mountainmare Posted October 3, 2015 #26 Share Posted October 3, 2015 While I would never put my tray in the hall I seem to remember that when we first started cruising ( a long time ago) it was common practice. I do remember on several cruise lines seeing many trays in the hall. From that observation I can see why people think that this is the way its done. (this was on the old smaller cruise lines--long gone) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted October 3, 2015 #27 Share Posted October 3, 2015 While I would never put my tray in the hall I seem to remember that when we first started cruising ( a long time ago) it was common practice. I do remember on several cruise lines seeing many trays in the hall. From that observation I can see why people think that this is the way its done. (this was on the old smaller cruise lines--long gone) The weird thing is that there's a card on tray that specifically asks you not to put your tray in the hall. Maybe HAL should have remedial reading classes in addition to Windows workshops. Will passenger X please report to the King's Room for remedial tiny sign reading..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted October 3, 2015 #28 Share Posted October 3, 2015 The weird thing is that there's a card on tray that specifically asks you not to put your tray in the hall. Maybe HAL should have remedial reading classes in addition to Windows workshops. Will passenger X please report to the King's Room for remedial tiny sign reading..... I never thought the sign was that small :p:D;) At least, we haven't needed a magnifying glass, YET :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue from Canada Posted October 3, 2015 #29 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Room Service is always delivered with a cloth napkin. If you have a late night snack, lay the napkin over the dish so you won't have to look at the dirty dish. Please don't ever leave trays in the hallways or near stairs. :eek: Both are an accident waiting to happen. One could also slide the tray under the bed (lay the napkin over first) and bring it out the next morning before leaving the cabin. This is helpful if your also ordering in breakfast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted October 3, 2015 #30 Share Posted October 3, 2015 The weird thing is that there's a card on tray that specifically asks you not to put your tray in the hall. Maybe HAL should have remedial reading classes in addition to Windows workshops. Will passenger X please report to the King's Room for remedial tiny sign reading..... Yeah, but that's for other people :D. I don't think I've ever seen trays in the hall on Hal but it seems more common on princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie68 Posted October 3, 2015 #31 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Yeah, but that's for other people :D. I don't think I've ever seen trays in the hall on Hal but it seems more common on princess. Sadly, I have. The people in the next cabin were always putting their tray outside the door, and it was very difficult on the days my DH was in a wheelchair and trying to get by. We talked to the concierge about it, and after about a week they stopped doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowPrincess Posted October 3, 2015 #32 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Sadly, I have. The people in the next cabin were always putting their tray outside the door, and it was very difficult on the days my DH was in a wheelchair and trying to get by. We talked to the concierge about it, and after about a week they stopped doing it. We, too, have seen plenty of room service trays in the hallways. Not every hour of every day, and not outside every cabin, but it happens frequently enough that we have noticed. Of course, DH and I are quite active, so we are often walking around and get the opportunity to see what's going on. I'm pleased to hear that the concierge was able to get things sorted out with your neighbours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted October 3, 2015 #33 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Sadly, I have. The people in the next cabin were always putting their tray outside the door, and it was very difficult on the days my DH was in a wheelchair and trying to get by. We talked to the concierge about it, and after about a week they stopped doing it. Sounds they were slow learners. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmik1 Posted October 3, 2015 #34 Share Posted October 3, 2015 We often eat dinner in the cabin and I tip the delivery man $10 when he brings dinner and another $10 when he comes for the dishes.They always arrive at exactly the time we request and come immediately for the dirty dishes.On our last two transatlantic crossings we always had the same man for delivery and pickup.I love that HAL allows ordering off the MDR menu for in cabin dining.No more tuxes or suits on formal night.Nothing better than cocktails and dinner on the balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realnurse2 Posted October 3, 2015 #35 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Perhaps they were so prompt delivering and picking up is that word got around that you were a generous tipper. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmik1 Posted October 3, 2015 #36 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Perhaps they were so prompt delivering and picking up is that word got around that you were a generous tipper. :D No word to get around as it was the same employee each time from the start.I think that a certain person has designated area or deck to service.A few extra $'s on a cruise doesn't matter to me and it appreciated by the hard working staff.I can't imagine being away from home for 9 months and dealing with such different passenger demands.JMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boytjie Posted October 3, 2015 #37 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Yeah, but that's for other people :D. I don't think I've ever seen trays in the hall on Hal but it seems more common on princess. Oh, I have seen it on every cruise line I have sailed on. Even Cunard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted October 3, 2015 #38 Share Posted October 3, 2015 (edited) We, too, have seen plenty of room service trays in the hallways. Not every hour of every day, and not outside every cabin, but it happens frequently enough that we have noticed. Of course, DH and I are quite active, so we are often walking around and get the opportunity to see what's going on. I'm pleased to hear that the concierge was able to get