Originally Posted by
seanp7
What gives? My First AS visit ever right now, and there’s tons of staff, none super friendly, bartender doesn’t have any champagne better than LP, but trying. Soup was poor, shrimp/prawns were tasty but seemed reheated ? Ventured to Al Mourjan North based on the LP Alexandra tip in this thread (thank you!) and to check it out - huge space, friendly staff. One staff member explained the buffet options and that they could assist, etc. Had a perfect medium steak FROM THE BUFFET. Asked if they had LP Alexandra - indeed they do so I’m sipping it here with frequent top-ups instead of Al Safwa, which doesn’t have it. No Grey Goose at AS but plenty here, too. Waiter came by to see if I wanted a salad or sandwich. Great service!  I know onboard will be great but this is a real letdown for my first AS experience. *note: during day, some construction noise in AM North, on one side.
I guess it's AM North for us on our layover on Friday.
I agree completely about the food in AS! The biggest differentiator before was the champagne and the quiet rooms on a long layover. The champagne is gone...Seeing as our layover is only three hours and we won't be eating in any case, we'll give AM North a go. I hope that the LP Alexandra isn't finished by then 😉