ALMF Posted October 16, 2009 #1 Share Posted October 16, 2009 hi all could you please post any pictures of the rooms on the Monarch. i am trying to understand why rooms of same size cost differently on different decks. like deck 8 cabins that are 122 sq feet the same but different prices than those on deck 3. whats the difference? elevation from water? i can understand lower prices on bad locations (obstructed view, noise), but if they are equal and furnished the same why the different costs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaveFunAndSmile Posted October 16, 2009 #2 Share Posted October 16, 2009 It will be my first time cruising on the Monarch of the Seas. But I do know that deck 8 has the life boats outside the windows. Deck 7 has the deck that people are walking pass the windows. So I hope this may help you. I'm shore someone with better info will come along=) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Henry on CC Posted October 16, 2009 #3 Share Posted October 16, 2009 hi all could you please post any pictures of the rooms on the Monarch. i am trying to understand why rooms of same size cost differently on different decks. like deck 8 cabins that are 122 sq feet the same but different prices than those on deck 3. whats the difference? elevation from water? i can understand lower prices on bad locations (obstructed view, noise), but if they are equal and furnished the same why the different costs? If you want to look at photos, go to webshots.com and put in search term "Monarch of the Seas" or just "Monarch". You will spend days just looking at pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asil621 Posted October 16, 2009 #4 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Also, different decks can be more convenient to public areas than others. Hence the difference in price. BTW- I would also be interested to see stateroom pics! I have already exhausted webshots! I can contribute in about a month! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjldvlks Posted October 16, 2009 #5 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Here is a 122 sq ft cabin from Deck 2 [AKA "The Aquarium"] But don't let the size scare you -- it was fine considering the price. And I'll let you in on a secret -- we ate the same food in the same dining room, saw the same entertainment, had access to the same facilities, and went to the same places as the folks in the suites. It is small, but more than adequate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coralc Posted October 16, 2009 #6 Share Posted October 16, 2009 WOW..that is really, really small. We had a cabin like that on Song of America, but one bed was lengthwise under the window, and made up into a couch during the day. The other twin folded down from the side wall. It was a little awkward waving goodnight, but we actually had quite a bit of floor space during the day. Thanks for sharing the photo. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccletzgo Posted October 16, 2009 #7 Share Posted October 16, 2009 WOW..that is really, really small. We had a cabin like that on Song of America, but one bed was lengthwise under the window, and made up into a couch during the day. The other twin folded down from the side wall. It was a little awkward waving goodnight, but we actually had quite a bit of floor space during the day. Thanks for sharing the photo. :) I've been on both the SOA and the Monarch and yep, the cabins are just the same.. on both we had the beds in an "L" configuration. really, really, tiny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanineM Posted October 16, 2009 #8 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Here's a Picture of our cabin on Monarch from January. We were waaaayyyyy down at the bottom of the ship - cabin 2104. Our view was the water when moving, and the dock when in port. Most people prefer to be on higher decks for: a) the view, b) proximity to the pool deck Hence higher fares If we are cruising on a budget (and we normally view Monarch sailings as budget sailings because they're short and you don't spend that much time in the cabin), we take the cheapest oceanview we can get. Yes - they are very, very small. But for 3 or 4 nights they are big enough - in my opinion. EDIT to add: the beds weren't together when we arrived, but the attendant pushed them together. You don't get much more space when they're together --- just a bit of a walkway on the right side of the picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbiecruiser09 Posted October 16, 2009 #9 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Deck 8 is obstructed by the lifeboats (usually the cheapest after the guarantee) Deck 7 has the walking track outside the windows so if you keep the blinds open, folks can see in. Decks 2 & 3 have portholes vs the "Larger" windows. We were actually in a JS and found it to be quite roomy (and we loved the balcony). By the time we sailed, with pricedrops & a residency discount, we paid a very reasonable price we thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALMF Posted October 16, 2009 Author #10 Share Posted October 16, 2009 thanks everyone. those pictures and thoughts of the rooms are great. I think we will be going with L shape bed set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vickiw0318 Posted October 16, 2009 #11 Share Posted October 16, 2009 I had the beds in the "L" arrangement when I was on the Majesty. It does give your floor space. If you look closely at the pictures, you'll notice padded "headboards" on the walls under the window and along the side. I think the cabins were designed with the idea that the beds would be arranged that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asil621 Posted October 16, 2009 #12 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Thanks for that pic, water baby- I will be in 2100, so I would imagine that I would get the same setup! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryano Posted October 16, 2009 #13 Share Posted October 16, 2009 would anyone know where I could find a picture of cabin #9034? its a HC accessible oceanview room. thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaveFunAndSmile Posted October 16, 2009 #14 Share Posted October 16, 2009 would anyone know where I could find a picture of cabin #9034? its a HC accessible oceanview room. thanks :)[/quote As John said in this post- go to webshot.com and put in Monarch of the Seas there is pics of cabins! Not sure if your is. But it's worth a shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbiecruiser09 Posted October 16, 2009 #15 Share Posted October 16, 2009 I had the beds in the "L" arrangement when I was on the Majesty. It does give your floor space. If you look closely at the pictures, you'll notice padded "headboards" on the walls under the window and along the side. I think the cabins were designed with the idea that the beds would be arranged that way. Is the L shape the standard "apart" shape or do you have to request it specifically? DH and I are thinking we would rather have the space and can sleep apart for a few nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coralc Posted October 17, 2009 #16 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Is the L shape the standard "apart" shape or do you have to request it specifically? DH and I are thinking we would rather have the space and can sleep apart for a few nights. You will probably have to ask your room steward to set them up that way. I think it is probably unlikely that most people (unlike us Cruise Critic people) would know to have them set up to maximize space. :D:):D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.