Celebrity Century Review
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To leave cold weather and arrive in warm Fort Lauderdale at Christmas time was just the start of a superb holiday. My husband and I touched all bases: our Anniversary, his Birthday, Christmas and New Years.
We stayed at the Embassy Suites for several nights before the cruise and were able to enjoy the lighted harbor and beautifully decorated homes on a dinner cruise. The hotel was only about 5 blocks from the hotel. Taxi including tip was around $10.00 to the ship.
We were very fortunate to have an easy boarding due to our "Sky Suite" designation. Otherwise there would have been a very lengthy line. Been there done that AND it all works out fine once onboard.
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Sky Suite
1201...Large cabin ( disabled.) Extra wide doors for scooter or wheelchair. Bed at an angle to the sitting area which had a sofa-bed and 2 upholstered chairs. There is a Telescoping glass table. Fabric a bit used but not tattered. Great block-out drapes.
We had fresh flowers (as needed) along with a fruit bowl which was replenished each night.
Like we needed extra fruit!
If I wanted to sound fussy I would suggest that the wallboards could use replacing. A few corners coming up and a bit of patching. But again, one would have to look for something.
There is a noise problem with the deck above this mid-section 12th floor. People start walking at about 5:30 am. It is still dark out. It sounds like a loud THUMP, THUMP. Didn't bother my husband when he took his hearing aids out. I sleep pretty well so mostly didn't keep me awake BUT would awaken me in the morning. Other passenger on our floor were having a fit. Front desk send around some bottles of wine to guests as an apology. It needs to be chained off until the sun comes up. And REALLY needs more ceiling insulation.
Our balcony was HUGE. it was about 17' long & 6' wide BUT partly jutted out to add a large corner with a lot more space. We had 2 chaise lounges, 2 chairs and a table outside.
There wasn't was much privacy, except for about a 2' overhang, as we have had before. It worked out fine because the floor above wasn't used that much (except at 5:30 AM.)
The ship had supplied portable ramps for each side of door going to the balcony. We didn't need them so tucked them away.
There is a Ping Pong table around the corner from the room. The kids were having a great time with a fair amount of noisy competition.) It was pretty much controlled by late evening.
The closet was large, but needed more good hangers. We asked for extras but got flimsy wire ones. There is also a lot of stacked shelving and drawer space. Weird drawers which need a learning curve to get open.
Hallway way quiet even though conveniently close to the elevator. There was no elevator noise.
We would definitely ask for this room again.
Rumors around that the ship will soon be getting a another update. This would be a good thing.