We booked this cruise to take my elderly mother on a special holiday and we weren't disappointed. The whole experience met or exceeded all expectations.
Our two adjacent A6 balcony staterooms were very smartly fitted out, and the balconies were larger than I anticipated - given the unusually warm October, we were able to make good use of them. Throughout our trip, the steward did a great job of keeping the cabins clean and tidy, and we made good us of the free room service breakfast.
The ship itself is beautifully and stylishly finished. It is a matter of taste of course, and others might prefer more in the way of facilities and less in the way of style, but the Queen Elizabeth approach suited us perfectly. A remarkable thing about the ship is its ability to absorb people - it never felt crowded and there was always somewhere to relax and enjoy a drink. We enjoyed too the way the dress code made the trip feel more special - it was noticeable that there were a lot of younger passengers on the ship (as it was half term) and they too seemed to enjoy the opportunity to dress up.
Good cabin - the metal-fronted balcony is actually an asset if you don't miss gazing at the sea as it is larger than the glass-fronted balconies. Good location, not far from the A lift and stairs.