Epic 2BR Haven - Forward facing or not?

[J0Y0US]

For those that have done it would you choose one of the forward facing rooms on the Epic in the Haven? I am not talking about the larger rooms like 16001 or 17001 but the normal sized rooms that are forward facing.

 

Its hard to tell from a couple videos.

 

We would be in Southern Caribbean so hotter weather and I know the balcony has A/C on the enclosed forward facing ones which might be a positive as we could always open the windows if we wanted.

[Boschmann]

We had the choice of the forward facing cabins and while a unique view we decided against it.  Walking from the very front of the Haven to the very aft for the lounge and restaurant was unappealing especially since we have one slow walker.   Also the only public restroom near the concierge desk is not very nice.  I prefer port side on sixteen near the courtyard since you can walk down the hallway and get into the lounge more quickly through a side door.

[jkbec101]

We were in 17003 and the room was great.  As for the forward facing balcony, it had a great view, it is enclosed, but the windows open and it can get windy.  

You can't go wrong with any Haven room on the Epic.

[J0Y0US]

On 12/6/2022 at 10:14 AM, Boschmann said:

We had the choice of the forward facing cabins and while a unique view we decided against it.  Walking from the very front of the Haven to the very aft for the lounge and restaurant was unappealing especially since we have one slow walker.   Also the only public restroom near the concierge desk is not very nice.  I prefer port side on sixteen near the courtyard since you can walk down the hallway and get into the lounge more quickly through a side door.

 

Just wanted to outline on Epic the Haven is at the front of the ship.

[Boschmann]

17 hours ago, J0Y0US said:

Just wanted to outline on Epic the Haven is at the front of the ship.

Yes, I've been in Epic Haven twice.  Just wanted to outline that the walk from the very forward Haven cabins back (aft is a direction) to the Haven Lounge and Dining room can get old.  Plus if you walk the way they prefer, past the concierge desk, you have to press a button to unlock the door then walk past the public elevators and then swipe your Haven card to re-enter the lounge/restaurant.  They discourage entering through the outdoor grill's doors to the Haven restaurant.  For some reason they also placed a sign on the starboard side hallway entrance to the lounge that says "Crew access only" but many guests learn to use that as it is much easier.