OBH2 Announcement and Plans

[rmpotsy]

Keep in mind though, that the courtyard is football field size... The rooms in the back half are too far away from the stage to see anything, and there is no guarantee that your room will be close.

The concert courtyard is probably 2 football fields.  we were in the back and had no stage view nor could we just slip out to our private bathroom.  it was convenient, but do not assume you will be on top of the stage if you get one of these rooms.

[gluvmiller]

did you guys stay extra days at the hard rock?  We fully intend to stay extra days, but have no intention to spend them there.  Wife and I honeymoon'd in the area and love it, will probably head down for a few days in Tulum after OBH.

We stayed in Tulum on the beach for several days after OBH. I get burned out on the all inclusive resorts. If you don't leave the all inclusives, it's hard to truly distinguish that you're in another country. I love the rustic "resorts" that basically have no immenities and immerse ourselves in the local culture. And I LOVE Tulum. The little strip of yoga resorts along the beach is so quaint. I could live there.

[rincon2]

Did anyone go by themselves last year? Is there any way for people to split rooms or do I just need to front the 2.5k?

I flew solo last time. Probably this time. I have no friends who would fork out the $$ for this, and I ain't paying for my ex-wife who would love to go. The only draw back for the solo thing is sharing a room with a stranger, which is always a dicey issue. I had no problems.

[mentos]

Did anyone go by themselves last year? Is there any way for people to split rooms or do I just need to front the 2.5k?

I just sent ya an email and a PM.  Get back to me ASAP! :)

[layin low]

I am happy to honestly answer any questions from first-timers. In short, I'll say this was one of my top trips ever. Like many, I was worried after seeing the bad reviews when the place hadn't been finished 100 percent (if anyone recalls that nightmare). We were lucky that only problem with our room was that key didn't work first night. Gold rooms are great, huge bed/shower and a hot tub. Echoing what many said, you don't stay in your room that often (or shouldn't). We had a fully stocked bar, and aside from water/Coke, poured a drink once.

Every time you walk into one of the main lobbies, there's drinks galore. And I can't stress enough the kindness and friendliness of the staff. They absolutely work their asses off for you.

The food-hey, it's not 5-star, and that's being real. Hopefully some has improved. The steak restaurant and Japanese were my favorite, but buffets aren't bad as well (and there's something to be said for stumbling over at 3:30 am and being able to get a cheeseburger and taco).

Can't say much about the excursions b/c we didn't go. Too much fun on the resort. May try to do the golf trip this year, depends. The pools are fun, with swim up bars and a waterslide (oh, the waterslide!). You meet a lot of friends those days.

I was one of the ones who put BOH on the list when Cloud 9 sent out the survey, so pretty jazzed about that (sorry to the Horse Haters on here, but they really are a great band).

Questions, let me know. If you can make it happen, it's worth it. Trust me.

[walterfredo]

did you guys stay extra days at the hard rock?  We fully intend to stay extra days, but have no intention to spend them there.  Wife and I honeymoon'd in the area and love it, will probably head down for a few days in Tulum after OBH.

We stayed in Tulum on the beach for several days after OBH. I get burned out on the all inclusive resorts. If you don't leave the all inclusives, it's hard to truly distinguish that you're in another country. I love the rustic "resorts" that basically have no immenities and immerse ourselves in the local culture. And I LOVE Tulum. The little strip of yoga resorts along the beach is so quaint. I could live there.

where did you guys stay?  There are so many amazing places to stay in Tulum.  We've stayed at these places, all amazing in there own unique way...

http://www.mezzaninetulum.com/

http://www.papayaplayaproject.com/

http://hotelteetotum.com/

we also love Mateos for breakfast and for their fish tacos...

http://www.mateosmexicangrill.us/

[gluvmiller]

We stayed at OM and will most likely go back. Was VERY rustic, but equally enjoyable. The staff was over the top nice. Their food was very good and they poured strong drinks. We certainly looked at other places while walking around the neighborhood, but I would guess we'll go back to OM. When a small place like that makes us happy we make an effort to go back and support.

http://www.omtulum.com/

[BigHerm]

Few questions about the resort credits:

1) What did you use yours for? Did it feel like a good deal?

