by desireaddict » Mon Nov 28, 2022 1:14 pm
Thought I'd follow up and thank everyone who gave a comment.
We were upgraded to Master Suite (I think it was #13 or #16) ....which was.....very "suite" (sweet?). Great room(s), two adjoining rooms; two BRs, great OV balcony. It certainly beats our "regular" room of choice at DRM.
Gotta say service was on par with DRM almost. The "almost" is because we have many, many trips to DRM and I do feel we get extra special considerations there Our first trip to DRM was (I think) 2004 (there was still a beach and even a pier, plus that crappy wading pool near the Lobby Bar). So many of the staff we have known for years. We were very happy to see Sr Eldiberto at Pearl as we had missed him at DRM and thought perhaps he had retired.
We do think Pearl lacks as much social atmosphere as DRM due to fewer rooms but larger facilities -- larger pool(s), larger hot tub. While we missed the view from the DRM jacuzzi, we did not miss the steps. Health considerations will not permit us to make as many trips each year for now, but I do think we will return to DRM when we can.
“Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body. But rather, to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up,totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming .... Holy Shit! what a ride.”