Carnival Inspiration Review
Rating by category
Additional details
We had a grand suite, which has a large pole in the middle. Bath has small Jacuzzi tub. Amenities not refilled. Even if you ask. TV reception poor. Internet connection strong. Balcony. Room is NOT heated, a consideration in the winter, although the comforter was great. Only one outlet in the room. One outlet in bathroom which cannot be used for hair iron. The safe requires a credit card or license to lock or open. Thin walls, so we heard the kids next door, who remarkably only slept from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. When awake, their favorite activity was banging on our common wall.
Food selection in buffet is thin. Some food is not labeled, such as the sushi. Pizza, which is served continuously, is not great. There is a deli, but pastrami and corned beef served cold, heated when sandwiches are put in panini maker. Mongolian Wok very good.
Dinning room food selection is good. Always found something to eat, usually more than one thing. Service was slow. Dinner is a two hour event. One night it took 8 requests to get a bottle of champagne opened. Finally opened with dessert. We had a 8:15 seating so getting out for a 10:00 p.m. show was always impossible.
Cabin Review
Grand Suite
We were in U98, one of the few balcony cabins on this ship. The cabin has no heat, a consideration since night time temperatures were in the 30s. There is a large pole in the middle of these rooms, too big for pole dancing, large enough that you will run into it in the dark. Only one phon, but phone service is poor, so no matter. The safe requires use of a credit card, something that you don't want to carry to the pool. Moreover, if guest 1 locks the safe, guest 2 can't open it even if you share a credit card account. Ample closet and storage space (but cheaply made), but weird hangar system. Bathroom has Jacuzzi tub, a plus, which is big enough for two 5 year olds. Flat screen TV with poor reception. Bed very comfortable. Bath amenities not replenished, even if you ask.