Rare NMTraveller Posted June 19, 2023 #151 Share Posted June 19, 2023 With all of the cuts what is next? I would suppose that they will go to one a day cleaning or once every other day cleaning. I just got back from a Hilton stay and they cleaned once every 5 days. I am exiting Hilton. I was still impressed with Hyatt. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruzerci Posted June 19, 2023 #152 Share Posted June 19, 2023 Just now, NMTraveller said: With all of the cuts what is next? I would suppose that they will go to one a day cleaning or once every other day cleaning. I just got back from a Hilton stay and they cleaned once every 5 days. I am exiting Hilton. I was still impressed with Hyatt. I hope they aren’t following a year behind Royal on all this crap. I pay for an elevated experience. Royal is not even enjoyable anymore they’re cut so many corners. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_T Posted June 19, 2023 #153 Share Posted June 19, 2023 Once again though, these are changes that have zero impact on the Retreat, well beyond there being rather less appealing options to order from the MDR menu if the unchanging Luminae menu doesn't appeal on a particular night... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omeinv Posted June 19, 2023 #154 Share Posted June 19, 2023 2 hours ago, Debbra1024 said: Does anyone have the new CEO’s email they can post? ExecutiveOffice@celebrity.com Harris Denver, CO 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted June 19, 2023 #155 Share Posted June 19, 2023 1 hour ago, NutsAboutGolf said: I for one have been a big proponent of offer better food for an upcharge assuming it didn't replace any complimentary items. This includes sticking to tiny spiny tail lobsters, I at least hope they're changing to Maine lobsters like RCI and Carnival I’m a proponent of offering better food than a double cheeseburger, Turkey Parmesan, tilapia and various forms of pasta at the prices X charges. 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruzerci Posted June 19, 2023 #156 Share Posted June 19, 2023 18 minutes ago, jelayne said: I’m a proponent of offering better food than a double cheeseburger, Turkey Parmesan, tilapia and various forms of pasta at the prices X charges. Spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ymncruise Posted June 19, 2023 #157 Share Posted June 19, 2023 6 hours ago, gerelmx said: from other thread lot's of comments on some Royal Caribbean groups, saying that they weren't getting any lobster on formal nights either. Last month on Royal, there was no upcharge for 1 lobster, but a charge if you wanted more than 1. My celebrity menu for the summit next month is showing a charge for lobster. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix_dream Posted June 19, 2023 #158 Share Posted June 19, 2023 3 hours ago, jelayne said: Blu offers the mystery meatloaf, it been there for a number of years. Resembles dog food. I love it actually! But I realize it's hardly Michelin chef worthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix_dream Posted June 19, 2023 #159 Share Posted June 19, 2023 1 hour ago, NMTraveller said: With all of the cuts what is next? I would suppose that they will go to one a day cleaning or once every other day cleaning. I just got back from a Hilton stay and they cleaned once every 5 days. I am exiting Hilton. I was still impressed with Hyatt. Think we discussed this on another thread. Have stayed at Hilton properties probably 30 or so nights so far this year and many more last. Was able to get daily housekeeping every single day in every single hotel. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NMTraveller Posted June 19, 2023 #160 Share Posted June 19, 2023 (edited) 33 minutes ago, phoenix_dream said: Think we discussed this on another thread. Have stayed at Hilton properties probably 30 or so nights so far this year and many more last. Was able to get daily housekeeping every single day in every single hotel. Without calling them up or going to the front desk? A vacation should be easy and hassle-free. The last HIlton I was at did not answer their phone so had to go to the front desk... Edited June 19, 2023 by NMTraveller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichYak Posted June 19, 2023 #161 Share Posted June 19, 2023 6 minutes ago, NMTraveller said: Without calling them up or going to the front desk? A vacation should be easy and hassle-free. The last HIlton I was at did not answer their phone so had to go to the front desk... OMG you poor thing. 😂 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NMTraveller Posted June 19, 2023 #162 Share Posted June 19, 2023 1 minute ago, RichYak said: OMG you poor thing. 😂 Ah yes, they used to clean your room without you asking. Now you get to go from one side of the property to the desk to beg for a daily cleaning. 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covepointcruiser Posted June 19, 2023 #163 Share Posted June 19, 2023 2 hours ago, cw2go said: Shabby Chic 😁 Guess you are speaking about the current dress standards of the passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebutlerdidit Posted June 20, 2023 Author #164 Share Posted June 20, 2023 11 minutes ago, Covepointcruiser said: Guess you are speaking about the current dress standards of the passengers. Should we want to dress for dinner when a burger and fries are served? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dlh015 Posted June 20, 2023 #165 Share Posted June 20, 2023 2 minutes ago, thebutlerdidit said: Should we want to dress for dinner when a burger and fries are served? Absolutely! I've always had a craving to dress up like Ronald McDonald!! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrhdhd Posted June 20, 2023 #166 Share Posted June 20, 2023 1 hour ago, phoenix_dream said: Think we discussed this on another thread. Have stayed at Hilton properties probably 30 or so nights so far this year and many more last. Was able to get daily housekeeping every single day in every single hotel. I stayed at a Hilton property in March and asked for housekeeping four times. Never got it. Then I asked for a manager and was told there wasn't one. I am glad you have been lucky. