ROYAL PACIFIC RESORT Information

[macraven]

I've just been reading some of the recent reviews for the RP on Tripadvisor and apparently a couple of weeks back there were large groups of teenagers staying who had block booked the restaurants so the reviewers couldn't eat there.

Is this common or does it rarely happen? I'm staying there in May and quite like being able to eat in the hotel (and breakfast) so I'm anxious that there could be another large party staying there when we go.

i have stayed onsite at rph since it opened and this month was the first time the restaurants were bought out by a group while i stayed there.
conventioners usually have their dining in the private section of the hotel.

 

[All American]

Hi everyone!

My husband and I are planning on spending two nights at Universal the first week of oh-so-hot August. Our original thought was to stay at Portofino Bay; however, after looking at the pictures of the grounds and themeing at Royal Pacific, we're leaning towards a stay here. I've really enjoyed reading this thread and about people's experiences but have a few questions still.

1. I was/am a bit worried about the size of the rooms. We are going to reserve a king room since it's just the two of us. From the pictures it would seem that the king rooms have a sofa. It opens up the room a bit which makes me think the small square footage won't be such a big deal. Do all of the king rooms have the same layout I've seen in pictures. Bed? Sofa? Small Table? We plan on spending a good deal of time in the park and at the pool, but it's nice to have a pleasant room to come back to at the end of the day.

2. Is the bathroom all one room or is the toilet/shower area separate from the sink area? I love how large the bathrooms at Portofino look but am perfectly willing to trade space (see #1) for the divided bathroom.

3. The bamboo print on the wall. Does that look into the bathroom?! I noticed the shuttered window that opens into the bathroom at the Portofino hotel, and you can shut that at least. But from looking at the pictures, it seems like the bamboo thing is a screen or something with no cover. From one picture it looks like it is between the sink and bedroom. It's not a big deal if the bathroom is separated, but if not. Well, that would be embarrassing.

4. Are there Coke or Pepsi products for sale at the hotel and at the park? Not a deal breaker and the absolute worse thing to drink on a hot summer's day, but since I am here asking questions, I thought I'd ask.


That's all I can think of for now, but if I could get some of these issues cleared up, I would greatly appreciate it. The Royal Pacific looks like a hotel our girls would really enjoy if we bring them back for a future trip. This is our "reconnaissance mission" and are looking forward to seeing what everyone else seems to love about the place. Thanks!!!

 

[rowan555]

1. That's how our room looked!
2. The sink area is open to the room, the shower/toilet is behind its own door and separate.
3. The bamboo designed wall cutout is b/t the bedroom and sink area.
4. Coke products are sold in the parks. We got the Freestyle cup with free refills all day and went WAY overboard on Diet Coke and Pibb Xtra Zero.

 

[macraven]

Hi everyone!

My husband and I are planning on spending two nights at Universal the first week of oh-so-hot August. Our original thought was to stay at Portofino Bay; however, after looking at the pictures of the grounds and themeing at Royal Pacific, we're leaning towards a stay here. I've really enjoyed reading this thread and about people's experiences but have a few questions still.

1. I was/am a bit worried about the size of the rooms. We are going to reserve a king room since it's just the two of us. From the pictures it would seem that the king rooms have a sofa. It opens up the room a bit which makes me think the small square footage won't be such a big deal. Do all of the king rooms have the same layout I've seen in pictures. Bed? Sofa? Small Table? We plan on spending a good deal of time in the park and at the pool, but it's nice to have a pleasant room to come back to at the end of the day.


3. The bamboo print on the wall. Does that look into the bathroom?! I noticed the shuttered window that opens into the bathroom at the Portofino hotel, and you can shut that at least. But from looking at the pictures, it seems like the bamboo thing is a screen or something with no cover. From one picture it looks like it is between the sink and bedroom. It's not a big deal if the bathroom is separated, but if not. Well, that would be embarrassing.

4. Are there Coke or Pepsi products for sale at the hotel and at the park? Not a deal breaker and the absolute worse thing to drink on a hot summer's day, but since I am here asking questions, I thought I'd ask.

