HappyCouple72 Posted January 20, 2019 #1 Share Posted January 20, 2019 If given choice in a “typical” balcony stateroom , would you pick to have bed near bathroom or bed near balcony??? - Looking for opinion of which you would choose - Also if you have sailed with both types of cabins - reason for you picking one over the other - of course friendly comments welcome. Thanks for taking the time to answer so that new cruisers can make an informed choice 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyCouple72 Posted January 20, 2019 Author #2 Share Posted January 20, 2019 I picked bed near bathroom - i had this setup on celebrity summit and enjoyed the open space near balcony while still could see the ocean from bed - i have not yet sailed with bed near balcony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted January 21, 2019 #3 Share Posted January 21, 2019 On many cruise lines/ships, there is not a choice. But on a ship where there IS a choice, I prefer by the balcony. Why? Because I travel with my sister, and I always choose the twin bed closest to the bathroom. With my nightstand between the beds, I can use the end of the couch next to my bed as my nightstand: alarm clock, kindle, tissue...EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted January 24, 2019 #4 Share Posted January 24, 2019 For an old guy like me it is always bathroom,lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyCouple72 Posted January 24, 2019 Author #5 Share Posted January 24, 2019 12 minutes ago, lenquixote66 said: For an old guy like me it is always bathroom,lol That’s funny 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted January 24, 2019 #6 Share Posted January 24, 2019 19 minutes ago, HappyCouple72 said: That’s funny 😄 It is true. Have a great day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted February 2, 2019 #7 Share Posted February 2, 2019 On some ships, all cabins have the beds in the same place...no "alternating" rooms. I'd rather be near the bathroom, if I had a choice, so that you don't have to scoot around the bed to get outside! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori and Tim Posted February 4, 2019 #8 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Cabins are small. Doesn't really make a difference. Easier to see out your balcony if you're in bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tourist1292 Posted February 20, 2019 #9 Share Posted February 20, 2019 We picked two cabins with extra large balcony. We want the beds near bathroom so we will have more space for 6 people going in and out the balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyCouple72 Posted February 20, 2019 Author #10 Share Posted February 20, 2019 33 minutes ago, Tourist1292 said: We picked two cabins with extra large balcony. We want the beds near bathroom so we will have more space for 6 people going in and out the balcony. Did you go on cruise yet. Were they as you wished if you could select this , which cruise line etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyCouple72 Posted February 20, 2019 Author #11 Share Posted February 20, 2019 5 minutes ago, HappyCouple72 said: Did you go on cruise yet. Were they as you wished if you could select this , which cruise line etc Also , if rooms are next to each other they are usually reversed bed wise due to offset Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tourist1292 Posted February 20, 2019 #12 Share Posted February 20, 2019 (edited) 8 minutes ago, HappyCouple72 said: Did you go on cruise yet. Were they as you wished if you could select this , which cruise line etc I just checked the cabin review spreadsheet again (for Celebrity Solstice class ship). We booked two state rooms with two of the largest balconies (~3x bigger than the other rooms of the same class), one on each side of the ship. One sleeps 4 and have the bed near the bathroom. The other one sleeps 2 and have the bed near balcony. We will mostly hang out in the room that has the bed near the bathroom for the larger opening space connected to the balcony unless the other room have better scenic view. Edited February 20, 2019 by Tourist1292 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyCouple72 Posted February 20, 2019 Author #13 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Very nice i love Celebrity, I’ve only been on Summit, service was amazing our last cruise was a regular size balcony on deck 8 starboard, concierge class. We got a little spoiled 😊 Have a great time!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tourist1292 Posted February 20, 2019 #14 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Thanks. It is our first cruise, but we have spent a lot of time reading cabin reviews before picking the rooms. 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyCouple72 Posted February 20, 2019 Author #15 Share Posted February 20, 2019 Your going to have a great time. 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS CRUZIN Posted May 11, 2019 #16 Share Posted May 11, 2019 In a balcony cabin we prefer the bed near the bath room. More open room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalspin Posted May 21, 2019 #17 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Both of balconies we've had, had the sofa nearer the balcony, which I consider a big window! of the OV's we've had, one had the sofa nearer the window. This would be my preference if just my DH and me, so that he can sit and read his Kindle on the sofa! OTOH, when we travelled with family in nearby cabins, on the Lower Promenade on R class HAL ships, the bed(s) were on the window wall, but that made for more accessible socializing space (sofa, desk chair, foot of the beds) nearer the door. Next year we will sail with family in adjoining mini-suites on Princess, with 'living' areas near the balconies. Assuming the balconies can be opened between, perhaps we will drop in to socialize via the verandahs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basictek Posted June 13, 2019 #18 Share Posted June 13, 2019 When I travel on Harmony the cabins are supposed to be alternating, I'm hoping we get the bed near the balcony. The Mrs. goes to be earlier than I do so it's better if I can get in and out of the room (couch area) without going by the bed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimmingotter Posted July 13, 2019 #19 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Bed near bathroom. Waking up to a view of the glorious Bermuda blue sea at Royal Naval Dockyard from our cozy bed was one of the highlights of our last cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalspin Posted July 14, 2019 #20 Share Posted July 14, 2019 On 6/13/2019 at 10:15 AM, basictek said: When I travel on Harmony the cabins are supposed to be alternating, I'm hoping we get the bed near the balcony. The Mrs. goes to be earlier than I do so it's better if I can get in and out of the room (couch area) without going by the bed. What is your room number? I have a lifetime subscription to cruisedeckplans.com and I will see if there are photos in the immediate area to figure out which way you're getting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basictek Posted July 17, 2019 #21 Share Posted July 17, 2019 6302 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalspin Posted July 17, 2019 #22 Share Posted July 17, 2019 OK -- It looks like you get your wish! There aren't any photos RIGHT near yours, but there are enough (including on the sister ships Oasis and Allure) to set up/confirm the pattern. It looks like the alternating triple-occupancy cabins in your area -- which you do not have one of -- are the bed near bathroom/sofa near balcony but the double-occupancy cabins are as the diagram: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basictek Posted July 19, 2019 #23 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Thanks, I wasn't 100% sure but based on other cabin reviews and understanding they seem to rotate every other I was hoping this to be the case. It's just my wife and I so this should be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger_77 Posted August 14, 2019 #24 Share Posted August 14, 2019 Whether in a hotel room or on a cruise ship, DH always chooses the side nearest the bathroom, as he gets up in the night. He claims that I have a bladder like a camel, which allows me to sleep through the night quite peacefully. LOL I love having the side nearest the balcony, because I can slip out quietly in the early morning with my e-reader and enjoy the peacefulness of it all. Smooth Sailing! 🙂🙂🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyc2pdx Posted September 24, 2019 #25 Share Posted September 24, 2019 I just had my room upgraded to the Norwegian Joy, mini-suite 10812. Is the bed near the balcony or near the bathroom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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