sixpackeddie Posted July 21 #1 Share Posted July 21 We just upgraded our room to a Celebrity Suite in our upcoming Europe cruise on the Ascent. I know there were a lot of changes regarding sky suites back in the fall. Does the Celebrity Suite have a dedicated butler and complementary drinks in the mini fridge in the suite? Ty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplsmurf Posted July 21 #2 Share Posted July 21 Yes to both…….at least that was our experience in a CS on Silhouette last month 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted July 21 #3 Share Posted July 21 Butler are back for all suites. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixpackeddie Posted July 21 Author #4 Share Posted July 21 Great news thank you so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spongebob99a Posted July 21 #5 Share Posted July 21 Just finished a sailing in the CS. Reaching the butler on WhatsApp was easiest (they give you a QR code to scan to add them); he was regularly seen as well. He wasn't of much help for the most part, I actually found the concierge team in the retreat lounge more helpful. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixpackeddie Posted July 22 Author #6 Share Posted July 22 Yes were were recently in a upper suite and we also used what's app to communicate with our butler, it was very convenient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canderson Posted July 22 #7 Share Posted July 22 15 minutes ago, sixpackeddie said: Yes were were recently in a upper suite and we also used what's app to communicate with our butler, it was very convenient. So they are using What's App, not some feature of the regular Celebrity app? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete1681 Posted July 22 #8 Share Posted July 22 Yes,they give you a what’s app number,and you can just text them if you need something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CelebrityMan Posted July 28 #9 Share Posted July 28 We will be in a Retreat category stateroom on our next Celebrity cruise and received this e-mail from the cruise line ~ As a guest of The Retreat*, you'll enjoy the very best we have to offer. Your Sky Suite is a breathtaking space that comes with an array of outstanding amenities and personalized service to cater to your every need. Savor world-class cuisine at Luminae, a private restaurant for guests of The Retreat, unwind in our most exclusive accommodations, and enjoy your favorite beverages throughout the ship. The captain and crew of Celebrity Silhouette® look forward to welcoming you aboard. We're confident your sailing will prove to be an unforgettable one. The butler service is often what you make of it. Ask them for things and enjoy the service, try having a meal en suite and enjoy them serving it. CM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Virgo Posted July 29 #10 Share Posted July 29 just off Eclipse Sky Suite. Had a dedicated Butler as we did on Ascent in March. They are back. We do appreciate the updated information they provide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zitsky Posted July 29 #11 Share Posted July 29 Does anyone else think that using WhatsApp to talk to the butler feels very impersonal? I suppose it lets them keep a record of everything. I called last time, a year ago on Beyond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeRick Posted July 29 #12 Share Posted July 29 28 minutes ago, zitsky said: Does anyone else think that using WhatsApp to talk to the butler feels very impersonal? I suppose it lets them keep a record of everything. I called last time, a year ago on Beyond. It is just a method of direct communication. So a good step IMO. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nachosdelux Posted July 29 #13 Share Posted July 29 30 minutes ago, zitsky said: Does anyone else think that using WhatsApp to talk to the butler feels very impersonal? I suppose it lets them keep a record of everything. I called last time, a year ago on Beyond. Much better for everyone IMO since things are in a written format there is less chance for errors or misunderstanding. Also a time saver for the butler as they don’t have to transcribe a phone conversation. Is it less personal? Probably but it is more efficient and effective 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichYak Posted July 29 #14 Share Posted July 29 1 hour ago, zitsky said: Does anyone else think that using WhatsApp to talk to the butler feels very impersonal? I suppose it lets them keep a record of everything. I called last time, a year ago on Beyond. Sounds to me like WhatsApp works very well if you're off the ship in port and would like the butler to have something ready in the cabin for when you return. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExArkie Posted July 29 #15 Share Posted July 29 14 minutes ago, RichYak said: Sounds to me like WhatsApp works very well if you're off the ship in port and would like the butler to have something ready in the cabin for when you return. Sounds to me like I have to download WhatsApp... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zitsky Posted July 29 #16 Share Posted July 29 5 hours ago, ExArkie said: Sounds to me like I have to download WhatsApp... I’m busy downloading the internet right now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Rick&Jeannie Posted July 29 #17 Share Posted July 29 "What's the Situation With the Butler?" Why...the butler did it, of course! 😀 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare horseymike Posted July 30 #18 Share Posted July 30 (edited) My wife refuses to cruise without a butler. That’s why I always go 🤣 Edited July 30 by horseymike 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbcallender Posted July 31 #19 Share Posted July 31 On 7/29/2024 at 7:12 AM, zitsky said: Does anyone else think that using WhatsApp to talk to the butler feels very impersonal? I suppose it lets them keep a record of everything. I called last time, a year ago on Beyond. Unfortunate that personal service has devolved to that, but it has its advantages. I spent a career in the hotel biz and that's the nature of the beast anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebutlerdidit Posted August 1 #20 Share Posted August 1 On 7/29/2024 at 3:38 PM, Rick&Jeannie said: "What's the Situation With the Butler?" Why...the butler did it, of course! 😀 😂 That’s what I say! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zitsky Posted August 31 #21 Share Posted August 31 Funny story. I asked the Retreat desk a few questions and one was chatting with the butler. Maybe I forgot about this thread. They said, and I quote “We can’t tell you until after final payment.” I then got a survey and filled it out where I mentioned that comment. A few hours later I got an email from the same Celebrity rep saying “We use WhatsApp” and answering my other questions. I guess surveys do work, after all. Funny how they couldn’t answer a simple question, then they could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted September 1 #22 Share Posted September 1 Just off the Beyond last week. There was no mention of What’s App, or any info on any chat feature to communicate with the Butler. We saw our Butler at least once, normally 2 x a day. When we needed something we called and he answered. FYI we were in a Sky Suute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zitsky Posted September 1 #23 Share Posted September 1 2 hours ago, jelayne said: Just off the Beyond last week. There was no mention of What’s App, or any info on any chat feature to communicate with the Butler. We saw our Butler at least once, normally 2 x a day. When we needed something we called and he answered. FYI we were in a Sky Suute I’ve only been in a SS once before so this will make 2. I work in tech but I find using an app to communicate so cold and impersonal. But I understand why they would want to use it. Maybe to keep track of requests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare zgscl Posted September 1 #24 Share Posted September 1 Looking forward to trying this in November. I think being able to text will be a big plus, but frankly I hate calling people on the phone. It’s also probably nice because they don’t have to drop whatever they are in the middle of doing (have had many butler conversations interrupted by a phone call). I’m assuming folks who prefer to call can still do so and this is just an added feature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisebeachgirl703 Posted September 1 #25 Share Posted September 1 11 hours ago, jelayne said: Just off the Beyond last week. There was no mention of What’s App, or any info on any chat feature to communicate with the Butler. We saw our Butler at least once, normally 2 x a day. When we needed something we called and he answered. FYI we were in a Sky Suute Sailed the Edge July 5 in a sky suite. Our butler told us not to use the app, to call him. Butler service and attitude are still hit or miss. He was in our suite and I asked what I could get for a quick last minute dinner, he said call room service! Called him one time for a snack and he said I am on break. The concierges on the other hand were very helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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