Every vacation has its pluses and minuses, but this time the pluses far out weighed any negatives. The Summit and staff were great. I work in the hotel industry so my standards may be a little different than the average cruiser.
In hotel terms, the ship was a little tired - if you looked really hard you would see worn spots, but with the worn you also found staff who were continually cleaning, polishing, shining and greeting you with a smile and a kind word where ever you turned. We were told the ship was scheduled for a makeover in 2011, but in the meantime do not let the age put you off - hey we all have a wrinkle or two. If you have a chance to tour the galleys - do so. The kitchens were fascinating and there was more food to sample as you toured.
The food was excellent! My son is a chef from a major culinary school, so he has taught me well. We did select dining and it was great. We never had to wait longer than 5 minutes for a table, were seated randomly with really nice people who added to our experience. Portions were not large and when you are eating 4 courses they should not be. We had a variety of waiters and they were great. If you asked a question, they knew the answer and if you selected something that might be past their peak of flavor, they would steer you to a better choice. We also liked breakfast in the spa area - very uncrowded and the food was organic and tasty.
Adequate closets. Quiet, except when loud people walked by. We had rough seas, so being in the middle of the ship made our ride seem more stable. The bathroom was small but okay. Towels were refreshed twice a day. Our steward made sure we had 2 beach towels if we needed them.