Question for those that have used a rollaway for 5th person...

[KateSpade79]

Where do they place it for you at HRH? Here is why I ask- first and only stay at Portofino they put it right in front of the drawers/fridge/TV. It was a very nice, big, & comfortable rollaway but we had to walk around it and I would have to move it to get into the drawers. So even though those rooms are really big that made it feel smaller. Would like to have it over in the corner by the desk but the man who brought it in said no. We just returned from RPR and it was a smaller bed but still comfortable they put it by the window and that was much better for space. Too bad the bathroom was so awkward so we probably won't stay there again. We are booked for HRH is September and I was just curious what they do. We loved Portifino! Did anyone have any other experience there?

 

[damo]

I would just move it wherever you want it. I'm pretty sure we had the cot over by the window at PBH.

 

[pattyw]

Where do they place it for you at HRH? Here is why I ask- first and only stay at Portofino they put it right in front of the drawers/fridge/TV. It was a very nice, big, & comfortable rollaway but we had to walk around it and I would have to move it to get into the drawers. So even though those rooms are really big that made it feel smaller. Would like to have it over in the corner by the desk but the man who brought it in said no. We just returned from RPR and it was a smaller bed but still comfortable they put it by the window and that was much better for space. Too bad the bathroom was so awkward so we probably won't stay there again. We are booked for HRH is September and I was just curious what they do. We loved Portifino! Did anyone have any other experience there?

We had a rollaway at HRH and we had them put it between the bed and the window. We moved the chair and it fit fine there. It didn't take away much of our space. It was very comfortable!!

 

[disneysnob]

Too bad the bathroom was so awkward so we probably won't stay there again.

We are staying at RPR in a few weeks for the first time. Just curious about the bathroom......is it really that "bad" ? What makes it so awkward? We also have 5, so we need a roll-away. I'm assuming from other reviews it's going to be tight, but it's only for 2 nights so hopefully we'll manage.

 

[schumigirl]

We are staying at RPR in a few weeks for the first time. Just curious about the bathroom......is it really that "bad" ? What makes it so awkward? We also have 5, so we need a roll-away. I'm assuming from other reviews it's going to be tight, but it's only for 2 nights so hopefully we'll manage.

We’ve never found it awkward......not quite sure what that means as the layout is good with the sink being outside, so folks can use that while someone is in the shower or using the bathroom.

We love the bathroom layout there!

Of course some folks don’t like the barn door style.....some complain you lose some privacy......but that doesn’t bother us.......even when there was 3 of us when our adult son came with us last December........it’s fine......we’re family after all!!

With 5 yes, it won’t be as spacious as it will be with just 2 folks, but I suspect you won’t be hanging around the room much with your 2 nights stay........

We don’t mind being in the same room with our son.........we all kinda like the closeness actually........

I always feel a little sorry when I read folks don’t like being in close proximity to their family for any length of time on vacation.......it’s an adventure........sounds like you’ll be just fine there.......

Hope you have a wonderful trip..........

 

[damo]

The last time we stayed at RPR (last fall), we asked for a room with a tub since we had the baby with us. The bathroom was just like the PBH bathrooms. Large and with everything contained in one room. That was the first time, after many stays, that we encountered a bathroom like that at RPR.

 

[disneysnob]

sink being outside, so folks can use that while someone is in the shower or using the bathroom.

Phew...thanks for the info. I actually like that, too, because sometime you just need to use the sink. We originally booked the PBH for $60 more/night, but after thinking about it, and reading some reviews that the "extra" space there was mostly in the bathroom area, we figured we'd use the saved money on something more practical. We are a family of 5, (3 "early adult" kids) so, yes, we expect it to be tight (two will even have to share a bed!) But this isn't our first rodeo in a hotel room. Though not sure we could ever do more that a couple of nights . By the time we all get on each others nerves, we'll be heading down to a 2 bdr Marriott on Palm Beach.

 

[KateSpade79]

What I meant about awkward was the lack of privacy. You couldn't lock the door if you wanted to and the biggest problem was there was no fan to turn on in the shower area. So if anyone was using the bathroom you could hear a pin drop out in the room. It was a very nice bathroom except for that Our trip was somewhat of a nightmare a couple of weeks ago. RPR was lovely and so was our room (we had a beautiful view of Dr.Doom fear fall, hulk and the water taxis) and we booked standard view. My daughter started running fever on the way down and was very sick when we got there. My husband got sick the next day and then me (we had the flu). My youngest 2 avoided it somehow but we spent A LOT of time in that room I don't think I would want to see it again. We were so looking forward to this trip...the weather was perfect and very low crowds in the park. We were sick almost the entire time and could barely get out of bed. We had to order room service just to feed everyone. We somehow avoided getting the flu the entire flu season/winter and couldn't believe we were so sick in May! We are looking forward to our next trip in September and pray nothing crazy happens!

 

[macraven]

KateSpade79...sending you Mummy Dust so no repeats of illness on your September trip!

 

[ChristineOH]

It was really tight with a roll away at HRH, and we had to call twice to get one brought up. We are staying there again in June, and booked a deluxe room with a pull out couch. The roll away bed is likely more comfortable, but I'm hoping the extra space is worth the extra cost.

 

[Drewferin]

My family of 5 will be staying at the portofino resort in a studio. We thought about just buying an Amazion Prime Now sir mattress for $30... This is alot cheaper than paying for a roll away for 10 days... (10x$30=$300). Seems like this is a logical idea. Anybody tried this?

 

[macraven]

Many do that and have star service bring bedding to you if you request it

Linens, blankets, pillows, etc

It’s a free service

Put the blow up mattress on top of the bed or lean it against the wall when you leave the room so housekeepers can clean your room each day

 

[KateSpade79]

My family of 5 will be staying at the portofino resort in a studio. We thought about just buying an Amazion Prime Now sir mattress for $30... This is alot cheaper than paying for a roll away for 10 days... (10x$30=$300). Seems like this is a logical idea. Anybody tried this?

Both times staying at Portofino and Royal Pacific we weren't charged for our rollaway. I budget for it just in case because they have the right to charge but we've have been pleasantly surprised that they haven't. I don't add it to the reservation when I make it online so they ask me when I'm checking in if I need one and I say yes please Just FYI

 

[pattyw]

Both times staying at Portofino and Royal Pacific we weren't charged for our rollaway. I budget for it just in case because they have the right to charge but we've have been pleasantly surprised that they haven't. I don't add it to the reservation when I make it online so they ask me when I'm checking in if I need one and I say yes please Just FYI

Yep- same here. We've used a rollaway at HRH a few times- I think we were only charged once. But- I never ask for it for free nor do I complain when I'm charged that I've received it complementary before. It's just a welcome upgrade when they don't charge.

 

[Blue32]

Both times staying at Portofino and Royal Pacific we weren't charged for our rollaway. I budget for it just in case because they have the right to charge but we've have been pleasantly surprised that they haven't. I don't add it to the reservation when I make it online so they ask me when I'm checking in if I need one and I say yes please Just FYI

Are you still making a reservation for 5 when you do make your hotel reservations?

 

[KateSpade79]

Are you still making a reservation for 5 when you do make your hotel reservations?

Yes

 

[disneysnob]

Here now, and it really is a nice resort! It IS pretty tight for the five of us, but it’s only for two nights so it manageable.

 

[macraven]

Having a visual is the best way to understand how it fits in the room