New to UO resorts ?: Pool hopping?

[holcomb-mania]

Allowed or not allowed?

The reason I ask is that I was planning on staying HRH next summer, but in reviewing my budget for the trip I believe I can save a bit staying at RP. Enough at least to pay for a few meals.

However, I'd like to visit the HRH pool, if possible. I know this practice causes angst on the WDW boards (but I'm a DVC member, and therefore have a level of immunity ).

I don't recall seeing this issue here before, so thought I'd ask.

TIA.

 

[Gandalfsbeard]

Just came back. We stayed at HRH and were determined to hit the 3 hotels. Each has its own vibe and configuration. You only need your Hotel Key to show the attendant. All pools had towels and showers. You can also use your hotel key to order from the wait staff if you want. They do include an 18% gratuity to the bill, but are quite upfront about it. Walk to PB from HRH about 5-10 minutes also you don't need to cross the road. Walk paths or boat. HRH to RP we took boat. Hope that helps

 

[rpbert1]

You can use all 3 resort pools and services, like pp said ,just remember to take your room key , as they will want to see it for getting towels and ordering food at the pools.

 

[mjohnson96]

We always take at least a half day if not more to pool hop. Last time we stayed at RPR we started there, then took a boat over to PBH and enjoyed the pool and had lunch at Sal's and then walked over to HRH. After the rain we took the shuttle back to RPR for nap time

I love that you can pool hop becuase I like the atmosphere for RPR but going over to PBH for the slide and kiddie pool is great for the kids and then we love HRH and the pool bar over there.

 

[holcomb-mania]

Awesome. Thanks guys.