Vistana 1-bedroom Diamond Lane requests

[DeeCeeSW]

Hi there,
Would love advice regarding *how* to word my requests for our upcoming trip. We have a "last call" ressie thanks to a friend who is an RCI member. The ressie says that the 1-bedroom sleeps 4 and has a "full kitchen." I already know that we will end up in Lakes or Cascades due to this being a 1-bedroom. However, having researched the Starwood site, I see that the Cascades "Premium" bedroom is CONSIDERABLY larger than the regular, has a "full kitchen" (not a kitchenette) and a whirlpool tub in the bedroom. The Lakes 1-bedroom is also larger than the regular Cascades 1-bedroom.

How do I say that I want the bigger unit without coming right out and asking for it, LOL? Do I request the "1-bedroom lockoff" or do I say a unit with a whirlpool? I also want to be away from traffic noise/major highways and be on an upper floor (these buildings have elevators) to avoid hearing people walking above me.

I want to make these requests but do not want it to appear that I am asking for too much, KWIM?

Thanks in advance!

 

[spiceycat]

I would just ask for the full kitchen if that is the one with the whirlpool.

or just plain ask for one with a whirlpool tub.

 

[DianeV]

Nothing is wrong with coming out and asking for a unit in the Cascades section..you have a 50/50 chance!

 

[DeeCeeSW]

DianeV--I will ask for Cascades as I know I will either recieve a unit there or in Lakes. There's no other place to put me. However, I want the LARGER unit as it is literally twice the size of the standard Cascades unit. I guess I will ask for a unit with a true full kitchen and whirlpool tub and see what they give me.