RoyalDiamond Posted May 14, 2013 #1 Share Posted May 14, 2013 We are sailing on Allure this Sunday, May 19. This morning my cell phone rang, and it said "oregon call." I almost didn't answer, thinking it would be a sales call or something. Then, I remembered Royal has some employees in Oregon, so I answered. Sure am glad I did...... We were booked in a Junior Suite, party of 3. We were offered a comp upgrade to a Grand Suite. Now, I certainly don't want to sound ungrateful, but I think a JS is better for 3 than a GS is, just because of the way the furniture is positioned, etc. I told the Crown and Anchor rep that we loved GS cabins for 2, but not for 3 of us. (Mom is coming along with Jim and I). I then jokingly said that we'd love a Crown Loft Suite, however. She then offered me the option to upgrade to a Crown Loft for a price....much cheaper than normal. It cost $600, which is only $200 per person. That's a STEAL for a week in a Crown Loft! So, we upgraded to a CL. YAY. Now, yes, that's the "upsell fairy." But, we were also offered the comp upgrade, so the real upgrade fairy is alive and well. PS...we are Diamond Plus with 470 cruise points Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannie333333 Posted May 14, 2013 #2 Share Posted May 14, 2013 We are sailing on Allure this Sunday, May 19. This morning my cell phone rang, and it said "oregon call." I almost didn't answer, thinking it would be a sales call or something. Then, I remembered Royal has some employees in Oregon, so I answered. Sure am glad I did......We were booked in a Junior Suite, party of 3. We were offered a comp upgrade to a Grand Suite. Now, I certainly don't want to sound ungrateful, but I think a JS is better for 3 than a GS is, just because of the way the furniture is positioned, etc. I told the Crown and Anchor rep that we loved GS cabins for 2, but not for 3 of us. (Mom is coming along with Jim and I). I then jokingly said that we'd love a Crown Loft Suite, however. She then offered me the option to upgrade to a Crown Loft for a price....much cheaper than normal. It cost $600, which is only $200 per person. That's a STEAL for a week in a Crown Loft! So, we upgraded to a CL. YAY. Now, yes, that's the "upsell fairy." But, we were also offered the comp upgrade, so the real upgrade fairy is alive and well. PS...we are Diamond Plus with 470 cruise points Peter nice ! enjoy ....:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rednancy1 Posted May 14, 2013 #3 Share Posted May 14, 2013 We are sailing on Allure this Sunday, May 19. This morning my cell phone rang, and it said "oregon call." I almost didn't answer, thinking it would be a sales call or something. Then, I remembered Royal has some employees in Oregon, so I answered. Sure am glad I did......We were booked in a Junior Suite, party of 3. We were offered a comp upgrade to a Grand Suite. Now, I certainly don't want to sound ungrateful, but I think a JS is better for 3 than a GS is, just because of the way the furniture is positioned, etc. I told the Crown and Anchor rep that we loved GS cabins for 2, but not for 3 of us. (Mom is coming along with Jim and I). I then jokingly said that we'd love a Crown Loft Suite, however. She then offered me the option to upgrade to a Crown Loft for a price....much cheaper than normal. It cost $600, which is only $200 per person. That's a STEAL for a week in a Crown Loft! So, we upgraded to a CL. YAY. Now, yes, that's the "upsell fairy." But, we were also offered the comp upgrade, so the real upgrade fairy is alive and well. PS...we are Diamond Plus with 470 cruise points Peter Congrats. What a great upgrade. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare printingchick Posted May 14, 2013 #4 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Wow...awesome!! I hope I meet the fairy some day!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARCruisinNana Posted May 14, 2013 #5 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Sounds wonderful. Enjoy:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pasodancer Posted May 15, 2013 #6 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Congratulations!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drarill Posted May 15, 2013 #7 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Congratulations!!:):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexkrn46 Posted May 15, 2013 #8 Share Posted May 15, 2013 great upgrade and enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOLA3cruisers Posted May 15, 2013 #9 Share Posted May 15, 2013 We are sailing on Allure this Sunday, May 19. This morning my cell phone rang, and it said "oregon call." I almost didn't answer, thinking it would be a sales call or something. Then, I remembered Royal has some employees in Oregon, so I answered. Sure am glad I did......We were booked in a Junior Suite, party of 3. We were offered a comp upgrade to a Grand Suite. Now, I certainly don't want to sound ungrateful, but I think a JS is better for 3 than a GS is, just because of the way the furniture is positioned, etc. I told the Crown and Anchor rep that we loved GS cabins for 2, but not for 3 of us. (Mom is coming along with Jim and I). I then jokingly said that we'd love a Crown Loft Suite, however. She then offered me the option to upgrade to a Crown Loft for a price....much cheaper than normal. It cost $600, which is only $200 per person. That's a STEAL for a week in a Crown Loft! So, we upgraded to a CL. YAY. Now, yes, that's the "upsell fairy." But, we were also offered the comp upgrade, so the real upgrade fairy is alive and well. PS...we are Diamond Plus with 470 cruise points Peter Wow congrats! We are leaving in 2 weeks and I am ready for the fairy to call me! We have a JS for 3 people...what would be different in the GS furniture positioning wise? What is the etc you mentioned? I just want to be ready if she calls! