We stayed at Country Inn & Suites on the Fri before our cruise. I felt the accommodations were nice and reasonable for the stay and they also had a good breakfast. I did have a problem with over crowding the shuttles to and from the port. There were elderly people who didn't have a seat and having stand in the aisle while 3 and 4 year olds had a seat to themselves. I think they need to count the seats on the shuttle. It's a safety issue.
We checked in with no problem; there was a bit of confusion on who VIP was and where everyone else sits? We did get on the ship early, and went straight to the spa. I scheduled my spa visit for the week and then we proceeded to check out the ship. It was really nice. It was a bit confusing getting around; but we got a map and started walking.
The room was inside cabin. It was equipped with everything needed and we had a great steward; as always!
I do think the beds are very uncomfortable. I know the inside cabins are suppose to be small; but people are bigger now and need more room. It would also be nice if there was a chair in the room; so every time you sit down it's not on the bed. People with smaller children might want an option for a small bathtub instead of a shower.
*Hallways are very noisy and no one seems to really watch the teens running up and down the hall.