Table Clothes in the main dining room

[Krazy Kruizers]

How would you feel about not having table clothes in the main dining room?

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[Typhoon1]

They certainly would be missed.

 

If I don't want some touch of class to my dining experience, I'll eat in the Lido or at the snack bar.

 

CCL cruisers might not care, but the HAL demographic is slightly different.

[cruisin'girl]

How would you feel about not having table clothes in the main dining room?

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http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1954864

Presuming you mean 'tablecloths' I wouldn't like bare tables. That would definitely lead to an even more casual fast food atmosphere, tank shirts and shorts, etc.

 

Didn't I read recently at least one ship has done away with tablecloths in the Lido at dinner? And no more table service for entrees?

Edited December 14, 2013 by cruisin'girl

[InTheWASide]

Really wouldn't care. Would depend on the finish on the top of the table and the place settings. tablecloth to me doesn't make something nicer on its own...

[innlady1]

How would you feel about not having table clothes in the main dining room?

 

Check out this thread on Carnival:

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1954864

 

Interesting...to say the least. :eek:

[SJSULIBRARIAN]

I would not like that at all. I don't know if HAL has table cloths in the LIDO at dinner but I know other lines such as Princess does. Lack of table cloths would be a big step down IMO.

[innlady1]

I would not like that at all. I don't know if HAL has table cloths in the LIDO at dinner but I know other lines such as Princess does. Lack of table cloths would be a big step down IMO.

 

HAL does have tablecloths in the Lido for dinner. We usually don't eat dinner in the Lido but our most recent cruise was so very port intensive that many nights we didn't go to the MDR but opted for a casual meal in the Lido. I might add...it was packed!

[cruisin'girl]

HAL does have tablecloths in the Lido for dinner. We usually don't eat dinner in the Lido but our most recent cruise was so very port intensive that many nights we didn't go to the MDR but opted for a casual meal in the Lido. I might add...it was packed!

I know somebody posted recently that a ship they just sailed on did not have Lido tablecloths for dinner and it was all self-serve. On a Cost Cutback thread. Maybe just that ship, just that week, don't know but I know there was that post.

[sail7seas]

We would be very disappointed for HAL to not do the lovely table setting they way they now do them. I wouldn't even want them to remove the fresh flowers let alone tablecloths. The appearance of the MDR is very important to us.

 

[rucrazy]

We would be very disappointed for HAL to not do the lovely table setting they way they now do them. I wouldn't even want them to remove the fresh flowers let alone tablecloths. The appearance of the MDR is very important to us.

 

 

If the take the tablecloths away how can I wipe my hands when I drop my napkin?

[fishywood]

One would have to think that this could only be part of a major rebranding of the entire MDR dining experience onboard that particular ship. It would make no sense happening on HAL. The cost of replacing every one of the dining room's plain-wooden tabletops with polished wood, imitation marble or even formica would far exceed the savings of no longer having to purchase and launder tablecloths.

[Chelly]

I don't think I would like not having table clothes in the MDR. However, like with everything else that changes on board, I would adjust.

[sail7seas]

If the take the tablecloths away how can I wipe my hands when I drop my napkin?

 

Good point.

That would be a problem. :eek: :D

 

 

 

One would have to think that this could only be part of a major rebranding of the entire MDR dining experience onboard that particular ship. It would make no sense happening on HAL. The cost of replacing every one of the dining room's plain-wooden tabletops with polished wood, imitation marble or even formica would far exceed the savings of no longer having to purchase and launder tablecloths.

 

 

I think the ship's tailors sew those tablecloths. They can't cost very much to cut from huge bolts of cloth.

 

[OCruisers]

:eek: What's coming next ... a roll of paper towels in the middle of the table to replace the napkins??? :D

 

LuLu

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[rucrazy]

:eek: What's coming next ... a roll of paper towels in the middle of the table to replace the napkins??? :D

 

LuLu

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I bet they wont even be bounty most likely generic......

Edited December 14, 2013 by rucrazy

[Chelly]

:eek: What's coming next ... a roll of paper towels in the middle of the table to replace the napkins??? :D

 

LuLu

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an entire roll? How extravagant!

[cruz chic]

:eek: What's coming next ... a roll of paper towels in the middle of the table to replace the napkins??? :D

 

LuLu

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Don't give them any ideas:eek:.

[SilvertoGold]

HAL is (still) higher-end than Carnival. I would be shocked and disappointed.

[Hstergo]

How would you feel about not having table clothes in the main dining room?

Check out this thread on Carnival:

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1954864

 

Carnival should just get it over and hang a Denny's sign in front of the MDR

[rucrazy]

Carnival should just get it over and hang a Denny's sign in front of the MDR

I was thinking IHOP :D

[Shmoo here]

I know somebody posted recently that a ship they just sailed on did not have Lido tablecloths for dinner and it was all self-serve. On a Cost Cutback thread. Maybe just that ship' date=' just that week, don't know but I know there was that post.[/quote']

 

On our recent Panama Canal cruise (21 nights), the Lido had tablecloths for dinner. The Lido restaurant is buffet at all times, so it would be self-serve.

[BruceMuzz]

I wonder how many CC Posters have a real table cloth (not plastic) on their table when they eat Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner at home?

Edited December 14, 2013 by BruceMuzz

[Hstergo]

I wonder how many CC Posters have a real table cloth (not plastic) on their table when they eat Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner at home?

 

 

We don't have chefs or waiters at home. Do you think we should prepare and serve our own food too ?

 

 

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[rucrazy]

I wonder how many CC Posters have a real table cloth (not plastic) on their table when they eat Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner at home?

count us as one....

[Shmoo here]

count us as one....

 

We don't usually for breakfast, sometimes for lunch, but dinners we do.