1.
the king rooms are set up the same as the 2Q rooms.

if you want the sofa(bed) and extra chairs, that would be the king suite room.
this is what i always book.
it is set up with two rooms.

3.
in the standard rooms there is the bamboo screen between the bed and sink/bathroom area.
can't really see through it.

4.
coke products.

 

[Dee2013]

When I just stayed, I had a king room only, no suite. My room had a nice sofa in it (pull out). It was quite comfortable for sitting. The room also had the obligatory little round table and two chairs. Nice set-up.

 

[All American]

Thank you so much!

I had no idea there was a king room and a suite version. I'll have to look into that.

I feel much better about the bamboo screen. Whew!

We got our plane tickets today. Now, I get to actually book the hotel.

 

[GrumpyFamilyof5]

Made ressies for next month, we're really excited about staying onsite at RPR and our first family trip to Universal, but being the worry wart I am, I have to admit I'm nervous...I have read so much I think my head is spinning. I did find out about the coffee, but I have some more questions and hope someone can answer them for me...
1) I've read about that there is no fridge, but a mini bar? I do not in anyway want to use the mini bar. Not sure if others have done this, but many times at Disney when we stay there was no fridge so we brought a small cooler and just put ice in it to keep our milk and drinks cold..are there ice machines to do this??
2) Can I say I don't want housekeeping? I ask because in all honesty it freaks me out. I don't want in any shape or form be charged for the waters or nuts. We don't plan on using any of the high priced things in the room. Yes, I know, it's a trust issue, but I have had things stolen before and all in all when you check out it is your word against the housekeepers. Is there anyway to really prove you didn't drink the waters or eat anything?? Hope this all makes sense,lol
3) I think I read somewhere that if I buy my tickets online there is a will call kiosk in the lobby to pick them up so I don't have to do it at the park?? Plus also I do a similar thing to get our express passes? I can do all this when I check in correct??

Thank-you in advance for any info, appreciated!!

 

[Echo queen]

Your room key/card is your express pass, just show it at the express line. I have never done will call tickets in lobby, I always have the ticket in advance.

Have fun.

 

[schumigirl]

Your room key/card is your express pass, just show it at the express line. I have never done will call tickets in lobby, I always have the ticket in advance.

Have fun.

You don't use your room keycardmany more for EP.

When you check in you take your room keycard to a kiosk in the lobby and put them in the machine, get your picture taken and that prints out your EP now.

It changed a while back

 

[schumigirl]

Made ressies for next month, we're really excited about staying onsite at RPR and our first family trip to Universal, but being the worry wart I am, I have to admit I'm nervous...I have read so much I think my head is spinning. I did find out about the coffee, but I have some more questions and hope someone can answer them for me...
1) I've read about that there is no fridge, but a mini bar? I do not in anyway want to use the mini bar. Not sure if others have done this, but many times at Disney when we stay there was no fridge so we brought a small cooler and just put ice in it to keep our milk and drinks cold..are there ice machines to do this??
2) Can I say I don't want housekeeping? I ask because in all honesty it freaks me out. I don't want in any shape or form be charged for the waters or nuts. We don't plan on using any of the high priced things in the room. Yes, I know, it's a trust issue, but I have had things stolen before and all in all when you check out it is your word against the housekeepers. Is there anyway to really prove you didn't drink the waters or eat anything?? Hope this all makes sense,lol
3) I think I read somewhere that if I buy my tickets online there is a will call kiosk in the lobby to pick them up so I don't have to do it at the park?? Plus also I do a similar thing to get our express passes? I can do all this when I check in correct??

Thank-you in advance for any info, appreciated!!

I've read many people use the coolers you can buy, yes there are ice machines on every floor.

You can ask for the waters and stuff that are sat out to be removed before you go in the room.

Tell them when you check in you don't want the key to the mini bar that way you know you can't open it.

You print out your EP when you check in using your room keycard. Kiosks are in the lobby.

