Beach Club: Less Than Magical Honeymoon Issue

[pixiesmimi]

Our last trip I booked the Club Level at BC with Lagoon view because my DH was coming home from Iraq and it was my birthday. I wanted something special. It was 4th of July week. We were greeted when we got out of our car at the front door by a CM and taken straight up to the Club Level. I was impressed. I had requested a balcony room. The room we were given was way, way down at the end of the last hall, far away from the lounge and was the last room on the end. It was very quiet and private but a long way from the lounge. It had a balcony, a one person balcony that you could only stand on and it overlooked the roof and if you leaned out and looked could see the lagoon. The room was large with only one bed but don't think it was a King. I told my husband I was very disappointed for what we had paid and we walked back down to the desk and asked if we could have another room. The CM was very helpful but said there wasn't anything else. Then she said she found another room and put us in one closer to the lounge but still a long walk. It did have a balcony and overlooked the swimming pool and lagoon. But the room was smaller and had a queen bed. Rather than move again, I just accepted this as fine. Little did we know, it was right next to the service elevator (well hidden from the hall) and that banged up and down all night with people coming and going. It was very hard to sleep. Now I know why the room was available. They probably don't put anyone there unless they have to. I wished later that we had just kept the first room and dealt with it. For what we paid for this room, I was very upset but we just lived with it. We decided we would not stay at Club Level at BC again and waste that money. It was nice having the Lounge but that wasn't worth what we paid. I tried to get a BC standard room this trip to compare the two but none were available so I took one at the Yacht Club to compare. Now just hoping we don't have to cancel our Sept trip because it was hard to get a room with the Wine and Food Festival going on but DH is scheduled to ship out to Iraq again and may not be here for our trip that has been scheduled since May.

[SBETigg]

I think I stayed in that first room you mention when I was at the Beach Club, but it was definitely a king bed so maybe not. It did overlook YC rooftops and it was a long walk. But what a bummer, two disappointing rooms. And when your DH was home from Iraq and going back again? I'm sorry. Our heroes deserve the very best, and thank you to your family and to your DH for his service.

[pixiesmimi]

Thank you, Sherri! Yes, I guess we should have been happy and kept the first room. Hindsight. I just found out yesterday that DH leaves next week to go back to Iraq. So I guess I will be cancelling our anniversary trip in Sept. If anyone is looking for a room at the Yacht Club, one will be available for the week of Sept 20-28. I tried to find someone else to go with me (wouldn't be the same but at least we would be going) but no luck. So....But I am glad they extended the military discount through next year. Maybe when he comes back...

[BriarRose0708]

Thank you, Sherri! Yes, I guess we should have been happy and kept the first room. Hindsight. I just found out yesterday that DH leaves next week to go back to Iraq. So I guess I will be cancelling our anniversary trip in Sept. If anyone is looking for a room at the Yacht Club, one will be available for the week of Sept 20-28. I tried to find someone else to go with me (wouldn't be the same but at least we would be going) but no luck. So....But I am glad they extended the military discount through next year. Maybe when he comes back...

Sorry you had to cancel I hope the time he's away goes by quickly and your husband returns home safe!!

[pixiesmimi]

Thank You! I'll be dreaming of the next trip sometime next year hopefully.