by landw2 » Thu Apr 25, 2019 1:35 pm
We just returned from 4 nights at RM and then finished with 4 nights at Pearl. Aphrodite is now fully open and the normal entrance is operational again. The path is blocked to the restrooms when we left and the only restrooms for use were behind the jacuzzi bar. I know they are targeting a late May opening but the structure is not enclosed yet and then all of the inside work needs to be done so I would have my doubts. We did not find the construction there to be disturbing at all.
The new construction on the other side of the resort though is another matter. We had a room in the Sea Shell building (room 61). Jack hammering until 8:30 or so at night. And yes, you don't go to bed then but if you wanted a quick afternoon nap or so, then a problem. Also, getting a massage when that is going on is disruptive also. Hopefully, the destruction part will be done soon. There are walls up and such but still some jack hammering going on.
We had conflicting information on the new Suki going in. We were told there was going to be Habatchi style like RM upon check in but then our butler told us there was not going to be Habatchi style, only Asian served up. Also, the larger construction going on by the water treatment system....we were told it was a new playroom, then a new playroom but only for the mansion, and then facilities to house some employees on site. All of this from people that worked at Desire. From the footprint and walls we can see, it looks more like rooms for employees. There are not large areas like a playroom might have.
On a side note, after six trips to Pearl and a continuing decline in food quality, we experienced the best meal we had ever had there as part of our Member meal on our last night there. Ate at the Pearl restaurant. New chief taken over and a good move at that.
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