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Thanks! I thought it was like with Princess.

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Does anybody know how much is the coffee card and how many coffees you get?

Thanks!

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We just finished a cruise that was booked with the "3 For Free" Promo .... Our $100 per person excursion OBC was listed as a credit on each of our accounts, AND the $50 for the specialty restaurant dinner was shown on my cabin mate's account, since hers was the first name on the booking, instead of being on $25 on each account. A gift card in the cabin upon boarding indicated the dinner OBC.

 

We got to choose which restaurant and when.

 

This is great news!! Thanks!

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Thanks you all!!

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We received some Shore Excursion Credits due to the offer we booked with. If we don't use any cruise excursions, can this credit be used for anything else? Or do we lose it? :(:confused:

Happy hour at r view restaurant...nice view and decent sliders

 

Take a cab when you are tired...

 

Goto teatro zinzanni show near needle...dinner show and lots of fun...

 

Harbor cruise...find coupons in mags

 

Ferris wheel...

 

Pikes places has some decent eateries but do some research...it is uneven in quality...

 

Goto Olympic Hotel and check grand old hotel...the have high tea=very cool

 

Go to these suggested view places>>>http://seattle.cbslocal.com/2012/07/24/best-rooftop-bars-and-restaurants-in-seattle/

Thanks!!

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We stayed there a couple years ago for 2 nights pre-cruise to Alaska. We were very happy with the hotel. There's a nice bar in the lobby and you can order light foods. I think we walked to Pike's Place and took a free or very reasonable bus back to the hotel. We walked to a mall where we could catch the monorail to the space needle. I think you'll be happy at that hotel. We were!

 

Marilyn

Thank you! This puts me at ease!

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We arrived on a Saturday for a Sunday cruise. We got to the hotel around 3:00pm. I had to walk down the street to Men's Wearhouse to pick up a rental tux. And then back to the hotel. We then decided to head to the market. It was probably a 10-15 minute walk. The street going down next to the hotel is steep. Its best to walk down a street first, then turn to head down. Its not as steep that way. We had dinner around the market, then headed back.

 

The next morning, we were up early due to the fact that we are from the east coast. Our room rate included breakfast, so we ate at the hotel, then took a taxi to the Needle. Wasn't busy that early. We did the Needle and the Chihuly museum. Then we took the monorail back, and walked back to the hotel, where we got our luggage and a taxi to the pier.

Sounds like a good time! We're arriving on Wednesday night for a Saturday cruise so we hope to spend Thursday in Pike Place and Friday in the Seattle Center Area.

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I stayed at the Renaissance pre-cruise when we did Alaska.

 

The walk to the Market wasn't really that bad, but there is a steep hill. Just a hint, walk up on a different street where it isn't as steep, then come across.

 

The hotel was nice and suited our needs. I'd stay there again.

Thanks for the tip! We are also there precruise to Alaska! Tried to save some money by doing priceline and ended un with this hotel and still paying a lot! Seattle is expensive in June!!

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We visit Seattle several times a year, and while we have never stayed at the Renaissance Hotel I just wanted to comment that we find the taxi fares in downtown Seattle to be very reasonable. So if you don't want to walk up the hill which Gardyloo mentions, just take a taxi.

Thanks for the information. I looked up taxi rates and Pike Place to the hotel should be about $5-$6 so it's not that bad in case we're too tired after a long day of tourism

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1. You can expect your legs to be stronger when you leave than when you arrive - it's at the top of one of the steepest hills in downtown Seattle; there used to be a cable car stop at the corner where it's built. (Seattle had cable cars like San Francisco's.)

 

2. You can expect fairly long walks to restaurants and cafes - the hotel is in the office core, several blocks from the main concentrations of other hotels and restaurants, as well as tourist attractions like the Seattle Center monorail.

 

3. You can expect comfortable rooms and possibly a great view due to its elevation. Or, you could have a terrific view of Interstate 5; the hotel is across the street. Well soundproofed, of course.

 

Aside from issues with its location, it's a fairly nice property all things considered.

This is not at all what we expected

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Hi I just got the Renaissance Hotel in Seattle for our 3 night pre cruise stay in June. It turned out to be farther away from Pike Place than we expected and it was announced as Pike Place Area so we're a little disappointed about that. From what I've read on trip advisor the property seems to be a good hotel.

Anybody who has stayed here? What can we expect? :confused::confused::confused:

Anyone have info on this? Thanks!

