navybankerteacher Posted November 17, 2017 #51 Share Posted November 17, 2017 If I wanted a vacation where I made the bed, picked up and folded the towels, and took care of our dirty dishes, I would get a RV or just stay home. Good point - for that "at home" experience, you can do just that - and save a lot more than $60. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyDawg Posted November 17, 2017 #52 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Interesting concept. I might take advantage of it, but they would have to pay me a heck of a lot more than $60. But it's kinda a mute point because Mrs. Dawg would never go for it in a million years. They could offer a free cruise, just clean your own cabin, and she's turn it down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjmock Posted November 17, 2017 #53 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Not a chance. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katiel53 Posted November 17, 2017 #54 Share Posted November 17, 2017 I wouldn't go with no service for any amount of credit. At home I use a clean towel every day for my shower. I change my hand towel in the bathroom every day at least once. I certainly wouldn't change those habits to save a few bucks. I am neat in my cabin and I could make my own bed, but I want the trash emptied and the towels changed after my shower. I always take a shower before dinner and there are times I take 2 showers a day on a cruise. I'm the one who does the cleaning and laundry etc. at home and when on vacation, I don't want to have to do any of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanz Posted November 17, 2017 #55 Share Posted November 17, 2017 no, no, no agree, agree, agree. A cruise is suppose to be a vacation from housework. And if you think the lines at Guest Services are bad now-- imagine standing on line for soap, towels and sheets. An interesting way to increase profit for the cruise lines - $1.00 for a wash cloth.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colocop004 Posted November 17, 2017 #56 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Absolutely not!! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Chew Posted November 17, 2017 #57 Share Posted November 17, 2017 I wouldn't go with no service for any amount of credit. I certainly wouldn't change those habits to save a few bucks. I am neat in my cabin and I could make my own bed, but I want the trash emptied and the towels changed after my shower. I always take a shower before dinner and there are times I take 2 showers a day on a cruise. I'm the one who does the cleaning and laundry etc. at home and when on vacation, I don't want to have to do any of that. Ditto for me ... at home I use my towels more than once, but never in a hotel or on a cruise. For a two-night stay in a hotel I am okay with no service (other than clean towels) but that's my limit ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharp & sharper Posted November 18, 2017 #58 Share Posted November 18, 2017 NOPE I love coming to a clean cabin I am on vacation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted November 18, 2017 #59 Share Posted November 18, 2017 They would have to give us a whole lot more than $60 to even consider it. Then, we would probably say no. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regguy Posted November 18, 2017 #60 Share Posted November 18, 2017 We frequently rent timeshares and there is one mid-week refresh. I always do Make a Green Choice at Starwoods for the points if solo but never with my wife. I don't mind either of these, but I can't see it working on a cruise ship. Just not enough space. Timeshares have garbage/recyclables rooms on each floor, but your average timeshare has like 10 or 12 units per floor, not 350. The amount of staff and effort to maintain the experience for 3,000 to 5,000 guests, plus another 1,500 or whatever crew, is nothing at all like a land hotel. If a significant number we're doing it on a ship I think it would be mayhem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis#1 Posted November 18, 2017 #61 Share Posted November 18, 2017 A definite no for us. I want fresh towels and ice every day. Cruising is a vacation for us, and I would not even consider OBC for no room steward service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#55worktoplay Posted November 18, 2017 #62 Share Posted November 18, 2017 It's great to save a few bucks...but...at the cost of un-employing someone that needs that job to support their family back home. Nope. . Exactly my thoughts - no for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikew0805 Posted November 18, 2017 #63 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Blech blech. I agree... twice a day!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisby Posted November 18, 2017 #64 Share Posted November 18, 2017 No, we would not, unless it was way more Sent from my K88 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulxyz2004 Posted November 18, 2017 #65 Share Posted November 18, 2017 No way I would go for that. Not on a cruise and not in a Hotel. It´s not really a new thing in the Hotel industry. I´m quite opposed to it, especially after the Vegas shooting where the guy had prepared his room for several days not being disturbed, as he just refused to let housekeeping in. So besides the cleaning there could be some security issue here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pasodancer Posted November 18, 2017 #66 Share Posted November 18, 2017 I am probably one of the few that really enjoys coming back to my cabin and seeing a cute little towel animal or the bed or hanging from the ceiling....wouldn't trade that for a small pittance of food (or OBC) credit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted November 18, 