2) The website says you can use them for golf, if anyone knows, can you use them towards club rental?

3) What type of excursions can you use the resort credits for?

Thanks guys

[gluvmiller]

Few questions about the resort credits:

1) What did you use yours for? Did it feel like a good deal?

2) The website says you can use them for golf, if anyone knows, can you use them towards club rental?

3) What type of excursions can you use the resort credits for?

Thanks guys

The deal on the credits was OK. We used ours at the spa and golf tourney. We were supposed to be able to use them at a specific gift shop which wasn't available last year due to the resort conversion. You cannot use them for golf club rental. And from what I remember (and maybe I'm wrong) you could not use them for the excursions other than golf.

[Santo]

3) What type of excursions can you use the resort credits for?

You can only use them for excursions offered by the hotel, not the ones offered by Cloud 9. Talking with Cloud 9 last year, the hotel offered limited excursions during OBH. I would guess so they didn't compete with Cloud 9, but also for timing with the concerts. concert.

[Lilhuffy]

We used ours for upgraded bottles of wine and lobster tails at dinner on our last night (which were amazing).  I'm not exactly sure how the lobster tails work as we ordered them at the Mexican Restaurant they were cooked with a Mexican theme.  I'm not sure if you order them at the hibachi spot if they'll come Asian-themed.  I tried to use mine for the golf tourney but due to unforeseen rumrelated circumstances, that didn't happen.  Also, fair warning you do have to pay tax on the credits you've used when you check out of the hotel.

[rmpotsy]

Few questions about the resort credits:

1) What did you use yours for? Did it feel like a good deal?

2) The website says you can use them for golf, if anyone knows, can you use them towards club rental?

3) What type of excursions can you use the resort credits for?

Thanks guys

massages, massages, and more massages

[dmooney99]

sick line-up!  wish i had the money. 

[Bulldog]

I am happy to honestly answer any questions from first-timers. In short, I'll say this was one of my top trips ever. Like many, I was worried after seeing the bad reviews when the place hadn't been finished 100 percent (if anyone recalls that nightmare). We were lucky that only problem with our room was that key didn't work first night. Gold rooms are great, huge bed/shower and a hot tub. Echoing what many said, you don't stay in your room that often (or shouldn't). We had a fully stocked bar, and aside from water/Coke, poured a drink once.

Every time you walk into one of the main lobbies, there's drinks galore. And I can't stress enough the kindness and friendliness of the staff. They absolutely work their asses off for you.

The food-hey, it's not 5-star, and that's being real. Hopefully some has improved. The steak restaurant and Japanese were my favorite, but buffets aren't bad as well (and there's something to be said for stumbling over at 3:30 am and being able to get a cheeseburger and taco).

Can't say much about the excursions b/c we didn't go. Too much fun on the resort. May try to do the golf trip this year, depends. The pools are fun, with swim up bars and a waterslide (oh, the waterslide!). You meet a lot of friends those days.

I was one of the ones who put BOH on the list when Cloud 9 sent out the survey, so pretty jazzed about that (sorry to the Horse Haters on here, but they really are a great band).

Questions, let me know. If you can make it happen, it's worth it. Trust me.

Id echo many of the sentiments above from the concerns about the resort (most of which were resolved prior to arrival or worked on ASAP) to the food being fine but not a reason unto itself to go there (3 stars maybe?) to the late night food needs. My wife and I did the late buffets as well as the room service and both were spot on given our condition.

As virtually everyone says and I agree the staff is what makes this place humm and YES bring plenty of single bills and your service will be nonstop (I brought a mix of $200 1/5's and managed to make it last the whole time).

