Question about the 3-Bedroom Penthouse units...
I have a reservation for my first stay in one of the Penhouse units. The last time I was at this resort (last month), I asked for a peek at one of the Penthouses to see what they were like (I basically wanted to see if it was worth the extra points). I was taken up to #2601, and was blown away by the size and layout (compared to the regular 3BR).
It was a quick tour, however so I did not notice many details. Now, just yesterday, I was playing around at the HGVC website looking at some availability for later this year at SeaWorld. This disclaimer popped up (bolding mine):
From mid-October to mid-November, the exterior of the resort’s clubhouse will be re-painted. Minimal noise or other guest impact is expected.
From January 9 through February 6, Building 1 (34 units including penthouse units) will undergo interior and exterior renovation. The entire building will be closed for the duration of the project, and minimal noise or other guest impact is expected.
This really surprised me, for several reasons. Renovations at this resort started quite some time ago, and I had thought they were finished by now. I haven't received any non-updated rooms since '07 I don't think. Also, I had thought that at the very least, the Penthouses had been remodeled by now (considering the point premium that they cost to book). And I would have assumed they started renovating with Bldg. 1 to begin with!
Note: there are only four Penthouse units at this property. Two in Bldg. 1 and two in Bldg. 2. As I said before, I did not really notice that #2601 had not been renovated, but I could have overlooked it (this unit is in Bldg. 2). The notice above states the upcoming work is on Bldg. 1
Does anyone know if Bldg. 2 has undergone renovation yet? And specifically the Penthouse units? And have the Penthouses in bldg. 1 really not been touched yet? I don't know if I want to spend the extra points to stay in a unit (even PH) that has not been updated!