kerota Posted September 16, 2023 #1 Share Posted September 16, 2023 To me, a suite is when the bedroom is a separate room from the rest of the cabin. I've seen instances when they call a cabin a suite simply because there's a sofa and small table next to the bed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum2Mercury Posted September 16, 2023 #2 Share Posted September 16, 2023 It's not just "to you". A suite is, by definition, a series of connected rooms. However, the cruise line isn't alone in using the term "suite" to mean a larger or more luxurious room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted September 16, 2023 #3 Share Posted September 16, 2023 Most lines the lower suites don’t have a separate bedroom, on rccl a junior suite is just a large cabin with a balcony no suite lounge or suite restaurant (some allow dinner in suite restaurant) on celebrity there sky suites are just a large cabin but they give you access to suite restaurant for all meals and suite lounge with free drinks all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmoo here Posted September 16, 2023 #4 Share Posted September 16, 2023 1 hour ago, kerota said: To me, a suite is when the bedroom is a separate room from the rest of the cabin. I've seen instances when they call a cabin a suite simply because there's a sofa and small table next to the bed. That's one definition of a "suite". On cruise ships a suite can just be a larger room with an actual sitting area separate from the sleeping area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted September 16, 2023 #5 Share Posted September 16, 2023 (edited) In addition to the physical descriptions of the space, which typically also includes more amenities and upgrades, suites usually include a higher level of service and on board privileges which often includes personal "butlers", dedicated lounges and / or clubs, upscale restaurants, and often segregated open spaces with private pools, etc. It's not just a larger stateroom (or rooms) but a different, higher, level of service and on board experience. And always at a significantly increased price over non-suites. Edited September 16, 2023 by leaveitallbehind 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquahound Posted September 16, 2023 #6 Share Posted September 16, 2023 Given the relative size of a cruise ship cabin compared to a hotel, I have no problem with their idea of a suite. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsn55 Posted September 17, 2023 #7 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Hotels started this faux suite thing years ago. It's an untrue description and just wrong. A suite is two or more rooms. With a door(s). Now 'everybody' uses the term suite for any room they want. It's obnoxious. Kinda like the use of an apostrophe ... just a dumbing down for the masses. People are too lazy to learn the correct usage of the words apostrophe and suite. It's the way things go now ... I wonder if the Romans misused words this way? However, there are far worse problems in the world. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceMuzz Posted September 17, 2023 #8 Share Posted September 17, 2023 On many mass market cruise lines, a "suite" is similar to the "formal denims" and "formal baseball caps" worn by passengers. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted September 17, 2023 #9 Share Posted September 17, 2023 A suite is anything that the cruise line wants to call a suite. It is up to you to look at the cabin layout to see if you want one of their "suites". DON 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldubs Posted September 17, 2023 #10 Share Posted September 17, 2023 I thought it was something they used to use on formal nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjkacmom Posted September 17, 2023 #11 Share Posted September 17, 2023 NCL has club balcony suites that used to be called minisuites, they have bigger bathrooms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted September 17, 2023 #12 Share Posted September 17, 2023 We like to book suites on cruises and hotels , definitely need research before booking on square footage, normally there are also pictures, our favorite suites are the ones with two bathrooms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare whogo Posted September 17, 2023 #13 Share Posted September 17, 2023 12 hours ago, jsn55 said: Hotels started this faux suite thing years ago. It's an untrue description and just wrong. Agreed. Penthouse and owner's are idiotic descriptions, too. I call each of them a cabin, even stateroom seems too grand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted September 17, 2023 #14 Share Posted September 17, 2023 1 hour ago, whogo said: Agreed. Penthouse and owner's are idiotic descriptions, too. I call each of them a cabin, even stateroom seems too grand. You should take a look at some of the higher end suites on Celebrity and RCCL - multi-room, two level over 1,600 sq ft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsn55 Posted September 17, 2023 #15 Share Posted September 17, 2023 20 minutes ago, leaveitallbehind said: You should take a look at some of the higher end suites on Celebrity and RCCL - multi-room, two level over 1,600 sq ft. No question that there are fabulous suites in hotels and on cruiseships. My point is that calling any room a suite is dishonest. Experienced travellers know the score, but others are taken in, and end up paying too much for inadequate accommodations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted September 17, 2023 #16 Share Posted September 17, 2023 13 minutes ago, jsn55 said: No question that there are fabulous suites in hotels and on cruiseships. My point is that calling any room a suite is dishonest. Experienced travellers know the score, but others are taken in, and end up paying too much for inadequate accommodations. But as mentioned before with most cruise lines the suites also include a number privileges and enhancements to the cruise experience which need to be considered with the premium price when making stateroom comparisons. It always is more than just the stateroom when considering those staterooms defined as "suites". