voljeep Posted March 3, 2019 #1 Share Posted March 3, 2019 (edited) For those who have stayed there ... How was the 2 hour 'reception'? table service ? or have to walk up to bar to get a drink limit on number of drinks super crowded ( night before a cruise ) or able to get 3-4 drinks in the 2 hour period standard beer, wine, cocktails - well brand or able to order a semi-top shelf ? - single malt scotch? also can you take your own beers - discretely out by the pool area during the day - or can you even bring say a small six-pack cooler ( driving down so we will have in car ) anything else? Edited March 3, 2019 by voljeep sp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CATGUY7 Posted March 3, 2019 #2 Share Posted March 3, 2019 (edited) It was pretty crowded the last time we were there. We had to get our drinks at the bar, and took them to a table outside. If I recall correctly, you could get pretty much whatever you asked for. I don’t recall having a limit, but I think we limited ourselves to two. Enjoy! Edited March 3, 2019 by CATGUY7 Edit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slidergirl Posted March 3, 2019 #3 Share Posted March 3, 2019 No judgement on taking your own beer to the pool, BUT: PLEASE only take cans!!! No matter how careful you are, glass will break once in awhile. I can't tell you how many times I've picked up broken beer bottle glass (or called Housekeeping to clean) around our pool/hottubs/firepit. I've never been to an Embassy Suites where the free reception was not crowded. I've never stayed long enough to see how many drinks people were able to get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted March 3, 2019 Author #4 Share Posted March 3, 2019 (edited) 9 minutes ago, slidergirl said: No judgement on taking your own beer to the pool, BUT: PLEASE only take cans!!! No matter how careful you are, glass will break once in awhile. I can't tell you how many times I've picked up broken beer bottle glass (or called Housekeeping to clean) around our pool/hottubs/firepit. I've never been to an Embassy Suites where the free reception was not crowded. I've never stayed long enough to see how many drinks people were able to get. we don't allow glass by our pool at home - not us, or anyone else - so totally agree with that my wife will be more than happy with a couple glasses of wine ( she'd rather have a mojito , but know they are a pita for the bartenders to make in that situation ) ... a couple of scotches or even a cab works for me ... 3 would be better, but definitely not a deal breaker at all as I'm sure a bottle might make the trip down in the car ... to enjoy on our balcony thanks Edited March 3, 2019 by voljeep added balcony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted March 3, 2019 #5 Share Posted March 3, 2019 The free drinks option were nothing I was interested in but DH does like a screwdriver (Vodka/OJ) .Always have been very disappointed in the snacks...they could be a bit better. JMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted March 3, 2019 Author #6 Share Posted March 3, 2019 16 minutes ago, Ashland said: The free drinks option were nothing I was interested in but DH does like a screwdriver (Vodka/OJ) .Always have been very disappointed in the snacks...they could be a bit better. JMHO typical bar mix snacks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted March 3, 2019 #7 Share Posted March 3, 2019 2 hours ago, voljeep said: typical bar mix snacks? We've stayed there several times over the years and the snacks are getting ("Typically") worse each time ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohninDC Posted March 3, 2019 #8 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Enjoy a couple of "free" drinks and the head to Duffy's or the Southport Raw Bar for dinner. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted March 4, 2019 #9 Share Posted March 4, 2019 5 hours ago, JohninDC said: Enjoy a couple of "free" drinks and the head to Duffy's or the Southport Raw Bar for dinner. Agree...Duffy's is a favorite and a quick easy walk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host CJSKIDS Posted March 4, 2019 #10 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Wait on lines to get drinks. Cheap well liquor for the most part. Welcome to the florida boards!