If you tell them you don't want housekeeping but need something when you're in the room you can call star services on the phone.........they are very helpful and prompt usually.

And have a great trip......it's a fantastic hotel, I'm sure you'll love it

 

[bumbershoot]

Just describe the key to the minibar. When you check out thy will check the minibar. Not having them come in doesn't stop that. And hotels there are very good about believing people when they explain nothing was used.

Of course, the $4 tiny can of Pringles was perfect when DS and I were sick and not wanting to, but having to, eat something, anything. Most worth it overpriced minibar item ever!

I'm mainly saying to not worry so much about that.

 

[Loftin716]

Joining this thread because I just changed my June reservation from Cabana Bay!

April 2013- All Star Music

 

[damo]

Joining this thread because I just changed my June reservation from Cabana Bay!

April 2013- All Star Music

I think that is a very wise choice. Odds are good that Diagon Alley will be open and that means very busy parks. That express pass will be very welcome (even if it probably won't be used at Gringott's).

 

[GrumpyFamilyof5]

I've read many people use the coolers you can buy, yes there are ice machines on every floor.

You can ask for the waters and stuff that are sat out to be removed before you go in the room.

Tell them when you check in you don't want the key to the mini bar that way you know you can't open it.

You print out your EP when you check in using your room keycard. Kiosks are in the lobby.

If you tell them you don't want housekeeping but need something when you're in the room you can call star services on the phone.........they are very helpful and prompt usually.



And have a great trip......it's a fantastic hotel, I'm sure you'll love it

oh wow, I just tried to post something and it told me the message I entered was to short, lol...
anyway this is what I wrote:
thank-you, think I will do that, we will be a late check in so maybe if I call them that morning they can go ahead and take the stuff out?!

 

[buckeev]

oh wow, I just tried to post something and it told me the message I entered was to short, lol...
anyway this is what I wrote:
thank-you, think I will do that, we will be a late check in so maybe if I call them that morning they can go ahead and take the stuff out?!

They most surely will. We have stayed numerous times and the staff is incredible...(both at RPR and HRH)...tell them what you need or want, and they'll do their best to take care of you!
Have a great trip!

 

[GrumpyFamilyof5]

They most surely will. We have stayed numerous times and the staff is incredible...(both at RPR and HRH)...tell them what you need or want, and they'll do their best to take care of you!
Have a great trip!

thx! it's our first trip, we're really excited!!

 

[Loftin716]

I think that is a very wise choice. Odds are good that Diagon Alley will be open and that means very busy parks. That express pass will be very welcome (even if it probably won't be used at Gringott's).

I had actually purchased express plus. However while looking into prices for the park to park tickets I noticed it looked to be cheaper to change resorts all together. So I did!

April 2013- All Star Music

 

[carmelhp]

I've read many people use the coolers you can buy, yes there are ice machines on every floor.

You can ask for the waters and stuff that are sat out to be removed before you go in the room.

Tell them when you check in you don't want the key to the mini bar that way you know you can't open it.

You print out your EP when you check in using your room keycard. Kiosks are in the lobby.

If you tell them you don't want housekeeping but need something when you're in the room you can call star services on the phone.........they are very helpful and prompt usually.

And have a great trip......it's a fantastic hotel, I'm sure you'll love it

I asked for a fridge and one was provided free, without the usual $15 charge. Whenever I've asked to have the courtesy bar removed, the hotel has obliged. This is not an unusual request as many people don't want their children having access or exposure to liquor. I had the opposite problem to being charge for items not used, we used two bottles of beer from the bar and left the checked off bar slip for housekeeping, but it never showed up on our bill.

 

[damo]

I had actually purchased express plus. However while looking into prices for the park to park tickets I noticed it looked to be cheaper to change resorts all together. So I did!

April 2013- All Star Music

What did you do with your express passes? Did they refund them for you?

 

[Loftin716]

What did you do with your express passes? Did they refund them for you?

They did. I had not paid in full yet. I was worried they wouldn't refund that too but they did!

April 2013- All Star Music