midwestchick

We are staying two nights post cruise in August. Which hotels are the best in the canal area that are close to the main attractions? 

On 5/15/2022 at 11:29 AM, edgeman61 said:

Often there will be a warning about booking excursions that have a airport drop-off, that it is only meant for passengers having a flight leaving after 3:00pm (or thereabout).

 

With the added security and health screening that others have already mentioned I wouldn't risk it.

 

We are doing an excursion with airport drop-off on our upcoming cruise but our flight doesn't leave until 11:00 am the following day and we are overnighting at an airport hotel.

When will you do your Covid testing.  We are there an additional 2 nights and I’m wondering how long they will accept teat results.

17 minutes ago, VMax1700 said:

Is the port Dublin or Dun Laoghaire?  Which ship and which date?  

17 minutes ago, VMax1700 said:

Is the port Dublin or Dun Laoghaire?  Which ship and which date?  

Date is July 25 on Azamara Quest. I don’t know the port. How can I find out.

We’re arriving in Dublin one day pre cruise. We’ve seen most of the attractions so we want a place to stay, possibly close to cruise port and then recommendations for transfers from airport on arrival and transfer to cruise port. All suggestions welcome. If there is nothing by the cruise port it would be nice to be in an area for shopping or wandering around 

Giant’s Causeway should not be missed.  We had a private tour but the group was booked by my TA. 

40 minutes ago, cruisemom42 said:

You'll find Dublin is included in the British Isles/Western Europe forum.

Thank you. I hope CC moves my post 

I can’t seem to find Dublin hotels on here. Can anyone recommend a decent hotel at a reasonable price and who will also do transfers to the cruise terminal. 

1 hour ago, cruisemom42 said:

 

Lest you think I am some kind of hotel broker, let me start by saying that I love Rome and up until COVID I was there at least once a year and often twice -- sometimes before or after a cruise but often just to visit the city for a week or more. And although I have a couple of favorites, I like to try new hotels in different areas as well, just to see how much I like the area, how convenient it is, etc...

 

My favorite hotel in Rome, hands down, is the Albergo del Senato.  Since I first stayed there in 2005 it has been through two renovations and unfortunately the price keeps going up as well. I still love it -- it feels like my home away from home and (for me) there is nothing like looking out the window or stepping out the front door and having the Pantheon right in front of you.

 

But there are other hotels in the area that I also have enjoyed and most are recommended already on the many pages of this thread, if you want to read through them.

 

If I may ask -- what do you consider a "very nice" breakfast?  Does it have to be American style?

No, not American. Some have fresh mozzarella cheese and baked goods, etc.  I know some have a large variety of food. 

1 hour ago, cruisemom42 said:

 

In general I am less inclined to stay near Trevi just because the area is always so thronged with people, and I enjoy the Pantheon/Navona area more overall. I can't say I know that much about the hotels in the immediate vicinity of Trevi, but just looking up a few on the Relais Fontana de Trevi there are some less than positive reviews about the hotel itself which, when coupled with the location would cause me to look elsewhere.

 

Home in Rome Trevi is not really a hotel -- it is a guesthouse with limited services, not that it's a bad thing but just something to be aware of. There probably will not be someone onsite who can help with directions or reservations, etc.  It does get pretty good ratings and the location looks pretty decent -- not so close to Trevi that you are in the midst of the crowds. So if you are up for it, then it seems like a reasonable choice.

How far is Trevi from the Pantheon?  Which hotel do you stay in?  We like one with a very nice breakfast

On 3/31/2022 at 12:09 PM, r2h2 said:

When we were in this sky suite, it had 2 loungers and the table with 2 chairs. 

Wonderful!  Thank you. We’re doing a TA to experience the ship and not necessarily the ports.  Since we have so many sea days all the walking from the aft of the ship may help with the caloric intake.  😂😂😂

47 minutes ago, LGW59 said:

then why did you ask for "and/or videos" 

And why are you being snarky?  Pictures, videos….same difference. 

1 hour ago, jelayne said:

There is a video tour of that Suite on You Tube.

I looked last night and didn’t see it.

40 minutes ago, r2h2 said:

We stayed in this exact room on a December 2021 sailing. It is a very nice room and the balcony is huge! Just do a youtube search. Harr Travel has a nice 5-10 minute video of the room. Be prepared to walk and get in your steps.

