be an accurate representation? Can you offer us your take on the situation?
Seems you really enjoyed AKL.
Care to elaborate?
Thank you so much for keeping us posted and giving us our "fixes"!
Gretchen

Well the service from the downstairs staff is definitely top notch, but the upstairs staff was a tad unfriendly and I found very unhelpful. The food offerings were very slim compared with what we have had at AKL but the food is of a slightly better quality there - such as better cheeses, breads, and hot appetizers.

They were cutting the food off an hour before time, but then again they are doing that at AKL too, and did it over NYE at BWI. However, if there is something you want, you can ask for a little "more of" and they will probably get it for you. They do try and clean up ahead of time, usually because they have to get ready and clean the surfaces for the next round, and in the case of the nighttime offerings because they want to go home.

 

[gretchenohar@hotmail]

Thanks for answering, Kaffinito.
I'm truly not worried - I know we'll have a great vacation!
It will be the first (and probably last) time my sister & her 2 boys will ever be able to stay at the Poly - much less CL and I just want it to be as great as it always has been for us.
I'm going with the attitude that it WILL be!
Thanks again,
Gretchen

 

[Zuzu03]

Thanks for answering, Kaffinito.
I'm truly not worried - I know we'll have a great vacation!
It will be the first (and probably last) time my sister & her 2 boys will ever be able to stay at the Poly - much less CL and I just want it to be as great as it always has been for us.
I'm going with the attitude that it WILL be!
Thanks again,
Gretchen

Wow, Gretchen, 4 days!!! You must be so excited!!! Have a great trip and tell us all about it when you get back!

 

[gretchenohar@hotmail]

You better believe it!
Will definitely let everyone know how it goes.

 

[Zuzu03]

You better believe it!
Will definitely let everyone know how it goes.

Have a safe trip and have a great time!!!

 

[gretchenohar@hotmail]

Thank you and we wish you the same when your time comes!

 

[kaffinito]

I hope all of you that are traveling to the Poly have a safe and wonderful trip!

I miss it already so say "hi"
to it for me!

 

[gretchenohar@hotmail]

Will do in just a few minutes short of 4 days!!!
Thank you so much for all your posts detailing your experiences at the Poly & AKL. The info was great - and I know alot of us enjoyed your vacation vicariously!
Thanks!
Gretchen