Originally Posted by
sdsearch
Many breakfast items require refrigeration (and some reheating). But do the non-Hilton points properties (such as the ICs) have fridges (or minibar fridges with enough space for storage of breakfast groceries)? In the US, for example, it's only midscale and lower hotels (not full service) that tend to have fridges in rooms. In other parts of the world, I often find minibars which are packed to the hilt, at hotels which freak out if you unload them, and not enough room to store breakfast groceries.
I would recommend looking at the thread for the specific hotel you are looking to stay at for the answer to your question, as it will vary from resort to resort. I have seen reports that some of the FP hotels have mini-bar fridges but that they don't have sensors so you can remove all of the items and then put in your own things. Also, I have heard that if you email the resort and request that your mini-fridge be emptied of all liquor items before arrival - that might work as well. However, as I have not stayed at any of these resorts, I can't comment specifically on each and every resort. I can only repeat what I have read on this forum.
Others have mentioned that you can bring a soft cooler in your luggage and replace the ice on a daily basis.
All of these things do require some work but if you are really looking to save $$, it's a very viable option! If you don't want to do the work, you could consider skipping breakfast and having an early lunch. On the same note, you could pay for the breakfast buffet and eat it at the latest time available, and then skip lunch! There are also some items like breakfast bars, dry cereal, pop tarts, etc that don't require refridgeration (you could even pack these in your suitcase from home).