ROYAL PACIFIC RESORT Information

[ang]

I really stupid ??

I was looking at pictures, I know there is a mini bar and they charge for it. OK the ?? is, there's a coffee maker there, if I bring down my coffee could I use it? I notice the coffee, cups, sugars and ect.. I figure they would charge for that.

I want to make sure, thanks!1

 

[ang]

many use an air mattress.
you can call from your room phone to request blankets, sheets, pillows, etc in order to make it more comfy for using the air mattress.

about the wheelchair question, it is possible.

i have seen some w/c in the lobby last year.
twice i have needed a w/c and the lobby desk provided one for me.
no charge.

Thanks so much! I need a wheel chair off and on..maybe..my hubby has RA and just don't know when he is going to have problems..I already discuss with him if we have to, we will rent one at the park so he wont miss anything.

 

[damo]

I really stupid ??

I was looking at pictures, I know there is a mini bar and they charge for it. OK the ?? is, there's a coffee maker there, if I bring down my coffee could I use it? I notice the coffee, cups, sugars and ect.. I figure they would charge for that.

I want to make sure, thanks!1

There is a Keurig coffee maker in each room. Coffee, creamer, sugar, etc. are free.

 

[bumbershoot]

And it's really tasty coffee, too.

We were staying club level, so I was avoiding the room coffee, thinking that it would be worse than the club's starbucks. Then one morning I tried it, it's an Emeril brand coffee, and it was DEEEELISH. The creams are real cream, it was all very tasty. I avoided the club level's icky starbucks from then on!

 

[ang]

There is a Keurig coffee maker in each room. Coffee, creamer, sugar, etc. are free.

WOW They are free..i can't wait to try...lol thanks!

And it's really tasty coffee, too.

We were staying club level, so I was avoiding the room coffee, thinking that it would be worse than the club's starbucks. Then one morning I tried it, it's an Emeril brand coffee, and it was DEEEELISH. The creams are real cream, it was all very tasty. I avoided the club level's icky starbucks from then on!

Can't wait to try! Thanks!
This is our first trip to Universal we are so so excited.

 

[macraven]

There is a Keurig coffee maker in each room. Coffee, creamer, sugar, etc. are free.

i am a coffee addict.

and, i have no plans to change.......


i drink about 9 cups in the morning just to get started.........



i always ask housekeeping to give me just the regular coffee pods, no flavored ones.
it is the only type i will drink.
really good stuff too....!

you will receive as many of those pods as you need.
i start out with 20 pods of coffee in my room and there has never been a charge for them.

i am not shy when it comes to coffee.

 

[macraven]

Thanks so much! I need a wheel chair off and on..maybe..my hubby has RA and just don't know when he is going to have problems..I already discuss with him if we have to, we will rent one at the park so he wont miss anything.

you can either call now directly to the hotel and have them be aware you might need a w/c during your stay.

or,

you can let them know when you check in.
i have it put on my room ressie once i check in for my vacation.

i have never been charged for the use of a w/c while in the resort.



if you are at the parks and need a rental, that is another possibility.

if you have any issues of not receiving the w/c at the resort, ask to speak to the manager on duty.
the situation will be resolved.


one of the perks at rph is Star Service.
you push the Star Service button on the phone and you will be helped immediately.

if you need more blankets, pillows, forgot your toothbrush, etc, they will provide it for you. FREE.

Loews has the policy that Star Service will help any guest for any need that arises.

 

[ang]

you can either call now directly to the hotel and have them be aware you might need a w/c during your stay.

or,

you can let them know when you check in.
i have it put on my room ressie once i check in for my vacation.

i have never been charged for the use of a w/c while in the resort.



if you are at the parks and need a rental, that is another possibility.

if you have any issues of not receiving the w/c at the resort, ask to speak to the manager on duty.
the situation will be resolved.


one of the perks at rph is Star Service.
you push the Star Service button on the phone and you will be helped immediately.

if you need more blankets, pillows, forgot your toothbrush, etc, they will provide it for you. FREE.

Loews has the policy that Star Service will help any guest for any need that arises.

You are really getting me excited!!lol...I can't tell my husband this because he will drive them nuts...
That is good idea to call ahead about the wheel chair. I know he will push myself to a point he can't walk. Then he would be down for couple of days. I want him to know now and add to our budget.

 

[englishrose47]

That is great news about the in room coffee !1I too am an addict!!!We are only staying 1 night this year and it is our first trip to Universal !!From these boards I have planned to get a taxi from Pop to be there by 7 am , check in and hit the early admission at Universal , use the Meal deal at least the first day to see what we think of it !! Buy a refillable mug for the stay !!

Now here are my questions
How long should it take for check in???
Ideas for touring plans??
The price I have was for a package with 2 day base tickets and 1 day meal deal , is therre a cheaper way??
How much are the mugs/cups and how much are the refills !!??

 

[macraven]

the earliest i have ever checked in has been at 6:45 am.

i knew the room would not be ready.
check in took maybe 10 minutes.
had the luggage held with valet and went to get coffee in the lobby.
i have stayed on site about 32 times so far.
all i do is review my ressie, have the requests for coffee and newspaper made, get my room keys and ask if any changes at the hotel since my last stay.
if this is your first time, you will have more questions than i do.

with the package i believe guests receive an hour early entrance for parry hotter.

if y9ou check in early, walk to the park, you should be one of the first in line when the TM's let the crowd in.

the water taxi's usually begin around 7:45.
you might be better off walking to IOA if the resort guests are allowed in earlier than 8.
i have not been to UO since october so i do not know if the time has changed for the water taxi's start in the morning.
the front desk will be able to let you know about the start time for water taxi's when you check in.

i have only used the UO packages 2 times since 1993.

that is because the package was a better deal for me.

you need to break the package down to see how much you really are paying for everything.