things sorted out with your neighbours. Yeah, I don't sit around either but I prefer to be outside instead on walking the inside of the ship looking for dishes. I can be inside at home. Edited October 3, 2015 by cruz chic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted October 3, 2015 #39 Share Posted October 3, 2015 We often eat dinner in the cabin and I tip the delivery man $10 when he brings dinner and another $10 when he comes for the dishes.They always arrive at exactly the time we request and come immediately for the dirty dishes.On our last two transatlantic crossings we always had the same man for delivery and pickup.I love that HAL allows ordering off the MDR menu for in cabin dining.No more tuxes or suits on formal night.Nothing better than cocktails and dinner on the balcony. This is a bit off topic but Hal has dumbed down the dress requirement. As long as you have pants and a collared shirt you're good to go on formal nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sppunk Posted October 3, 2015 #40 Share Posted October 3, 2015 I just throw my dirty dishes off the balcony, I figure the coral could use the plates and cups as new reef material. (I kid! I put them in the hallway a few doors away so no one knows they were mine. ;) ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie68 Posted October 4, 2015 #41 Share Posted October 4, 2015 We, too, have seen plenty of room service trays in the hallways. Not every hour of every day, and not outside every cabin, but it happens frequently enough that we have noticed. Of course, DH and I are quite active, so we are often walking around and get the opportunity to see what's going on. I'm pleased to hear that the concierge was able to get things sorted out with your neighbours. It took awhile! But yes, you're right, you'd have to be blind to miss the trays that get left outside. I give a little leeway as they might be new cruisers, but just a little common sense should tell them you do NOT do that on a moving vessel with narrow hallways.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie68 Posted October 4, 2015 #42 Share Posted October 4, 2015 I just throw my dirty dishes off the balcony, I figure the coral could use the plates and cups as new reef material. (I kid! I put them in the hallway a few doors away so no one knows they were mine. ;) ) :D:D:D Thank gosh, a sense of humour around here!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted October 4, 2015 #43 Share Posted October 4, 2015 I just throw my dirty dishes off the balcony Second hand smoke is bad enough, but second hand dirty dishes??? :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
igraf Posted October 4, 2015 #44 Share Posted October 4, 2015 We are also up before the Lido opens. Early morning is my favorite part of the day. I am typically up at 6am on weekends at home (we still work full time). The Lido is actually quite nice when it first opens. Likewise for breakfast in the MDR. igraf We are very early morning people. We are up and at it before the Lido is even open. Love to walk around the ship in the morning when it is still dark and quiet. We usually open the Lido with a cup of coffee and a Danish. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted October 4, 2015 #45 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Second hand smoke is bad enough, but second hand dirty dishes??? :eek: Only thing that would make it much worse is if someone used the dirty dish for an ashtray. :eek: :eek: :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monsoonalblue Posted October 4, 2015 #46 Share Posted October 4, 2015 (edited) i just throw my dirty dishes off the balcony, i figure the coral could use the plates and cups as new reef material. (i kid! I put them in the hallway a few doors away so no one knows they were mine. ;) ) Love this too funny Edited October 4, 2015 by Monsoonalblue Wrong emoticon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue from Canada Posted October 4, 2015 #47 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Sometime I like to have a glass of milk and two (ok, maybe 4) chocolate chip cookies delivered late at night. I wish HAL had smaller trays for such a small room order. Hmmmm, maybe in December I'll just take the glass and plate off the tray when it's delivered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted October 4, 2015 #48 Share Posted October 4, 2015 (edited) Sometime I like to have a glass of milk and two (ok, maybe 4) chocolate chip cookies delivered late at night. I wish HAL had smaller trays for such a small room order. Hmmmm, maybe in December I'll just take the glass and plate off the tray when it's delivered. Now that is a SMART idea ;) all you have to do when you call for pick up is tell them to bring a tray. Edited October 4, 2015 by kazu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie MeMe Posted October 4, 2015 #49 Share Posted October 4, 2015 I have been in some mighty fine hotels and they have many stars by their names in ratings and yet there are dirty dishes in the hallway (and sometimes for more than hours!) placed there by staff cleaning rooms (different departments). This is disgusting:eek: The technology is already available that times trays in and out electronically so that someone is reminded to come back for the tray. The only time I usually eat in the cabin is when forced to by that dreaded cabin confinement (cruise jail for having tummy problems). I would think that it is VERY important to not put the remains of your yellow jello out in the hall because it could spread disease. Come on folks -- let's all just be tidy. Keep the dishes in the room until picked up and if you put a certain "tone" on it they will be taken away. Not to be rude but do you notice that low cabins don't comment on eating in the cabin -- too tiny and the little round table in front of sofa isn't that comfy! It's a suite expectation problem maybe! Kin to first world problem probably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted October 4, 2015 #50 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Not to be rude but do you notice that low cabins don't comment on eating in the cabin -- too tiny and the little round table in front of sofa isn't that comfy! It's a suite expectation problem maybe! Kin to first world problem probably. Really? You can tell from these posts what cabins people occupy? :confused: Hard to tell who you are being ruder to: the people in the "low cabins" that are too small for comfortable room service or the slobs in suites! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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