Yeah, sometimes those aren’t even bookable. Odds are there is a convention. If Swolphin’s convention policies are the same as Disney’s you might start to see movement 30 days out as unsold rooms get released.
I texted them a couple of weeks ago to ask if renovations would be complete by December. They said they were not finished yet and didn't give me a date when they would be.
I think you need an ID that shows you work in that capacity, pretty much anywhere.
FWIW, I’ve always priced out the teacher discount and have never found it to save me more than a few bucks off rack rate. Typically I find much better deals on Priceline or Hotwire.
We use this every time we stay and have found some really good deals using it. We've only ever had to show proof of employment, so ID badge from your university should work!
As I’m a “little” older (retired now), we usually use the senior discount.
It was quite comical but really frustrating.
Would you recommend we pack an over-the-door set of hooks? Or suction hooks? I guess if we get drenched from a downpour I’ll take the stuff to the laundry. I just don’t want to have to do laundry daily.We just checked out of the Swan this morning. We have stayed there many times but perhaps not during hot months when we are swimming and dodging rain? Or maybe the renovation is what made the change in room function?
We were in a renovated double queen room with no balcony. It must have been a light reno because the doors and walls are still showing a lot of wear. But the real headache was the lack of hooks. I know that sounds ridiculous but hear me out. 3 people, no balcony, swimming multiple times a day, also getting caught in TORRENTIAL rain and needing to dry ponchos, clothing, etc. in addition to 3 towels from the shower.
There is One. Single. Hook.
Not a bar to be seen. Nothing on the shower door, or a rod inside the shower. No clothesline to pull out like in Disney hotels. Very little counter space so I couldn't even lay things flat on that.
I had things hanging from the door to the safe, hangers in the closest (things were dripping all over the shelves - augh!), the ironing board, the makeup mirror, anywhere I could find something that wasn't over wood laminate flooring. You could hardly maneuver in the bathroom without knocking something on the floor
Like I said, I don't recall this being an issue in the past so either we have only stayed during cooler/dryer months and it was a non-issue to pile all 3 towels on 1 single hook OR they removed them all in the reno. I'm honestly not sure I'll book there again, at least during hot season.
The rest of the stay was great. Pools were nice, food was okay, texting was a great form of communication, no waiting on elevators, plenty of seats at both pools, etc.
I mean you could, but if you prep for rain as you should this is a non issue tbqh. I go during this time of year frequently. Just don’t go outside without rain gearWould you recommend we pack an over-the-door set of hooks? Or suction hooks? I guess if we get drenched from a downpour I’ll take the stuff to the laundry. I just don’t want to have to do laundry daily.
. For years and years I’ve had a Columbia rain jacket that folds down into its own pocket and takes up virtually no space in my park bag. That and a travel size UV umbrella is all I need to survive even the most torrential hurricane season downpours. In all the years I’ve been going around Labor Day I have never had to do laundry or dry clothes out from rain. 
Hi. As mentioned, we obviously brought stuff for rain. We live in FL near the coast so are pretty educated on life with rain and hurricanes but occasionally, you get wet - even with a poncho.I mean you could, but if you prep for rain as you should this is a non issue tbqh. I go during this time of year frequently. Just don’t go outside without rain gear
The towel and swimsuit situation is more of an actual problem to me with multiple people in the room. I suppose you could bring over the door hooks for that.
Would you recommend we pack an over-the-door set of hooks? Or suction hooks? I guess if we get drenched from a downpour I’ll take the stuff to the laundry. I just don’t want to have to do laundry daily.
The obvious solution to this one is drop them in a pile on the floor and let housekeeping replace with fresh ones. Even if you don’t want housekeeping you can call for towel removal and fresh towels.
We just checked out of the Swan this morning. We have stayed there many times but perhaps not during hot months when we are swimming and dodging rain? Or maybe the renovation is what made the change in room function?
We were in a renovated double queen room with no balcony. It must have been a light reno because the doors and walls are still showing a lot of wear. But the real headache was the lack of hooks. I know that sounds ridiculous but hear me out. 3 people, no balcony, swimming multiple times a day, also getting caught in TORRENTIAL rain and needing to dry ponchos, clothing, etc. in addition to 3 towels from the shower.
There is One. Single. Hook.
Not a bar to be seen. Nothing on the shower door, or a rod inside the shower. No clothesline to pull out like in Disney hotels. Very little counter space so I couldn't even lay things flat on that.
I had things hanging from the door to the safe, hangers in the closest (things were dripping all over the shelves - augh!), the ironing board, the makeup mirror, anywhere I could find something that wasn't over wood laminate flooring. You could hardly maneuver in the bathroom without knocking something on the floor
Like I said, I don't recall this being an issue in the past so either we have only stayed during cooler/dryer months and it was a non-issue to pile all 3 towels on 1 single hook OR they removed them all in the reno. I'm honestly not sure I'll book there again, at least during hot season.
The rest of the stay was great. Pools were nice, food was okay, texting was a great form of communication, no waiting on elevators, plenty of seats at both pools, etc.
This is my husband’s biggest gripe with most hotels. There’s signs everywhere to “make a green choice” and reuse the towels. But how can we do that when we can’t get them to dry? A family or 4 with one hook is impossible.
That's what we did with our towels and I felt so guilty
I texted several times for towel removal...
Check in varies. I wouldn’t count on getting in early.
