Cabin Next To Lift

[Mark36]

First time cruiser and we are Going on Independence of the seas and was

wondering what a cabin right next to a lift would be like.

Any extra noise/hassle Deck 7 7546/7548 any views please.

Thinking about an upgrade to ajoining balconys but unsure.

We are booked on Deck 6 1 x balcony and 1 x promenade at the moment.

 

Thanks Mark and family.

[cb at sea]

There is no noise issue by being near the elevators. If you look at the deck plan, you won't enter the elevator from the cabin hallway side--you will walk around and enter from the inside hallway. No noise! But, very convenient! We LOVE being close to stairs and elevators--those are some loooooong hallways!

[DonnaK]

The elevator/stairs are in their own lobby, and the cabins are in a separate passageway. It's not so clear in the deck plans, but you shouldn't have any issues with noise.

 

Having said that, we really enjoyed our deck 6 balcony with an inside across the hall, because it was a short hop down to the Promenade Cafe for coffee or a snack. If your promenade cabin is over a quiet spot like a shop, the cafe, the purser's desk, etc, then I would consider keeping your balcony/promenade combo. Just make sure the promenade cabin is not over the lounge/bar/club.

 

On the other side, if the cost isn't that much more, adjoining balconies are very nice because you can ask for the divider to be opened and then you'd have a very long balcony to share.

[Rala]

I agree with the posters above. We have had a couple of cabins near the elevators and have had no problems at all with noise. Those cabin doors seem to be very well insulated.