We came in a day early and I gota say not having to deal with the lines, scramble to figure out the resort and be able to decompress from the trip was the way to go for us.

We did the day of service and I was thrilled to be part of it, was OUTSTANDING.

We also went into town on our own to "get supplies for me" for an afternoon and that was a ball as well (and many people at the show benefited from my not so good rolling skills)

As to the golf, the course is great, and I see a couple others on here were in the same tournament I was and may have different thoughts, but I was thoroughly disappointed and would not do it again. There was no organization at all, they dropped us at the course and the course wasnt really into getting it organized either. I had far more fun the other time we golfed with "the dood from England" we met at the resort who was a world traveling MMJ fan.

We stayed on the backside of the "concert courtside" rooms and LUV'ed it...centrally located to everything and we were able to run to the room between sets if we choose. To many peoples points, if you win the lottery there are a few cool rooms on the stage side that would give u quite a view of the stage, but most are so far back that if your into the show theres noooo way your staying in your room.

If we had one thing we would change (and will) its we did to much off site stuff including a day just the two of us rented a deep sea fishing boat and went out. There is so much to do at the resort that we missed out on (including relaxing by the pool) that we hope to spend more time at the resort mingling, relaxing, smoking, drinking and whatever....

[rincon2]

What does "Token Redemption" mean?

Just means calling at your assigned time to book your room. Tokens are just a spot in line to make your reservation. It's something like 4 or 5 tokens for every 15 minutes. So you may get 10:15am that day while I get 12:30pm. And since they have a handful of people to take phone calls, I believe a handful of people will get the same times. They've done this for the last couple years for panic and they did not sell out with tokens, but have sold out the events.

I must be missing something. I this a tool to have returning customers and Roll Call members a days jump to buy tickets? I don't think there is any need to rush, the "stampede on day one of sales will be no more than 15-20% of buyers. This ain't like Led Zeppelin tickets are going on sale. For anyone was there last year, is there some indication that this year the demand is going to be double? I heard estimates of 1200-1500 tickets sold. Many, months later.

[Gina]

What people have said about concert courtyard is true.  It's long.  I guess we were lucky enough to be back only 2 buildings from the stage, so we literally had the courtyard bars and buffet practically at our terrace.  I would opt for ocean/lagoon front if it weren't for the fact that most of those rooms are king bed only, and we want our own beds - plus, you could be potentially 5 buildings away in either direction.  I wish they offered the option to select our building.

I am hearing more and more that roof top terraces are no big thing and they cost more. 

I was in a 2 bedroom suite with a roof top terrace at an after-party, and *IF* we had a party of 4 and *IF* we could all afford it, *THAT* is the way to go!!  However, again, just exactly how much time do you intend to spend in your room.  We were in our rooms long enough to sleep or shower - and that was about it.

Realistically, you will be up long enough to eat, maybe take part in some resort activity or excursion, eat again, getting your place for the concert, rocking out for about 4 hours, then heading to either an after-party or dance party until 4 am....maybe even wait for the sunrise, then you head back to your room to grab 4 or 5 hours of sleep.

[cacurry]

this may be an extremely silly question (for those who went last year) - when you are booking the trip, did you book online or by telephone with one of the cloud9 representatives? just wanted to see what might be the easier route...

[rincon2]

this may be an extremely silly question (for those who went last year) - when you are booking the trip, did you book online or by telephone with one of the cloud9 representatives? just wanted to see what might be the easier route...

I consulted via telephone for questions several times, then when the final decision was made, did it online.

[G_W1L]

As a Roll-Call Member, where do you "opt-in"?

[walterfredo]

As a Roll-Call Member, where do you "opt-in"?

log into your roll call account and you'll see the option to 'opt-in'.

I wish I would have understood this process better earlier, as your token time is based on when you opted in, I just figured this out today, would have done it a few days back had I understood this.  Oh well, I'm sure everyone who wants to attend will have no problem securing a room.