98% of the time you will come out ahead by paying separate for hotel/ tickets/ etc....

i have used the meal deal only when i have a longer stay at the hotel.
i prefer using it at the studio side due to the restaurants that participate in the program.

also, the days i do the meal deal are basically a slow day in the park for me.
one which i take pictures, walk around for catching new things, people watch, shop in the stores and grazing at Louie's.

i bring back my mug i bought in 1996 and use it for cheap refills as the meal deal does not include beverages.
it is a day that i do a few rides and use a back pack so i don't have to use a locker all the time for that day.

looking again at your questions, the mugs.

any mug that universal sells is considered a refillable one.
they are good to bring back to the parks for any future trips.

they will always be allowed for the refillable cost.

but, if you buy the beverage deal and that mug states, for this visit only, you might not be able to pull off using them in the future.
it all depends on the TM ......

when you are considering a mug to buy, make it a simple one.

make sure it has a handle so you can loop it around a belt or strap.
that way your hands are free during the day.
try to buy one that is easy to carry.
find one that has a lid.

i love spongebob and that mug.
i won't buy it because it is bulky, odd shape and not easy to hang onto during the day.

look for a mug that will be convenient to carry with you..

if you loop it with a strap, you'll need a handle.
if you are going to tote it around in a back pack, be careful about the boxy shaped ones.
you don't want to be gouged in the back as you walk.

 

[macraven]

Universals policy is the same for hotel guests and day guests at the parks when it comes to holding merchandise for them.

if you buy something during the day and do not want to carry it around with you, have it wrapped and sent to the front of the park.

the TM will tell you where your merchandise can be picked up.

you will receive a ticket for your purchase.

you can not have items taken from the store to the front if it is 2 hours or less to park closing.

it is very nice for a day guest to shop anytime during the day at the park and not have to carry items or pay for a locker to store the items all day.

you can pick them up when you leave the park.

if you are staying at a resort, you can have the merchandise delivered to you.
it is sent directly to your room.

in some cases that delivery could be the next morning.
you need to ask if you want to use that delivery service.

all this is done for free.
no charge for holding your purchases.

in case you forget to pick up your stuff at the end of the day, or check out of the hotel before the delivery is made, your shopping purchases will be mailed to you.

 

[macraven]

came back to add......

if you are flying, the TM at the store can wrap the items as needed for packing in your suitcase.

you need to ask for that type of wrapping.


you can always have the items shipped directly to your home but there will be a charge for that.

 

[kaffinito]

macraven and damo, thanks for all of your good information!

 

[ang]

I have couple more ??

1. Is there smoking spots at this hotel? Is there a map?

2. Is there ice machines on every floor? Where are they located? I am planning to have a cooler to keep things in.

3. Is there some place on property to buy milk?

4. Going in June, What time do the pools close? We love swimming at night.

5. Is does it really matter what tower you in? Is there such of a thing of a bad room you don't want?

Thanks so so much for all the info!! Greatly appreciate it!

 

[HLAuburn]

I have a question too...

We check in next weekend, and I read that Tower 2 is specifically for people with pets. Is it possible to request the other towers? My daughter has dog allegry issues and I'd much prefer to stay in a pet-free room.

Should I call before or just ask for it at check in?

Thanks!

 

[damo]

I have a question too...

We check in next weekend, and I read that Tower 2 is specifically for people with pets. Is it possible to request the other towers? My daughter has dog allegry issues and I'd much prefer to stay in a pet-free room.

Should I call before or just ask for it at check in?

Thanks!

Definitely call before you go. The hotel may be booked up and you want to have that arranged beforehand.

 

[HLAuburn]

Definitely call before you go. The hotel may be booked up and you want to have that arranged beforehand.

Good advice...thanks. I called and they added a note to the reservations.

 

[rpbert1]

I have couple more ??

1. Is there smoking spots at this hotel? Is there a map?



2. Is there ice machines on every floor? Where are they located? I am planning to have a cooler to keep things in.


3. Is there some place on property to buy milk?


4. Going in June, What time do the pools close? We love swimming at night.

5. Is does it really matter what tower you in? Is there such of a thing of a bad room you don't want?


Thanks so so much for all the info!! Greatly appreciate it!

Not sure as we do not smoke, but have seen people standing outside smoking

ice machines on every floor, they are located at the center of each block where the 3 wings meet

There is a shop , or you could buy milk at Orchid Court in the morning when they open for breakfast

Pools usually close at 11pm

tower 3 is my Fav, followed by tower 1, tower 2 is slightly futher but you are only talking about 50yds .
The 2 lower floors in Tower2 are pet floors, and smoking rooms also in this Tower, from what i have been told

 

[kaffinito]

I have couple more ??

1. Is there smoking spots at this hotel? Is there a map?

Last time I was planning to go to RPH I asked and was told that they have designated smoking rooms, and that they have smoking areas outside as well.

 

[bumbershoot]

with the package i believe guests receive an hour early entrance for parry hotter.

You get early entry to WWOHP just by staying onsite. No need for a package if you're onsite, to get that perk.

I have couple more ??

1. Is there smoking spots at this hotel? Is there a map?

I have this info b/c I'm a non-smoker, from WA where there are strict laws (can't smoke inside of 25 feet of a building entrance, among other rules), and I was really bothered by a guy smoking RIGHT outside the gorgeous main entrance, which diminished my enjoyment of walking into that building. I asked about it, and they said that "anywhere outside is a smoking area". NOt good for me, but good for you.