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Old Mar 6, 2023 | 10:49 am
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jtwiz
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: EWR
Programs: UA Gold, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Silver, Hertz
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After our 5-night stay, I don't have too much to add beyond what Nazdoom and PurdueFlyer already stated. I had booked a pool view room, so was pretty persistent at check-in for a suite upgrade. There were several different types of suites available throughout our stay, which I pointed out to the FDC. In the end, we were upgraded to a suite with 2 double beds. All suites are in the Palm 4 building, and unlike the other buildings, all rooms are pool view. It was spacious and clean, including daily housekeeping which is a nice perk in this day and age. Yes, the furnishings are dated and the A/C is loud (we turned it off at night). Many of the suite rooms are in the process of being renovated, although we didn't hear any construction noise.

The pools, hot tubs, firepit areas were very nice. Plenty of chairs in sun and shade. Pool towels replenished often throughout the day. There is an outside pool bar, which was convenient but also pricey. Lots of signs indicating No Outside Food and Beverage at the pool, although we noticed that some people clearly snuck stuff in.

We took the breakfast as my Titanium welcome gift. The entire buffet is included, and you can get eggs or an omelet to order from the kitchen at no extra cost. As we weren't doing the parks, we didn't eat breakfast until later (usually 10 AMish, after doing lengthy morning walks.) It was never crowded.

On Thursday, they have a Bonvoy elite Happy Hour from 4:30 to 5:30 at Zest (the lobby bar). One free drink for the elite member and guest, some light snacks and there was a winery rep doing tastings. It was a nice touch.

For local eats, I recommend Sofrito Latin Cafe, El Patron (they have a Taco buffet on Tuesday including a DJ) and Millers Ale House. There is a Winn Dixie, Wawa, 7-11 and Walgreens within 2 blocks.
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