fdbray1008 Posted October 25, 2016 #1 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Hi all...just looking for some advice...sailing on the Marina next November...Spotlight on Spain....have previously sailed on the Riveria...but its been awhile...what is everybody's opinion of concierge level rooms...are the worth the extra money, also does anybody have any good recommendations for a particular veranda room? I am looking forward to reviews of this cruise next month...hopefully some will post what they liked and didnt like on this cruise....if someone has done this cruise in the past, maybe you can tell me what excursions you took and liked. thanks in advance, Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mura Posted October 25, 2016 #2 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Fred, We'll be on Marina in November '17 as well but it doesn't sound like the same cruise since ours won't have a focus on Spain. There are lots of threads that answer your question. You should do a search. However, the answers may not help you since we all see these things differently. I am someone who usually books a suite because those perks appeal to me -- but not everyone. Likewise, many people like the more limited perks for a concierge cabin ... but many also don't find them valuable. You will have to decide for yourself. But a search of the other threads should help you decide. Mura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1k2s3 Posted October 25, 2016 #3 Share Posted October 25, 2016 (edited) We've only been on 2 cruises on the Riveria and both times, booked concierge level rooms. We booked rooms on Deck 9, mid ship so easy access to the elevators/stairs, laundry and lounge ( for an early morning/Late night beverage or snack). But more than that, we like the other advantages like early boarding times, priority booking of specialty restaurants and access to the spa terrace. We found on sea days, the pool area can get busy and the spa terrace is often empty or very few people there. We'd love to book a Suite but it's just a little more than we'd like to spend. Enjoy Spain - it's definitely on my bucket list! Sent from my iPad using Forums Edited October 25, 2016 by m1k2s3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted October 25, 2016 #4 Share Posted October 25, 2016 (edited) Agree with Mura - a search of this topic will reveal a wealth of information and different pros & cons. Since you are asking - I do not feel Concierge is worth the extra money for us for the benefits it offers. If I want to "splurge" then I go for a PH which offers things I value (larger cabin, in suite dining from specialties, etc) - none of which is offered by Concierge, YMMV Edited October 25, 2016 by Paulchili Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bitob Posted October 25, 2016 #5 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Agree with Mura - a search of this topic will reveal a wealth of information and different pros & cons.Since you are asking - I do not feel Concierge is worth the extra money for us for the benefits it offers. If I want to "splurge" then I go for a PH which offers things I value (larger cabin, in suite dining from specialties, etc) - none of which is offered by Concierge, YMMV Agree completely with Paul If I didn't book a suite I'd probably book an outside Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pet Nit Noy Posted October 25, 2016 #6 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Hi all...just looking for some advice...sailing on the Marina next November...Spotlight on Spain....have previously sailed on the Riveria...but its been awhile...what is everybody's opinion of concierge level rooms...are the worth the extra money, also does anybody have any good recommendations for a particular veranda room? For me, the concierge level is a classic case of too heavy for light work and too light for heavy work. For me, the perks aren't appealing enough to justify spending more than a veranda cabin. If I'm in the mood to spend more to get more perks, I'd bypass Concierge level and book at least the Penthouse level. Having said that, Oceania clearly finds that the Concierge level is a money-maker. If there were NOT enough people willing to spend the Concierge-level prices, Oceania would re-configure the ship. Easy enough to do since the Concierge rooms themselves are no different from the Veranda cabins just one deck lower. All this is to say, your answer may be different from mine and neither one of us would be wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiidan Posted October 25, 2016 #7 Share Posted October 25, 2016 For me, the concierge level is a classic case of too heavy for light work and too light for heavy work. For me, the perks aren't appealing enough to justify spending more than a veranda cabin. If I'm in the mood to spend more to get more perks, I'd bypass Concierge level and book at least the Penthouse level. Having said that, Oceania clearly finds that the Concierge level is a money-maker. If there were NOT enough people willing to spend the Concierge-level prices, Oceania would re-configure the ship. Easy enough to do since the Concierge rooms themselves are no different from the Veranda cabins just one deck lower. All this is to say, your answer may be different from mine and neither one of us would be wrong. Totaly agree...Concierge is really a veranda cabin with little more to offer except hype... too small to dine in, and really the PH is too small with its foot of the bed table ( what were they thinking) the other advantages are really fluff not worth the extra$$ but for some it sounds more status worthy... higher deck. More reservations, heck I got, with an inside as many as I wanted and as often. On a trans Atlantic there will be lots of openings for everyone. The spa deck windy... The best cabins to me are the foward B3s with the extended deck the best being 7008 and 7009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted October 25, 2016 #8 Share Posted October 25, 2016 .....and really the PH is too small with its foot of the bed table ( what were they thinking) ..... As always, YMMV. We have eaten at those tables just fine when meals are served course by course. Would I rather eat at a "real" table in a named suite (OS, VS, OC)? Of course, but I have no problem with the table in the PH on an O class ship. Perfect when one wants to dine more casually (as in your bathrobe :)) after a long busy day or when you just can't get that extra reservation at Jacques no matter what :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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