We just got off the Escape on 4/1, second cruise for us (first was the Pearl), hubby, me and just turned 13 year old daughter. We flew all the way from Oregon.
The room:
We had 8130, a large balcony mini suite down the quiet hallway by the District. This room has the bed by the slider and a bunk over the sofa. Our steward made the bunk up each night for dd by request. The wonderful balcony had 2 chairs, a round table, 2 loungers and a small end table. We brought boca clips (towel clips) and used those frequently to hold down drying swimsuits and towels when we were enjoying the balcony. The bathroom has a fantastic shower with jet options and a double bowl sink. I knew that storage was minimal in the room and we used packing cubes on the shelves for undergarments and I also brought a hanging cube style organizer that folds flat for additional items. Dd used the cupboards by the fridge and we had plenty of room for our things.
Great room in a great location. Quiet hallway with rooms only on one side. Easy walk to everything on deck 8 including the waterfront.