Tmsmith Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 We are cruising on Freedom in Nov 2019 and this is our first cruise as diamond. We won a Royal UP bid and now we are in a grand suite. We want to make the most of our trip so which lounge is better, diamond or concierge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 IMHO, the suite lounge is better (especially on Oasis Class). I’ve always found it to be less crowded. KristiZ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.s Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 concierge lounge by far. the drinks ( beer, wine, soda) run 11-11. The coastal kitchen is a great smaller dining venue option. We ate there for most meals. We were on Harmony and the diamond lounge had no windows and it was very crowded. It was on deck 3 or 4 and felt like the basement. we went there one time just to check it out. Drinks were limited to a smaller time window. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 Talking about Freedom, pre AMP... View wise the more favorable one will be the Diamond Lounge. This lounge was part of the Viking Crown, so one side is nothing but windows. Not knowing the number of Diamonds and above will be the factor for crowding. However, the crowds can overflow to the bar/lounge just outside the Diamond Lounge. Now the Concierge Lounge might be more convenient location wise. However, the Concierge Lounge has no outside views. Other factor would be the number Diamond Plus and above that might opt to use the Concierge Lounge. Service wise, might be best to give both a shot and judge yourself. HeWhoWaits and Bob_KY 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WannaCruise Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 Is concierge lounge based on c&a status? Or by room booked? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cruise Junkie Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 2 hours ago, WannaCruise said: Is concierge lounge based on c&a status? Or by room booked? Both. Dimond Plus Get In And So Does Folks Staying In Grand Suite And Above. WannaCruise 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marti314 Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 29 minutes ago, Jaymac Radio said: Both. Dimond Plus Get In And So Does Folks Staying In Grand Suite And Above. I dont think Diamond Plus gets into the Concierge Lounge, only suites. Pookie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 Just now, marti314 said: I dont think Diamond Plus gets into the Concierge Lounge, only suites. Currently, the Concierge lounge welcomes Suite, Pinnacles and Diamond Plus. Once they switch over to a Suites Lounge, it’s only Suites and Pinnacles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeWhoWaits Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 7 hours ago, CGTLH said: Talking about Freedom, pre AMP... View wise the more favorable one will be the Diamond Lounge. This lounge was part of the Viking Crown, so one side is nothing but windows. Not knowing the number of Diamonds and above will be the factor for crowding. However, the crowds can overflow to the bar/lounge just outside the Diamond Lounge. Now the Concierge Lounge might be more convenient location wise. However, the Concierge Lounge has no outside views. Other factor would be the number Diamond Plus and above that might opt to use the Concierge Lounge. Service wise, might be best to give both a shot and judge yourself. Totally agree here for Freedom - was on her in June. Concierge Lounge was never crowded, so if just looking for pre-dinner drinks or grab and go breakfast it was a good option. If looking for a view, stick with Diamond Lounge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marti314 Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 15 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: Currently, the Concierge lounge welcomes Suite, Pinnacles and Diamond Plus. Once they switch over to a Suites Lounge, it’s only Suites and Pinnacles. Ill be darned, had no idea. Wonder why so many diamond plus and pinnacles hang out in the crowded diamond lounge then..:) WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted October 15, 2019 Report Share Posted October 15, 2019 During Diamond Happy Hour the DL will likely be very busy whereas the CL will probably be less busy. Both offer the same drink menu so in terms of amenities they are identical with no clear winner. It is very common during happy hour for the DL to overflow into all or part of the Viking Crown Lounge so between the actual DL and the potential overflow into the VCL, there are much better views to the sea compared to the CL which is purely an interior room with not even a porthole to the outside. Once Freedom is AMPED this will all change but since OP is asking about a pre-AMP sailing there is no Suite Lounge. Just now, marti314 said: Ill be darned, had no idea. Wonder why so many diamond plus and pinnacles hang out in the crowded diamond lounge then..:) Because of the views I suspect. The CL is not an inviting space. It's not terrible but being an interior room without a single window it's just not as pleasant. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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