The video I saw is ‘t the correct cabin.

7 hours ago, midwestchick said:

Does anyone have any pictures of this suite?  I’ve been searching for pictures and/or videos. I’d like to see the balcony and the room layout. Thank you in advance.

Thanks.  I wanted to see pictures

Does anyone have any pictures of this suite?  I’ve been searching for pictures and/or videos. I’d like to see the balcony and the room layout. Thank you in advance.

3 hours ago, -Lew- said:

 

A response to your question will include hotels already discussed in this thread.  I suggest you browse previous posts for some excellent suggestions.

 

In my experience the trip from the historic center to the cruise port in Civitavecchi, about 69km, takes 1:15 to 1:30 at mid-day via limo.

I agree with Lew’s post. It is a trek to Civitavecchia from Rome. We’ve done it several times. You will not need to go back many pages to see all the great recommendations for Rome hotels.  

26 minutes ago, lafroh said:

Does anyone have any experience with the Colosseum Corner Hotel in Rome.  We are cruising in Oct of 2022 and looking at staying there for two days pre cruise?

That’s when we are traveling too. It will be pre-cruise for us on the Edge.  

13 minutes ago, sillypuppy said:

Please help!  I am feeling overwhelmed looking for hotels for the two of us and our two friends. We are doing two nights pre-cruise in Rome May 19-21. We want to stay city centre - Pantheon, Piazza Navona area. Booking.com has been great but there are so many options of hotels and guest suites (not sure exactly what these are). Can anyone suggest nice, but reasonable places to stay?  We would like to spend no more than 250eur per night. 

First of all please don’t use booking.com. Find a hotel you want and book it directly with the hotel. I have several friends who did not have the room available upon arrival that they booked through booking.com. There are many reasonable hotels posted on this thread. You can easily check reviews if you research them.  Good luck with your search.

3 hours ago, floridafolks said:

On Quest- a nice touch in Windows cafe at lunch- special station daily, like live Pasta one day , Fresh Sushi another. Today is French with Bouillabaisse. 

Bouillabaisse is one of hubby’s favorites  Yum!

Just saw this topic. Watching and seeing the number of pax. It looks as though the July Norway cruise is fully booked. 

Has the staffing situation improved since last fall’s shortage of staff?  We rebooked our original

 cruse and are now sailing Memphis to NOLA in March. Sadly we are now in an inside cabin because the original promo offer was not available. It will be our first experience with an inside room 

On 10/20/2021 at 8:36 AM, TinCan782 said:

Nope. Gratuities are not paid with OBC....you pay them, and other things, on your final statement at the end of the cruise.

The agent I booked through told me differently but then I'm not sure I trust her.  I usually book with my own TA but she couldn't offer me the same price.  

On 10/14/2021 at 7:01 AM, LDVinNC said:

Did you get Covid?

No.  I have not cruised yet.  I want to cancel our November cruise. Have not read anything good.

On 10/18/2021 at 5:07 PM, AQJazz said:

Mostly inclusive 

 

open bar for most liquors except premium. E.g., Marker’s Mark covered but Markers 46 would be $3 per drink/shot

 

Soda, coffee and tea free

 

the hop on hop off tours are covered but premium tours are not, usually the cost of the premium @$79. Example Nottoway house tour covered but if you want to go to Houmas House that would be a premium tour

air and transfers to/from airport not included but transfer from hotel to boat included

 

free night hotel prior to embarking plus breakfast at hotel the morning of embarkation. Free Covid test too!

 

tips are not included

 

not sure what you would include for activities but I would say included. Bikes are available for free. Occasionally dance classes free. Pilot house tour free. Bingo you pay for card(s) and all the $$ goes back to the players, lol no free cruise giveaways like on a mega cruise.

 

I find it nearly impossible to spend onboard credit especially on the Countess with only a gift closet and if an itinerary has no premium tours. Onboard credit can’t be used to pay tips.

 

What did I miss on your list?

You can’t use OBC for gratuities?  News to me.  

3 hours ago, Frncie said:

https://www.nola.com/news/coronavirus/article_83d07a24-2b9e-11ec-b699-97307056c479.html

 

Article in the New Orleans newspaper today. 

I wrote to them asking for a full refund and I have not heard anything back. I will send them this in the morning. Thanks for posting.