2017 #67 Share Posted November 18, 2017 We were at a Disney Resort last month. At check in they asked if we would like a $60 gift card redeemable at any store or restaurant in the parks if we gave up the daily maid service. We could call House Keeping any time for additional towels, special requests, etc, for no charge, but otherwise no daily maid service. We went for it. Never saw the maid once all week, our room was undisturbed all week. Grabbed some extra towels from the pool area one afternoon. Spent the $60 gift card on dinner one night. Left a $10 bill when we left the last morning for the maid that would clean the room in a couple of hours. Would you take the credit if RCL offered something similar? How much would it need to be? Point of info: if you book your Disneyland vacation via everyone's favorite big box store, the deal almost always includes, at the very least, a similar $50-$100 gift card. AND you still get daily housekeeping, which keeps the room in much better shape over the course of 100+ different guests/families over a year. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted November 18, 2017 #68 Share Posted November 18, 2017 If I wanted a vacation where I made the bed, picked up and folded the towels, and took care of our dirty dishes, I would get a RV or just stay home. LOL!! Exactly this. ^ ;p I have an RV. When we take a cruise, the DH calls that a "real vacation". :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seabeew Posted November 18, 2017 #69 Share Posted November 18, 2017 No way I would go for that. Not on a cruise and not in a Hotel. It´s not really a new thing in the Hotel industry. I´m quite opposed to it, especially after the Vegas shooting where the guy had prepared his room for several days not being disturbed, as he just refused to let housekeeping in. So besides the cleaning there could be some security issue here. Exactly. Las Vegas Casino magnate Steve Wynn said the shooting was more unlikely to occur at his hotels because security staff have the right to enter a room that has a do not disturb sign out two days in a row. I could see that policy becoming the norm, especially if MGM gets hit with lawsuits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulxyz2004 Posted November 18, 2017 #70 Share Posted November 18, 2017 I am probably one of the few that really enjoys coming back to my cabin and seeing a cute little towel animal or the bed or hanging from the ceiling....wouldn't trade that for a small pittance of food (or OBC) credit. You are not alone and so far it seems to me the majority would not take the offer on a cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SET TO SAIL Posted November 18, 2017 #71 Share Posted November 18, 2017 We were given the same offer when checking into the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas in September. Were going to be there for 5 nights and I think they offered $45 voucher for the restaurants. Couldn’t say no fast enough. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare lazydayz Posted November 18, 2017 #72 Share Posted November 18, 2017 We were given the same offer when checking into the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas in September. Were going to be there for 5 nights and I think they offered $45 voucher for the restaurants. Couldn’t say no fast enough. :) Totally agree. I am on vacation and want everything taken care of. And I want to help keep the room stewards employed. So I would say no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfuzzy Posted November 18, 2017 #73 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Gee, I guess I was raised wrong. Going forward, I'm going to make the biggest mess in my cabin and demand service three times a day, making the steward work for his money. After all I AM on vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted November 18, 2017 #74 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Gee, I guess I was raised wrong. Going forward, I'm going to make the biggest mess in my cabin and demand service three times a day, making the steward work for his money. After all I AM on vacation. Well...if that is how you want to live in your cabin...go for it. :o;p Me, I like to keep things neat and tidy, items out of the way in drawers, make the bed (not as professional as our beloved cabin attendant does) and I don't leave dirty dishes or clothes all over. I DO like coming back to the cabin to fresh towels, clean shower, replaced toiletries, new cruise compass, notes/invitations, fresh refilled ice in the bucket, clean and replaced wine glasses, and yes.....a towel animal several times during the week. We also love the interaction with our cabin attendant, who is always there to help when they can. I prepay my tips, but always give extra in cash according to the level of service we receive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champagne123 Posted November 18, 2017 #75 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Well...if that is how you want to live in your cabin...go for it. :o;p Me, I like to keep things neat and tidy, items out of the way in drawers, make the bed (not as professional as our beloved cabin attendant does) and I don't leave dirty dishes or clothes all over. I DO like coming back to the cabin to fresh towels, clean shower, replaced toiletries, new cruise compass, notes/invitations, fresh refilled ice in the bucket, clean and replaced wine glasses, and yes.....a towel animal several times during the week. We also love the interaction with our cabin attendant, who is always there to help when they can. I prepay my tips, but always give extra in cash according to the level of service we receive. Simply put: DITTO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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