AllegraTiger Posted November 25, 2012 #1 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I'm staying at the Doubletree Hilton in San Juan for one night before our cruise. Our flight does not arrive until 7:10 PM, and then we have the whole next day until our cruise departs at 8:30 PM. Checkout at the Hilton is noon. They have a program in which we have full hotel and beach access to their sister property, La Concha. Does anyone know if we'd still be allowed to use this program on the day we check out? We're spending some time at the end of our cruise and will sight see a little then; in the beginning we're mostly just looking to chill. Thanks for any info! (cross posted in San Juan forum). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted November 25, 2012 #2 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Have you asked the hotel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllegraTiger Posted November 25, 2012 Author #3 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I've sent an email to the hotel, thought I'd get a quicker response this way. We leave next week so if this won't work I'll have to explore other options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted November 25, 2012 #4 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I just want to note that whatever you hear on CC, you are still best with waiting on the hotel as rules easily change. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdvmd Posted November 25, 2012 #5 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I'm staying at the Doubletree Hilton in San Juan for one night before our cruise. Our flight does not arrive until 7:10 PM, and then we have the whole next day until our cruise departs at 8:30 PM. Checkout at the Hilton is noon. They have a program in which we have full hotel and beach access to their sister property, La Concha. Does anyone know if we'd still be allowed to use this program on the day we check out? We're spending some time at the end of our cruise and will sight see a little then; in the beginning we're mostly just looking to chill. Thanks for any info! (cross posted in San Juan forum). You do realize that even if the ship is leaving at 8:30 p.m., you can get onboard much earlier in the day like at 11:30 a.m. and start enjoying the ship and its amenities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted November 25, 2012 #6 Share Posted November 25, 2012 We have sailed out of San Juan and left late in the evening. We went to the cruise terminal around 11 and were on the ship by 11:30. Gave us plenty of time unpack and get settled in for the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1025cruise Posted November 25, 2012 #7 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Unless you were going to tour San Juan, why wouldn't you just head straight to the ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spunkyhungry Posted November 25, 2012 #8 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I think you should just head on over to the ship. You're paying for that first day. When you get to the ship you can explore, have lunch, unpack, enjoy the pool, have a drink, etc. That day is part of your cruise vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pris993 Posted November 25, 2012 #9 Share Posted November 25, 2012 I agree this others suggesting you get on the ship earlier, but if for some reason that is not possible, I would call the hotel and ask to talk to guest services. That would be the quickest way to get an answer to your question from the hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllegraTiger Posted November 26, 2012 Author #10 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Great points everyone. first-- we were originally told we couldn't board until 2 PM at the earliest, but I'm sure (like checking into hotels) there is probably some leeway around this. Also, we chose our particular cruise because it's port intensive and we really don't like hanging about the ship. We don't drink or gamble or...(fill in the blank), we tend to think of it more as a place to sleep, to get meals, and get us to the next port. Yes, I do realize it's not THAT much different to hang around a resort vs. hanging around a ship...but we've never stayed in a resort (we're not usually beach people, this cruise to the Caribbean is our first "beach" vacation) so we thought we'd like to try it. We've cruised once before, to the Mediterranean, and I remember we became dreadfully bored on the At Sea days. It's not like we could find a chair anywhere close to the pool. Anyway. Didn't get an email back from the hotel, so we'll try calling guest services next since CC doesn't seem to have the answer. Thanks for the replies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdvmd Posted November 26, 2012 #11 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Great points everyone. first-- we were originally told we couldn't board until 2 PM at the earliest, but I'm sure (like checking into hotels) there is probably some leeway around this. Also, we chose our particular cruise because it's port intensive and we really don't like hanging about the ship. We don't drink or gamble or...(fill in the blank), we tend to think of it more as a place to sleep, to get meals, and get us to the next port. Yes, I do realize it's not THAT much different to hang around a resort vs. hanging around a ship...but we've never stayed in a resort (we're not usually beach people, this cruise to the Caribbean is our first "beach" vacation) so we thought we'd like to try it. We've cruised once before, to the Mediterranean, and I remember we became dreadfully bored on the At Sea days. It's not like we could find a chair anywhere close to the pool. Anyway. Didn't get an email back from the hotel, so we'll try calling guest services next since CC doesn't seem to have the answer. Thanks for the replies! Allegratiger, you can definitely check in earlier than 2 p.m. The cruise line just tells you that. It sounds like you could go over there after you leave the Doubletree. Found this information: Doubletree Beach Club All of our guests can enjoy unlimited use of the Doubletree Beach Club Program throughout their stay! Offering guests a day at the beach and night on the town, the Doubletree Beach Club Program features beach, pool and casino privileges at any of our beachfront sister resorts. Just ask our Front Desk for your personalized letter to present at the sister resort of your choice and don't forget to take your Matchbet coupons to use at the Casino. While there, enjoy a meal or drink by the pool or at one of their restaurants and charge it to your room at the Doubletree by Hilton San Juan. During your stay, you'll enjoy: Access to all hotel and beach facilities at La Concha Renaissance Resort Access to all hotel and beach facilities at Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort Casino Matchbets If you head over to Ocean Park Beach, make use of our Complimentary Doubletree Beach Kit 2 Lounge Chairs 2 Beach Towels Beach Cooler with 2 Complimentary Bottles of Water Beach Kit is lent out to guests but is also available for purchase. Casino Matchbets for use in sister properties only and are not redeemable for cash. For more information contact in house reservations at 787-721-1200 / 787-625.3129 or reservations@sanjuandoubletree.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy ks Posted November 26, 2012 #12 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Most hotels, depending on availability, will allow a late checkout, say around 2 pm. They cannot know availability until that day, so you have to request it at the desk upon checkin. That would give you the whole morning to relax at the resort, go to the beach, etc... and still have a place to clean up prior to boarding the ship. If it were me, I'd want to spend a little time at the resort as well. I know we'll be on the ship for a week (give or take) but we won't be at that resort for long. We've been on enough cruises that many ships just seem pretty much the same and I'm not disappointed to lose a couple hours there or miss one buffet lunch. If we're in an interesting place, we would rather check onto the ship a little later and enjoy the city we're seeing for a brief time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllegraTiger Posted November 27, 2012 Author #13 Share Posted November 27, 2012 I heard back from the hotel, and they do not allow people to use the Beach Club program on their last day. (which I think is a little misleading, considering their website states 'throughout your stay'). I'll inquire about the late checkout--thanks for suggesting that. Looks like we're on to plan B! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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