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[rpbert1]

Does anyone know the prices?

prices and info here
http://www.universalorlando.com/Ove...au.html&expID=13-5789&contentID=13-1240&seq=1

 

[cuddles]

Hi - I am definitely not one to answer your questions about the credit cards but don't want you to feel ignored
I just booked for March and they had good rates, they said that if the rates go down they will update our reservation ~ if we call. Can't hurt to book - we have until 5 days before check-in to cancel and get the deposit back (first night rate ) We booked our flight separately so we are going for sure now but will be checking out specials frequently to see if the rates go down.
Most of the reviews are positive on the RPH so I'm really looking forward to it.
Good luck.

Thanks! I already booked 2 weeks ago and glad I did because the rates have gone up since then. I couldn't decide on which hotel but like the tropical look of the RPH and not a huge fan of the Rock n Roll theme so we are RPH bound.

 

[cuddles]

I get an Advance Payment Form, to make payments to room account before arriving. If you phone reservations they will email it to you and just fax it back with what you want to pay.
parking lot is close to the entrance of the hotel, but we would usually unload the luggage at the front of the hotel and tip the baggage handlers, as its much easier.
do not forget about the $15 parking charge a night

The advance payment, sounds like a great idea, will do that. Thanks Robert.

 

[lildamo]

Hi all,

We just got back from the Royal Pacific after staying from Sept. 23-28th. We had a waterview king room in Tower 1, room 1621. Below are some pics of our room (on the last day before we left, so don't mind our attempted bed making skills which aren't nearly as good as housekeeping's!) and our view!

 

[Echo queen]

Great pictures, this looks our view, we were on the 7th floor. We had a great stay there. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Linda67]

Great pictures
What a fantastic view

 

[bumbershoot]

Just got an email stating that the RPR pool will be closed from Nov 29 to Dec 10 (2010 of course).

In an effort to deliver our utmost in service and quality to our guests, we will be renovating our pool and pool area November 29 - December 10, 2010. During this time, the pool and pool area will be closed.

Figured I'd share, just in case anyone didn't get the email, or hadn't yet booked and this might make a difference!

 

[tricky1]

We were there this past week and the bula bar was closed
and boarded up. They have a temp. bar set up though and all the
food is still availible. also service was great as always.

 

[angboys3]

Okay, 1st time trip coming up in Jan with my hubby to Universal. Kids not coming this trip. Probably will be staying Jan 6 or Jan 7th through Jan 9th 2010 Deciding whether to stay at RPH or next nearest offsite hotel with shuttle service.

Any good tips? We definitely will be doing CityWalk since kids won't be with us.

Deciding whether the fast passes for staying at RPH (and visiting Harry Potter) is worth spending the extra money for the hotel, I think it would be like $500 more. Seems excessive but I guess I shouldn't be surprised after Disney. We probably won't be spending much time around pool, restaurants. It's going to be our Xmas gift to each other but by staying somewhere else close like Doubletree we would have a lot more extra money to spend while there.

Would love any advice?

 

[damo]

Okay, 1st time trip coming up in Jan with my hubby to Universal. Kids not coming this trip. Probably will be staying Jan 6 or Jan 7th through Jan 9th 2010 Deciding whether to stay at RPH or next nearest offsite hotel with shuttle service.

Any good tips? We definitely will be doing CityWalk since kids won't be with us.

Deciding whether the fast passes for staying at RPH (and visiting Harry Potter) is worth spending the extra money for the hotel, I think it would be like $500 more. Seems excessive but I guess I shouldn't be surprised after Disney. We probably won't be spending much time around pool, restaurants. It's going to be our Xmas gift to each other but by staying somewhere else close like Doubletree we would have a lot more extra money to spend while there.

Would love any advice?

That should be a pretty quiet time. I imagine that some good rates will be upcoming. The rates right now are $197/night. That is pretty good for a deluxe hotel. Personally, I would stay onsite.

 

[angboys3]

That should be a pretty quiet time. I imagine that some good rates will be upcoming.

We don't live in Florida, (though I used to be a native ) so we don't have AP or anything like that. What hotel if we don't stay at RPH, would be closest to Universal and CityWalk with shortest shuttle ride? And what would be the perks for RPH, other than a much nicer hotel. I know we have the FOTL stuff, do we have early hours like at Disney?