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Hi, what price should I bid for a downtown hotel in Seattle for June 2014?

Wht could be a 3.5 or 4 star?

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Hi Everyone.

 

It's also my first time on Princess and I'll be cruising Alaska with Glacier Bay on the Golden Princess.

 

The search engine isn't working so I have a few questions.

 

What nights will the formal nights be?

Do they server Lobster in the dining room on formal nights?

 

Thanks.

When are you cruising? We are on the June 14 sailing.

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The Golden is excellent, Crown Grill, International Cafe, Skywalkers, and Sabatinis to name a few.

Good choice.

We got a specialty dinner included in our fare but I believe Princess chooses for us...I'm hoping for the Crown Grill!!

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The Golden is in very good shape considering her age. All Princess ships, to me, have that familiar look and feel, so I think we tend (at least I do) to notice the minor details. It's a bit trivial, but the cabin could have used a bit of a deep cleaning and freshening up, but that's the only negative thing I noticed. Enjoy your cruise!

Thanks! Hope our cabin is clean!

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Expect to have a great time! We did this cruise in September last year and it was my favorite.

 

The itinerary was fun, the food was really good. Entertainment was good also. If you have not done the ultimate ships tour I would recommend it. Very interesting to see behind the scenes.

 

We also spent about an hour on the bridge as part of this tour. Had a good conversation with the Captain about wines we enjoyed.

I hope to have as much fun as you did! I'm on edge about the tour because of the price

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Here is some general information which has been standard for Princess.

Dining Choices @ no extra charge

MDR one open for breakfast each day and lunch on sea days. Open on boarding day from noon to 1:30.

Afternoon tea in one of the DR’s each day.

International Café, open 24 hours, paninis, soup, salads, desserts, cont. breakfast items, late night snacks. One of our favorite spots.

Vines wine bar, no extra charge for sushi and tapas with the purchase of a drink.

Crown Grill, pub lunch on some sea days

Horizon Ct. Buffet, open from 6am until around 11pm. Prego Pizza, Trident Grill, Sundaes Soft Ice Cream Bar, these will open around 11am and close sometime in the evening, maybe 9pm.

 

 

Surcharge Dining includes

Crown Grill, Steak, Chops, Seafood. Sabatini’s Italian. Also the Chef’s Table and a breakfast and dinner balcony dining experience. Some ships no offer the Crab Shack in the evening in the buffet area. Reservation recommended for surcharge dining venues. Make reservation once on board.

 

Boarding: Go directly to your cabin it will be ready. Muster is held in the lounges on decks 7 and 6 and not outside. Carry; don’t wear your life jacket to the drill. You will be instructed to put it on at the drill. If you want a seat arrive 5 to 10 mins early.

 

Evening activities; live music in the lounges, including Explorers Lounge, Wheelhouse Bar, Crooner’s, sometimes the Vista lounge, Skywalker’s will have a DJ starting around 9:30 or 10pm. The cruise staff will also have planned parties, game shows, trivia games, theme nights, karaoke, and all the standard stuff. There will be production shows as well as guest entertainers. Shows will be in both the Theater and the Vista Lounge. You probably will not be able to see them all and still do other things. You will have to select which ones you wish to see. There is also live music in the afternoon and evening in the Piazza.

 

Princess will also have all the standard daytime activities. All activities, as well as dining and bar hours are shown in the Princess Patter.

 

The Golden has an indoor pool, Calypso Reef, with conservatory above which is nice for Alaska.

 

 

 

Best views are up on the open decks.

 

 

Hope this information is helpful. Any specific questions, just ask, someone on CC will know the answer.

Thank you!!!! This is fantastic inormation!

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We are booked on board the Golden Princess for an alaska cruise during June 2014. First time on Princess, first time in Alaska.

What can we expect from the boat? Any recommendations, thoughts, experiences?

It's an OK location that I would be satisfied with, if it was me going on that cruise!

Thanks!! It's our first time on Princess and first time balcony!

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This site is for the Island/Coral Princess only.

OP was asking about the Golden. :confused:

 

The Aloha deck balcony on the Golden is covered and quiet as its between to decks of cabins.

Thank you!! This is out first time on Princess and first time with a balcony (honeymoon in Alaska so we splurged).

So this should be a covered balcony? I saw on the deck plans the pool is on top. Should we expect noise from above.

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We got assigned a midship balcony on the aloha deck aboard the golden princess for our alaska june 14, 2014 cruise.

Good? Bad?

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