by mrpskt » Sun Jan 02, 2022 11:37 pm
We were there first week of Dec, for our 4th visit, all the same time of year. We are not members. On the first day each time, I sought out Victor at the pool, gave him a tip and he took care of us all week. We moved pool locations 3 times, 3 days in a row, till we were satisfied and then stayed there the rest of the week. He and his fellow pool staff treated us like royalty.
Each morning I was at Aphrodite at opening time (7 am) to make reservations. I had no trouble getting whatever time I wanted at whatever location. For some 7am may be extreme but it worked well for me and us. I had a feeling you could have showed up a bit later, but I wanted to be in control. I would get a latte by the lobby every morning and head to the restaurant.
I am guessing the hotel has busier weeks during the year and it may get a little more difficult. The key is timing, being nice, and tipping.