EllinWebster Posted March 4, 2023 #1 Share Posted March 4, 2023 (edited) WELCOME! Help us settle a domestic dispute: which stateroom should we book. My wife and I are sailing on Harmony of the Seas and we have narrowed our preferences between two of these staterooms. Yes, they are super similar, but that is not what this is about. This IS about splitting hairs and making the best choice (and ultimately proving my spouse wrong 😉 ) One of us wants to be near the elevator and one of us thinks it will be too loud. So, we need your help! Comment below on which stateroom you think we should pick! Both choices are on Deck 8 on Harmony of the Seas. Both are Ocean View Balcony rooms, designated in the graphic by the GREEN bar. Option A) #8184 Option B) #8566 Comment below or click here to post your choice! Edited March 4, 2023 by EllinWebster Clarity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voyager70 Posted March 4, 2023 #2 Share Posted March 4, 2023 I voted for 8566, only for the close proximity to the stairs/elevators, but would be perfectly fine with either room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverbeenhere Posted March 4, 2023 #3 Share Posted March 4, 2023 Same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted March 4, 2023 #4 Share Posted March 4, 2023 Lol I was thinking 8184 to be a little further from the stairs. Possible noise. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixCruiser Posted March 4, 2023 #5 Share Posted March 4, 2023 8566 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelinTess Posted March 4, 2023 #6 Share Posted March 4, 2023 (edited) 8184 by a mile. Away from the noise of the stairs/elevators. Edited March 4, 2023 by TravelinTess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllinWebster Posted March 4, 2023 Author #7 Share Posted March 4, 2023 20 minutes ago, neverbeenhere said: Same Just want to say #1, thanks for weighing in and #2... I'm going to need twenty seven eight-by-ten color glossy photographs with circles and arrows and a paragraph on the back of each one explaining what eachone is of each stateroom so we can make an informed decision (love your signature 😉 ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllinWebster Posted March 4, 2023 Author #8 Share Posted March 4, 2023 16 minutes ago, TravelinTess said: 8184 by a mile. Away from the noise of the stairs/elevators. Thanks for weighing in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllinWebster Posted March 4, 2023 Author #9 Share Posted March 4, 2023 28 minutes ago, voyager70 said: I voted for 8566, only for the close proximity to the stairs/elevators, but would be perfectly fine with either room. Thanks for weighing in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroleb Posted March 4, 2023 #10 Share Posted March 4, 2023 8566. I always try to book starboard side near the elevators. I’ve never had a problem with noise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribbeanfever Posted March 4, 2023 #11 Share Posted March 4, 2023 (edited) I vote 8566. We usually pick close to the elevator. Deck 8 being Central Park deck is very quiet in the evenings. Also, the public restroom is kind of nice in case your spouse is in the restroom in your room, and you need to go, too. Just saying. Edited March 4, 2023 by caribbeanfever 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topnole Posted March 4, 2023 #12 Share Posted March 4, 2023 Never had issues with noise near the elevator. I’d pick 8566 without hesitation. In December that side had views of the port at every stop. Much nicer view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyqueasy Posted March 4, 2023 #13 Share Posted March 4, 2023 8566. How much more view would be obstructed by being closer to the hump when looking towards the rear in 8184? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted March 4, 2023 #14 Share Posted March 4, 2023 8566: much closer for you to go and get her a morning cuppa and danish from Central Park in the mornings. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodgem Posted March 4, 2023 #15 Share Posted March 4, 2023 8184 because we try to avoid any cabins that are near bars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted March 4, 2023 #16 Share Posted March 4, 2023 4 hours ago, Caroleb said: 8566. I always try to book starboard side near the elevators. I’ve never had a problem with noise. Ditto this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidMutchler Posted March 4, 2023 #17 Share Posted March 4, 2023 5 hours ago, TravelinTess said: 8184 by a mile. Away from the noise of the stairs/elevators. Same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norwich Cruiser Posted March 4, 2023 #18 Share Posted March 4, 2023 8566 Never had a noise problem with stairs or elevators plus nearer to Central Park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerif Posted March 4, 2023 #19 Share Posted March 4, 2023 Much prefer being near the elevator. No noise at all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunluva Posted March 4, 2023 #20 Share Posted March 4, 2023 We always get cabins near elevator. Never once heard noise. The cabin is far enough away from the elevators. Also love starboard side! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted March 4, 2023 #21 Share Posted March 4, 2023 8184. Much less foot traffic and away from stairs, elevators and vintages. We also prefer cabins on the port side of the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelous35 Posted March 4, 2023 #22 Share Posted March 4, 2023 I think this really is splitting hairs. If mobility is not an issue (and it is for a lot of cruiser) or if you have small kids and think you will be running back to the room all the time, the extra steps from being further away from the elevator costs almost nothing. On message boards, I have never heard someone complain about noise from elevators/stairs. So that is a minor or non-issue. I personally prefer to book starboard. Some think you get better views starboard and ships prefer to dock on the starboard side. I have no idea if it is true. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted March 4, 2023 #23 Share Posted March 4, 2023 Whatever your wife said is the right answer. 1 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marvelous35 Posted March 4, 2023 #24 Share Posted March 4, 2023 I voted 8184 just to leave the cabins near elevators for people with mobility issues. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loman Posted March 4, 2023 #25 Share Posted March 4, 2023 8184 . Farther away from elevator traffic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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