charge for room service on Celebrity when did this start

[smith6]

Been cruising with Celebrity for a number of years and didn't realize they started charging for room service except for breakfast. When did this start and how did I miss this.

[jjikids]

It does say. $4.95 between 11PM-6 AM. Otherwise free.

[Jim_Iain]

They implemented that about a year ago (late night) but i believe it is waived for suites -  I may be wrong.   I've never used myself.

 

They also do charge a surcharge for a number of premium items on room service menu

[Denny01]

And I didn’t think they charge for breakfast unless it’s something special on the menu listing a charge. I could be wrong, I’ve been in Concierge the last few years so may have it free for that.....I know I get some extra’s for breakfast beyond the standard menu with Concierge. 

 

Den

[jelayne]

Only charge I have seen was for late night.

[Jim_Iain]

On the back of the Suites Menu as well as the Room Service Menu they list the premium items and some of the costs.

 

[jelayne]

Those added for charge items have been on the menu for quite a few years.  I though the OP was referring to charge for ordering room service.

[Jim_Iain]

From what I remember they also have those items on the Room Service Menu.  Really doesn't matter unless you want those specific add on items.   

 

You are correct I think I went off topic.    The only charge I know about for room service besides the premium items is the fee for Late Night Dining (between certain times). 

[Phxazzcruisers]

Just off Solstice and as stated the only charge for room service is late at night service from 11pm to 6 am.

It has been that way for quite a while now

[mahdnc]

The fee was instituted in 2015:

 

https://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=6537

[4774Papa]

14 hours ago, jelayne said:

Only charge I have seen was for late night.

Yes, and compared to NCL, X is still ahead of the game.  NCL only offers free Continental 

[Luvcrusn]

16 hours ago, Denny01 said:

And I didn’t think they charge for breakfast unless it’s something special on the menu listing a charge. I could be wrong, I’ve been in Concierge the last few years so may have it free for that.....I know I get some extra’s for breakfast beyond the standard menu with Concierge. 

 

Den

You are correct. Concierge and above do have expanded room service menus, but during daytime hours 6-11 room service is free except for the extra charge items that are indicated.  During the overnight hours there's a $4.95 fee for all orders (if extra fee items are ordered the $4.95 is added to the cost).

[luckyinpa]

On 1/26/2020 at 9:44 AM, 4774Papa said:

Yes, and compared to NCL, X is still ahead of the game.  NCL only offers free Continental 

 

unless in haven of course 🙂 then you can get anything for bfast

[kenevenpar]

Other than breakfast a couple of times, and a pot of coffee once in a while (I'm the designated fetcher of coffee), we have never ordered lunch, dinner or snacks, so never focused on the fee 😮

[nyc2pdx]

can you order things off menu?  I love eggs benedict for breakfast, (I see crab cake benedict on the premium-I am talking about the everyday eggs benedict)...could I order that, or will they charge me?  Do they allow ordering off the MDR menu?

[Oville]

47 minutes ago, nyc2pdx said:

can you order things off menu?  I love eggs benedict for breakfast, (I see crab cake benedict on the premium-I am talking about the everyday eggs benedict)...could I order that, or will they charge me?  Do they allow ordering off the MDR menu?

I think it depends on your cabin choice.

[nyc2pdx]

9 minutes ago, Oville said:

I think it depends on your cabin choice.

Family Veranda  nothing special.

[Oville]

20 minutes ago, nyc2pdx said:

Family Veranda  nothing special.

Probably best to get them hot in the Oceanview or MDR anyway.  Enjoy.

[varoo]

2 hours ago, nyc2pdx said:

........... Do they allow ordering off the MDR menu?

 

You can order room service lunch or dinner from the MDR menu, but it will be delivered to you only during certain times while they are serving that meal in the MDR. 

 

If you ask your stateroom attendant (or butler, if you have one) for a copy of the MDR menu for the meal you want in advance, you can just mark the items you want on it, which is easier than trying to write out a list from memory.

 

There is no charge, (except for any items that may be marked as extra charge on the menu), although it is customary to tip for meals that are delivered to your room.

 

After the "revolution" our sky suite no longer had an inside table, so we needed to bring in the table from the balcony to eat inside, or else eat out on the balcony.

   

Edited February 1, 2020 by varoo

[fleckle]

On 1/31/2020 at 9:42 PM, nyc2pdx said:

can you order things off menu?  I love eggs benedict for breakfast, (I see crab cake benedict on the premium-I am talking about the everyday eggs benedict)...could I order that, or will they charge me?  

 

They show prices on the menu for extra charge items.

You can  try writing in things you want that are not listed on the menu, and you may or may not get them.

 

For example, how you want your eggs cooked, or extra ketchup, or what flavor yogurt or type of bread you prefer, or asking them to leave something off that would normally be included.

 

When we want yogurt for breakfast, we  typically list a couple of yogurt flavor choices on our breakfast menu and almost always receive one or the other.

 

They will sometimes call you if they have questions about your order.

                                            

[KristyMisty14]

On 1/31/2020 at 9:43 PM, varoo said:

 

You can order room service lunch or dinner from the MDR menu, but it will be delivered to you only during certain times while they are serving that meal in the MDR. 

 

If you ask your stateroom attendant (or butler, if you have one) for a copy of the MDR menu for the meal you want in advance, you can just mark the items you want on it, which is easier than trying to write out a list from memory.

 

There is no charge, (except for any items that may be marked as extra charge on the menu), although it is customary to tip for meals that are delivered to your room.

 

After the "revolution" our sky suite no longer had an inside table, so we needed to bring in the table from the balcony to eat inside, or else eat out on the balcony.

   

Is this for any category of cabin, that you can order the food from MDR?