To those of you who have stayed at both la cascada and riverside suites.. which would you rather stay at?
I know la cascada is the newer property, but just want to know if there is a huge difference in amenities. I also noticed it's alot less points then la cascada.
Thanks
It looks as though we could have a private conversation as I am the one who has answered all your Qs.
I have stayed at both.
Riverside Suites is in a 1928 Building. It has concrete floors and exposed concrete beams. There are large windows in some of the bathrooms. It has no amenities at all. It is all about location, as it is right on the riverwalk, there is a outside small lounge area on the 3rd or 4th floor rooftop. The actual building is like a C shaped and the lounge is in the middle of the C. Landry's is in the bottom floors of the building, so if you locate landry's on a map then you know exactly where riverside suites is. Rooms are mostly funky shaped, and on the smaller side. It is noisy here, especially is you get a room that is next door to the disco/bar, Polly Esters. The front desk hands out ear plugs it is so loud.
La Cascada is specifically built for timesharing and is just about 2 -3 years old at the most. Rooms are large and nicely decorated. There is a lobby area with pool table and big screen TV lounge, fitness center, the outdoor lounge, pools (kiddie and normal) and a hot tub on the roof, and there is a deli on the first floor.
So it depends on what you are interested in. La Cacada is a lot more points, but you get a larger, very nicely furnished unit. The presidentials are awesome. I have stayed in a 2 BR Deluxe, a 2 BR Presidential, 3 BR Presidential and a 4 BR Presidential.
Riverside Suites is nice if you can get a plus unit with a private balcony and hot tub on the roof. But some of the units are configured strangely. The resort as a whole is in need of some repairs here and there. I have stayed in a 1 BR Plus unit with a circular staircase to the bedroom. That staircase is small and hard to get up with luggage in hand. All the plus units are 2 story units. I have stayed in a 1 BR, a 1 BR plus and a 2 BR plus before.
If I had my choice I would pick La Cascada, but if points are an issue than Riverside Suites with work. Riverside Suites is on the River with a restaurant below it. I prefer higher floors as there are cockroaches vacationing all over the river walk area. So Riverwalk + Restaurant means they are likely nearby.
This year I am hoping to be better informed and was wondering if any of the 2 bedroom units actually face the riverwalk or a least have a better view. Also, do these units sleep 8 people comfortably? We are 4 in my family, but thought I might invite some family members to join us.