Edited-We called, they should still be running early hours in Jan and then the FOTL. AAA rate is $186 a night for that weekend Jan 6-9 2010. I think it would be worth it. We did the whole tour guide mike deal for Disney summer 2009 get there early, go back to hotel, mid day for nap then go late at night and it worked out well, so will probably do something similar for Universal. I think this will be our main Xmas gift to each other. We have free airplane tickets,so really only paying for rooms and universal tickets and food/drinks.

 

[damo]

We don't live in Florida, (though I used to be a native ) so we don't have AP or anything like that. What hotel if we don't stay at RPH, would be closest to Universal and CityWalk with shortest shuttle ride? And what would be the perks for RPH, other than a much nicer hotel. I know we have the FOTL stuff, do we have early hours like at Disney?

Edited-We called, they should still be running early hours in Jan and then the FOTL. AAA rate is $186 a night for that weekend Jan 6-9 2010. I think it would be worth it. We did the whole tour guide mike deal for Disney summer 2009 get there early, go back to hotel, mid day for nap then go late at night and it worked out well, so will probably do something similar for Universal. I think this will be our main Xmas gift to each other. We have free airplane tickets,so really only paying for rooms and universal tickets and food/drinks.

It is just so nice being that close and not having to do shuttles. Especially if you plan to do Citywalk. Rates may still go down more yet, but even at $186, it is a nice deal. I don't think you'll regret staying onsite, but you may regret staying offsite.

 

[angboys3]

It is just so nice being that close and not having to do shuttles. Especially if you plan to do Citywalk. Rates may still go down more yet, but even at $186, it is a nice deal. I don't think you'll regret staying onsite, but you may regret staying offsite.

Thanks, Damo for your responses. Yes, I think so as well.

What's the best resource to do a little light planning for Universal/IOA? We did tour guide mike for last two Disney trips and was totally worth it. I don't think he does Universal though on his website?

We are thinking of arriving Tues afternoon Jan 4, hanging round hotel or citywalk not very late, then getting up early and doing IOA and Harry Potter first thing Weds Jan 5, Thurs Jan 6 do Universal and then fly out Fri Jan 7.

 

[Linda67]

Hi everyone
Just read about the torch lighting ceremony
Does this happen every night? What time does it start and where is it?
Thanks
Linda

 

[damo]

Thanks, Damo for your responses. Yes, I think so as well.

What's the best resource to do a little light planning for Universal/IOA? We did tour guide mike for last two Disney trips and was totally worth it. I don't think he does Universal though on his website?

We are thinking of arriving Tues afternoon Jan 4, hanging round hotel or citywalk not very late, then getting up early and doing IOA and Harry Potter first thing Weds Jan 5, Thurs Jan 6 do Universal and then fly out Fri Jan 7.

The best resource is right here. Ask any questions you want about the hotels on this board and the parks on the other Universal board and you will soon know everything you need to know.

 

[rpbert1]

Hi everyone
Just read about the torch lighting ceremony
Does this happen every night? What time does it start and where is it?
Thanks
Linda

No its not everynight, its usually a few nights a week, cannot remember what nights. It is usually around dusk, if you are at the pool , you will hear them coming. We have been staying that often we do not even bother with it now.

 

[Linda67]

No its not everynight, its usually a few nights a week, cannot remember what nights. It is usually around dusk, if you are at the pool , you will hear them coming. We have been staying that often we do not even bother with it now.

Thanks, I will keep an eye out for it

 

[TwingleMum]

Hi ! We are planning our first RPR stay at the end of Dec for a Christmas trip. I saw the pool is closed for renovations. Is it the usual cleaning or are they adding anything?? Is there a slide??? Thanks for info

 

[JessicaR]

Hi ! We are planning our first RPR stay at the end of Dec for a Christmas trip. I saw the pool is closed for renovations. Is it the usual cleaning or are they adding anything?? Is there a slide??? Thanks for info

Ohhh what an interesting question! Maybe a slide? That would be cool!

 

[patster734]

We stayed at the RPR for our latest trip. We (I, wife, mom, & dad) were in room 3335. My sister and her husband were in the adjacent room 3333. It was the first time in tower 3 for my wife and I. On previous trips, we have been in tower 2 once and tower 1 four times.

What was cool with the two room is that there was an interior door connecting them so that we didn't have to go into the hallway to go from one room to the other. In fact, we kept that door open for most of the trip.

The view outside the window was a garden view with the tops of international drive buildings visible in the distance.

Here's a photo I took of the scene:

Our room was a door away from the stairs, which we took frequently when leaving the room. The stairs exited next to Tchoup Chop, so we always had a very short walk to the boat dock.

When we checked in around 2pm, both rooms were available.