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coralc Posted May 15, 2013 #10 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Wow Peter! That will be so much nicer than the Junior Suite or even the GS. Mom can have her own space downstairs at night. :D Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted May 15, 2013 #11 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Congrats!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmerelda Posted May 15, 2013 #12 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Congratulations...you are right, that is a steal for a CLS! I'm so happy for the 3 of you. I hope you have a wonderful trip and the cabin is all that you dreamed of. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisenfever Posted May 15, 2013 #13 Share Posted May 15, 2013 We are sailing on Allure this Sunday, May 19. This morning my cell phone rang, and it said "oregon call." I almost didn't answer, thinking it would be a sales call or something. Then, I remembered Royal has some employees in Oregon, so I answered. Sure am glad I did...... Peter C&A has relocated to Oregon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icecreammama Posted May 15, 2013 #14 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I was just in a crown loft suite on april 28th for one week and loved, loved, loved it. Enjoy your cruise and congratulations!!!!! I am totally spoiled now. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieVisi2r Posted May 15, 2013 #15 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Congrates! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calico Jack Sparrow Posted May 16, 2013 #16 Share Posted May 16, 2013 I booked the cabin I wanted. I'm not interested in an upgrade. Yes, it would be nice to have all that room, except I just sleep and shower there. I love the aft and I do not believe any of those suites will match the location of my aft balcony. There's a word in Yiddish for people who wait for the upgrade fairy-"schnurra".. Basically someone who wants something for nothing.:p Yes, it's always nice to get an unexpected gift, but if you can afford all those many cruises which make you D+ - go ahead and book the cabin you REALLY want. Take one less cruise? OMG, what am I thinking? Nevermind.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalDiamond Posted May 17, 2013 Author #17 Share Posted May 17, 2013 I booked the cabin I wanted. I'm not interested in an upgrade. Yes, it would be nice to have all that room, except I just sleep and shower there. I love the aft and I do not believe any of those suites will match the location of my aft balcony. There's a word in Yiddish for people who wait for the upgrade fairy-"schnurra".. Basically someone who wants something for nothing.:p Yes, it's always nice to get an unexpected gift, but if you can afford all those many cruises which make you D+ - go ahead and book the cabin you REALLY want. Take one less cruise? OMG, what am I thinking? Nevermind.:D Agreed....to a point. We did book the cabin we are happy with. We love JS cabins, and don't expect anything more. We don't "wait for the fairy" to call (well, not the upgrade fairy at least...LOL). But, when something like this is offered, it's nice to get something more. And, once less cruise? Are you nuts? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalDiamond Posted May 17, 2013 Author #18 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Wow congrats! We are leaving in 2 weeks and I am ready for the fairy to call me! We have a JS for 3 people...what would be different in the GS furniture positioning wise? What is the etc you mentioned? I just want to be ready if she calls! :) In a GS, there are 2 chairs, the sofa, and a long table. which are positioned basically at the foot of the bed. So, when the sofa is made into a bed, it's kind of at the foot of the real bed. We actually move the 2 chairs back to towards the wall to make more floor space. Also, if you have a JS on the hump, your balcony will be more spacious than the GS balcony. The JS has a walk-in closet, the GS does not. But, the GS has that huge bathroom. So, yes, the GS are nice. And if you're not Diamond Plus or higher, the GS will give you access to the concierge lounge. But, the JS seem to have more floor space, in my opinion. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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