Some of the rooms have better views than others , depending on your preference. We were in the wing one time staring at a parking lot and the skyliner and I was not impressed for with that as a preferred view. Otherwise in my experience very similar.
47 min ago by
VikeQueen
Good to know! So maybe it's worth asking for a specific room.
46 min ago by
Figment20
Fabulous room and resort. Ypu will love it!
46 min ago by
Jennyhirsch
Doing a surprise weekend for a 13th birthday-. If there is anything we shouldn't miss - I would take all the tips! Planning on Topolinos breakfast for checkout day.
41 min ago by
Figment20
If there's an option for close to skyliner, I would pick that. On park days I like being able to enter the door under the mural and be close to my room. It is farther from other areas of the resort, but we don't have mobility challenges in our group.
36 min ago by
supercalifragilistic
Shannon Ford has a detailed YouTube video with room types and advantages of locations. The video is from 5 years ago, but since the rooms types and locations haven't changed, it's still relevant.
35 min ago by
supercalifragilistic
I found the video very helpful on our first stay at riviera.
35 min ago by
supercalifragilistic
Thanks for the tip! I'll check out the video! Does the resort feel large? It looks small.. compared to like akl
30 min ago by
Figment20
Quiet pool feels like coldest on property. That's good IMO in summer. Also shady in PM. Also good in summer. Gelato cart outside pool gate is awesome. Primo Priatto has amazing food. There's a Nutella beignet at the coffee place in lobby.
29 min ago by
Jennyhirsch
The community room on the first floor is amazing- so many fun crafts to do which would be great for that age!
28 min ago by
LaurenInWonderland
Mobile order from Primo Priatto while at pool. It's maybe only 25 yards to walk and pick up. We share a Caesar salad and a croque monsieur. With Gelato for dessert. Drinks at Bar Riva.
27 min ago by
Jennyhirsch
A shaded pool sounds awesome for summer. I also have a 3 and 9 year old- we love the other community rooms. That will be great. Nutella and beignet will be a big hit with the birthday kid.
26 min ago by
Figment20
If someone is sleeping in living room, I bring mini Keurig into Master bedroom sink/tub room, bc I wake up first. Then I tiptoe thru all the back connecting bathroom doors to exit unit with my coffee, w/o passing thru living area.
24 min ago by
Jennyhirsch
I should clarify that the villa has a big pot sized Keurig, which you could also relocate to bathroom sink. We live nearby, so I bring my mini from home.
23 min ago by
Jennyhirsch
Maybe a silly question, but do they have refillable mugs there? Where do you fill up and get coffee?
22 min ago by
Figment20
Nothing wrong with getting French bread, beignets, ham and cheese croissants, choc mousse etc from France in EP at Les Halles and bringing back to villa to enjoy later. They will pack in cardboard box.
21 min ago by
Jennyhirsch
And if you are a runner, walker, or just want transportation fun with those littles (thinking about my DS), take SL to CBR then HS, then take a Friendship boat to YC, get ice cream at B&C, then SL back to Riv.
19 min ago by
Jennyhirsch
We power walk around CBR to SL there, ride SL to HS, power walk to EP, then reverse. DD's Strava app for running goes crazy on the SL part. Looks like we are fastest runners on earth.
18 min ago by
Jennyhirsch
It definitely feels smaller. I love it there. It's currently mn favorite. The request to put you near skyliner will put you where I didn't want to be. So it's all about on what you prefer. I prefer the center view over the pool. But we relax a lot and ...
17 min ago by
VikeQueen