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquahound Posted September 17, 2023 #17 Share Posted September 17, 2023 41 minutes ago, jsn55 said: No question that there are fabulous suites in hotels and on cruiseships. My point is that calling any room a suite is dishonest. Experienced travellers know the score, but others are taken in, and end up paying too much for inadequate accommodations. Hardly something to get so worked up over. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjkacmom Posted September 17, 2023 #18 Share Posted September 17, 2023 21 hours ago, leaveitallbehind said: In addition to the physical descriptions of the space, which typically also includes more amenities and upgrades, suites usually include a higher level of service and on board privileges which often includes personal "butlers", dedicated lounges and / or clubs, upscale restaurants, and often segregated open spaces with private pools, etc. It's not just a larger stateroom (or rooms) but a different, higher, level of service and on board experience. And always at a significantly increased price over non-suites. Not always, I’ve seen NCL club suites only slightly high than balconies, some perks come with it that makes it worth it to some people. Huge price difference than the haven suites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted September 17, 2023 #19 Share Posted September 17, 2023 11 minutes ago, mjkacmom said: Not always, I’ve seen NCL club suites only slightly high than balconies, some perks come with it that makes it worth it to some people. Huge price difference than the haven suites. Agree. It certainly does depend on the cruise line and suite category. The suite benefits are typically scaled to the category level and without a doubt the lower category "entry level" suites often offer limited benefits. Example: RCCL junior suites are only marginally larger in size than the standard balcony categories with some enhancements (bathtub, walk in closet), but virtually no full suit benefits. But obviously as you scale up in the suite categories the benefits (and price) increase dramatically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquahound Posted September 17, 2023 #20 Share Posted September 17, 2023 For what it's worth, another definition of suite is the personal staff accompanying a VIP. So, if the room perks include a butler, concierge, etc, technically you are booking a suite. Just sayn'. 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted September 17, 2023 #21 Share Posted September 17, 2023 3 hours ago, leaveitallbehind said: You should take a look at some of the higher end suites on Celebrity and RCCL - multi-room, two level over 1,600 sq ft. We had a 1600 sq Ft Penthouse on Edge it was magnificent, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathroom 3 large TVs , huge jacuzzi tub , huge shower . Our next celebrity suite we have to settle for. 550 sq Ft Royal suite with a 200 sq Ft balcony that has a hot tub . Both were thankfully one level , I don’t like stairs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceMuzz Posted September 18, 2023 #22 Share Posted September 18, 2023 NCL Star and NCL Dawn both have a Suite that sleeps 8 people in 10,000 square feet. That is a Suite. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joebucks Posted September 18, 2023 #23 Share Posted September 18, 2023 To me, a suite on a cruise ship is a larger than normal room that people complain about because it doesn't have an extra wall, free everything, or a butler. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsn55 Posted September 18, 2023 #24 Share Posted September 18, 2023 11 hours ago, BruceMuzz said: NCL Star and NCL Dawn both have a Suite that sleeps 8 people in 10,000 square feet. That is a Suite. Ha! If it doesn't have bedrooms and doors, it's just a big room!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare GeezerCouple Posted September 18, 2023 #25 Share Posted September 18, 2023 2 hours ago, jsn55 said: Ha! If it doesn't have bedrooms and doors, it's just a big room!! Not sure if you are joking, but the inside area is almost 7k sq ft., with the remainder being the private outdoor space of approx 3k sq ft.. There are three very distinct, separate bedrooms, and 3.5 bathrooms. Formal dining area, separate LR area, grand piano (player, I think?), and the huge outdoor private area includes a large hot tub and more seating and outside dining area as well. We were on one of those ships once with our grands and met the couple (just 2 of 'em!) staying in one, and they gave us a tour. (Back then, the decor was... garish.) For a large family, amazing, and at that point, the per-person isn't so stratospheric. Some larger groups/families combine both (each ship has two of these, mostly mirror-images). And for some reason, they seem to have limited the headcount to 7 instead of 8. No idea if they are flexible with that, but one could get an inside for not much else. Guests are welcome (but not into the special private "Haven" facilities). GC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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