olectric Posted November 3, 2004 #1 Share Posted November 3, 2004 We are going to book the Penthouse suite on the Century for our 20th wedding anniversary and would like any comments from people who have stayed in the cabins. Ant information would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruising diva Posted November 3, 2004 #2 Share Posted November 3, 2004 My husband and I have been in the Penthouse Suite on the Century three times-1997-1999. We loved it!!! It is in the center of the ship with beautiful windows across the living room and large dining room. The bedroom is huge with beautiful windows and the bathroom is wonderful. There is a 1/2 bath off the entrance which is nice if you entertain. The pantry is really a small kitchen with a side-by-side refrigerator, microwave etc. Your butler will put in the refrig. anything you want.We like this suite much better than the penthouse suites on the M class. You will have a wonderful time!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fang Posted November 3, 2004 #3 Share Posted November 3, 2004 It has been several years since my wife and I stayed in the Penthouse Suite on the Century. It has been by far our best cruise. I think just because of how nice the cabin was. At the time of our sailing the furniture was pretty worn out, but I understand that it has been replaced. There is a very nice leather sofa and four nice leather chairs in the living room. The dinning room had a large table with six large chairs. The bedroom had a nice king size bed with large TV in the room. Bathroom was huge with huge whirlpool tub. There is also a walkin closet with lots of space. The butlers pantry had ice maker, full size refrig. and lots of glasses etc. There are two doors to the balcony with two chairs and table. The only bad thing was that the whirlpool on the balcony was basicly just a bathtub with a few jets that came up from the bottom of the tub. We recieved a bottle of Scotch and Vodka along with all kinds of mixers. Our butler replaced the Scotch with a bottle of Tatingers for us. At night there would be always be a plate of desserts for us. Also, the special treatment you get from the staff was just great. Many crew members stopped by just to see how we were. I believe they were the Social Hostess, Head Housekeeper and Hotel Manager. One at sea day we only left the cabin to eat breakfast and go to the spa. There was an NFL game on during one day and after watching the pregame the TV went blank (I believe this is to get passengers to the bars to watch the game). I beeped the Head Housekeeper and asked him what was going on? He told me that he would do his best to get the game on in the cabin. After about five minutes the game came on and the door bell rang and he was there with a six pack of beer and snacks. I have to say that this service comes with a price. Is it worth it? I think it depends on circumstances. I would do it again if the price was right. I can not believe you will have anything but a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idssms Posted November 4, 2004 #4 Share Posted November 4, 2004 Check out my Penthouse Pics. The Penthouses are about the same on the Century and the Galaxy. Check out my link on Page 2, Penthouse Pics. http://community.webshots.com/user/irwind101 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olectric Posted November 4, 2004 Author #5 Share Posted November 4, 2004 Great pictures. Is this cabin 1048 or 1049? We are booked in 1049. Also when were these taken? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idssms Posted November 4, 2004 #6 Share Posted November 4, 2004 Taken in Sept 04. Its the suite on the right side of the ship as walking forward on the Penthouse Deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red1c Posted November 4, 2004 #7 Share Posted November 4, 2004 As far as I know, there are no ants in the penthouse suites. LOL. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashdog_1 Posted November 4, 2004 #8 Share Posted November 4, 2004 We'll be sailing Thanksgiving day when there is so much football, and also on Nov. 20th for the Auburn-Alabama game. This is the first posting I've heard that we might get football on the liner's tv! I'd heard of large screen tv screens by the pool on other lines, but nothing about Celebrity. Fill me in. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idssms Posted November 4, 2004 #9 Share Posted November 4, 2004 In the Penthouse Suite, there is a 110 inch TV that is played via a projection unit that comes down from the ceiling. In my pics (thread above) if you look at the big picture above the couch, that slides into the wall to create a large screen. We received sports on the TV but you need to check the schedule depending on where you are and the signals received at the time. On the transatlantic there were times that there was no signal. idssms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etoile Posted November 5, 2004 #10 Share Posted November 5, 2004 Oh my Fang, you have made me terribly jealous with that description! I hope someday I can make it into a PS. It sounds wonderful! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olectric Posted November 7, 2004 Author #11 Share Posted November 7, 2004 OK Good start. Lets see some photos from the Century of cabins 1048 and 1049. Any differences? What side is docked on the gangway side of the ship. We like the view watching people leaving and returning to the ship in port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo's Mom Posted November 8, 2004 #12 Share Posted November 8, 2004 Olectric..... I think that Travelocity's photo of the Penthouse Suite on the Century....is actually the Royal Suite. I have been in the RS on the Century...and the photo show as the PS looks like the RS. Also, the layout of the PS couldn't work with their picture. Just thought I would mention that if you had been looking there. I have seen similar discrepancies on other sites as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proposal Posted February 10, 2005 #13 Share Posted February 10, 2005 Bump. I am very interested to hear more. I have planed a special week coming up in PS 1048. Any