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted March 4, 2019 Author #11 Share Posted March 4, 2019 17 hours ago, Host CJSKIDS said: Wait on lines to get drinks. Cheap well liquor for the most part. Welcome to the florida boards!! thanks ... we've always just driven down the day of the cruise, but since our next one is only 4 days, decided to add on the day/night before and Embassy Suites seemed to get a lot of recs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host CJSKIDS Posted March 4, 2019 #12 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Just now, voljeep said: thanks ... we've always just driven down the day of the cruise, but since our next one is only 4 days, decided to add on the day/night before and Embassy Suites seemed to get a lot of recs I only live in Miami and have gone up the night prior and stayed many of times, start the vacation early!! I know the cruise you are talking about, I have a cabin on hold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted March 4, 2019 #13 Share Posted March 4, 2019 36 minutes ago, voljeep said: thanks ... we've always just driven down the day of the cruise, but since our next one is only 4 days, decided to add on the day/night before and Embassy Suites seemed to get a lot of recs Just an FYI parking at ES is $24.00per night !!! That alone and prices for ES and the fact that it's looking a bit tired had us change to Hyatt Place on our last pre-cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lasvegascruising Posted March 5, 2019 #14 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Staying at Four Points by Sheraton(near the Embassy Suites). Is Duffy's close enough to walk from the Sheraton? We don't have mobility issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted March 5, 2019 #15 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Yes. Just check out Google Maps. They estimate it to take 10 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted March 5, 2019 #16 Share Posted March 5, 2019 16 hours ago, Ashland said: Just an FYI parking at ES is $24.00per night !!! That alone and prices for ES and the fact that it's looking a bit tired had us change to Hyatt Place on our last pre-cruise. Wow! Their website now notes it is $28! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted March 5, 2019 Author #17 Share Posted March 5, 2019 18 minutes ago, capriccio said: Wow! Their website now notes it is $28! still less than 'port fees and taxes' ... but, yeah, at least we'll have a chair in our room ... location, location, location Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted March 5, 2019 #18 Share Posted March 5, 2019 4 hours ago, capriccio said: Wow! Their website now notes it is $28! Not surprised it has gone up...when we first started staying there it was $18.00 then $21.00 and last time $24.00. We now stay at Hyatt Place and the fee last time was $8.00...and we now like the HP much better just a newer look to the rooms than ES...and HP has an in room safe ES didn't...but perhaps that has changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted March 5, 2019 #19 Share Posted March 5, 2019 4 hours ago, voljeep said: still less than 'port fees and taxes' ... but, yeah, at least we'll have a chair in our room ... location, location, location Are you now talking about your cabin... a bit confused we went from parking fees to port fees/taxes and a chair in you room. Location ? Hyatt Place sits just behind ES and next to the Harbor Shops so the location is basically the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueHerons Posted March 5, 2019 #20 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Yes, parking is very limited at the Embassy and even the shopping center behind it has limited parking. That's expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted March 5, 2019 Author #21 Share Posted March 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Ashland said: Not surprised it has gone up...when we first started staying there it was $18.00 then $21.00 and last time $24.00. We now stay at Hyatt Place and the fee last time was $8.00...and we now like the HP much better just a newer look to the rooms than ES...and HP has an in room safe ES didn't...but perhaps that has changed. the difference in parking $ 18 will easily be made up at the ES 2 hour cocktail reception ... about 1 drink each covers that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted March 5, 2019 #22 Share Posted March 5, 2019 3 minutes ago, voljeep said: the difference in parking $ 18 will easily be made up at the ES 2 hour cocktail reception ... about 1 drink each covers that Hmmm....your choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted March 5, 2019 Author #23 Share Posted March 5, 2019 2 minutes ago, Ashland said: Hmmm....your choice. Exactly - may consider HP next time depending on how it goes at the ES ... Thanks for all the replies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhraformula00 Posted March 5, 2019 #24 Share Posted March 5, 2019 Embassy suites , yuck!!!!!!!!!!! stay at Hyatt Place and walk over to Duffys and have some drinks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueHerons Posted March 6, 2019 #25 Share Posted March 6, 2019 1 hour ago, nhraformula00 said: Embassy suites , yuck!!!!!!!!!!! stay at Hyatt Place and walk over to Duffys and have some drinks. Duffys has two for one drinks all day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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