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen haywood Posted June 20, 2023 #167 Share Posted June 20, 2023 I hope someone who orders the upcharge filet will post a picture and a description. I wouldn’t mind paying $20 for a nice size filet that was cooked to order. But I certainly would have a problem if it isn’t really filet mignon or it isn’t cooked as I ordered it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandp407 Posted June 20, 2023 #168 Share Posted June 20, 2023 1 hour ago, jelayne said: I’m a proponent of offering better food than a double cheeseburger, Turkey Parmesan, tilapia and various forms of pasta at the prices X charges. Reading all of this is VERY upsetting!! I’ve also looked at the app for our July , 30th 6 night Equinox sailing and the menus are new and pretty much awful!!! We have taken 5 post pandemic Celebrity sailings, and while we saw a downgrade in the food options and quality, this takes the cake!!! We don’t eat meat, and always relied on a good fish option. The salmon on 1 or 2 nights always a good backup. Now who knows!! Worst part - my brother and SIL are coming on this cruise with us. They don’t travel much at all and we have always RAVED about Celebrity to them . Sounds like this may be very embarrassing - especially seeing a cheeseburger on the dinner menu and 2 nights of tilapia- the cheapest fish you can buy. We never eat it and neither do they!! I don’t care about the lobster being eliminated BUT downgrading the menus to this will take Celerity way down!!! Following our July cruise on the Equinox 🤞🤞🤞we may need to rethink the next 7 cruises we have booked with Celebrity!! Paying their prices and then struggling each evening on what to eat- that’s not our idea of a vacation - especially at the current prices!!! Coincidentally the other day we looked at the new RCCL menus and said no way can we do this !! And we used to LOVE the OASIS ships- particularly Symphony. Now it appears Celebrity has downgraded along with them! Thanks to all for the insight on the new food offerings ! CELEBRITY, HOPE YOU READING ALL OF THESE COMMENTS AND TAKE NOTE HOW UPSET YOUR MOST LOYAL CRUISERS ARE!! NOT THE WAY TO KEEP US COMING BACK!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROCRUISE Posted June 20, 2023 #169 Share Posted June 20, 2023 On the Silhouette in December and Constellation in February. Perhaps by then the MRD offerings will be: hamburger, meat loaf, hot dog or Spam Filet? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted June 20, 2023 #170 Share Posted June 20, 2023 12 minutes ago, bandp407 said: Reading all of this is VERY upsetting!! I’ve also looked at the app for our July , 30th 6 night Equinox sailing and the menus are new and pretty much awful!!! We have taken 5 post pandemic Celebrity sailings, and while we saw a downgrade in the food options and quality, this takes the cake!!! We don’t eat meat, and always relied on a good fish option. The salmon on 1 or 2 nights always a good backup. Now who knows!! Worst part - my brother and SIL are coming on this cruise with us. They don’t travel much at all and we have always RAVED about Celebrity to them . Sounds like this may be very embarrassing - especially seeing a cheeseburger on the dinner menu and 2 nights of tilapia- the cheapest fish you can buy. We never eat it and neither do they!! I don’t care about the lobster being eliminated BUT downgrading the menus to this will take Celerity way down!!! Following our July cruise on the Equinox 🤞🤞🤞we may need to rethink the next 7 cruises we have booked with Celebrity!! Paying their prices and then struggling each evening on what to eat- that’s not our idea of a vacation - especially at the current prices!!! Coincidentally the other day we looked at the new RCCL menus and said no way can we do this !! And we used to LOVE the OASIS ships- particularly Symphony. Now it appears Celebrity has downgraded along with them! Thanks to all for the insight on the new food offerings ! CELEBRITY, HOPE YOU READING ALL OF THESE COMMENTS AND TAKE NOTE HOW UPSET YOUR MOST LOYAL CRUISERS ARE!! NOT THE WAY TO KEEP US COMING BACK!! Write the CEO with your thoughts, change to these menus won’t happen unless we speak up. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandp407 Posted June 20, 2023 #171 Share Posted June 20, 2023 1 minute ago, jelayne said: Write the CEO with your thoughts, change to these menus won’t happen unless we speak up. Agreed - will do!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROCRUISE Posted June 20, 2023 #172 Share Posted June 20, 2023 7 hours ago, Silkroad said: For those ready to abandon Celebrity, I am curious about one thing. Which cruise line do you believe has a product similar to Celebrity’s pre-pandemic product? We haven’t sailed any other line, and based on complaints about other lines, we don’t see an obvious choice. We are not interested in larger vessels, and we’re unsure about smaller vessels (like Azamara) with minuscule cabins combined with higher prices. We’re looking at HAL and Princess for some of their interesting itineraries, but we see complaints there too. MDR food on the Statendam (12/22) and Rotterdam (2/23) was VERY good. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayleeman Posted June 20, 2023 #173 Share Posted June 20, 2023 43 minutes ago, thebutlerdidit said: Should we want to dress for dinner when a burger and fries are served? We really MUST now dress nicely so at least something in the dining room looks good! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserchuck Posted June 20, 2023 #174 Share Posted June 20, 2023 7 minutes ago, PROCRUISE said: MDR food on the Statendam (12/22) and Rotterdam (2/23) was VERY good. We also like HAL. Have not sailed with them lately, but we have always enjoyed the food in the MDR. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 81Zoomie Posted June 20, 2023 #175 Share Posted June 20, 2023 Prices are way up and now quality is slipping even more. Everything but the burgers appears to be slathered in tomato paste. You know this change has hit a nerve when the big social media site is full of negative comments as well. If we wanted a Royal Caribbean experience we would have booked one. 3 Celebrity cruises on the schedule, but we are holding off any future bookings. Hate the chintzy nickel and dime atmosphere. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now