info/pictures would be GREATLY appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proposal Posted February 14, 2005 #14 Share Posted February 14, 2005 Last chance... a desperate BUMP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idssms Posted February 14, 2005 #15 Share Posted February 14, 2005 I have my pics of the galaxy ps which I posted the link above. Both ships have the same size PS and the same furniture. If you like my ps pics you will be happy on the century. idssms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proposal Posted February 16, 2005 #16 Share Posted February 16, 2005 THANK YOU. Anyone else have any stories to tell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leela Posted February 16, 2005 #17 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Wow, beautiful! Thanks for pointing us to them. It is my fond dream to get Hubby-san to take me on a cruise in a suite like this for our upcoming 10th anniversary. I've found two itineraries he might like, and on both of them the penthouses are still available. I just hope he says yes...he's not much of a cruiser but then his only experience was on Princess in 1996. We went to Alaska in September of that year, and because it was outside of summer vacations 99% of the passengers were old enough to be our grandparents and great-grandparents. Now, I don't have anything bad to say about grandparents and great-grandparents, but I'm sure you can understand how a 23-year-old-first-time cruiser would be put off by a parade of oxygen bottles and a parade of walkers. We were also in a rather worn cabin in a good location -- this was just before the old Star Princess got sent over to P&O, so she was due for a refurbish anyway. Anyone seen the suites on the Mercury? Are they as fabulous as what has been shown here? You can only tell so much from the web site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idssms Posted February 16, 2005 #18 Share Posted February 16, 2005 The PS on the C Class ships are all about the same in size and quality. The M class (i have heard) have much nicer PS's but I havent had the privilege yet to experience. I am willing to bet your DH will be enamored with a PS on any C Class ship and will get hooked on the service and luxury!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leela Posted February 16, 2005 #19 Share Posted February 16, 2005 Thanks, I hope so! There are some 3, 4, and 5 night Pacific Northwest sailings. My plan is to convince him to try one of those, with "well, it's only a 2-hour plane ride", "shorter cruises usually attract a somewhat younger clientele", and "we won't be stuck there for an entire week if you're not thrilled" as my main arguments. I love Celebrity, and after coming back from Century (CC cabin) with my mom last year I said to him "if this had been your first cruise you would totally love cruising." If it works out I'll be sure to report back to you all. Hopefully I can take as nice pictures as Fang did! I'm going to point Hubby-san to that photo gallery when I make my pitch :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idssms Posted February 17, 2005 #20 Share Posted February 17, 2005 You can tell your husband about our experience in the Penthouse Suite to give him some reassurance about dealing the seniors onboard. You will find that if you are in the PS you will be pampered to the nth degree, your butler will be at your beck & call as much as you let him,, meaning you wont be out and about the ship as much as you would normally be in a non PS cabin. Meaning you wont have to deal with anyone in the normal course of the day. I am a retiree and personally like dealing with folks in their 60s and 70 but I fully understand where you are coming from. You will have most of your meals in your dining room that has the best view on the ship!!! Sitting at that long table with the big picture window looking at the ocean while eating is fabulous. The Butler will serve you one course at a time, using the butlers pantry to keep the other courses. There is a fridge and microwave in the pantry that the butler has access to. On our first Galaxy PS cruise in 2003 we ate most meals in the PS. Why leave when you have access to the best room on the ship,, right? I guaranty if you go this route you will be hooked. I did a standard room on the Zenith in Jan 05m (CC Class, 172 sq ft) and the cruise was great,, but of course not as great as the cruise in Sept with 1,100 plus sq ft and a nice size balcony with hot tub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leela Posted February 17, 2005 #21 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Heck, now I'm worried he'll be too spoiled. :) :) Now I just have to spring this plan on him :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 cruisers Posted February 17, 2005 #22 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Leela, we only did a Royal on Century and my experienced cruiser hubby (he's done really long cruises as a kid ....Australia to L.A.) is now so spoiled, I kind've regret is (but NOT REALLY!!!LOL!) he refuses anything but at least a balcony! You are going to have so much fun...and a Royal might be enough to even spoil him!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idssms Posted February 17, 2005 #23 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Royal Suites on Celebrity are fine. We have been on two cruises in RS but if you have some spare funds treat yourself to a PS at least once. Well worth the money!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 cruisers Posted February 17, 2005 #24 Share Posted February 17, 2005 Yes, but our "spare funds" will go toward our NEXT cruise...hopefully a Royal Suite again because it is totally more than enough room for two (or three for that matter) of us!!!! I admit, that is only our opinion!!!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leela Posted February 17, 2005 #25 Share Posted February 17, 2005 I've looked at the Royal Suite pictures and think they will more than posh enough :) I just hope my plan to get him interested in this works! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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